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 Apr 1971 | Cessna 172 | Merryville, Louisiana, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 21 Apr 1971 | Cessna 172H | Camden, Alabama, United States | Urban Consulta | Minor injuries | - |
| 21 Apr 1971 | Cessna 172 | Daggett, California, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 21 Apr 1971 | Cessna 172 | Calexico, California, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 20 Apr 1971 | Cessna 172 | Westland, Michigan, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 17 Apr 1971 | Cessna 172 | Manito, Illinois, United States | Rudolf J Urban | No injuries | - |
| 16 Apr 1971 | Cessna 172 | Tukerman, Arkansas, United States | Jerry Douglas | No injuries | - |
| 16 Apr 1971 | Cessna 172 | Welch, West Virginia, United States | Manor Corporat | Minor injuries | - |
| 13 Apr 1971 | Cessna 172 | Montgomery, New York, United States | G.p.a.aviation | Serious injuries | - |
| 13 Apr 1971 | Cessna 172K | Altus, Oklahoma, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 11 Apr 1971 | Cessna 172 | Elyria, Ohio, United States | Donald F Dawki | No injuries | - |
| 11 Apr 1971 | Cessna 172 | Lithonia, Georgia, United States | Dean Aviation | No injuries | - |
| 10 Apr 1971 | Cessna 172 | Williamston, North Carolina, United States | Mobley Insuran | No injuries | - |
| 9 Apr 1971 | Cessna 172K | Hartford, Connecticut, United States | C and R Conn A | No injuries | - |
| 6 Apr 1971 | Cessna 172 | Cleveland, Ohio, United States | Akron Aviation | Minor injuries | - |
| 5 Apr 1971 | Cessna 172I | Mulino, Oregon, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 5 Apr 1971 | Cessna 172 | Hinsdale, Illinois, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 4 Apr 1971 | Cessna 172H | Friendswood, Texas, United States | Neel Tilton | No injuries | - |
| 4 Apr 1971 | Cessna 172 | Hemet, California, United States | San Bernardino | No injuries | - |
| 2 Apr 1971 | Cessna 172 | Springfield, Missouri, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 2 Apr 1971 | Cessna 172 | Stromsburg, Nebraska, United States | Flying Club, In | No injuries | - |
| 2 Apr 1971 | Cessna 172G | Fresno, California, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 31 Mar 1971 | Cessna 172 | Galesburg, Illinois, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 29 Mar 1971 | Cessna 172 | Bettles, Alaska, United States | Wainwright Fly | No injuries | - |
| 28 Mar 1971 | Cessna 172 | College Park, Maryland, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 27 Mar 1971 | Cessna 172 | El Monte, California, United States | Roger L Montgo | Serious injuries | - |
| 27 Mar 1971 | Cessna 172 | New Tazewell, Tennessee, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 27 Mar 1971 | Cessna 172 | Lakeland, Florida, United States | EP Palmatier | Minor injuries | - |
| 26 Mar 1971 | Cessna 172K | Madera, California, United States | Mercury Airlin | No injuries | - |
| 26 Mar 1971 | Cessna 172 | Oliver Sprgs, Tennessee, United States | ET Seavers | No injuries | - |
| 26 Mar 1971 | Cessna 172 | Mahopac, New York, United States | Putnam Aero In | No injuries | - |
| 24 Mar 1971 | Cessna 172H | Ava, Missouri, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 21 Mar 1971 | Cessna 172 | Kewadin, Michigan, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 19 Mar 1971 | Cessna 172 | Fort Morgan, Colorado, United States | Boulder Airway | No injuries | - |
| 17 Mar 1971 | Cessna 172 | Traer, Iowa, United States | El Curioso Fly | No injuries | - |
| 14 Mar 1971 | Cessna 172K | Bethany, Oklahoma, United States | Diamond Air, In | No injuries | - |
| 14 Mar 1971 | Cessna 172 | Battle Creek, Michigan, United States | Eagle Air, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 14 Mar 1971 | Cessna 172 | Columbus, Ohio, United States | Lane Aviation | No injuries | - |
| 14 Mar 1971 | Cessna 172 | Detroit Lks, Minnesota, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 13 Mar 1971 | Cessna 172K | Killeen, Texas, United States | FT Hood Aero C | Serious injuries | - |
| 10 Mar 1971 | Cessna 172 | Frankfort, Indiana, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 9 Mar 1971 | Cessna 172K | Sussex, Wisconsin, United States | Stick and Rudd | No injuries | - |
| 9 Mar 1971 | Cessna 172H | Sussex, Wisconsin, United States | Tonna Flyers J | No injuries | - |
| 6 Mar 1971 | Cessna 172K | Oneida, Tennessee, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 6 Mar 1971 | Cessna 172L | Fort Worth, Texas, United States | ED Boardman FL | No injuries | - |
| 3 Mar 1971 | Cessna 172I | Daytona Beach, Florida, United States | Embry-Riddle A | Minor injuries | - |
| 28 Feb 1971 | Cessna 172G | Pantego, North Carolina, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 27 Feb 1971 | Cessna 172G | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | Coronado Flyin | Minor injuries | - |
| 25 Feb 1971 | Cessna 172 | Santa Monca, California, United States | ATE of Calif, I | No injuries | - |
| 25 Feb 1971 | Cessna 172 | Santa Monca, California, United States | Golden Birds F | No injuries | - |