Cessna 172
NTSB investigations · 1,097
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
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WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072402')
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NTSB FTW93LA184Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Canyon Lake, TXThe movement of the pilot's seat aft which resulted in his loss of control, his inability to regain control, and the ensuing inadvertent stall. A factor was the inadequate inspection of the airplane.NTSB LAX93LA243Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Montgomery Pass, NVThe pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation and intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors relating to this accident were the downdraft, low ceiling, rain, obscuration, and the mountainous terrainNTSB CHI93LA176Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Plainwell, MIThe pilot-in-command's initiating hand starting of the airplane unattended by a qualified person.NTSB BFO93LA074Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Towanda, PAThe failure of the aileron control cable which resulted in loss of control in flight.NTSB LAX93FA190Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Bullhead City, AZa fatigue failure of the crankshaft due to improper assembly of the engine during the major overhaul.NTSB CHI93LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Towanda, KSThe pilot failed to adequately compensate for a gusty crosswind condition.NTSB LAX93LA150Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Gila Bend, AZThe failure of maintenance personnel to perform mandatory service bulletins during the annual inspection 20 flying hours prior to the accident which resulted in the carburetor's primary venturi becoming loose.NTSB CHI93LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Weeping Water, NEThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when the airplane first touched down on the clear area adjacent to the departure runway.NTSB ANC93LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Juneau, AKImproper airport ramp operations, specifically, the vehicle driver's operation of a loaded forklift near taxiing aircraft and standing aircraft.NTSB FTW93LA041Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Hamlin, TXThe pilot's failure to switch fuel tanks and his failure to perform the prescribed emergency procedures following the fuel starvation induced engine failure. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the emergency landing.NTSB CHI93LA037Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Elk River, MNFailure of the pilot to refuel the airplane before the flight.NTSB CHI93LA027Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Aurora, MOThe pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane, a switched off fuel selector and fuel starvation.NTSB NYC93LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Marengo, OHThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout due to sunglare, which resulted in a tree strike on final approach.NTSB BFO92LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Groveport, OHThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning by selecting unsuitable soft terrain which resulted in a nose over during an aborted takeoff.NTSB LAX92LA407Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Inyokern, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to this accident was the student's pilot total lack of experience and the crosswind.NTSB FTW92LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Vernon, TXAircraft control not maintained by pilot. A factor was unfavorable wind.NTSB SEA92LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Auburn, WAThe improper recovery from a bounced landing and the improper use of brakes by the CFI. A factor relating to the accident was the failure of the dual student to touchdown properly.NTSB LAX92LA268Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Lake Havasu, AZThe failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for the existing wind conditions and to maintain directional control of the aircraft.NTSB SEA92LA137Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Mckinnon, WYWater in the aircraft fuel system which was not purged as a result of the pilot in command's inadequate preflight. Factors contributing to the accident were: trees, a fence and the uneven terrain condition during the landing and rollout.NTSB DEN92LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Delta, COA complete power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was: unsuitable terrain on which to conduct an emergency landing.NTSB ANC92LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Moose Pass, AKThe pilot's premature lift-off, causing the airplane to settle back to the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's loss of directional control after settling back on the runway, due to his visibility being restricted by frost on the windshield.NTSB ANC91LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Montague Island, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor was the unsuitable terrain selected for landing by the pilot, which was loose gravel, rough and uneven.NTSB CHI91LA243Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Oberlin, KSThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors in the accident were the pilot's discontinuing his crosswind compensation and his lack of experience in the type of operation.NTSB LAX91LA318Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Chico, CAThe pilot's improper starting procedure.NTSB LAX91LA268Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Payson, AZA premature liftoff, stall, and subsequent in flight collision with terrain. A factor related to the accident was the high density altitude.NTSB LAX91FA247Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna C-172 · Lakeside, CAThe failure of the pilot to request radar assistance to avoid low ceilings in high terrain and the pilot's inadequate visual outlook which ultimately resulted in an inflight collision with high terrain. Contributing to the accident were the weather conditions…NTSB CHI91LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Neosho, WIThe pilot's failure to properly flare the airplane and an improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB SEA91FA059Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Oregon City, ORThe pilot's failure to attain proper airspeed before takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were the binding brake, the uphill grass airstrip, the tail wind weather conditions, and the improper annual inspection that was just completed on the aircraft.NTSB LAX91FA103Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Bullhead City, CAThe pilot's poor in-flight planning and decision and physical impairment from fatigue; he also failed to maintain flying speed. The lineman's failure to secure the access door and the pilot's impairment due to consumption of alcohol were factors in the…NTSB ATL91FA054Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Crossville, TNThe improper flight planning by the noninstrument rated pilot which resulted in his inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions in mountainous terrain.NTSB SEA91FA046Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna C-172 · Colstrip, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's lack of total night flight experience, his lack of recent night flight experience, the dark night light conditions, and the mountainous/hilly terrain…NTSB SEA91LA016Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172A · Brigham City, UTThe pilot did not maintain a proper climb rate.NTSB ATL90LA161Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Palmetto, GAThe pilot's operation of the airplane with known mechanical deficiencies. A factor in the accident was the improperly maintained condition of the magnetos.NTSB MIA90WA165Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 172 · Grd Bahama Isl, BahamasNTSB LAX90LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Show Low, AZThe pilot improperly used the flight controls and failed to maintain directional control.NTSB CHI90DEK05Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 172 · Urbana, OHWater contamination of the fuel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight, which resulted in loss of engine power.NTSB LAX90LA174Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · California City, CAThe pilot's improper landing flare. A factor related to accident was the gusty wind condition.NTSB LAX90LA058Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Byron, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient terrain clearance altitude during a low altitude turn. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's poor judgement in conducting touch-and-go landings with a 700-foot ceiling.NTSB MIA90LA037Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)The engine seized from oil starvation (lack of oil or oil pressure), which resulted in the aircraft being ditched at sea.NTSB DEN90LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Colorado Spgs, COThe pilot in command attempted a takeoff with the fuel mixture full rich, with a high density altitude, resulting in a partial loss of engine power during initial climb.NTSB LAX90FA025Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Safford, AZThe pilot failed to maintain an airspeed above the aircraft's stall speed as he turned away from ascending terrain. The aircraft's inadequate performance resulting from improper grade of fuel and high density altitude and the pilot's lack of experience in…NTSB CHI90LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · New Lenox, ILFailure of the pilot to attain wind information, which resulted in his selection of an unfavorable (wrong) runway. A factor related to the accident was: the crosswind condition.NTSB LAX89LA292Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Bullhead City, AZFailure of the pilot to adequately perform inflight fuel consumption calculations to ensure the adequacy of the fuel supply for the flight's completion. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to consider the impact of the stronger than…NTSB DEN89FA200Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Tremonton, UTThe pilot failed to maintain obstruction clearance while making a low pass over a newly constructed highway. The powerline was considered a contributing factor.NTSB ATL89FA177Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Townsend, TNImproper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot and his delay in initiating remedial action, when he encountered low ceilings over mountainous terrain, which resulted in his inability to maintain sufficient altitude. Contributing factors were: the pilot's…NTSB ATL89LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Centreville, ALThe student pilot's failure to remove all remaining water from the airplane fuel system during pre-flight inspection which led to a total loss of power.NTSB LAX89FA182Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Industry, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate altitude to ensure obstruction clearance. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, low ceiling, fog, and the pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions.NTSB NYC89LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · So. Bethlehem, NYThe pilots misjudgement of landing distance which resulted in the failure to touchdown at a proper touchdown point. The pilot also failed to perform a go-around.NTSB MIA89FA090Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Blue Mountain, MSThe continuation of a VFR flight into night, instrument meteorological conditions and the spatial disorientation of the non-instrument rated pilot. Contributing to the accident were the adverse weather conditions and the overconfidence of the pilot.NTSB ATL89LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Galion, OHThe pilot's failure to retract the flaps prior to adding power for takeoff resulting in a premature lift-off, and the pilot's failure to maintian control of the airplane after lift-off which resulted in a stall/mush.
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