Cessna 172 accidents
The NTSB database holds 12,209 accidents and incidents involving the Cessna 172, recorded between 1964 to 2026. 1,728 of them were fatal (14%), and 3,521 people died.
The deadliest year was 1978, with 204 deaths.
The phase of flight recorded most often is landing (2,531 records).
Most of these records are from United States, Canada and Mexico.
517 of these records cannot be placed at all, so they appear in the list below but not on the map.
For 5,757 of them the NTSB recorded no coordinates, so their position on the map is approximate.
12,209
Records
1,728
Fatal
3,521
Deaths
14%
Share fatal
1964 to 2026
Period
Show these on the map
11,692 of 12,209 can be placed
(5,757 approximate)
By decade
All 12,209 records by number of deaths, then by date
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Mar 1982 | Cessna 172 | Dilkon, Arizona, United States | Louis Jamison | No injuries | - |
| 22 Mar 1982 | Cessna 172 | Jetmore, Kansas, United States | Cheyenne Well Service | No injuries | - |
| 21 Mar 1982 | Cessna 172M | Haverhill, Massachusetts, United States | Dutton Flying Service | No injuries | - |
| 21 Mar 1982 | Cessna 172 | Clarksville, Indiana, United States | Hap's Aerial Enterprises | No injuries | - |
| 20 Mar 1982 | Cessna 172F | Mobile, Alabama, United States | James M Lane | No injuries | - |
| 18 Mar 1982 | Cessna 172N | Thayer, Missouri, United States | Chester W. Sergent | No injuries | - |
| 15 Mar 1982 | Cessna 172 | Canastota, New York, United States | Stockbridge Valley Flying Club | No injuries | - |
| 14 Mar 1982 | Cessna 172 | Lancaster, California, United States | Charles Harris | No injuries | - |
| 13 Mar 1982 | Cessna 172N | Chamblee, Georgia, United States | Landaero Enterprises | No injuries | - |
| 12 Mar 1982 | Cessna 172 | Broomfield, Colorado, United States | John A. Meyer | No injuries | - |
| 11 Mar 1982 | Cessna 172 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Clarence D. Bean | Serious injuries | - |
| 11 Mar 1982 | Cessna 172G | Cambridge, Minnesota, United States | Cambridge Pilots Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 9 Mar 1982 | Cessna 172 | San Carlos, California, United States | Jack Arbeed | No injuries | - |
| 7 Mar 1982 | Cessna 172M | Houston, Texas, United States | Civil Air Patrol | No injuries | - |
| 7 Mar 1982 | Cessna 172M | Tyler, Texas, United States | Civil Air Patrol | No injuries | - |
| 7 Mar 1982 | Cessna 172RG | Plush, Oregon, United States | Southern Oregon Aviation | No injuries | - |
| 7 Mar 1982 | Cessna 172 | Boulder, Colorado, United States | John F. Byrns | Serious injuries | - |
| 7 Mar 1982 | Cessna 172N | Mammoth, Arizona, United States | James G. Liston | No injuries | - |
| 3 Mar 1982 | Cessna 172RG | Palmer, Massachusetts, United States | Goguen's North Eastern Electri | No injuries | - |
| 28 Feb 1982 | Cessna 172N | Redmond, Washington, United States | Kenmore Air Harbor, Incorporat | No injuries | - |
| 28 Feb 1982 | Cessna 172L | Lake City, Florida, United States | Sergeant Aviation Inc, | No injuries | - |
| 24 Feb 1982 | Cessna 172 | Hennessey, Oklahoma, United States | Richard L. Schatz | No injuries | - |
| 23 Feb 1982 | Cessna 172 | Kingfisher, Oklahoma, United States | Edward W. Cook | No injuries | - |
| 21 Feb 1982 | Cessna 172N | Catalina Island, California, United States | Aviation Facilities Inc. | Minor injuries | - |
| 20 Feb 1982 | Cessna 172N | Grand Canyon, Arizona, United States | Fuller Aviation | No injuries | - |
| 20 Feb 1982 | Cessna 172A | Roselle, Illinois, United States | Great Lakes Pilots Club Inc | No injuries | - |
| 19 Feb 1982 | Cessna 172H | Mesquite, Texas, United States | Michael D. Newman | No injuries | - |
| 18 Feb 1982 | Cessna 172M | San Luis Obispo, California, United States | Patroline Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 15 Feb 1982 | Cessna 172 | San Juan | Roosevelt Roads Navy Flying CL | No injuries | - |
| 14 Feb 1982 | Cessna 172N | Lambertville, Michigan, United States | Douglas D. McAdams | No injuries | - |
| 13 Feb 1982 | Cessna 172 | Navajo Dam, New Mexico, United States | Harold E. Lamunyon | No injuries | - |
| 10 Feb 1982 | Cessna 172K | Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States | Dale Bessey | No injuries | - |
| 9 Feb 1982 | Cessna 172 | Anoka, Minnesota, United States | Walter Forsythe | No injuries | - |
| 7 Feb 1982 | Cessna 172 | Greencastle, Indiana, United States | Touch N GO Flying Club | No injuries | - |
| 7 Feb 1982 | Cessna 172 | Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States | Avsat Inc | No injuries | - |
| 7 Feb 1982 | Cessna 172N | Wrightstown, New Jersey, United States | McGuire A.f. Aero Club | No injuries | - |
| 1 Feb 1982 | Cessna 172 | Crystal River, Florida, United States | Burnside OTT | Serious injuries | - |
| 30 Jan 1982 | Cessna 172 | Bryce Canyon, Utah, United States | Donald Valestin | No injuries | - |
| 30 Jan 1982 | Cessna 172P | Sinclair Island, Washington, United States | West Isle Air, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 30 Jan 1982 | Cessna 172N | Cumberland Isla, Georgia, United States | Issac L. Roundtree, JR. | No injuries | - |
| 30 Jan 1982 | Cessna 172 | Big Bear, California, United States | Parson's Air | No injuries | - |
| 29 Jan 1982 | Cessna 172 | Near Gillete, Wyoming, United States | Dutton Aviation | No injuries | - |
| 29 Jan 1982 | Cessna 172H | Wentzville, Missouri, United States | James R. Lambert | No injuries | - |
| 27 Jan 1982 | Cessna 172N | Broomfield, Colorado, United States | Flying Cats | No injuries | - |
| 26 Jan 1982 | Cessna 172N | Lee's Summit, Missouri, United States | RAY Turner | No injuries | - |
| 25 Jan 1982 | Cessna 172 | Flagstaff, Arizona, United States | Tyler B. Wiley | No injuries | - |
| 24 Jan 1982 | Cessna 172RG | Wheeling, Illinois, United States | Mitchell Janwszewski | No injuries | - |
| 24 Jan 1982 | Cessna 172 | Taunton, Massachusetts, United States | Deveron Cole | Minor injuries | - |
| 22 Jan 1982 | Cessna 172M | Carson City, Nevada, United States | F. J. Parker | No injuries | - |
| 15 Jan 1982 | Cessna 172 | Malone, Florida, United States | W. E. Wilks | No injuries | - |