Cessna 172G Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 141 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

141

All Events

79

Incidents

27

Minor

17

Serious

18

Fatal (37 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Mar 11, 1989 COOLIDGE, GA N1365F Incident substantial
FUEL CONTAMINATION OF AN UNKNOWN ORIGIN, FAILURE OF COMPANY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO LOCATE AND REMOVE ALL CONTAMINATION, CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE A…

FUEL CONTAMINATION OF AN UNKNOWN ORIGIN, FAILURE OF COMPANY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO LOCATE AND REMOVE ALL CONTAMINATION, CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE AIRCRAFT BY THE PILOT AFTER THE CAUSE OF A KNOWN ENGINE PROBLEM WAS NOT DETERMINED, AND SUBSEQUENT FUEL STARVATION. THE LIGHT CONDITIONS AT DUSK AND THE SOFT TERRAIN IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.
Dec 16, 1988 VENICE, FL N4419L Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 30, 1988 SPARTA, MI N6049R Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 13, 1988 SARCOXIE, MO N4288L Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 09, 1988 FREDERICK, OK N1103F Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
May 01, 1988 LAS VEGAS, NM N6059R Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 16, 1988 LOS BANOS, CA N4493L Fatal (4) destroyed FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF HIS AIRCRAFT TO AVERT A COLLISION WITH THE GROUND.
Mar 24, 1988 SPRINGFIELD, MO N72PF Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 04, 1987 FAYETTEVILLE, NC N1162F Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 13, 1987 CARIBBEAN SEA, N4346W Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 08, 1987 STEUBENVILLE, OH N3644L Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 23, 1987 HOUSTON, TX N1107F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 20, 1987 LINDEN, MI N3630L Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jan 09, 1987 TUSKEGEE, AL N3971L Minor substantial Investigation pending
Dec 23, 1986 NEW PHILADELPHI, OH N380LA Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 22, 1986 EVANSVILLE, IN N3871L Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 30, 1986 CARSON CITY, NV N41041 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 06, 1986 CHARLSON, ND N1136F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 02, 1986 NEW SMYRNA, FL N3870L Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 21, 1986 SPRING, TX N3373B Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 01, 1985 DEEPWATER, MO N3943L Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 29, 1985 PLAIN CITY, OH N4202L Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 27, 1985 SHOW LOW, AZ N3757L Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 20, 1985 MOJAVE, CA N1112F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 23, 1984 KINGMAN, AZ N3698L Fatal (2) 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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