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 13, 1982 | PROSPECT, KY | N5115U | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 12, 1982 | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | N8233U | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 12, 1982 | SPRING VALLEY, NY | N4662G | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 11, 1982 | VINALHAVEN, ME | N84220 | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 11, 1982 | KATY, TX | N73922 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 09, 1982 | PRINEVILLE, OR | N6220Z | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 09, 1982 | CHEBOYGAN, MI | N2AZ | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 09, 1982 | VAIN, OK | N7424A | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 06, 1982 | LAKE OF THE OZA, MO | N6339F | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 06, 1982 | HOUSTON, TX | N73562 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 05, 1982 | CLE ELUM, WA | N1295F | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 05, 1982 | WARRENSBURG, MO | N13592 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 04, 1982 | HACKENSACK, MN | N2678L | Serious (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 02, 1982 | MCCOOK, TX | N9703V | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 01, 1982 | DAGGETT, CA | N2584L | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 01, 1982 | PLAINVIEW, TX | N62405 | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Sep 01, 1982 | SAN JOSE, CA | N80301 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 29, 1982 | PERRY, GA | N1586V | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 29, 1982 | BLYTHE, CA | N53186 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 29, 1982 | FAIRFIELD, NJ | N8998V | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 28, 1982 | KENOSHA, WI | N8186X | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 28, 1982 | WINCHESTER, IL | N22552 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 27, 1982 | MONARCH PASS, CO | N3LT | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 25, 1982 | QUINHAGAK, AK | N53145 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 22, 1982 | THEDFORD, NE | N3419E | 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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