Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 1982 | SOMERSET, KY | N4670J | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 24, 1982 | JAMAICA, NY | N9426E | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 23, 1982 | MERCER ISLAND, WA | N2428E | Fatal (6) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 23, 1982 | ISLE, MN | N733CH | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 20, 1982 | BILLINGS, MT | N6487D | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 18, 1982 | SANTA FE, NM | N6215D | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 17, 1982 | WASHINGTON ISLAND, WI | N64947 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 17, 1982 | WENATCHEE, WA | N72655 | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 15, 1982 | OXBOW, OR | N8230U | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 14, 1982 | MEDICINE LODGE, KS | N75802 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 11, 1982 | MILLINOCKET, ME | N1302F | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Jul 09, 1982 | SAVAGE, PA | N13119 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 06, 1982 | POINT LOOKOUT, MO | N80751 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 03, 1982 | CLEMENTON, NJ | N64657 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 02, 1982 | KASILOF, AK | N84211 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 30, 1982 | MARTINSBURG, WV | N61791 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 27, 1982 | KAHOKA, MO | N2751L | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 27, 1982 | KENNEDALE, TX | N7319K | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 26, 1982 | SAN JOSE, CA | N70072 | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 25, 1982 | FORT WORTH, TX | N55276 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 21, 1982 | GRANADA HILLS, CA | N738GF | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 21, 1982 | OLD FORGE, NY | N1398F | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 21, 1982 | ST. MARY'S, AK | N9191H | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 20, 1982 | FREMONT, CA | N1846V | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 17, 1982 | COLORADO SPRING, CO | N737VH | Incident | 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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