# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172I

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

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

Page 1 of 5 · 235 investigations

- [NTSB ERA25LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA138.md): Cessna 172I · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 3, 2025 · N35411 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a truck while taxiing.
- [NTSB WPR25LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA040.md): Cessna 172I · Mayer, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 17, 2024 · N8390L · Substantial damage
  > The accumulation of carburetor ice, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB WPR25LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA037.md): Cessna 172I · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 14, 2024 · N46028 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice accumulation.
- [NTSB ERA24LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA289.md): Cessna 172 · Lewiston Woodville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 29, 2024 · N46118 · Substantial damage
  > The obstruction of the engine’s cooling system by foreign object debris (residential-type insulation), which resulted in smoke, an elevated oil temperature, and a subsequent off-airport landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CEN24LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA222.md): Cessna 172I · Ada, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 13, 2024 · N8483L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in a runway excursion and impact with a sign.
- [NTSB CEN24LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA123.md): Cessna 172 · Clarion, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 26, 2024 · N35719 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare in a crosswind with gusts.
- [NTSB CEN22LA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA398.md): Cessna 172I · Olivet, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 28, 2022 · N46202 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain/maintain a proper glidepath that resulted in a hard landing and impact with the runway.
- [NTSB ERA22LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA203.md): Cessna 172 · Westminster, MD · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 22, 2022 · N35571 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB WPR22LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA161.md): Cessna 172I · Blanding, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 20, 2022 · N46055 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare which, resulted in a bounced landing and loss of airplane control during an aborted landing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR21LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA295.md): Cessna 172I · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 21, 2021 · N46287 · Substantial damage
  > The boat operator’s failure to remain a safe distance from the floatplane during the takeoff run, which resulted in a collision.
- [NTSB WPR21LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA067.md): Cessna 172 · Dillon, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 8, 2020 · N46017 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle attack during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN20LA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA392.md): Cessna 172 · Cottage Grove, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 13, 2020 · N8488L · Destroyed
  > A steep descent and impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ANC17LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA028.md): Cessna 172 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 2 · Limited · Final report · Jun 6, 2017 · N35700 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB GAA16CA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA333.md): Cessna 172 · Anthony, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2016 · N46204 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a cable while maneuvering at a low altitude over water, which resulted in a collision with a cable and impact with water.
- [NTSB ERA15CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA113.md): Cessna 172I · Nashua, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 23, 2015 · N35560 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's lack of vigilance during taxi, which resulted in a collision with a parked truck. A factor in the accident was the truck operator's decision to park on the edge of an active taxiway.
- [NTSB ERA14CA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA206.md): Cessna 172I · Huntsville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2014 · N35553 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC12CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA022.md): Cessna 172I · McCarthy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 10, 2012 · N46279 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot lost directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA12LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA148.md): Cessna 172I · Springfield, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2012 · N35571 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not apply carburetor heat during approach to landing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA078.md): Cessna 172 · Panancea, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 22, 2009 · N35638 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB CEN09CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA139.md): Cessna 172I · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 19, 2009 · N35571 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll after contacting a low-lying snow bank that was obscured by drifting snow.
- [NTSB ERA09CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA077.md): Cessna 172I · Frederick, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 27, 2008 · N35540 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA072.md): Cessna 172I · Osh Kosh, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2008 · N35667 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxing in strong winds.
- [NTSB CHI08FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA033.md): Cessna 172I · Gladwin, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2007 · N8353L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention while attempting to photograph ground objects.
- [NTSB CHI07CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA134.md): Cessna 172I · Shelby, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2007 · N8469L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly achieve the correct touch down point which resulted in a runway over run and subsequent nose over into a ditch. Other factors were the pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind and the ditch.
- [NTSB SEA07CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA109.md): Cessna 172I · Peach Springs, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2007 · N35562 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the gusty wind condition encountered on final approach, resulting in a loss of control and an in-flight collision with a dirt berm. A contributing factor was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB DFW05FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA111.md): Cessna 172 · Midland, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2005 · N8314L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the low altitude.
- [NTSB SEA05CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA080.md): Cessna 172 · Yamhill, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2005 · N8400L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while on final approach for landing. A crosswind, a fence post and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition were contributing factors.
- [NTSB DEN04FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04FA104.md): Cessna 172I · Paris, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2004 · N46174 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, his attempted flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees resulting in the airplane's collision with the trees and subsequent impact with the ground. Factors…
- [NTSB LAX02LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA274.md): Cessna 172I · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2002 · N404SW · Substantial damage
  > the certified flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate distance from a jet during taxi. A factor was the local/ground controller's failure to issue a safety alert or cautionary advisory to the pilot with regards to the jet blast of the departing…
- [NTSB LAX02LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA136.md): Cessna 172 · Lake Los Angele, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2002 · N211CA · Substantial damage
  > a reconditioned engine cylinder barrel failure due to previous rust damage and improper maintenance practices.
- [NTSB NYC01LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA080.md): Cessna 172I · Suffolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2001 · N46115 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and his failure to refuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB SEA00LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA187.md): Cessna 172 · Newberg, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2000 · N8315L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path on final approach. Factors include a vehicle on the roadway and a downdraft.
- [NTSB SEA00LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA125.md): Cessna 172I · Sandy, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2000 · N35359 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point for landing, and his failure to go around from the improperly executed approach. Factors included the pilot's failure to attain the proper glidepath on the approach, a short landing runway, and…
- [NTSB NYC00LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA011.md): Cessna 172I · N. East Carry, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1999 · N35669 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff under gusty wind and rough water conditions.
- [NTSB DEN99LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA067.md): Cessna 172I · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1999 · N46204 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of N46204's failure to maintain visual lookout and to identify the other aircraft visually during landing.
- [NTSB ANC99LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA022.md): Cessna 172 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1999 · N8373L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempted flight into adverse weather. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions, icing conditions, and an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI99LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA028.md): Cessna 172I · Jacksonville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1998 · N35302 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the student's lack of experience and the road which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB LAX98FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA141.md): Cessna 172 · Ramona, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1998 · N8364L · Destroyed
  > The loss of control of the aircraft on final approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA98LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA126.md): Cessna 172I · Mallards Ldg, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1998 · N35594 · Substantial damage
  > A deer on the runway which led to the pilot's evasive manuever to avoid the deer.
- [NTSB MIA98LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA104.md): Cessna 172I · Kinston, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1998 · N35326 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight and improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Soft terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA98LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA026.md): Cessna 172I · Cummings, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1997 · N46029 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot landed the airplane with a tailwind condition, too long and too fast for the runway conditions.
- [NTSB NYC97FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA186.md): Cessna 172 · Normalville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1997 · N35405 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate clearance above an unlighted ridgeline in clouds and fog at night, and his decision to not file an IFR flight plan and his VFR flight into IMC conditions.
- [NTSB SEA97LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA166.md): Cessna 172I · Naches, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1997 · N35436 · Substantial damage
  > inadequate preflight by the pilot, and subsequent fuel exhaustion, which led to a forced landing and subsequent nose over of the aircraft. Related factors were: the FBO did not refuel the aircraft as requested, and soft terrain was encountered during the…
- [NTSB ATL97LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA081.md): Cessna 172I · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1997 · N5124G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection which resulted in fuel exhaustion and total loss of engine power. A factor was the soft terrain at the emergency landing site.
- [NTSB CHI94LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA261.md): Cessna 172 · Aberdeen, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1994 · N35790 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A related factor is the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI94FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FAMS1.md): Cessna 172I · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Nov 21, 1993 · N35549 · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI94LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA033.md): Cessna 172I · Moberly, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1993 · N35537 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot-in-command to use all of the available runway.
- [NTSB NYC93LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA171.md): Cessna 172 · Phillips, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1993 · N90441 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI93FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA139.md): Cessna 172I · Ettrick, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1993 · N8337L · Destroyed
  > An inflight explosion of a toluene-based fluid inside the airplane's cockpit.
- [NTSB FTW92LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA225.md): Cessna 172I · Victoria, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1992 · N46084 · Substantial damage
  > Blocked engine assembly breather tube and the pilot's continued operation with known maintenance discrepancies. Factors were oil on windsheild and reduced visibility due to oil on the windscreen..

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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 ('2072426')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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