Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 1982 | LAPINE, OR | N8172B | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 22, 1982 | CARSON CITY, NV | N13083 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 18, 1982 | DOWNIEVILLE, CA | N5295R | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 15, 1982 | MALONE, FL | N5559T | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 10, 1982 | BULLHEAD CITY, AZ | N2753J | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 09, 1982 | FRUIT VALE, TX | N7355A | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 08, 1982 | SANDUSKY, OH | N737LH | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 08, 1982 | ODESSA, FL | N80264 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 02, 1982 | GALETON, PA | N25084 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 31, 1974 | Saltville, VA | N5142R | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
The pilot's continued VFR flight into known night instrument meteorological conditions. Factors in the accident included mountainous terrain obscured…The pilot's continued VFR flight into known night instrument meteorological conditions. Factors in the accident included mountainous terrain obscured by clouds, and dark night conditions. |
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.
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