Cessna 172B

FAA incident reports · 185

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2072406')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Accident 19780902030849ACessna 172D · Ephrata, WAPlt stated fuel tanks 1/4 full prior tkof. Manual states tkof not with 1/4 tank or less.Sep 2, 1978 · N7409X · Substantial damageAccident 19780801023809ACessna 172D · Hanover, ALAug 1, 1978 · N7615X · Substantial damageAccident 19780722026299ACessna 172D · Selmer, TNLow pass over pilot's residence adjacent to Airstrip.Jul 22, 1978 · N7684X · Substantial damageAccident 19780527042589ACessna 172D · CAMay 27, 1978 · N8169X · Substantial damageIncident 19780415012559ICessna 172 · Norfolk, VAWing tip struck building while taxiing on ramp.Apr 15, 1978 · N7627X · Minor damageAccident 19780309007959ACessna 172D · Memphis, MOMar 9, 1978 · N7592X · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 19780210005649ICessna 172 · Miami, FLPilot made a successful emergency landing with no aileron control. The cable broke.Feb 10, 1978 · N8109XIncident 19780204005929ICessna 172 · Woodsboro, MDEmergency landing due to gradual loss of power. No mechanical problems found, suspect carburetor icing.Feb 4, 1978 · N7534XAccident 19771102036719ACessna 172B · Fairfield, ILAircraft too low on base leg.Nov 2, 1977 · N8198X · Substantial damageAccident 19770827025619ACessna 172B · Ilwaco, WAT/d long & fast. Gusts to EST 30KTS rptd by plt.Aug 27, 1977 · N6931X · Substantial damageAccident 19770703016419ACessna 172B · Vernon, NJFloor of valley approx 400FT, top of mt approx 1500FT with approx 45DEG slope.Jul 3, 1977 · N6967X · Substantial damageAccident 19770514011679ACessna 172B · Stanton, NDGusting to 30KMay 14, 1977 · N7778X · Substantial damageAccident 19770122000539ACessna 172B · Lodi, CAForced lndg in grape vineyard.Jan 22, 1977 · N7459X · Substantial damageAccident 19761008033229ACessna 172B · Cedarville, CAOct 8, 1976 · N8073X · Substantial damageAccident 19760813034639ACessna 172B · Shelter Cove, CARecovered 8/14/76. Pilot total time as of 4/14/76.Aug 13, 1976 · N8058X · DestroyedAccident 19760604015479ACessna 172B · Curlew, WAThunderstorm in vicinity,gusting winds,turbulent air. Stall fm low-alt departure turn to the left.Jun 4, 1976 · N6916X · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 19760506010359ACessna 172B · Albany, NYWinds were gusting to 43KTSMay 6, 1976 · N7408X · Substantial damageAccident 19760129002709ACessna 172B · Marion, KSJan 29, 1976 · N7570X · Substantial damageAccident 19751116035129ACessna 172B · Memphis, TNNov 16, 1975 · N7518X · Substantial damageAccident 19751005032759ACessna 172B · Deer Park, WAGusts to estimated 25K.plt stated wind died,hi sink rate developed.Oct 5, 1975 · N7748X · Substantial damageAccident 19751002032359ACessna 172B · Mankato, KSEng mixture set slow idle. Plt did not clear eng on idle letdown. Hit fence short of rwy.Oct 2, 1975 · N7943X · Substantial damageAccident 19750705023989ACessna 172B · Oroville, CAPlt didnt refuel at enroute stop. Stalled avoiding obstructions in fld.Jul 5, 1975 · N7795X · Substantial damageAccident 19750320006669ACessna 172B · Austin, MNT/d nosewheel first.Mar 20, 1975 · N7522X · Substantial damageAccident 19740908031379ACessna 172B · Clinton, MDSep 8, 1974 · N6918X · Substantial damageAccident 19740601011539ACessna 172B · Indianola, MSWater standing on runway.Jun 1, 1974 · N8148X · Substantial damageAccident 19740330007459ACessna 172D · Livingston, MTGusting to 55K.Mar 30, 1974 · N7972X · Substantial damageAccident 19731124038069ACessna 172B · Covington, GALack of knowledge in use of radio aids.Nov 24, 1973 · N6910X · Substantial damageAccident 19730910035229ACessna 172D · Silverado, CAOBS saw acft dscnd from low clds in poor vis. Plt blood alcohol level 0.11 pct. Fss advsd 24HR delaySep 10, 1973 · N7636X · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 19730901027999ACessna 172B · Ashland, VAAcft bounced plt lost ctl hit drainage ditch.Sep 1, 1973 · N7505X · Substantial damageAccident 19730818026389ACessna 172D · West Memphis, ARStudent plt cert expired 1967.took off with less fuel than acft placard states req for tkof.Aug 18, 1973 · N7598X · Substantial damageAccident 19730708020431ACessna 172B · Pasadena, MDN8101X had just become airborne when struck. Plt aborted,r wg hit prop of parked acft,type n/r.Jul 8, 1973 · N8101X · Substantial damageAccident 19730521011869ACessna 172B · Defuniak Spng, FLInto wind rwy avbl. Acft veered to r slightly then abruptly l.nose gr dug in soft sand.May 21, 1973 · N7609X · Substantial damageAccident 19730311005149ACessna 172B · Berkely Spgs, WVEng lost pwr aprx 300FT AGL,lndd in a plowed fld.Mar 11, 1973 · N7764X · Substantial damageAccident 19730208002389ACessna 172B · Yerington, NVFeb 8, 1973 · N8073X · Substantial damageAccident 19730121000799ACessna 172B · Gwinn, MIThree jumpers exited acft aftr pwr loss-hit pwr lines drg ldg on hwy.Jan 21, 1973 · N7802X · Substantial damage
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