Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 1982 | THAYER, MO | N73828 | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 17, 1982 | HULEN, OK | N5608J | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 15, 1982 | CANASTOTA, NY | N9243H | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 14, 1982 | LANCASTER, CA | N7498X | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 13, 1982 | CHAMBLEE, GA | N44ER | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 12, 1982 | BROOMFIELD, CO | N733DU | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 11, 1982 | LAS VEGAS, NV | N8542B | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 11, 1982 | CAMBRIDGE, MN | N1120F | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 10, 1982 | HEAVENER, OK | N739MG | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 09, 1982 | SAN CARLOS, CA | N3564E | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 07, 1982 | HOUSTON, TX | N1117U | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 07, 1982 | PLUSH, OR | N6247R | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 07, 1982 | TYLER, TX | N777BZ | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 07, 1982 | BOULDER, CO | N4899F | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 07, 1982 | MAMMOTH, AZ | N734GH | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 05, 1982 | 3NM EAST OF MAR, UT | N3963F | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 03, 1982 | PALMER, MA | N9678B | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 28, 1982 | REDMOND, WA | N4787E | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 28, 1982 | LAKE CITY, FL | N1026M | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 24, 1982 | HENNESSEY, OK | N79325 | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 23, 1982 | KINGFISHER, OK | N7178A | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 21, 1982 | GUSTINE, CA | N4307Q | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 21, 1982 | CATALINA ISLAND, CA | N4906G | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 20, 1982 | GRAND CANYON, AZ | N529CA | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 20, 1982 | ROSELLE, IL | N210GL | 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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