Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 1984 | WINTER HAVEN, FL | N737LZ | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 21, 1984 | REDDING, CA | N7360A | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Aug 21, 1984 | MANVILLE, NJ | N65665 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 19, 1984 | MAGNOLIA, OH | N4692G | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 18, 1984 | AUBURN, CA | N733XQ | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 18, 1984 | FORTRESS CREEK, AK | N54173 | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 17, 1984 | NANTUCKET, MA | N739ZU | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 17, 1984 | ISLIP, NY | N739SF | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 16, 1984 | NAVARRE, FL | N1410V | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 15, 1984 | BROCKPORT, NY | N8439L | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 13, 1984 | CHESTERFIELD, MO | N2898Q | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 12, 1984 | LYONS, CO | N7064G | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 11, 1984 | CRESWELL, OR | N3278E | Serious (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 09, 1984 | OSAGE CITY, KS | N444ZH | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 09, 1984 | DELAWARE, OH | N8333U | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 08, 1984 | ELLIJAY, GA | N3272L | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 03, 1984 | MORTON, WA | N8394L | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 03, 1984 | WEST JORDAN, UT | N80163 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 29, 1984 | URBANA, OH | N3891S | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 28, 1984 | SANTA FE, NM | N52938 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 21, 1984 | ELK GROVE, CA | N3587S | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 20, 1984 | JOHN'S ISLAND, SC | N5110F | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 20, 1984 | WIKIEUP, AZ | N5001E | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 19, 1984 | NANTUCKET, MA | N4950G | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 18, 1984 | OCEAN CAY, AO | N738PQ | Serious (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.
Data source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database ·
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