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 15, 1982 | MITCHELLVILLE, MD | N6214F | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 15, 1982 | TOSTON, MT | N5325D | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 14, 1982 | SACRED HESET, MN | N758QX | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 11, 1982 | GUALALA, CA | N29150 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 10, 1982 | GRAHAMSVILLE, NY | N54177 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 09, 1982 | FT. MYERS, FL | N50950 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 09, 1982 | MT. PLEASANT, PA | N63715 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 09, 1982 | PORT HURON, MI | N3700R | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 09, 1982 | GALLATIN, TN | N5313K | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 08, 1982 | BOONES MILL, VA | N3957L | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 06, 1982 | ALBANY, GA | N737LJ | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 03, 1982 | SENECA, IL | N5308D | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 03, 1982 | SUGARLAND, TX | N4845J | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 29, 1982 | NEAR KOTZEBUE, AK | N7650G | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 26, 1982 | OAK HILL, FL | N8091E | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 26, 1982 | NORMALVILLE, PA | N8285L | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 26, 1982 | ROCK SPRINGS, WY | N55404 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 23, 1982 | COLLEGE STATION, TX | N20516 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 19, 1982 | PARK FOREST, IL | N5605J | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 18, 1982 | BURBANK, CA | N634NH | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 18, 1982 | BUCYRUS, OH | N5117E | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 18, 1982 | BRIMFIELD, IL | N9871Q | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 15, 1982 | HOBBS, NM | N6553E | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 15, 1982 | 3NM SE SCAPPOOS, OR | N7335F | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 15, 1982 | MILLRY, AL | N8423U | Minor | 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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