Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 1982 | SHERMAN, TX | N20576 | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 20, 1982 | SANTA ANA, CA | N6428V | Minor | — | Investigation pending |
| Nov 20, 1982 | WAMEGO, KS | N3599E | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 17, 1982 | WARRENBURG, MO | N64029 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 12, 1982 | ST. IGNATIUS, MT | N733UE | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 10, 1982 | BEULAH, ND | N739FZ | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 08, 1982 | BIRMINGHAM, AL | N2633L | Serious (4) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 07, 1982 | ALAMO, NV | N41783 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 07, 1982 | LORIS, SC | N2896E | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 07, 1982 | PORT HOPE, MI | N5301D | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 06, 1982 | ANTIOCH, CA | N54983 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 06, 1982 | CLARION, PA | N2649L | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 05, 1982 | NEAR MYAKKA CIT, FL | N63836 | Fatal (6) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 04, 1982 | KANSAS CITY, MO | N65685 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 31, 1982 | 9NM NW QUITMAN, GA | N8977V | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 30, 1982 | PANOCHE, CA | N5223J | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 27, 1982 | MACK, CO | N5803R | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 25, 1982 | INDIAN MOUND, IN | N739RJ | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 25, 1982 | LANSING, IL | N23388 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 24, 1982 | FT. MYERS, FL | N739WY | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 23, 1982 | NEAR HOMER, AK | N6871X | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 23, 1982 | DILLON, MI | N4AM | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 19, 1982 | ST. AUGUSTINE, FL | N12927 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 19, 1982 | HUTCHINSON, KS | N63648 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 18, 1982 | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | N64419 | 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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