Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 1984 | CLEARWATER, FL | N1242U | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 16, 1984 | NEWBERRY, SC | N3674L | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 15, 1984 | FITCHBURG, MA | N2773U | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Mar 14, 1984 | HOUSTON, TX | N54647 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 14, 1984 | BELLE CHASSE, LA | N2882U | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 12, 1984 | STAMFORD, TX | N6794E | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 10, 1984 | PACOIMA, CA | N52702 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 10, 1984 | LEBEC, CA | N880LS | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 08, 1984 | MEADVILLE, PA | N96286 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 08, 1984 | ORMOND BEACH, FL | N12497 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 07, 1984 | BROKEN BOW, NE | N52252 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 05, 1984 | SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA | N1485V | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 28, 1984 | SAN JOSE, CA | N7168T | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 26, 1984 | ALMA, GA | N23JT | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 24, 1984 | KENT, WA | N4603F | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 22, 1984 | Grangeville, ID | N6522R | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 21, 1984 | MOUNTAIN VIEW, AR | N3826L | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 20, 1984 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N734LX | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 18, 1984 | ROSEBURG, OR | N733VX | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 18, 1984 | DAYTONA BEACH, FL | N738SN | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 16, 1984 | BARBERS POINT, HI | N5160R | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 15, 1984 | NEW CASTLE, PA | N64666 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 15, 1984 | CHARITON, IA | N2502Y | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 14, 1984 | SPRINGFIELD, MO | N55277 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 12, 1984 | CHESAPEAKE, VA | N5299U | Fatal (1) | 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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