Cessna 172K
NTSB investigations · 691
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NTSB MIA90FA118Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Mayaguez, PRThe pilot's failue to conduct proper preflight preparations, resulting in a takeoff at 175 pounds over maximum allowable gross weight, with full flaps extended, and on the improper runway for wind conditions which resulted in the airplane being unable to…NTSB ANC90FA053Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172-K · Anchorage, AKPilot-in-command used poor judgement when he elected to take off on rough & uneven frozen lake which resulted in a failed nose ski.NTSB ATL90LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Columbus, OHImproper planning/decision by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was: the adverse wind condition.NTSB FTW90LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Fabens, TXThe pilot's improper flare during landing and inadequate recovery from the ensuing bounced landing. The unfavorable wind was a related factor.NTSB SEA89LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · East Sound, WAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB ANC89LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Eureka Lodge, AKImproper planning/decision by the pilot. A contributing factor was the hump (uneven surface) on the runway.NTSB ATL89LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Wilmington, NCThe inadequate preflight preparation/planning by the pilot regarding the unique light features on runway 18 (lights mounted along the east side only). In addition the pilot failed to align the airplane with the runway and struck a vehicle that was parked…NTSB DEN89FA083Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Watkins, COFailure of both pilot's to maintain visual lookout.NTSB LAX88LA313Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Fresno, CAThe pilot stated that he had mistakenly lined up for final approach on taxiway rather than runway 29L as instructed. When he was on short final the control tower informed him of his mistake. While maneuvering to line up on runway 29L, the pilot lost control…NTSB NYC88FA218Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Island Falls, MEPilot's poor in-inflight decisions and planning and failed to follow ATC directives to maintain VFR. The pilot continued VFR into IFR conditions and collided with hilly terrain.NTSB SEA88LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Moses Lake, WAWhile on his first x-country flt in this type aircraft, the pilot decided to land short of the destination due to low fuel. The engine quit from fuel exhaustion during descent. The aircraft nosed over on touchdown in a soft irrigated field one mile from the…NTSB SEA88LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Monroe, WAThe pilot reported that he encountered a downdraft on final. He added power for a go-around; however, a wingtip struck the ground. The aircraft cartwheeled and came to rest to the left of the runway.NTSB LAX88LA257Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Palmdale, CAWhile cruising at 9500 feet, the pilot noted that the oil pressure was low. Shortly after, the engine quit. The pilot turned toward an airport, however, the airplane was landed short of the runway and nosed over in soft sand during the landing roll.…NTSB CHI88DER03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172K · Mora, MNDrg flt, one of the plts demonstrated a negative 'g' maneuver by entering a climb, then making a 'push over' to a descent. He throttled back on the back side of the maneuver to maintain airspeed. When the throttle was readvanced, there was no eng response.…NTSB FTW88LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Houston, TXThe high-wing, tricycle gear airplane was taxiing out in winds gusting to 29 knots from about 320 degrees. While the airplane was heading 250 degrees, it was overturned to the inverted position. Owner's manual does not list any restrictions for maximum…NTSB ATL88LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Butler, ALThe plt rptd that he observed the engine oil pressure indication drop to zero during a low-level pipeline patrol flight. He attempted to increase engine pwr and initiate a climb, but the engine began to run rough. He subsequently landed on the pipeline…NTSB CHI88LA042Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Converse, INThe plt had flown one closed circuit pattern of the local arpt and landed to pick up two additional passengers. Purpose of the local flight was for sightseeing. The acft was parked with engine at idle. One boarding passenger approached the acft from the left…NTSB MIA88LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Pensacola, FLThe pvt plt flying the acft for the first time from the rt seat landed it aprx 170 ft short of the runway on soft grass. The acft rolled 6-10 ft, after which the nose gear sank & the acft then nosed over & came to rest inverted.NTSB ATL88LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Cumming, GAThe student plt rptd that the airplane contacted the rwy and bounced twice during the ldg flare. Once he got the airplane on the rwy, he realized that the airspeed was 'too high' for the rwy remaining and attempted to ground loop the airplane to stop it. The…NTSB CHI87LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Jefferson, WIThe aircraft was en route on a personal cross country flight when it experienced an engine failure and was forced to make an emergency landing in an alfalfa field. The aircraft landed long and collided with a telephone pole and fence at the end of the field.…NTSB BFO87LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Tappahannock, VAThe acft was at 1500 MSL when a 300 RPM loss of power occurred. The plt sighted a private landing strip and he decided to make a precautionary landing on it. During the landing roll on the 62 ft wide grass strip the l wing struck corn stalks in an adjacent…NTSB FTW87LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Brenham, TXThe student pilot lost directional control during the landing roll. The aircraft veered off the runway and nosed over to the inverted position when the nose gear dropped into a hole hidden by tall grass.NTSB DEN87LA180Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Tierra Amrilla, NMNo witnesses were found who had seen the accident. The man believed to be the plt gave the investigating police officer an assumed name. The wreckage dissappeared soon after the crash and has not been found to date. The acft attempted a takeoff with four…NTSB NYC87LA143Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Block Island, RIThe plt rprtd that drg takeoff, the eng lost power. Subsequently, the acft crashed into an area of brush on level terrain about 1/2 mi off the departure end of the rwy. The operator rprtd that in a conversation with the plt, the plt indicated that he had…NTSB NYC87LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Palmyra, PAStudent pilot experienced up and downdrafts while on approach for landing at reigle airport. The pilot was unable to maintain directional control during roll out, ran off the left side of the runway, and across a grass field. The acft then nosed over when the…NTSB MKC87LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Muscatine, IAThe grass runway was 1300 feet long. The wind was 90 degrees cross at 5 knots, gusts to 20 KTS. The instructor said they had a wind shift and then they hit a soft spot near the end of the runway which slowed them. The elevator and stabilizer caught on a…NTSB NYC87LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Poughkeepsie, NYDuring landing roll out, the pilot lost directional control as the aircraft veered to the right side of the runway and collided with a snowbank.NTSB NYC87LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Butler, PAThe personal flight with four occupants on board landed about 40 feet short of the runway after completing two successful touch and go landings. Pilot stated that the wind was at 220 degrees at 10 knots.NTSB ANC87LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Beluga, AKThe pilot stated that during the landing roll on a snow covered road the pilot lost control of the aircraft causing the aircraft to nose over on its back.NTSB LAX86LA350Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Novato, CAThe pilot attempted a crosswind landing at the end of a pleasure cross country flight. A loss of directional control occurred on short final and the aircraft drifted right of the runway. A go-around was attempted without success and the aircraft rolled off…NTSB DEN86LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Monte Vista, COThe flt departed winslow, AZ, and was en route to erie, CO, when the accident occurred. The plt said he decided to divert to Monte Vista to 'take a break' and visit with his parents who lived nearby. The plt said the winds were light and variable with some…NTSB CHI86FA174Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Random Lake, WIThe acft lost pwr on final apprch and crashed into a swamp. Post accident investigation revealed that the eng camshaft was worn reducing the pwr output of the powerplant.NTSB FTW86LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Weatherford, TXThe pilot reported losing control of the acft during touchdown due to the crosswind. The landing was being made on runway 16 and there was a 7 kt wind from 200 degrees.NTSB DEN86LA168Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Bosler, WYAccording to the plt, the acft had just become airborne when it encountered a gust of wind while simultaneously crossing a gully, lost lift & descended until ground contact. The plt also indicated there was a 'density altitude problem.' The density altitude…NTSB ATL86LA096Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Stone Mountain, GAShortly after taking off at ngt, the plt encountered low visibility (vis) in fog. He attempted to return to the arpt for lndg, but the acft crashed in a wooded area aprx 3/4 mi from the arpt. A check of the plt's blood showed an alcohol lvl of 0.17 grams…NTSB NYC86LA043Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Bloomsburg, PAThe acft was on an IFR flt en route to allegheny county arpt at 6000 ft when an electrical failure occurred. The plt executed a precautionary landing in a muddy fld. The nose wheel caught in mud and the acft nosed over. Examination of the electrical system…NTSB MKC85LA220Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Kalona, IAThe plt reported that on the initial indication of rain, he elected to takeoff from the harvested soybean field before it became muddy. The field was soft & was about 2100 ft long. Before the acdnt, the wind was from the south, so the plt began his takeoff in…NTSB LAX85LA349Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Santa Paula, CAOn a local flt to view camping and hiking facilities in mountainous terrain, the acft entered a box canyon with a moderately rising floor and steep sides reported by the sheriff's department at about one-quarter of a mile wide. Duringan attempted course…NTSB NYC85LA115Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C172 · Poestenkill, NYCessna 172TD encountered strong gusty crosswind while taking from rensselaer airpark and directional control was lost. The aircraft verred off the left side off the run-way and collid with the terrain. Full right rudder was applied to correct the deviation.…NTSB MKC85LA092Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Kingman, KSDuring a landing attempt, the acft was high and fast and subsequently touched down long. The plt attempted a go around with 40 degrees of flaps. The acft stalled and contacted the terrain one fourth mile past the end of the rwy, right wing first.NTSB MIA85LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Sharpes, FLCarburetor had rusted parts and needed an overhaul. Pilot was demonstrating power off stall to passengers, when he tried to apply power, engine did not respond. Landed in soft terrain. Swerved to avoid ditch. Nose wheel collapsed.NTSB SEA85LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Spanaway, WAThe plt was attempting to better align the acft for final apch when a tree was struck with the right wing. The plt stated she was distracted while making preparations to land. The landing was continued without incident.NTSB CHI85LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Berlin, WIThe plt stated that he attempted to takeoff from a grass strip that is priented north and south. He described the grass as being 'too long' and the wind was from the west. The plt over rotated the acft to raise the nose wheel clear of the grass and was unable…NTSB FTW84LA273Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Bridgeport, TXDuring flt, the plt noted a progressive loss of eng power. The application of carburetor heat had no effect. Subsequently, a loud noise occurred & the plt shut down the eng. During a forced landing the nose gear collapsed & the acft nosed over. An exam…NTSB SEA84LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Pendleton, ORThe plt said he initiated his takeoff on rwy 25 with the wind from 220 deg at 35 gusting 42 KTS. Just after lifting off, at about 10 ft AGL, the stall warning horn sounded & the plt noticed that the airspeed had dropped to about 45 mph. The acft then drifted…NTSB ATL84LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Parchman, MSThe plt reported that during the visual approach to runway 27, he misaligned the acft with the unlighted runway and touched down left of the landing area. The acft collided with a ditch and nosed over.NTSB LAX84LA226Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Lancaster, CAThe acft was blown over as it turned crosswind in gusts up to 40 KTS. The plt said he was using the procedures for taxiing in wind conditions. The Cessna 172 is limited to a 15 kt crosswind component for takeoff.NTSB ATL83LA384Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Brundidge, ALWhile cruising at 2,000 ft the plt smelled fuel fumes & elected to make a precautionary landing. When within gliding distance of the arpt, he secured the eng with the mixture control & made an uneventful deadstick landing. After exiting the acft he noticed…NTSB CHI83LA389Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Canton, MNThe acft collided with a tree about 20-30 ft AGL in IMC weather after calling rochester approach at 1244 CDT to say that he was lost and in a thunderstorm. The plt was not instrument rated. Radio contact was lost at 1247 CDT. The flt originated in alton, IL…NTSB ATL83FA238Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Millhaven, GAThe plt & his son took off at night to participate in the search for a downed acft. Subsequently, they found the burning wreckage of the downed plane. They saw people moving around the accident scene & made a pass over it by diving with the landing light on.…
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