Cessna 172D
NTSB investigations · 330
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NTSB MIA95LA032Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Miami, FLThe passenger committed suicide.NTSB ATL94LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Alabaster, ALThe pilot's failure to properly sump the fuel system during the preflight inspection that resulted in loss of power.NTSB SEA94FA045Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Bandon, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance. Factors include strong, gust winds, a dark night, and the pilot's lack of experience in nighttime operations.NTSB BFO93LA126Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · New Milford, PALoss of engine engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. Factors related to the accident were the mice, which partially blocked fuel and air flow to the carburetor, and the lack of suitable terrain in the emergency landing area.NTSB FTW93LA202Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Lampasas, TXFuel exhaustion engine power loss due to an inadequate preflight preparation. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landingNTSB LAX93LA268Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Danville, CAThe pilot's poor fuel consumption calculations. Contributing to this accident was the downsloping terrain.NTSB CHI93LA214Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Galesburg, ILThe departing pilot's (N251NW) inadequate visual lookout while operating in VFR conditions at an uncontrolled airport. Factors related to the accident were: the departing pilot's diverted attention, and the arriving pilot's (N2632U) inadequate visual lookout.NTSB ATL93LA105Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Ridgeland, SCThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Factors were the carburetor icing conditions, and the soft terrain at the forced landing site.NTSB CHI93LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Slayton, MNThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition. The crosswind was a factor.NTSB CHI93LA031Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Marshall, ILAn inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane by the pilot.NTSB ATL92LA146Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Fairhope, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain flying speed during final approach which resulted in a stall and an uncontrolled collision with the ground short of the runway.NTSB LAX92AMS03Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 172D · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean)The failure of the pilot to adequately evaluate the weather conditions, and continued VFR flight into IMC conditions which resulted in the pilot becoming lost and disoriented. Contributing to the accident was the lack of total aeronautical experience and fuel…NTSB ATL91LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Greeneville, TNThe inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of N78239, and his failure to accurately judge the distance between the two aircraft. Factors in the accident were the dark night conditions and the resulting visual perception of aircraft lighting in dark conditions.NTSB CHI91LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Metropolis, ILMiscellaneous equipment not removed (foam rubber) and inadequate preflight by the pilot.NTSB ATL91FA077Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Mocksville, NCThe loss of engine power due to open circuits in the ignition wiring harness, and the pilot's failure to maintain flying airspeed during the forced landing attempt. Factors in this accident were the dark night lighting conditions at the time of the accident.NTSB ATL91FAMS1Accident · 2 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportCessna 172D · Missing (Atlantic Ocean)The pilot's continuation of visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of aircraft control. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing before…NTSB CHI91LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Midland, MIThe pilot did not refuel resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The inadvertent stall encountered during the forced landing was also a cause.NTSB NYC90LA131Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Augusta, MEPoor judgement of the pilot, his decision to attempt VFR flight in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of proper certification…NTSB MIA90LA112Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Isla Grande, PRImproper use of carburetor heat by the pilot, which resulted in carburetor ice. The weather (carburetor icing condition) was a related factor.NTSB CHI90FA026Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Mt Morris, ILVFR flight into IMC and spatial disorientation of the pilot. Contributing to the accident were the meteorological conditions and the overconfidence and lack of experience of the pilot.NTSB ATL89LA083Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Cumming, GAThe pilot's decision to attempt VFR flight in adverse meteorological conditions at night with an inoperative attitude indicator and insufficient fuel reserve for the intended flight.NTSB MIA88LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Tupelo, MSThe private pilot landed on runway 18 after completing a cross-country flight. During landing roll the aircraft encountered a downwind gust of wind and the pilot lost control of the aircraft while on the ground. The propeller and right wing were substantially…NTSB NYC88LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Myerstown, PAThe pilot stated that during takeoff the aircraft veered to the left and the left wheel dug into the sod. At the same time the right wing lifted up and the aircraft rolled over. The wind was variable at 10 to 15 knots, gusting to 30.NTSB ANC88LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Chugiak, AKThe certified flight instructor and his student were on a right downwind doing touch-and-go landings when, according to the pilot, the engine suddenly lost all power. Attempts at restarting the engine were unsuccessful, and the airplane landed short of the…NTSB NYC87LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Scottdale, PADuring a local pleasure flight, the pilot noticed the airspeed indicator was inoperative. On lndg the acft was obsvd to touchdown abt half-way down the rwy and faster than normal. The aircraft continued off the runway and crossed the airport road coming to…NTSB DEN87LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Custer, SDThe plt and his plt-rated pax were landing on rwy 7 (4700 ft x 50 ft) at Custer county arpt (5602 ft MSL), Custer, SD. The plt estimated the winds to be from 180 deg at 15 KTS. Another plt at the arpt estimated the winds to be out of the se at 20 to 25 KTS…NTSB ATL87LA103Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Oliver Springs, TNThe plt reported that the acft encountered heavy turbulence and a strong gusty x-wind close to the ground while on short final to his private airstrip. The plt attempted a go-around and encountered 'extremely heavy turbulence' during a turning climbout…NTSB SEA87LA032Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Kennewick, WAThe private pilot was seated in the right front seat with the student pilot in the left front seat. The pvt pilot allowed the student pilot to takeoff. The student over rotated and the stall warning was sounding. The pvt pilot took command of the aircraft but…NTSB FTW86LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Cordell, OKThe pilot was practicing maneuvers at 1200 feet AGL, when the engine began to run rough. He applied the carburetor heat and had a large power reduction. He then turned off the carburetor heat and had a total loss of power at approximately 800 feet AGL. The…NTSB ATL86FA132Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Athens, GADuring the return from a local sightseeing flight, the pilot reported over the UNICOM that they were making an emergency approach and were out of fuel. An interview with one of the non-pilot passengers revealed that prior to the flight they discussed…NTSB MIA86FA135Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · St. Petersburg, FLWhile on second attempt to pick up an aerial advertising banner the flight captured the banner and as it pulled up to climb out the pilot stated the aircraft would not climb. The aircraft then stalled and crashed to the ground in a nose low left wing low…NTSB LAX86LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Mojave, CAThe acft wing struck a tree during taxi on a dirt road being used for takeoff. The CFI said that he did not make a survey to identify obstructions before the taxi for takeoff. The acft had landed on the road when the CFI could not regain eng power following a…NTSB ATL86FA001Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Chapel Hill, NCN2765U crashed shortly after making a low pass over a private air strip near Chapel Hill. The aircraft was seen in a nose high attitude prior to impacting a tree about 40 above the ground. The aircraft also collided with a power transmission line. The…NTSB CHI84LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Bad Axe, MIAfter traveling 100-150 ft on the takeoff roll, the rgt brake seized & the acft veered sharply to the rgt. The acft departed the rwy & went into a muddy area where the nose gear collapsed & the acft nosed down. The plt reported that there were 200 ft long…NTSB NYC84LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Fitchburg, MAThe plt of N45945 stated that upon entering downwind for rwy 32 she reported her position on UNICOM, but did not receivea reply. She continued her approach failing to report base and final positions. At aprx 500 ft on final apch she felt the acft buffet and…NTSB FTW83LA399Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Albuquerque, NMThe plt reported that the eng lost power & he had to make a forced landing on desert terrain. The acft touched down short of the rwy near the coronado arpt & the plt received head injuries. The reason for the power loss was not determined. However, the temp &…NTSB FTW83LA344Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · New Braunfels, TXThe acft made a hard landing which was hard enough to blow the nose gear tire and collapse the nose gear assembly.NTSB FTW82FA030Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 172 · Venus, TXNTSB MKC82DCA05Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172D · Jefferson City, MONTSB FTW81FA113Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 172D · Alamogordo, NMNTSB MKC81DCD22Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172D · Laurens, IANTSB NYC81FA049Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Canandaigua, NYNTSB FTW80DRJ29Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Lindale, TXNTSB CHI80DEP35Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172D · Delavan, WINTSB FTW80DQG07Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Spearman, TXNTSB NYC79FA104Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 172D · Greenwich, CTNTSB OAK79FXQ24Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172D · Reno, NVNTSB MIA79FKA07Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · St.Croix, VINTSB FTW79DPG49Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172D · Pine Bluff, ARNTSB LAX79DUA02Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Catalina Is, CA
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