# Cessna 172B

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2072406
- Manufacturer (registry): CESSNA
- Model: 172B
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 4
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 105 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS 3A12](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A12) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Textron Aviation Inc.
- Registered aircraft: 413
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172b

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [AD 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023
- [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI). Effective Mar 21, 2022
- [AD 2011-10-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-10-09): Seat Rails and Roller Housing Inspections · Cessna 150A, 150B, 150C and 221 more. Effective Jun 17, 2011
- [AD 2008-26-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-26-10): Alternate static air source selector valve · Cessna 172, 172A, 172B and 179 more. Effective Jan 5, 2009
- [AD 2008-02-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-02-18): Pick-up collar support and nylon screws · BRS-172 parachute recovery system (Ballistic Recovery Systems STC SA01679CH or SA01999CH). Effective Feb 28, 2008
- [AD 2006-12-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-12-07): ECi cylinder assemblies · Aerostar AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 386 more. Effective Jul 11, 2006
- [AD 2006-03-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-03-08): Vacuum pumps · Aero Advantage 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3 and 299 more. Effective Mar 10, 2006
- [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005
- [AD 2004-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-19-01): Upper shoulder harness adjusters · Cessna F150G, F150H, F150J and 129 more. Effective Nov 1, 2004
- [AD 98-21-21 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-21-21-R1): Electric Inflatable Door Seals · Cessna 17-30, 17-30A, 17-31 and 267 more. Effective May 1, 2000
- [AD 99-27-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-27-02): Fuel Selector Valves · Cessna 170B, 172, 172A and 36 more. Effective Jan 21, 2000
- [AD 98-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-25-02): Top-mounted Antenna · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407, 172, 172A and 243 more. Effective Dec 22, 1998
- [AD 98-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-14-03): Transponders · Cessna 172, 172A, 172B and 230 more. Effective Aug 16, 1998
- [AD 97-01-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-01-13): Fuel, Oil and Hydraulic Hoses · Cessna 150, 150A, 150B and 232 more. Effective Feb 3, 1997
- [AD 96-12-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-12-22): Full Flow Engine Oil Adapter · Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker, 120, 140 and 361 more. Effective Jul 31, 1996
- [AD 96-09-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-09-06): Air Filter Assemblies · Maule Aerospace Technology 7ACA, 7ECA, 7FC and 180 more. Effective Jun 7, 1996
- [AD 90-06-03 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-06-03-R1): Exhaust Heater/Muffler Assembly · Cessna 172, 172A, 172B and 16 more. Effective Mar 27, 1991
- [AD 79-10-14 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-10-14-R1): Fuel Tank Venting · Cessna 140A, 150, 150A and 172 more. Effective May 30, 1988
- [AD 83-17-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/83-17-06): Aileron Balance Weights · Flap actuated aileron droop system (Sierra Industries STC SA1382WE or 5 others). Effective Sep 1, 1983
- [AD 82-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-07-02): Engine Crankcase Breather · Lycoming O-360-A1A engine and Hartzell HC-C2YK-1B/7666A-2… (Avcon Industries STC SA1324CE or 14 others). Effective Apr 8, 1982
- [AD 81-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-15-03): Engine Inlet Air Filters · Replace existing engine induction air filter (Brackett Aero Filters STC SA693CE or SA71GL). Effective Jul 20, 1981
- [AD 79-08-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-08-03): Electrical System · Cessna 120, 140, 140A and 152 more. Effective Jun 6, 1979
- [AD 77-02-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-02-09): Wing Flap System · Cessna 150, 150A, 150B and 61 more. Effective Feb 3, 1977
- [AD 74-06-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-06-02): AVCON Mufflers · Lycoming 150 and160 hp Model O-320-( ) engine (Williams Robert or Barbara STC SA750CE or 3 others). Effective Mar 18, 1974
- [AD 74-04-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-04-01): Aft Fuselage Bulkhead Assembly · Cessna 172, 172A, 172B and 16 more. Effective Feb 12, 1974
- [AD 73-23-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-23-07): Defective Spar Attachment Fittings · Cessna 150, 150A, 150B and 68 more. Effective Nov 19, 1973
- [AD 73-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-17-01): Fuel Transfer Pump Placard · Cessna 170, 170A, 170B and 53 more. Effective Aug 16, 1973
- [AD 72-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-07-02): Selector Value Placard · Cessna 172, 172A, 172B and 8 more. Effective Mar 25, 1972
- [AD 71-22-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/71-22-02): Cracks In Nose Gear Fork · Cessna 150, 150A, 150B and 52 more. Effective Nov 9, 1971
- [AD 71-18-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/71-18-01): Fuel Selector Valve Placard · Cessna 172, 172A, 172B and 16 more. Effective Aug 31, 1971
- [AD 69-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-15-03): Muffler Assembly · Lycoming O-320-A1A, A1B, A3A, A3B or Lycoming O-320-B1A, B1B… (D'Shannon Products STC SA135CE or 8 others). Effective Aug 20, 1969
- [AD 68-19-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-19-05): Utility Category Placard · Textron 172B, 172C, 172D and 3 more. Effective Sep 13, 1968
- [AD 68-17-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-17-04): Stall Warning System · Cessna 150, 150A, 150B and 63 more. Effective Sep 7, 1968

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 87-20-03 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-20-03-R2) (historical): Seat Tracks · Cessna 150A, 150B, 150C and 212 more. Effective Sep 24, 1990
- [AD 86-26-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-26-04) (historical): Shoulder Harness Adjuster · Cessna Aircraft Company, The 120, 140, 140A and 134 more. Effective Jan 6, 1987

## Information bulletins (advisory) (11)

- [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018
- [SAIB CE-18-23](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-18-23): Passenger Compartment Equipment - Installation of F. Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services LLC. Folding Jump Seats. Issued Jul 19, 2018
- [SAIB CE-17-25](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-17-25): ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE  Inspections for cracks and corrosion in elevator torque tubes. Issued Aug 25, 2017
- [SAIB CE-12-14](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-12-14): Three Alternative Methods of Compliance for AD 2011-10-09. Issued Jan 25, 2012
- [SAIB CE-10-40R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-10-40R1): Aircraft Fuel System; water contamination of fuel tank systems on Cessna single engine airplanes. Issued Jul 30, 2010
- [SAIB CE-10-40](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-10-40) (historical): Aircraft Fuel System; water contamination of fuel tank systems on Cessna single engine airplanes. Issued Jul 27, 2010
- [SAIB CE-09-42](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-09-42): Lights - Landing Light, Beacon Light and Taxi Light Switch Applications. Issued Jul 24, 2009
- [SAIB CE-09-10](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-09-10): Availability of Secondary Seat Stops for Pilot and Copilot Seats. Issued Feb 5, 2009
- [SAIB CE-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-09-01): Equipment - Emergency. Issued Oct 21, 2008
- [SAIB CE-01-41R2](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-01-41R2): Flight Controls. Issued Oct 1, 2007
- [SAIB CE-01-41R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-01-41R1) (historical): Cracks in plastic or non-metallic control wheels. Issued Jan 10, 2007

## Registered aircraft (413, first 50)

- [N120DH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N120DH): [Hiester Donald J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HIESTER%20DONALD%20J), [Sicklerville, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Sicklerville), built 1961, S/N 17248694
- [N127K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N127K): [Gardner Victoria S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GARDNER%20VICTORIA%20S), [Port Saint Lucie, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Port%20Saint%20Lucie), built 1960, S/N 17248076
- [N12TY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12TY): [Sewell Roger C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SEWELL%20ROGER%20C), [Meridian, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Meridian), built 1960, S/N 17248030
- [N172GL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N172GL): [Glover Anthony R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GLOVER%20ANTHONY%20R), [Louisville, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Louisville), built 1960, S/N 17247944
- [N172GV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N172GV): [Jackson Gordon W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JACKSON%20GORDON%20W), [Fort Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Worth), built 1961, S/N 17248487
- [N172NX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N172NX): [Holcomb Garry M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOLCOMB%20GARRY%20M), [Point, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Point), built 1960, S/N 17248148
- [N172TT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N172TT): [Ervin Max W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ERVIN%20MAX%20W), [Bend, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Bend), built 1961, S/N 17248370
- [N1961B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1961B): [Goose Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOOSE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Cumberland, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Cumberland), built 1960, S/N 17247934
- [N2573Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2573Y): [Fritz David C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRITZ%20DAVID%20C), [Lincoln, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Lincoln), built 1960, S/N 17247906
- [N3108F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3108F): [Suntech LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUNTECH%20LLC), [St George, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/St%20George), S/N 17248297
- [N34270](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34270): [Goza Samuel](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOZA%20SAMUEL), [Fresno, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Fresno), built 1960, S/N 172630
- [N361CC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N361CC): [Sackman Robert B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SACKMAN%20ROBERT%20B), [Unionville, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Unionville), built 1961, S/N 17248703
- [N44P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44P): [Forester Dwain E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FORESTER%20DWAIN%20E), [Tonopah, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Tonopah), built 1961, S/N 17248620
- [N461DY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N461DY): [Young Duff L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YOUNG%20DUFF%20L), [Avoca, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Avoca), built 1961, S/N 17248326
- [N56JR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N56JR): [Mccollum Eric B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCCOLLUM%20ERIC%20B), [Fair Oaks, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Fair%20Oaks), S/N 17248012
- [N579K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N579K): [Red Plane Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RED%20PLANE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Key West, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Key%20West), built 1960, S/N 17247827
- [N6218G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6218G): [Goatley Valerie M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOATLEY%20VALERIE%20M), [Springfield, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Springfield), built 1961, S/N 17248655
- [N621W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N621W): [Herzog Daniel L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HERZOG%20DANIEL%20L), [Clinton, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Clinton), S/N 17248576
- [N66BD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N66BD): [Campanella Stephen](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAMPANELLA%20STEPHEN), [Brunswick, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Brunswick), built 1960, S/N 17248101
- [N673X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N673X): [Busy Bee Ventures Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUSY%20BEE%20VENTURES%20INC), [Cherokee, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Cherokee), built 1960, S/N 17247922
- [N678RM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N678RM): [Law Roger Jay](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAW%20ROGER%20JAY), [Franklin, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Franklin), built 1961, S/N 17248390
- [N6848X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6848X): [Hinkleman Howard R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HINKLEMAN%20HOWARD%20R), [Brownsboro, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Brownsboro), built 1960, S/N 17247748
- [N6849X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6849X): [Reiss Alan T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REISS%20ALAN%20T), [Gig Harbor, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Gig%20Harbor), S/N 17247749
- [N6858X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6858X): [Hoang Andrew Q](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOANG%20ANDREW%20Q), [Seal Beach, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Seal%20Beach), built 1960, S/N 17247758
- [N6859X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6859X): [Wilkerson Bradley W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILKERSON%20BRADLEY%20W), [Caldwell, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Caldwell), built 1960, S/N 17247759
- [N6865X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6865X): [Gessley Lester Jack Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GESSLEY%20LESTER%20JACK%20JR), [Port Saint Lucie, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Port%20Saint%20Lucie), built 1960, S/N 17247765
- [N6868X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6868X): built 1960, S/N 17247768
- [N6869X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6869X): [Squires Aaron Lane](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SQUIRES%20AARON%20LANE), [Aynor, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Aynor), S/N 17247769
- [N6877X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6877X): [Swick Gerald K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SWICK%20GERALD%20K), [Murfreesboro, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Murfreesboro), built 1960, S/N 17247777
- [N6878X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6878X): [Linkinhoker Craig W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LINKINHOKER%20CRAIG%20W), [Carpentersville, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Carpentersville), built 1960, S/N 17247778
- [N6879X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6879X): [Farr West, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Farr%20West), built 1960, S/N 17247779, Registration pending
- [N6881X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6881X): [Westmoreland Dennis F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WESTMORELAND%20DENNIS%20F), [Snyder, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Snyder), built 1960, S/N 17247781
- [N6889X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6889X): [Schler Joseph B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHLER%20JOSEPH%20B), [Reno, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Reno), built 1960, S/N 17247789
- [N6902X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6902X): [Poules Alexander](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POULES%20ALEXANDER), [Hope Valley, RI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/RI/Hope%20Valley), built 1960, S/N 17247802
- [N6906X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6906X): [Ducharme Lynn S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DUCHARME%20LYNN%20S), [Polson, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Polson), built 1960, S/N 17247806
- [N6907X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6907X): [Camp Paul L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAMP%20PAUL%20L), [Fort Wayne, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Fort%20Wayne), built 1960, S/N 17247807
- [N6910X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6910X): [Mcpherson, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Mcpherson), S/N 17247810, Registration pending
- [N6911X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6911X): [North Georgia Aviation Management Group LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTH%20GEORGIA%20AVIATION%20MANAGEMENT%20GROUP%20LLC), [Cumming, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Cumming), built 1960, S/N 17247811
- [N6912X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6912X): [Fahrne John E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FAHRNE%20JOHN%20E), [Bradley, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Bradley), built 1960, S/N 17247812
- [N6913X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6913X): [Ellis Mark C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ELLIS%20MARK%20C), [Rogers, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Rogers), S/N 17247813
- [N6914X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6914X): [Magee Wayland S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAGEE%20WAYLAND%20S), [Agency, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Agency), built 1960, S/N 17247814
- [N6915X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6915X): [Witkowski Terrance G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WITKOWSKI%20TERRANCE%20G), [Winamac, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Winamac), built 1960, S/N 17247815
- [N6917X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6917X): [Schumacher Terry L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHUMACHER%20TERRY%20L), [Wilson, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Wilson), built 1960, S/N 17247817
- [N6918X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6918X): [Hackbarth Ryan J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HACKBARTH%20RYAN%20J), [Zimmerman, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Zimmerman), built 1960, S/N 17247818
- [N6920X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6920X): [Ege David D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EGE%20DAVID%20D), [Mount Horeb, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Mount%20Horeb), built 1960, S/N 17247820
- [N6922X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6922X): [Iowa Military Aviation Heritage Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/IOWA%20MILITARY%20AVIATION%20HERITAGE%20MUSEUM), [Ankeny, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Ankeny), built 1960, S/N 17247822
- [N6924X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6924X): [Ashby Jimmie Thomas](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ASHBY%20JIMMIE%20THOMAS), [Germanton, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Germanton), built 1960, S/N 17247824
- [N6925X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6925X): [Adlard Thomas](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ADLARD%20THOMAS), [Spokane, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Spokane), S/N 17247825
- [N6928X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6928X): [N6928x LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N6928X%20LLC), [Sandpoint, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Sandpoint), built 1960, S/N 17247828
- [N6931X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6931X): [Danford Gary R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DANFORD%20GARY%20R), [Columbus, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Columbus), S/N 17247831

All 413: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172b/aircraft.md

## STCs approved for it (456, first 50)

- [STC SA00033WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00033WI): Installation of flap and aileron gap seaps.. Flight Enhancements
- [STC SA00037WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00037WI): Installation of B & C Specialty Products BC100-1 battery.. B & C Specialty Products Inc
- [STC SA00039LB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00039LB): Installation of an Ashtech AV-12 Global Positioning System and a Aero GPS Antenna.. Magellan
- [STC SA00061LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00061LA): Installation of JPI digital tachometer.. J P Instruments
- [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc.
- [STC SA00079NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00079NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less.. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector.. Alcor LLC
- [STC SA00087NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00087NY): Installation of Cu-Sonde Meteorological Measurement/system models CS-1A or CS-1B; and installation of Cu-Sonde Model CS-1B-RF with AIRDAT-9600.. Aventech Research Inc
- [STC SA00103BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00103BO): Installation of Weemax cabin air vent.. Victor Morrel
- [STC SA00149BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00149BO): Installation of Aircraft Components, Inc. Volt and Vac Alert System, P/N 2044-1. Aircraft Components Inc
- [STC SA00161BO (1 OF 3)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00161BO%20(1%20OF%203)): Installation of Avidyne Corporation FlightMax 700-00007-( ) EX500 Multi-Function Display.. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00162SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00162SE): Installation of telemetry antennas.. US Dept of Interior
- [STC SA00194BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00194BO): Installation of Aircraft Components, Inc. Landing Gear Warning System for Amphibian Aircraft, P/N 2042. Aircraft Components Inc
- [STC SA00211AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00211AT): Installation of carbon steel brake discs that have melonite surface treatment.. Aviation Products, Inc
- [STC SA00215NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00215NY): Installation of CAVU Model AM100 AVMIX engine fuel/air mixture setting system.. CAVU Products Limited
- [STC SA00238SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00238SE): Installation of Aviation Development Corporation's sump mounted chip detector. Aviation Development Corporation
- [STC SA00243BO (2 OF 5)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00243BO%20(2%20OF%205)): Installation of Centurion Consulting, Inc. GPS Steering Assist Module (SAM) with roll steering (p/n 0025-5100), or without roll steering (p/n 0025-5200).. Icarus Avionics, LLC
- [STC SA00269BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00269BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation TWX 670 Tactical Weather Detection System P/N 850-00026-000-( ) consisting of Avidyne Processor P/N 700-00033-000-( ), Sensor Systems Inc. Antenna P/N S72-1715-1 with doubler plate P/N S72-171530-1, and Avidyne Mounting Tray P/N 700-00034-000.. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00270WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00270WI): Installation of fiberglass replacement wing tips.. Aircraft Development Co
- [STC SA00279LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00279LA): Installation of Ameri-King AK-950 Global Positioning System Navigation Switching/Annunciator Panel and Associated Equipment. Ameri-King Corporation
- [STC SA00281BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00281BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation MLX770 MultiLink Broadcast Transceiver P/N 700-00163-( ), Sensor Systems Inc. Antenna P/N S67-1575-109, or equivalent, and optional Avidyne Mounting Tray P/N 700-00165-000. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00290BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00290BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation Part Number  700-00167-XXX Multi-Function Display and Mounting Tray Assembly Part Number 700-00168-XXX. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00343BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00343BO): Installation of a single configuration or a dual configuration Avidyne Corporation Integrated Flight Display, Model IFD540 loaded with Release 10.0 software (or later FAA approved release). Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00344BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights.. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA00352BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00352BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of an Avidyne Corporation Mode A/C/S Transponder with ADS-B Out capability, Model AXP340 loaded with Version 3.13 software (or later FAA approved version),. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00353BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00353BO): Installation of an auto lean system. Flight Enhancements LLC
- [STC SA00393SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00393SE): Installation of the G/S 2500 and G/S2500R Aircraft Security Alarm System.. Protective Technologies Int
- [STC SA00401BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00401BO): Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00402SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00402SE): Installation of a remote spin-on oil filter adapter. (GC-1B w/Lycoming or Cont 360 engine installed). Aviation Development Corporation
- [STC SA00406WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00406WI): Installation of replacement flap trailing edge bulbs with AOG Drawing. Athena Aircraft, LLC
- [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA00432SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00432SE): Installation of EGT 701 series fuel flow instrument.. J P Instruments
- [STC SA00433](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00433): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter Model AFC-500 or AFC-600 on multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Franklin reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. (with Franklin engines). Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA00433NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00433NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter model AFC-500 or AFC-600 on multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Franklin reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less.. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA00459WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00459WI): Energy absorbing seat.. Impact Dynamics, Inc
- [STC SA00461SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00461SE): Install a Lycoming O-360 series engine and Hartzell, McCauley, or Sensenich propeller. Del-Air
- [STC SA00465NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00465NY): Installation of Meterological Measurement System, Model A1MMS-10, with optional installation of Telemetry Module, Model AIRDAT-9600.. Aventech Research Inc
- [STC SA00648SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00648SE): Fabrication of R.M.D. Aircraft Lighting, Inc., wing-tip and landing light Kit No. 00190-C.. Knots 2U Ltd.
- [STC SA00671NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00671NY): Installation of AIRDAT Telemetry module.. Aventech Research Inc
- [STC SA00674CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00674CH): Installation of Wipaire 2100 amphibian/seaplane floats.. Wipaire Inc
- [STC SA00678SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00678SE): Installation of J. P. Instruments 8Jimline EGT-100 series primary instruments. J P Instruments
- [STC SA00679SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00679SE): Fabrication and Installation of interior fiberglass trim panels.. Selkirk Aviation
- [STC SA00680SE (3 OF 6](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00680SE%20(3%20OF%206): Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer.. Electronics International
- [STC SA00709CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00709CH): Installation of replacement wing root vent described by Dwg Nos. 8-30-96-1& 8-30-96-2, no rev, both dtd 8/30/96, or later FAA app rev.. Flight Products, Inc
- [STC SA00709LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00709LA): Installation of control wheel. Includes provisions only for a push-to-talk (PTT) switch. Separate FAA approval of PTT switch is required.. Trevor Burward-Hoy
- [STC SA00709SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00709SE): Installation of replacement control surface skin panels.. Athena Aircraft, LLC
- [STC SA00728SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00728SE): Installation of various models of the Continental IO360 Engine. Mr. Thomas Anderson
- [STC SA00744DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00744DE): Installation of the Automatic Dependent Surveillance  Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT31 Transponder and an approved position sensor. Peregrine
- [STC SA00756DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00756DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance  Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT22 Transponder and an approved Global Positioning System (GPS) Position Sensor. Peregrine
- [STC SA00760SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00760SE): Installation of glare shield.. Selkirk Aviation

All 456: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172b/stcs.md

## NTSB investigations (258, newest 50)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB WPR26FA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA354), Sep 24, 2026: Cessna 172B (N44P), Royal City, WA, substantial damage, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB CEN23LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA367), Jun 17, 2023: Cessna 172B (N7509X), San Angelo, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power due to loose bolts holding the carburetor throttle body to the fuel bowl.
- [NTSB CEN23LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA206), May 29, 2023: Cessna 172B (N8098X), Divide, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR22LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA246), Jul 7, 2022: Cessna 172B (N7609X), Silver Springs, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR21LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA153), Apr 3, 2021: Cessna 172 (N7616X), Sand Point, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing, loss of directional control and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ERA21LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA137), Feb 24, 2021: Cessna 172B (N7832X), Winchester, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor icing and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA18CA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA369), Jun 20, 2018: Cessna 172 (N8090X), Bruington, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper decision to abort the takeoff with insufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane.
- [NTSB GAA18CA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA267), May 5, 2018: Cessna 172 (N7762X), Fulton, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA175), Mar 2, 2017: Cessna 172 (N7450X), Greenville, ME, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN17LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA090), Dec 28, 2016: Cessna 172B (N6941X), Prairie Du Sac, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to taxi the airplane from the roadway and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from signs and a fence after a successful emergency landing following a total loss of…
- [NTSB CEN16LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA166), Apr 23, 2016: Cessna 172 (N7614X), Brimfield, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, as postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB GAA16LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16LA001), Oct 3, 2015: Cessna 172B (N7837X), Redding, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper decision to land the airplane on a short runway with a tailwind and his subsequent delayed decision to abort the landing.
- [NTSB ERA14CA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA291), Jun 13, 2014: Cessna 172B (N7540X), Frankfort, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions, resulting in a loss of control and runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA13CA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA414), Sep 8, 2013: Cessna 172B (N7619X), Shellman Bluff, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: An inadvertent collision with a deer during landing.
- [NTSB WPR13LA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA378), Aug 18, 2013: Cessna 172B (N8141X), Sisters, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because the engine was not properly preserved to prevent corrosion after the wreckage was recovered from the lake.
- [NTSB ERA12LA578](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA578), Sep 23, 2012: Cessna 172B (N8059X), Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean), substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s suicidal act.
- [NTSB WPR12LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA253), Jun 9, 2012: Cessna 172B (N7458X), San Andreas, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power in cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal…
- [NTSB CEN11LA522](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA522), Jul 23, 2011: Cessna 172B (N7624X), Middleton, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The total loss of engine power during climb after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal…
- [NTSB CEN10CA578](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA578), Sep 29, 2010: Cessna 172B (N7560X), Oconomowoc, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing the float-equipped airplane on a turf runway.
- [NTSB SEA07CA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA235), Aug 14, 2007: Cessna 172B (N7657X), Seattle, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The private pilot's failure to see the approaching large wake swell, both during his landing and the subsequent takeoff, and the failure of the instructor pilot to insure that the private pilot's…
- [NTSB LAX07CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA242), Aug 7, 2007: Cessna 172B (N7604X), Sisters, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees.
- [NTSB SEA07CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA107), Apr 19, 2007: Cessna 172B (N7546X), Los Angeles, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during performance of a go around, resulting in an inadvertent stall and in-flight collision with the ground.
- [NTSB NYC05CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA072), Apr 16, 2005: Cessna 172B (N7653X), Collegeville, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a downdraft, which resulted in a collision with trees. A factor related to the accident was the downdraft wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC05CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA047), Mar 7, 2005: Cessna 172B (N7871X), South Naknek, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during taxi after landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB IAD05LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA041), Mar 6, 2005: Cessna 172B (N8211X), Princeton, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB MIA05CA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA032), Nov 21, 2004: Cessna 172B (N7493X), Zephyrhills, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to set the parking brake and his improper starting procedure which resulted in an unattended aircraft running away after hand starting the engine and the airplane colliding with…
- [NTSB LAX03FAMS3](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FAMS3), May 26, 2003: Cessna 172B (N7555X), Little River, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: Aircraft is missing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA116), Mar 26, 2003: Cessna 172B (N6947X), Tulsa, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW02LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA203), Jul 8, 2002: Cessna 172B (N7550X), Denton, TX, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention and the runway localizer antenna.
- [NTSB IAD02LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA001), Oct 4, 2001: Cessna 172B (N7591X), Phillips, ME, substantial damage. Probable cause: Loss of engine power due to a blockage of the left fuel tank vent line with mud, and the subsequent inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ANC01LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA061), May 31, 2001: Cessna 172 (N8054X), Wasilla, AK, destroyed. Probable cause: An undershoot due to the pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path during a VFR final approach to landing. A factor in the accident was a downdraft.
- [NTSB ATL01LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA007), Oct 13, 2000: Cessna 172-B (N7894X), Palatka, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The CFI's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB IAD00LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA080), Sep 2, 2000: Cessna 172B (N8019X), Halfmoon, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and his continued flight into, and attempted landing during a thunderstorm. A factor was the thunderstorm.
- [NTSB SEA00LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA168), Aug 20, 2000: Cessna 172B (N8178X), Sunriver, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper decision to continue the takeoff after the aircraft failed to climb or accelerate immediately after the initial liftoff. Factors were inadequate preflight planning, to include…
- [NTSB FTW00LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA217), Jul 27, 2000: Cessna 172B (N7501X), Olney, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW00LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA023), Nov 1, 1999: Cessna 172B (N7833X), Beaumont, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: Fuel exhaustion as a result of the flight instructor's failure to refuel the airplane. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN00LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA011), Oct 27, 1999: Cessna 172B (N7906X), Englewood, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing roll. Factors were the gusty crosswind and the runway light.
- [NTSB NYC00LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA002), Oct 2, 1999: Cessna 172 (N6921X), Wolfeboro, NH, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX99LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA132), Mar 31, 1999: Cessna 172B (N7882X), Winslow, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to continue flight into known adverse wind conditions which exceeded the ground handling capability of the aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL99LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA064), Mar 30, 1999: Cessna 172B (N7821X), Mt. Airy, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during landing and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point on the runway.
- [NTSB ANC99LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA001), Oct 4, 1998: Cessna 172 (N6867X), Russian Mission, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident are rising terrain, and a downdraft.
- [NTSB ATL98LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA122), Sep 7, 1998: Cessna 172B (N8096X), New Port Richey, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilots disregard of the performance capabilities of the airplane, his failure to attain and maintain flying speed, and his exceeding of the airplane's maximum weight.
- [NTSB ATL98LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA020), Dec 6, 1997: Cessna 172B (N172MT), Henderson, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI97LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA085), Mar 11, 1997: Cessna 172 (N171AS), Marquette, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: multiple oil leaks in the engine lubrication system. Factors were the disconnected wet vacuum pump line and the oil exhaustion.
- [NTSB IAD97LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA033), Dec 16, 1996: Cessna 172B (N6937X), Charleston, WV, destroyed. Probable cause: improper planning/decision by the pilot, and his mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing into wooded terrain.
- [NTSB ANC95LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA118), Jul 30, 1995: Cessna 172B (N9192R), North Pole, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION, WHEN THERE WAS AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL TO REACH THE DESTINATION.
- [NTSB SEA95LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA107), May 27, 1995: Cessna 172B (N7996X), Sinclair Island, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE A TAILWIND, WET GRASS, AND THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION.
- [NTSB ANC95LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA028), Jan 15, 1995: Cessna 172 (N6867X), Anvik, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE IN THE PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK CONCERNING THE UNEVEN DISTRIBUTION OF FUEL, AND STARVATION OF THE FUEL INTAKE LINE BY UNPORTING.
- [NTSB CHI95LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA055), Dec 21, 1994: Cessna 172 (N7656X), Allegan, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in the inability to obtain proper runway alignment. Related factors are the student pilot's lack of total flight experience…
- [NTSB FTW95LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA062), Dec 7, 1994: Cessna 172B (N7697X), Seguin, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT.

All 258: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172b/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (184, newest 50)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 20250514006839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250514006839I), May 14, 2025: Cessna 172B (N8003X), Cambridge, MN, Minor damage. The PIC was a student on second solo practicing takeoffs and landings. At takeoff, the winds were 8 knot crosswinds. He stayed in the pattern and noticed the…
- [Incident 20240827011379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240827011379I), Aug 27, 2024: Cessna 172B (N6928X), Moses Lake, WA, Minor damage. On 8-27-2024 the pilot diverted to the Grant County/ Moses Lake airport due to gusty wind and turbulance. The pilot attemted to land on runway 32, resulting in…
- [Accident 20230617011779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230617011779A), Jun 17, 2023: Cessna 172B (N7509X), San Angelo, TX, Substantial damage. On June 17, 2023, at 0845 CDT, a Cessna 172 experienced a hard landing at the San Angelo regional airfield in San Angelo, Texas. The pilot requested to return…
- [Accident 20230529009369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230529009369A), May 29, 2023: Cessna 172B (N8098X), Divide, CO, Substantial damage. On may 29,2023 a Cessna 172, lost power and landed in a field, after touchdown the aircraft nosed over landing on its back. Both occupants were injured and…
- [Incident 20230209006959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230209006959I), Feb 9, 2023: Cessna 172B (N7867X), Burleson, TX, No damage. While conducting a short field landing, during the roll out, the pilot on the controls applied excessive differential braking causing the aircraft to veer to…
- [Incident 20220917015829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220917015829I), Sep 17, 2022: Cessna C172 (N7655X), Fulton, KS, Minor damage. The flight originated at 1800 in Nevada MO (nvd airport) where the aircraft was fully fueled before flight. Fueling the aircraft per the checklist required the…
- [Incident 20220910017459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220910017459I), Sep 10, 2022: Cessna 172B (N7509X), San Angelo, TX, Minor damage. The pilot stated he was practicing touch and goes in this tail-wheel converted CE-172-B. After landing on runway 4, the aircraft drifted to the right. The…
- [Accident 20220706012169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220706012169A), Jul 6, 2022: Cessna 172B (N7609X), Silver Springs, NV, Substantial damage. [privacy data omitted]Engine had a partial or complete power loss, resulting in an emergency landing. As part of the landing sequence, the aircraft impacted…
- [Incident 20220225002629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220225002629I), Feb 25, 2022: Cessna 172B (N7599X), Savannah, GA, No damage. 4. Student pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft when control was possible resulting in a runway excursion. The aircraft exited the runway and came…
- [Accident 20210403003719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210403003719A), Apr 3, 2021: Cessna 172B (N7616X), Sandpoint, ID, Substantial damage. Student pilot first solo, second landing. Aircfaft bounced slightly then landed. On rollout, the aircraft veered to the left and departed the runway. The nose…
- [Accident 20210224002849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210224002849A), Feb 24, 2021: Cessna 172B (N7832X), Winchester, VA, Substantial damage. Pilot statement to FAA inspector at the accident scene: The pilot stated that he took off from the Winchester airport (okv) and during his climb the engine…
- [Incident 20200902014129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200902014129I), Sep 2, 2020: Cessna 172B (N8157X), Riverside, CA, No damage. On 09/02/2020 two pilot's, a flight instructor and student were practicing simulated engine failures in the local practice area. After completion of one…
- [Incident 20181204023179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181204023179I), Dec 4, 2018: Cessna 172B (N8205X), Glen St Mary, FL, Minor damage. The aircraft originally departed from new york state on 12/03/2018. The PIC took off on dec 4 about 730 from varnville, SC with full fuel heading to ft.…
- [Accident 20180620008319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180620008319A), Jun 20, 2018: Cessna 172B (N8090X), Bruington, VA, Substantial damage. According to the pilot, after performing an emergency landing on an unapproved field, he attempted to depart from that field after receiving fuel (automobile…
- [Accident 20180505004769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180505004769A), May 5, 2018: Cessna 172B (N7762X), Fulton, NY, Substantial damage. On 5/05/2018, at approximately 0830 local time, student pilot returned to fzy from a solo flight. During final to runway 24, pilot stated he was higher than…
- [Accident 20170302005519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170302005519A), Mar 2, 2017: Cessna 172B (N7450X), Greenville, ME, Substantial damage. Pilot [privacy data omitted] PIC of Cessna 172 N7450X was flying from kold to 3B1 VFR. PIC got weather briefing from kbgr before departing kold and also looked…
- [Accident 20161228017799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161228017799A), Dec 28, 2016: Cessna 172B (N6941X), Prairie Du Sac, WI, Substantial damage. December 28, 2016 a Cessna CE-172B registration number N6941X made an emergency landing on the southbound lane of us highway 12 approximately one mile north of…
- [Incident 20160727008209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160727008209I), Jul 27, 2016: Cessna 172B (N7423X), Hysham, MT, Minor damage. Pilot stated he landed on the main wheels a little hard, the aircraft bounced up and then landed on the nose wheel. The aircraft came back down on the nose…
- [Accident 20160423003909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160423003909A), Apr 23, 2016: Cessna 172B (N7614X), Brimfield, IL, Substantial damage. Aircraft slowly lost power and pilot made an emergency landing in a field. After the aircraft contacted the ground on an uphill slope it collapsed the nose…
- [Accident 20151003021159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151003021159A), Oct 3, 2015: Cessna 172B (N7837X), Benton, CA, Substantial damage. Preliminary information from the pilot: while landing with a tailwind the airplane struck a barb wire fence during aborted landing. Airplane ended up 180…
- [Accident 20140613009149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140613009149A), Jun 13, 2014: Cessna 172B (N7540X), Frankfort, KY, Substantial damage. Low time student pilot on 3rd solo. Pilot stated that at 1445 hours local, the weather forecast reported 7000? Ceiling, winds variable at 5 knots and…
- [Incident 20140517006789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140517006789I), May 17, 2014: Cessna 172B (N8086X), Staples, MN, Minor damage. Pilot reported that he was attempting to land on runway 32 at saz. Just prior to touchdown a gust of wind pushed aircraft to the right and lifted the left wing…
- [Accident 20130908018389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130908018389A), Sep 8, 2013: Cessna 172B (N7619X), Townsend, GA, Substantial damage. Aircraft was landing at 1GA0 when upon landing the horizontal stabilizer struck a small deer causing substantial damage.
- [Accident 20130818016329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130818016329A), Aug 18, 2013: Cessna 172B (N8141X), Sisters, OR, Minor damage. On August 18, N8141X, while marveling (for surveying hunting locations in the jefferson wilderness) at an altitude of approximately 8000FT, experienced an…
- [Accident 20120923022599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120923022599A), Sep 23, 2012: Cessna 172B (N8059X), Jacksonville, FL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Southern region operations center & the NTSB reported to this office that remnants of a small aircraft was sited and recovered off the coast near Jacksonville.…
- [Accident 20120609011539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120609011539A), Jun 9, 2012: Cessna 172B (N7458X), San Andreas, CA, Substantial damage. Aircraft was on scenic flight when engine failed. Aircraft was 4000 feet and 3 miles from calaveras county airport (kcpu). Pilot force landed in a field 200…
- [Accident 20110723016749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110723016749A), Jul 23, 2011: Cessna 172B (N7624X), Middleton, WI, Substantial damage. Aircraft departed from the Middleton airport at the intersection of runway 10, approximately 1000 feet from the approach end of the 4000 foot runway. After…
- [Accident 20100929046929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100929046929A), Sep 29, 2010: Cessna 172B (N7560X), Oconomowoc, WI, Substantial damage. Pilot attempted landing aircraft with straight (non-amphibious) floats on dry grass runway. Touched down, lost control, and veered off runway. Aircraft flipped…
- [Incident 20100723040269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100723040269I), Jul 23, 2010: Cessna 172B (N7440X), St. James, MN, Minor damage. During landing rollout, aircraft pitched forward and to the left causing a prop strike and small scrape on left wing tip.
- [Incident 20090828015239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090828015239I), Aug 28, 2009: Cessna 172B (N6974X), Council, ID, Minor damage. (-23) On 28 August 2009, the student pilot landed the Cessna 172, N1974X, in Council Idaho on runway 17. On rollout the pilot stated the aircraft veered to the…
- [Accident 20070814018179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070814018179A), Aug 14, 2007: Cessna 172B (N7657X), Lake Washingto, WA, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft was departing lake Washington and hit a large wake at approx 40 knots causing the float struts and brace wires to break and the right wing strut…
- [Accident 20070806016439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070806016439A), Aug 6, 2007: Cessna 172B (N7640X), Sisters, OR, Destroyed. (-23) Pilot received private pilot certificate 2 days before the accident. Pilot was distracted by a person near the runway surface and executed a go around.…
- [Accident 20070419011319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070419011319A), Apr 19, 2007: Cessna 172B (N7546X), Los Angeles, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) On 04/19/2007 N7546X was on approach to Whiteman Airport for landing. N7546X bounced on landing, a go around was started. The aircraft stalled above the…
- [Incident 20060621010739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060621010739I), Jun 21, 2006: Cessna 172B (N7876X), Anna, TX. (-23) Inspector's statement: my name is [privacy data omitted] I am employed as an aviation safety inspector by the federal aviation administration, southwest…
- [Accident 20050416005269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050416005269A), Apr 16, 2005: Cessna 172B (N7653X), Collegeville, PA, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot said she was high on final approach to clear trees. She said her airspeed was 70-75 mph. After clearing the trees, she said the airplane entered a…
- [Accident 20050307006519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050307006519A), Mar 7, 2005: Cessna 172B (N7871X), Naknek, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) During taxi after landing at south Naknek Airport, N7871X received substantial damage as a result of pilot [privacy data omitted] not maintaining…
- [Accident 20050306003959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050306003959A), Mar 6, 2005: Cessna 172B (N8211X), Princeton, KY, Substantial damage. (-23) VFR flight M88 to 1H0, after approximately one hour of flight, 2500 ft MSL, engine RPM decreased uncommanded. Pilot could not prevent engine RPM…
- [Accident 20041121031209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041121031209A), Nov 21, 2004: Cessna 172B (N7493X), Zephyrhills, FL, Substantial damage. (-23) PIC flew N7493X from lal into zph to obtain fuel (at a lower price). After fueling for the return flight to lal, he stated that the aircraft's battery…
- [Incident 20040914031279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040914031279I), Sep 14, 2004: Cessna 172B (N8214X), Lawrenceville, NJ. (-23) In cruise at 2500 feet pilot moved fuel selector from right to left tank and engine lost power. Attempted restart several times with fuel selector in…
- [Accident 20030525010549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030525010549A), May 25, 2003: Cessna 172B (N7555X), Little River, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) PIC departed Little River airport and went out approximately 3 miles over the ocean to gain altitude and disappeared from radar. PIC presumed to have…
- [Accident 20030326004969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030326004969A), Mar 26, 2003: Cessna 172B (N6947X), Tulsa, OK, Substantial damage. (-23) On March 26, 2003, at approximately 1630 CST, a Cessna 172, N6947X was substantially damaged following a hard landing and subsequent overturn during…
- [Accident 20020708021909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020708021909A), Jul 8, 2002: Cessna 172B (N7550X), Denton, TX, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. (-23) On 07-08-02 at 11:30 a Cessna model 172B, registration number N7550X owned by maurice h. lundy whose [privacy data omitted] was involved in an accident.…
- [Accident 20011004035189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011004035189A), Oct 4, 2001: Cessna 172B (N7591X), Phillips, ME, No damage. (-23) Owner/pilot was enroute from pittsfield, ME to newport, VT with passenger. While enroute engine began to lose power. Pilot was unable to restore full…
- [Incident 20010725017389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010725017389I), Jul 25, 2001: Cessna 172C (N6988X), Fresno, CA. (-23) On 07-25-2001, Mr. Frame, a single engine commercial pilot, acting as pilot in command, departed the sierra sky park airport (Q60), Fresno, CA, at…
- [Accident 20010531040029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010531040029A), May 31, 2001: Cessna 172B (N8054X), Wasilla, AK, Destroyed. (-23) On 05/31/2001 Cessna 172, N8054X was destroyed after a hard landing at Anderson lake airstrip. The pilot reported that she made the first approach to…
- [Incident 20010114000619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010114000619I), Jan 14, 2001: Cessna 172B (N7446X), Arecibo, PR, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot[privacy data omitted] , while landing at Domingo Ruiz Airport, Arecibo, lost control at touch down causing the airplane to veer to the left of…
- [Accident 20001013015339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001013015339A), Oct 13, 2000: Cessna 172B (N7894X), Palatka, FL, No damage. (-23) PIC flight instructor reported that he and student pilot departed thunderbird airport (26J) at 0830, for touch and go's at kay larkin airport 20 miles…
- [Accident 20000902039249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000902039249A), Sep 2, 2000: Cessna 172B (N8019X), Halfmoon, NY, No damage. (-23) Airman departed 1F2 enroute to his private airport inm south of W57. His preflight planning did not include the collection of weather information other…
- [Accident 20000820014159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000820014159A), Aug 20, 2000: Cessna 172B (N8178X), Bend, OR, No damage. (-23) A/c departed Sunriver encountered downdraft and unable to maintain climb. Aborted landing in marsh and overturned. No injuries.
- [Accident 20000727043939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000727043939A), Jul 27, 2000: Cessna 172B (N7501X), Olney, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) On July 27, 2000, at approximately 1505 CDT, Cessna, CE-172-B, N7501X owned and operated by Mr. James david sandlin, departed runway 22 to the right at…

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## Service difficulty reports (18)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2015FA0000106](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000106), Mar 24, 2015: RIB. CRUSHED. SKIN CRACKED UNDER RT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE INNER NOSE RIB WAS CRUSHED, BROKEN AND CRACKED. THE INNER NOSE RIB ON THE L
- [SDR 2005FA0001365](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001365), Sep 27, 2005: YOKE. BROKEN. UPON THE FLAIR ON LANDING AT NORMAL WEIGHTS THE CONTROL YOLK BROKE AT THE OUTSIDE LT RADIUS. THIS CAUSED THE NOSE WHEEL OF THE AC TO DROP AT A GREATER SPEED THA
- [SDR CA050624002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050624002), Jun 11, 2005: WHEEL. FAILED. AS AIRCRAFT TAXIED FROM TIE-DOWN, NOSE WHEEL FAILED ABRUPTLY, APPROXIMATELY 15 FEET FROM TIE-DOWN, TUBE, TIRE AND NOSE WHEEL REMAINED IN YOKE, WITH NO DAMAGE TO
- [SDR 2003FA0000371](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000371), Mar 26, 2003: BOLT. MISINSTALLED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE RT DIRECT AILERON CABLE (PN 0510105-72) WAS FOUND TO BE CHAFFING ON THE RT WING AFT ATTACH BOLT THREADS AND NUT. FURTHER INVESTIGA
- [SDR CA020530009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020530009), May 9, 2002: PISTON. BROKEN. (CAN) ENGINE RAN WELL NO VISIBLE PROBLEM. PIECE OF PISTON SKIRT BROKEN LOOSE HELD IN BY OIL RING AND CYLINDER CURVE ONLY.
- [SDR CA020102003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020102003), Nov 20, 2001: SPAR. CRACKED. (CAN) AT ANNUAL INSPECTION THE CENTRE SECTION OF THE STABILIZER SPAR WAS FOUND TO BE BUCKLED AND CRACKED AT THE CENTRE LIGHTENING HOLE, WHERE THE TRIM CABLES RU
- [SDR AU010180](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU010180), Feb 20, 2001: CRANKCASE. CRACKED. (AUS) ENGINE IN AN EXTREMELY POOR CONDITION. DEFECTS INCLUDE CRACKED CRANKCASE, WORN CRANKSHAFT, WORN GEARS, WORN CYLINDERS AND VALVES.
- [SDR 20001207SH012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001207SH012), Nov 27, 2000: HOSE. BROKEN. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, OIL PRESSURE HOSE WAS FOUND WET WITH OIL. AFTER REMOVING HOSE, HOSE CRACKED AND BROKE WHEN TWISTED. FUEL HOSE WAS CHECKED AND WAS IN T
- [SDR 20001207SH011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001207SH011), Nov 27, 2000: ELT. FAILED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, ELT WAS FOUND NOT TO MEET FAR 91.207(D). IT FAILED G-TEST AND WAS MOUNTED IMPROPERLY IN AIRCRAFT. IT WAS MOUNTED WITH VELCRO AND A DET
- [SDR 20001207SH010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001207SH010), Nov 27, 2000: SELECTOR VALVE. INOPERATIVE. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, NOTED THE FUEL SELECTOR VALVE WOULD NOT SHUT OFF FUEL. THIS COULD BE A HAZARD IF AN IN-FLIGHT FIRE OCCURRED. (X)
- [SDR AU990344](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990344), Mar 3, 1999: WASHER. MISSING. (AUS) SEAT BELT FLOOR ATTACHMENT FITTINGS HAD THE WASHERS UNDER THE FORWARD NUTS MISSING.
- [SDR 98ZZZX4063](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4063), Oct 8, 1998: RIVETS. CORRODED. DURING INSPECTION, AILERON BALANCE WEIGHTS WERE OBSERVED TO HAVE SEVERAL RIVET HEADS POPPED. FURTHER RIVETS COULD BE POPPED BY HAND (HEADS POPPING OFF). THE RIV
- [SDR AU980585](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980585), May 25, 1998: VENTURI. LOOSE. (AUS) CARBURETOR VENTURI LOOSE.
- [SDR 97ZZZX2660](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2660), May 5, 1997: CYLINDER. CRACKED. DURING AN INSPECTION, CYLINDER WAS FOUND WITH LOW COMPRESSION/EXHAUST VALVE LEAKAGE. CYLINDER WAS REMOVED FOR REPAIR AND SENT TO ENGINE SHOP. AFTER CLEANING, NO
- [SDR 97ZZZX2665](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2665), Apr 29, 1997: ANGLE CAP. CORRODED. DURING HIDDEN DAMAGE INSPECTION OF WINGS AFTER HAIL AND WIND DAMAGE, THE FORWARD LT WING SPAR CAP WAS FOUND TO HAVE EXTENSIVE INTERGRANULAR CORROSION. SUBMITTER
- [SDR 97ZZZX2664](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2664), Apr 29, 1997: SPAR. CORRODED. DURING HIDDEN DAMAGE INSPECTION OF WINGS AFTER HAIL AND WIND DAMAGE, FORWARD LEFT WING SPAR, EXTRUDED STIFFENER WAS FOUND TO HAVE SEVERAL SPOTS OF INTERGRANULAR
- [SDR AU961158](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU961158), Aug 8, 1996: SEAT BELT. WRONG PART. (AUS) SEAT BELT WEBBING AND HARDWARE WAS OF AUTOMOTIVE ORIGIN - UNAPPROVED PART - PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR
- [SDR 95ZZZX4397](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX4397), Jul 8, 1995: RIB. CORRODED. FLAP TRACK PART DID NOT FAIL, HOWEVER, SEVERE CORROSION WAS FOUND DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION AT A POTENTIALLY WEAK AREA ON THE PART. CORROSION FOUND WAS INTERG

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