Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 05, 1983 | LOS ALAMOS, NM | N2380E | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 05, 1983 | S. LAKE TAHOE, CA | N3584Q | Serious (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 04, 1983 | TEWKSBURY, MA | N737UG | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 03, 1983 | GRAND MARAIS, MN | N1857V | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 02, 1983 | WOLCOTT, IN | N2549L | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 30, 1983 | EBENSBURG, PA | N8399U | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 30, 1983 | COLUMBIA STA., OH | N3540S | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 30, 1983 | PORTSMOUTH ISL., NC | N8338X | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 30, 1983 | Middlebourne, WV | N5331T | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 28, 1983 | GLENDALE, AZ | N62038 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 28, 1983 | PRINCETON, IL | N12862 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 27, 1983 | FORT WORTH, TX | N55122 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 25, 1983 | LA PORTE, TX | N192AR | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 25, 1983 | PLANO, TX | N8058L | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 25, 1983 | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | N2665U | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 25, 1983 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N734QV | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 21, 1983 | CANTON, MN | N84843 | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 20, 1983 | MANATI, PR | N734PM | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 20, 1983 | SOMERVILLE, NJ | N444FS | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 20, 1983 | FALLS OF ROUGH, KY | N2882L | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 17, 1983 | HERNDON, CA | N3926F | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 11, 1983 | WESTVILLE, NY | N63196 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 10, 1983 | FOLKSTONE, NC | N4245F | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 10, 1983 | JEAN, NV | N52023 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 09, 1983 | MINDEN, NE | N30545 | Serious (1) | 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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