Cessna 172F Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 133 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

133

All Events

68

Incidents

29

Minor

15

Serious

21

Fatal (30 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Sep 23, 1988 LAKE WALES, FL N8707U Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 11, 1988 FAIRFIELD, CA N5149F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 17, 1988 CRANDON, WI N5318R Serious (2) substantial Investigation pending
May 21, 1988 SHELLMAN, GA N8374U Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 13, 1988 GOLDEN, TX N5577R Serious (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 22, 1988 WALLAND, TN N1414U Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 16, 1988 MYRTLE BEACH, SC N5244F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 11, 1988 BRIGHTON, MI N8863U Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 02, 1987 EDEN, NC N8674U Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 17, 1987 LAMONI, IA N8508U Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 03, 1987 GRAND BAY, AL N5647R Minor substantial Investigation pending
Apr 30, 1987 BLYTHVILLE, AR N8800U Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 09, 1986 JEFFERSON CITY, MO N5695R Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 27, 1986 VAN BUREN, MO N7921U Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 27, 1986 SANTO DOMINGO, PR N5111F Minor substantial Investigation pending
Mar 03, 1986 EPHRAIM, UT N7879U Minor substantial Investigation pending
Feb 15, 1986 CLEWISTON, FL N8886U Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jan 05, 1986 SARATOGA, TX N8267U Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 08, 1985 HAZELHURST, MS N8852U Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 27, 1985 FORT WALTON BCH, FL N5219F Minor substantial Investigation pending
Oct 03, 1985 CANTON, OH N8347U Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 20, 1985 AKRON, OH N5608R Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 09, 1984 DELAWARE, OH N8333U Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 20, 1984 JOHN'S ISLAND, SC N5110F Minor substantial Investigation pending
Oct 31, 1983 BRUNSWICK, GA N5236F 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.
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