Cessna 172 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.

6810

All Events

4223

Incidents

1048

Minor

542

Serious

960

Fatal (1802 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jul 17, 1985 JUNEAU, AK N4931G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 15, 1985 PACATELLO, ID N2396E Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 14, 1985 STATESVILLE, NC N12334 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 14, 1985 IDAHO CITY, ID N8655U Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 11, 1985 OLATHE, KS N13064 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 08, 1985 THURMONT, MD CGFIE Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 07, 1985 VACAVILLE, CA N1280F Serious (2) substantial Investigation pending
Jul 07, 1985 RIO RANCHO, NM N53410 Serious (2) substantial Investigation pending
Jul 07, 1985 AKRON, OH N7841G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 05, 1985 HAGERSTOWN, MD N12740 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 04, 1985 VALLEY CENTER, KS N51611 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 04, 1985 LORDSBURG, NM N4349Q Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 04, 1985 DAYTONA BEACH, FL N92ER Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 01, 1985 THEODORE RIVER, AK N20541 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 28, 1985 COLEMAN, WI N3859R Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 27, 1985 NEW ORLEANS, LA N888W Serious (2) substantial Investigation pending
Jun 24, 1985 GALLUP, NM N65184 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 23, 1985 LANCASTER, OH N96570 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 23, 1985 EAST ALTON, IL N8486X Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 22, 1985 GLENDALE, AZ N52789 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 22, 1985 IMBLER, OR N6987X Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 20, 1985 MOSINEE, WI N12997 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 18, 1985 JENISON, MI N5267R Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 16, 1985 DECATUR, IN N8954V Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 16, 1985 HENDERSONVILLE, NC N3714R Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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