# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172B

A list on [Cessna 172B](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172b.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

Page 1 of 6 · 258 investigations

- [NTSB WPR26FA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA354.md): Cessna 172B · Royal City, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 24, 2026 · N44P · Substantial damage
  > On September 23, 2026, about 1711 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 172B, N44P, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Royal City, Washington. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB CEN23LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA367.md): Cessna 172B · San Angelo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 17, 2023 · N7509X · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Cessna 172B · Divide, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2023 · N8098X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR22LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA246.md): Cessna 172B · Silver Springs, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 7, 2022 · N7609X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR21LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA153.md): Cessna 172 · Sand Point, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 3, 2021 · N7616X · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Cessna 172B · Winchester, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 24, 2021 · N7832X · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Cessna 172 · Bruington, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2018 · N8090X · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Cessna 172 · Fulton, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2018 · N7762X · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA175.md): Cessna 172 · Greenville, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2017 · N7450X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN17LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA090.md): Cessna 172B · Prairie Du Sac, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2016 · N6941X · Substantial damage
  > 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 engine power.
- [NTSB CEN16LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA166.md): Cessna 172 · Brimfield, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2016 · N7614X · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Cessna 172B · Redding, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2015 · N7837X · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Cessna 172B · Frankfort, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2014 · N7540X · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Cessna 172B · Shellman Bluff, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2013 · N7619X · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a deer during landing.
- [NTSB WPR13LA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA378.md): Cessna 172B · Sisters, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2013 · N8141X · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Cessna 172B · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2012 · N8059X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s suicidal act.
- [NTSB WPR12LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA253.md): Cessna 172B · San Andreas, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2012 · N7458X · Substantial damage
  > 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 operation.
- [NTSB CEN11LA522](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA522.md): Cessna 172B · Middleton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N7624X · Substantial damage
  > 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 operation.
- [NTSB CEN10CA578](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA578.md): Cessna 172B · Oconomowoc, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2010 · N7560X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing the float-equipped airplane on a turf runway.
- [NTSB SEA07CA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA235.md): Cessna 172B · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2007 · N7657X · Substantial damage
  > 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 visual lookout was effective enough to detect the oncoming…
- [NTSB LAX07CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA242.md): Cessna 172B · Sisters, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2007 · N7604X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees.
- [NTSB SEA07CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA107.md): Cessna 172B · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2007 · N7546X · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Cessna 172B · Collegeville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2005 · N7653X · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Cessna 172B · South Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 7, 2005 · N7871X · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Cessna 172B · Princeton, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2005 · N8211X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB MIA05CA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA032.md): Cessna 172B · Zephyrhills, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2004 · N7493X · Substantial damage
  > 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 parked airplanes, incurring substantial damage.
- [NTSB LAX03FAMS3](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FAMS3.md): Cessna 172B · Little River, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · May 26, 2003 · N7555X · Destroyed
  > Aircraft is missing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA116.md): Cessna 172B · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2003 · N6947X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW02LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA203.md): Cessna 172B · Denton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2002 · N7550X · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Cessna 172B · Phillips, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2001 · N7591X · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Cessna 172 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2001 · N8054X · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Cessna 172-B · Palatka, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2000 · N7894X · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Cessna 172B · Halfmoon, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2000 · N8019X · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Cessna 172B · Sunriver, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2000 · N8178X · Substantial damage
  > 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 the pilot's failure to calculate takeoff performance data,…
- [NTSB FTW00LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA217.md): Cessna 172B · Olney, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2000 · N7501X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW00LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA023.md): Cessna 172B · Beaumont, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1999 · N7833X · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Cessna 172B · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1999 · N7906X · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Cessna 172 · Wolfeboro, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1999 · N6921X · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX99LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA132.md): Cessna 172B · Winslow, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1999 · N7882X · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Cessna 172B · Mt. Airy, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1999 · N7821X · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Cessna 172 · Russian Mission, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1998 · N6867X · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Cessna 172B · New Port Richey, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1998 · N8096X · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Cessna 172B · Henderson, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1997 · N172MT · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI97LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA085.md): Cessna 172 · Marquette, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1997 · N171AS · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Cessna 172B · Charleston, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1996 · N6937X · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Cessna 172B · North Pole, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1995 · N9192R · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Cessna 172B · Sinclair Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1995 · N7996X · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Cessna 172 · Anvik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1995 · N6867X · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Cessna 172 · Allegan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1994 · N7656X · Substantial damage
  > 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 and the snowbank.
- [NTSB FTW95LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA062.md): Cessna 172B · Seguin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1994 · N7697X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain proper touchdown point.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072406')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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