Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 1982 | BUCKEYE, AZ | N733QE | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 18, 1982 | SAN CLEMENTE, CA | N739UY | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 16, 1982 | DURANGO, CO | N4642J | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 15, 1982 | 3 MILES SW OF D, CO | N736JX | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 15, 1982 | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | N5404K | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 14, 1982 | PINE SPRINGS, AZ | N5357J | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 13, 1982 | SPRINGLAKE, TX | N8239U | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 13, 1982 | STRONGVILLE, OH | N61775 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 12, 1982 | MARLBORO, MA | N5451H | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 12, 1982 | SANDIA, TX | N7651T | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 10, 1982 | ANTOINE, AR | N75548 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 10, 1982 | MOORE HAVEN, FL | N68266 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 09, 1982 | HANAPEPE, HI | N7014G | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 08, 1982 | FAIRBURN, SD | N19889 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 08, 1982 | OVERBROOK, OK | N46172 | Serious (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 07, 1982 | GRAFTON, ND | N8909V | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Aug 03, 1982 | LANDER, WY | N6476G | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 02, 1982 | 44MI NW MCCARTH, AK | N84345 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 01, 1982 | MT AIRY, NC | N61856 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 01, 1982 | NOVATO, CA | N5440J | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 31, 1982 | DONNELLY, ID | N13359 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 29, 1982 | COLUMBUS, OH | N6292D | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Jul 29, 1982 | ROCHE HARBOR, WA | N9528G | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 28, 1982 | BRUCE, WI | N53056 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 28, 1982 | LAURINBURG, NC | N733JU | 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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