Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 06, 1983 | VIRGINIA CITY, NV | N65966 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 04, 1983 | LANCASTER, OH | N63425 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 03, 1983 | MIAMI, FL | N4860F | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 02, 1983 | EPPINGHAM, NH | N66162 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 01, 1983 | LITTLE ROCK, AR | N9865Q | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 01, 1983 | SALINAS, CA | N8426X | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 01, 1983 | COLUMBIA, SC | N53445 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 29, 1983 | BRUNDIDGE, AL | N79025 | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 29, 1983 | TULELAKE, CA | N6089F | Serious (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 27, 1983 | WOODFORD, VT | N3692L | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 27, 1983 | SANDWICH, IL | N54967 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 27, 1983 | LEESVILLE, LA | N3058U | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 27, 1983 | KANSAS CITY, MO | N21662 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 25, 1983 | GLENDALE, AZ | N55264 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 25, 1983 | BENSON, NC | N8360B | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 24, 1983 | SHELL LAKE, WI | N4963V | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Sep 24, 1983 | MOCKSVILLE, NC | N737DR | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 23, 1983 | GLENEDEN BEACH, OR | N737YD | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 18, 1983 | CARTHAGE, IL | N1443E | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 17, 1983 | MORLAND, KS | N739HK | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 13, 1983 | PLYMOUTH, MI | N46188 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 12, 1983 | MIAMI, FL | N8366L | Fatal (1) | minor | Investigation pending |
| Sep 08, 1983 | NEWPORT BEACH, CA | N734RL | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 06, 1983 | CARBONDALE, IL | N6317D | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 06, 1983 | NOVATO, CA | N2333E | Incident | 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.
Data source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database ·
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