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
Jun 16, 1985 HENDERSONVILLE, NC N3714R Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 13, 1985 BINGHAM, NE N80747 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 12, 1985 GARBERVILLE, CA N12385 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 12, 1985 UPLAND, CA N6225R Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 08, 1985 CURTIS, NE N2267E Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 04, 1985 WICHITA, KS N7190C Fatal minor Investigation pending
Jun 02, 1985 SOLDOTNA, AK N65928 Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 31, 1985 COLUMBIA, SC N5221F Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 23, 1985 REMOTE, OR N4871G Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
May 22, 1985 ERIE, PA N8703B Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 21, 1985 MONTICELLO, GA N6201E Minor destroyed Investigation pending
May 19, 1985 SANTA NELLA, CA N5982A Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
May 18, 1985 LOMA, MT N6462D Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 17, 1985 COUER D'ALENE, ID N13403 Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 12, 1985 BROXTON, GA N739UD Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 07, 1985 BULLHEAD CITY, AZ N8188L Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 05, 1985 VINCENTOWN, NJ N4680G Incident destroyed Investigation pending
May 04, 1985 AUBURN CENTER, PA N6851H Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
May 03, 1985 VALPARAISO, IN N23388 Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 01, 1985 GARFIELD, CO N737DH Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 28, 1985 KINGMAN, KS N79011 Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 27, 1985 SHARPES, FL N46494 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 27, 1985 MIDDLETOWN, PA N8052L Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 27, 1985 PERRYSVILLE, OH N5102D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 27, 1985 NIGHTMUTE, AK N52174 Minor substantial 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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