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FAA incident reports · 811
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FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('41597')
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Incident 20260927012739ITextron 172S · Waterford, MIAircraft was configured for landing at 200 AGL. Practicing crosswind landings. Instructor thought student had aircraft under control. Student was correcting for crosswind. When the instructor realized aircraft control was in jeopardy and took over the…Incident 20260905011679ICessna 172S · Farmingdale, NYAc was undergoing test taxiing on a taxi way after "shimmy repair" when the nose wheel detached from the nose strut due to improper installation of the nose wheel by not having the cotter pin properly installed to the left castle nut. Mechanics were…Incident 20260830012029ICessna 172S · Santa Monica, CAOn August 30, 2026, pilot, [privacy data omitted], was operating [privacy data omitted] (Cessna 172S) at Santa Monica airport (ksmo). At approximately 1600 PST, the pilot did the preflight and oil/fuel check and then started the aircraft. Ground control…Incident 20260802012229ITextron 172S · Hayward, CAPilot statement: "On August 1, 2026, I was conducting an unsupervised solo flight in a Cessna 172S equipped at Hayward Executive Airport (khwd). I was practicing short-field landings in the traffic pattern for runway 28L. Prior to the incident, I had…Incident 20260727008479ICessna 172S · New Bedford, MAOn July 27, 2026, [privacy data omitted] landed at ewb on runway 14 . Shortly after touch down the aircraft veered right and departed the runway into the grass. The pilot was a student pilot conducting his first solo flight. The flight instructor, aaron…Incident 20260708009699ICessna 172S · Stow, OHBecause of a taxiway closure for construction, the pilot was back taxiing to the departure end of the runway. The pilot was hurrying because other traffic was entering the traffic pattern and reached a very excessive taxi speed. The pilot finally reduced…Accident 20260623009499ACessna 172S · Willard, UTDuring a VFR cross-country solo flight at night as an incorporation of part 61 training for a commercial pilots certificate, the private and instrument rated pilot flew the aircraft into terrain during cruise. ADS-B data reflects a constant airspeed and…Incident 20260620007579ICessna 172S · Anchorage, AKWhile entering Merrill approach pattern, PIC noted a bird approaching plane on collision course. Performed a steep level turn to right. Sound of impact to left wing was heard. Flight control function was affirmed and aircraft landed.Incident 20260619006769ITextron 172S · Augusta, KSOn 06/19/2026 the wichita FSDO was notified of a possible incident occurring at Augusta Municipal Airport (3AU). A Cessna 172-S model single engine land aircraft with a certified flight instructor and a student pilot on board was conducting landing practice…Incident 20260618006049ITextron 172S · Broomfield, CORH main tire ruptured on runway while taxiing after landing causing the aircraft to make a hard right turn off the runway/taxiway.Incident 20260615006489ICessna 172R · Stillwater, OKDuring a training flight the aircraft experience a bird strike shortly after take off during the initial climb. The flight crew access the aircraft performance, contacted ATC and returned for a precautionary landing. Bird remainings were found on aircraft…Accident 20260611005979ACessna 172S · San Jose, CAAs the flight arrived in the practice area, one eights-on-pylons maneuver was completed before repositioning to new pylons slightly north of the aircraft’s location. While turning left to re-enter the maneuver from the northwest, a large black bird was…Incident 20260528006999ICessna 172S · Brockport, NYOn may 28, 2026, at approximately 2305Z, a Cessna 172S, received minor damage when it was involved in an incident while operating approximately 11 miles northwest of rochester NY near Brockport NY. There were no injuries to either the pilot or passenger. The…Accident 20260522010159ATextron 172S · Jupiter, FLThis was a normal part-141 flight lesson for a regular student. The flight began with a normal pre-flight, normal run up and normal takeoff. The aircraft departed eastbound from north palm beach county airport (F45) toward the ocean, where the student…Accident 20260518007089ACessna 172S · Westchester Cou, NYCessna 172S, [privacy data omitted], sustained substantial damage during a dual instructional flight departing Westchester County Airport (hpn), white plains, new york. According to the certificated flight instructor and student pilot, the accident occurred…Incident 20260509003529ITextron 172S · Englewood, CODuring landing, a goose flew from right side of runway, contacting the left wing tip, resulting in minor damage to the left wing tip.Incident 20260503005379ICessna 172S · Broomfield, COWhile landing, aircraft experience wind gust from teh right. Student pilot did not compensate correctly resulting in teh aircraft veering left to teh edge of teh runway before CFI took control. Aircraft stuck runway light resulting in minor damage to left…Incident 20260428003159ITextron 172S · Mesa, AZA student pilot and certificated flight instructor (CFI) were conducting touch-and-go landings at Falcon field (ffz) in Mesa, Arizona. After completing one landing, the aircraft departed runway 4R and, during climb-out at approximately 200 feet AGL,…Accident 20260420006859ACessna 172S · Pacoima, CAOn April 20, 2026, the subject aircraft was leased and then operated by a pilot for recreational purposes. While doing pattern work and on approach to runway 12 at kwhp, the aircraft and pilot struck the top of a power line/post at the corner of van nuys blvd…Incident 20260418003749ITextron 172S · Shafter, CAOn April 18, 2026, at approximately 11:37 am local time, during the second instructional flight of the day, a dual instructional crew (flight instructor and student pilot) operating a Cessna 172 experienced a sudden and complete engine failure while…Incident 20260417002589ICessna 172S · Madisonville, TXAircraft departed cll travelling to 51R with student pilot at controls, and instructor in right seat. Upon arrival at 51R, pilot was landing and in ground effect before touchdown when they sighted a large bird heading directly towards them on the runway. The…Accident 20260413006759ACessna 172S · Thomaston, GAAt approximately 1729 EDT, during a solo landing on runway 12 at Thomaston-Upson County Airport (kopn), the student pilot, operating a Cessna 172S, encountered a light gust of wind during the landing phase, which resulted in a slight balloon prior to…Accident 20260411004122ACessna 172S · Marathon, FLOn April 11, 2026, Cessna C172, registration [privacy data omitted] with a private pilot and CFI departed ket west international airport (eym) conducting 14 CFR 141 training with a planned destination to north perry airport (hwo) a 141 phoenix east aviation,…Incident 20260331004659ICessna 172S · Chattanooga, TNOn 03/31/2026 student pilot began preflight of aircraft and took fuel samples, at which time approximately 3-5 cc of water was discovered in the fuel sample. Student pilot reported findings to CFI. CFI took additional samples until samples were free of water…Incident 20260326002189ITextron 172S · Millville, NJDuring landing, the pilot experienced an un-forecast gust of wind causing a hard landing. The propeller subsequently struck the ground resulting in damage to the propeller.Incident 20260321003959ICessna 172S · Loveland, COCFI stated that upon landing he suspects that the pilot he was instructing might have had the left brake pedal pushed down upon landing which cause the left brake to lock up, and once the tire touched the runway it blew a hole in the tire which caused the…Incident 20260311002579ITextron 172S · Bakersfield, CADuring the landing rollout, a few hundred feet beyond the 1,000-foot markers, the left main landing gear tire experienced a blowout. The aircraft began to veer left. The pilot applied right rudder and maintained directional control, keeping the aircraft on…Incident 20260310001529ICessna 172S · Green Bay, WIAircraft departed with two certificated airmen from C29(morey field) to grb(Austin Straubel International Airport). While on climbout from a touch and go around 400 feet AGL. A large bird came in contact with the left wing. Followed left hand procedures and…Incident 20260306002499ITextron 172S · Fort Pierce, FLAt 2125Z IFG609 [privacy data omitted]C172 reported a bird strike at midfield right downwind rwy 10R. The aircraft landed safely on fpr rwy 10R and taxied to the ramp without assistance. No loss of control reported. No injuries reported. Pilot reported a dent…Incident 20260304001289ITextron 172S · Pueblo, CODuring the landing rollout, the airman noted a large popping sound and the left tire deflated. The aircraft was temporarily disabled on the runway until the tire could be changed. No damage to the aircraft was noted.Accident 20260301002039ACessna 172S · Carthage, NCDuring an instructional flight, the CE-172 struck tree tops with right wing while on final aprroach to runway 31 at BQ1. A go around was executed. Pilots reported weather at time of accident as VMC with little to no wind. Aircraft returned to home airport and…Accident 20260228002599ACessna 172S · Centennial, COStudent pilot returning to kapa after a solo flight landing runway 35L. While on final, student pilot thought he felt low level wind shears, elected to land at higher airspeeds. He landed hard, porpoising the aircraft but was able to maintain control and come…Incident 20260227001409ICessna 172S · Middle River, MDOn February 27, 2026, a Cessna 172S, sustained other than substantial damage to the right-wing tip and leading edge from a bird strike 4NM nw of Martin State Airport (kmtn) at altitude between 015 and 020 base to final runway 15. The PIC contacted the kmtn…Incident 20260219003809ITextron 172S · Daytona Beach, FLDuring takeoff roll during this night flight, the pilot reported heavy backpressure require for normal rotation. At approximately 60-65 knots the pilot rejected the takeoff. The aircraft came to rest in the grass. No damage was noted. It was discovered during…Accident 20260131003519ATextron 172S · Augusta, KSOn 01/31/2026 at Augusta Municipal Airport, Augusta, KS (3AU). A student pilot conducting initial solo flight landing on runway 36. After completing a taxi back procedure to the beginning of runway 36 the student pilot made a radio call to enter the runway 36…Incident 20260130001989ICessna 172S · Madison, WATraining flight from kmsn to kdll to practice approaches and pattern work and return. Cleared for takeoff rwy 32. Shortly after takeoff, PIC called out bird, CFI then saw a large bird directly I front of windscreen. CFI immediately pointed out a second bird…Accident 20260128003059ATextron 172S · Newnan, GAOn January 27, 2026, at approximately 1330 local time, student pilot conducting pilot training at Newnan Coweta County Airport (cco). Student pilot completed two landings with no issues taxi back for third takeoff and failed run checklist and left the flaps…Accident 20260128000939ACessna 172S · Wilmington, DEThe PIC was conducting a circling approach to runway 1. Runway 1 and runway 32 lights were illuminated. The PIC aligned with runway 32 which was reported closed, landed on the snow-covered runway 32, and lost directional control. Subsequent inspection…Incident 20260117000119ICessna 172S · Palm Coast, FLPalm Coast, FL (fin): a C172 struck a bird while departing runway 11 and returned to fin. Aircraft landed without incident. Pilot reported damage to the right wing. POB: unknown, injuries: none, damage: extent unknown. 01/17/2026 1350 EST. Pilot statement: on…Incident 20251215018769ICessna 172R · San Marcos, TXRunway 8 at khyi, while coming in for final, student pilot at controls. Upon setting up for final the instructor pilot determined it was a stable approach. After a semi hard touchdown, the aircraft was brought to a skidding halt. Sounded like metal on…Incident 20251113019679ICessna 172SNIII · Daytona, FLThe pilot noted nothing abnormal during preflight or pre departure. The pilot reported that once they were cleared for takeoff, throttle was added and when the aircraft accelerated to approximately 55KTS. They began to rotate. Just after rotation, the pilot…Accident 20251110017959ACessna 172S · Lynchburg, VADuring an instructional flight the aircraft struck a bird on the leading edge of the right wing while in cruise flight. The PIC delcared an emergency and landed the aircraft without further incident. The aircraft sustained structural damage to the forward…Incident 20251103015999ICessna 172S · Daytona Beach, FLDuring instructional flight, student was on final and experiencing a strong crosswind. During landing, the instructor had to take control of the aircraft. As aircraft touched down, aircraft veered towards the right side of runway. The aircraft exited the…Accident 20251013015379ACessna 172S · Margate, FLOn Monday, October 13th, 2025, aircraft [privacy data omitted], Cessna 172S, serial no. 172S10417, was conducting a training flight with a student on board. Aircraft departed from fort lauderdale executive airport (kfxe) at approximately 16:00 local time.…Incident 20250913014339ICessna 172S · Manassas, VAStudent pilot was conducting takeoffs and landings in traffic pattern under supervision of flight instructor. Crosswind was 5 KTS or less during touch-and-go landings. During landing student elected to make a go-around with full flaps during the landing…Accident 20250830017702ACessna 172S · Farmingdale, NYAccording to pilots of both airplanes, they were parked and running on opposing sides of the taxi lane in the echo ramp area. N6185U received taxi clearance from frg ground to taxi to the runway and pulled out of its spot. According to pilots of both…Accident 20250826013379ACessna 172S · Los Banos, CAOn August 27, 2025, a Cessna 172 (C172) aircraft on a part 91 flight from reid-hillview airport (rhv) crashed near Los Banos, CA. The pilot declared an emergency due to flight control issues. Two nearby aircraft assisted by providing troubleshooting guidance,…Accident 20250817012469ACessna 172S · Middle River, MDPilot was returning from cross country flight on IFR flight plan from rdu to mtn. Whether it was VMC winds calm, visibility 10 miles, sky scattered at 5000 feet. At approximately 0130 EST on August 17, 2025, during the landing phase of flight the pilot…Incident 20250815012479ICessna 172S · Janesville, WIOn August 15 at approximately 0915 LCL. A Cessna 172 came in contact with a corner fence post on the airport property. The Cessna 172 was taxiing to park at the time of the incident. Damage was observed to the outer 20 inches of the wingtip.Incident 20250810011819ICessna 172S · Fitchburg, MACounseled student pilot on the importance of reporting any incident and explained to them that their actions are often the only action needed to stop many small occurrences from stacking up into a major incident/accident.
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