Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 1983 | WASILLA, AK | N786JH | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Feb 26, 1983 | MOUNTVILLE, PA | N12067 | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 25, 1983 | GALESBURG, IL | N738HH | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 24, 1983 | CHANDLER, AZ | N54121 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 23, 1983 | PINEVILLE, LA | N4862G | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 22, 1983 | RED BANK, TN | N54498 | Serious (4) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 21, 1983 | SCOTTSBORO, AL | N758NT | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 19, 1983 | RUBIDOUX, CA | N8347X | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 19, 1983 | DURANGO, CO | N5802J | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 19, 1983 | ANTIOCH, CA | N4611L | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 18, 1983 | MARIETTA, GA | N35594 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 15, 1983 | DOVE CREEK, CO | N84631 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 15, 1983 | WENDEN, AZ | N9645B | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 31, 1983 | WINTHROP, WA | N52243 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 30, 1983 | BRIDGEPORT, CT | N62264 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 30, 1983 | PAYETTE, ID | N1415Y | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 30, 1983 | LAKE WOHLFORD, CA | N517OK | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 29, 1983 | BAINBRIDGE, OH | N1598U | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 28, 1983 | KNOXVILLE, TN | N6257F | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 26, 1983 | CARLSBAD, NM | N75707 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 24, 1983 | ROCKFORD, IL | N61558 | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 19, 1983 | HARMONY, WY | N736YA | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 16, 1983 | CARROLLTON, TX | N737VQ | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 14, 1983 | GREEN BAY, WI | N9916B | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 06, 1983 | SAN ANGELO, TX | N5276U | Incident | 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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