Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 1982 | MESQUITE, TX | N2605L | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 18, 1982 | SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA | N6585H | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 15, 1982 | SAN JUAN, PR | N21732 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 14, 1982 | HOLLISTER, CA | N99WM | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 14, 1982 | LAMBERTVILLE, MI | N5543J | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 13, 1982 | NAVAJO DAM, NM | N8862B | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 10, 1982 | PLYMOUTH, MA | N84330 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 09, 1982 | ANOKA, MN | N12562 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 08, 1982 | SANTA YSABEL, CA | N733ZR | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 07, 1982 | GREENCASTLE, IN | N7804U | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 07, 1982 | WRIGHTSTOWN, NJ | N738QM | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 07, 1982 | BENTON HARBOR, MI | N9893J | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 01, 1982 | CRYSTAL RIVER, FL | N5111D | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 30, 1982 | BIG BEAR, CA | N54288 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 30, 1982 | CUMBERLAND ISLA, GA | N734YY | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 30, 1982 | BRYCE CANYON, UT | N5447E | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 30, 1982 | SINCLAIR ISLAND, WA | N53294 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 29, 1982 | 5M E. GREENSBUR, KS | N1589E | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 29, 1982 | NEAR GILLETE, WY | N758RD | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 29, 1982 | WENTZVILLE, MO | N5333T | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 27, 1982 | BROOMFIELD, CO | N5745T | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 26, 1982 | LEE'S SUMMIT, MO | N9259H | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 25, 1982 | FLAGSTAFF, AZ | N13533 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 24, 1982 | WHEELING, IL | N6492V | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 24, 1982 | LAPINE, OR | N8172B | Fatal (1) | destroyed | 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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