Cessna 172L
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NTSB ANC26LA088Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 172L · Micanopy, FLOn August 18, 2026 at 1100 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172L, N3866Q, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Micanopy, Florida. The flight instructor and student pilot were uninjured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…NTSB WPR26LA303Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 172L · Upland, CANTSB ERA26LA264Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Greensboro, NCThe flight instructor’s improper decision to leave the airplane with the engine running, which resulted in the airplane rolling forward and impacting a hangar.NTSB ERA26LA132Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172L · Bennettsville, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees on takeoff from a rural road.NTSB ERA26LA054Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Zanesville, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line during an approach to land.NTSB ERA25LA302Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 172 · Titusville, FLOn August 15, 2025, about 1415 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172, N7205Q, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Titusville, Florida. The pilot was seriously injured and the flight instructor received minor injuries. The airplane…NTSB CEN25FA320Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna 172L · Walters, OKOn August 14, 2025, about 0934 central daylight time, a Cessna 172L, N2860Q, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Walters, Oklahoma. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations as…NTSB CEN25LA214Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Brookshire, TXThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and the nose landing gear collapsing.NTSB CEN25LA112Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172L · Romeo, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the soft, wet grass.NTSB WPR25LA004Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172L · El Monte, CAA total loss of engine power due to contaminated fuel.NTSB ERA24LA384Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172L · DeLand, FLThe parachutist’s failure to control his canopy which resulted in a downwind landing, an overshoot of the drop zone, and collision with a departing airplane.NTSB WPR24LA219Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172L · Oxnard, CAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB ERA24LA188Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Stoneville, NCThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced, hard landing.NTSB WPR24LA078Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172L · Grass Valley, CALoss of control during the landing roll due to a malfunctioning brake for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA24LA016Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172L · Richmond, VAThe loss of engine power due to a restriction of fuel flow as a result of a fractured float bracket in the carburetor.NTSB WPR23LA127Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172L · Lewiston, IDThe flight instructor’s inadequate fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN23LA097Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172L · Cleveland, TXThe pilot’s decision to attempt the night flight under visual flight rules when instrument meteorological conditions prevailed resulting in the airplane striking trees while on final approach. Contributing to the accident were the unserviceable runway lights…NTSB WPR22LA351Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172L · Ventura, CAA partial loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 4 exhaust valve.NTSB CEN22LA222Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172L · Canyon Lake, TXThe pilot’s failure to retract the flaps during a go-around, which resulted in decreased climb performance and a subsequent collision with trees and terrain.NTSB ERA22LA103Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172L · Knoxville, TNThe pilot of the Cessna 150’s failure to avoid the taxiing Cessna 172.NTSB CEN22LA092Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172L · Minocqua, WIThe pilot’s loss of control during landing when the airplane encountered ice and snow on the runway.NTSB CEN21LA119Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Silt, COThe pilot’s failure to avoid powerlines while flying at low altitude.NTSB WPR20CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Dubois, IDThe student pilot's failure to maintain a proper airspeed and descent rate while conducting a low pass over a snow-covered runway after encountering a downdraft and the flight instructor's delayed action, which resulted in the wheels contacting the snow and…NTSB ERA20LA047Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Potts Camp, MSThe pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor icing and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB GAA19CA424Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Grand Canyon, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the left wing striking the ground.NTSB WPR19LA102Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Placerville, CAThe partial loss of engine power due to an improperly maintained carburetor.NTSB GAA19CA192Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Stephenville, TXThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control in gusting crosswind conditions that exceeded the airplane’s demonstrated crosswind for landing, which resulted in a…NTSB ERA19LA055Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · North Myrtle Beach, SCThe failure of the right brake while taxiing after landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a parked airplane.NTSB CEN18LA346Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Shreveport, LAThe student pilot's overshoot of the runway, which resulted from her misperception of an engine issue due to her failure to maintain proper pitch control during initial climb.NTSB CEN18FA336Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Rhome, TXThe pilot's inadequate maintenance of the airplane, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation when organic debris restricted available fuel to the carburetor, and the pilot's impairment due to the ingestion of alcohol, which…NTSB GAA18CA428Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Nashville, TNThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB ERA18FA174Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Diamondhead, MSThe student pilot's failure to retract the flaps following landing and the stall/mush that resulted during the subsequent full-flap takeoff and initial climb.NTSB GAA18CA161Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Green Valley, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing with a tailwind.NTSB WPR17FA213Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Perkinsville, AZThe pilot's decision to fly into a canyon during wind conditions conducive to turbulence and downdrafts, and his subsequent loss of aircraft control while maneuvering in the canyon. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's limited canyon flying experience.NTSB GAA17CA329Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Nashville, TNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB GAA17CA216Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Twisp, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain crosswind correction during landing, which resulted in the airplane cartwheeling.NTSB WPR16LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · McNeil Island, WAThe student pilot's fuel mismanagement, which led to fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was his failure to follow the appropriate engine start, before takeoff, and emergency checklists.NTSB GAA16CA058Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Greeley, COThe pilot of the following airplane failed to maintain adequate spacing during the taxi to the runway, resulting in a collision with the lead airplane.NTSB GAA16CA002Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Avalon, CAThe pilot's exceedance of the critical angle of attack in turbulent and downdraft conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain on final approach.NTSB ERA15CA106Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172L · New Castle, PAPilot's inadequate control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA14CA314Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172L · Danbury, CTThe pilot's use of a person unfamiliar with aviation and his failure to properly secure the airplane during hand starting of the engine.NTSB ERA13CA392Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172L · McComb, MSThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during approach to landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.NTSB ERA13CA266Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172L · Millinocket, METhe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CEN13CA202Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172L · Pontiac, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control after an unexplained increase in engine power while taxiing.NTSB CEN13LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Idabel, OKThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA12CA162Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172L · Grand Isle, VTThe pilot's inability to stop the airplane on a grass runway with undetected ice.NTSB ERA11CA176Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172L · Fayetteville, GAThe pilot's decision to land with excessive speed in gusting, tailwind conditions, resulting in a runway overrun.NTSB ERA11LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Dublin, NCThe pilot’s improper touchdown speed which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the undetermined malfunction of the airspeed indicator.NTSB ANC09LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's unfamiliarity with the airport environment, which resulted in his taxiing the airplane onto a no-taxi section of roadway and into a road sign. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to avail himself of additional information that…NTSB WPR09CA185Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172L · Richland, WAThe pilot's improper landing flare.
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