Cessna 172L
NTSB investigations · 414
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duckdb -csv -c "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 ('2072432')
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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 ('2072432')
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NTSB DEN08FA155Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · York, NEThe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the flight instructor's failure to take remedial action, for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC08CA048Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Anchorge, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a road sign while taxiing from landing.NTSB CHI08LA108Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Fairfax, IAFuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and inaccurate fuel calculations.NTSB MIA08FA038Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Clearwater, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for approach to land. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's operation of the airplane above the design gross weight.NTSB LAX08LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Prescott, AZThe failure of maintenance personnel to detect fatigue cracks in the number 3 exhaust rocker arm, which lead to a partial loss of engine power.NTSB NYC07CA235Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Meriden, CTThe student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB LAX07CA279Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172L · Helena, MTunexpected collision with birds on short final that damaged the airplane wing structure.NTSB NYC07CA195Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172L · Winston-Salem, NCThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB SEA07CA096Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172L · North Las Vegas, NVThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the sign.NTSB SEA07CA034Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Bonners Ferry, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing factors include icy runway conditions and a snow berm adjacent to the runway.NTSB CHI07FA032Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Crookston, MNThe pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions which led to his spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control. Factors were the snow, the low ceiling, and the pilot's lack of instrument flight experience.NTSB CHI06CA182Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172L · Waterford, OHThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. The runway's downhill slope, the wet grass, the fence, and the embankment were factors.NTSB DFW06CA174Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172L · Burnett, TXThe flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a simulated emergency landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB ATL06CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172L · Lexington, TNThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing.NTSB NYC06FA104Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Montgomery Twp, PAAn impact with mountainous terrain for an undetermined reason.NTSB ATL06CA046Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172L · Long Island, NCThe student pilot's failure to achieve the proper touch down point on landing resulting in an overrun, on-ground collision with a ditch, and subsequent nose over. A factor in the accident was the inadequate supervision of the student pilot by the flight…NTSB DEN06LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Rock Springs, WYthe loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Contributing to the accident was the dark night and lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB NYC06LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Lehighton, PAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel contamination, and a subsequent forced landing to a field.NTSB CHI06FA010Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Rootstown, OHThe failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout during cruise flight, which resulted in their failure to see and avoid each other and a midair collision.NTSB ANC05CA103Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Kenai, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in a nose over. A factor associated with the accident was swampy terrain.NTSB NYC05CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172L · Tangier, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB LAX05LA197Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Santa Ynez, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain.NTSB DFW05CA100Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172L · Stephenville, TXThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.NTSB LAX05CA127Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172L · Chino, CAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for a gusting crosswind and his failure to maintain directional control.NTSB IAD05LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Poughkeepsie, NYThe pilot's inadequate preflight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.NTSB ATL05CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Mobile, ALThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent collision with the ground.NTSB ATL04LA195Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Gadsden, ALThe flight instructors failure to maintain clearance and his inadequate visual lookout while flying low over a river resulting in an in-flight collision with a wire.NTSB ATL04CA188Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172L · Kill Devil Hlls, NCAn in-flight encounter with a downdraft on final approach, which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane and subsequent collision with the ground.NTSB CHI04FA223Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Webster, WIThe high velocity impact with terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC04LA087Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Turner, METhe pilot's misjudgment of speed/distance and the delayed aborted landing. A factor in this accident was the tail wind condition.NTSB LAX04LA089Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Vacaville, CAthe pilot's inadequate hand prop starting procedure.NTSB FTW03FA212Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · New Braunfels, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin during takeoff.NTSB FTW03LA175Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · San Antonio, TXThe pilot misjudged his altitude and airspeed, and his failure to perform a go-around.NTSB NYC03LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Newburyport, MAThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point.NTSB LAX03FA109Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Rosamond, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in a stall and impact with flat level terrain. Also causal was the pilot's impaired judgment due to recent use of cocaine, and ethanol.NTSB CHI03LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Fish Lake, MNThe altitude/clearance not maintained while maneuvering on short final for landing on the lake. The glassy water was a contributing factor.NTSB ANC02LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Bethel, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in the right wing striking the runway.NTSB FTW02LA171Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Dalhart, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the shifting gusty winds and the ditch.NTSB LAX02LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Bullhead City, AZThe pilot's failure to comply with maintenance/inspection requirements that resulted in a propeller failure.NTSB CHI02LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Reedsburg, WIThe pilot inadvertently released the seat adjustment mechanism which resulted in the seat sliding back during takeoff, and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the runway light control box,…NTSB NYC02LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Northampton, MAThe pilots' failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a loss of control and a hard landing.NTSB LAX01LA286Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Tucson, AZthe pilot's controlled descent into a residence for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC01LA210Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Brockport, NYThe pilot's delayed go-around during the landing attempt. Factors included the dark night conditions and the pilot's inadequate preflight decision to fly to an airport with inoperative surface lighting.NTSB NYC01LA203Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Parkersburg, WVThe student pilot's failure to obtain a proper rate of climb, resulting in a collision with trees.NTSB ATL01LA062Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Picayune, MSThe pilot's inflight fuel planning /decision that resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. A factor was the failure of the fuel transfer pump.NTSB MIA01LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe total failure of the yoke weld assembly due to corrosion resulting in the inability of the flight crew to maintain elevator control of the airplane. Additionally, inadequate annual inspection of the airplane by other maintenance personnel for failure to…NTSB CHI01LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Culver, INthe proper glide path not attained by both pilots during a short field landing. The snow bank was a contributing factor.NTSB ANC01LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Atmautluak, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during final approach. A factor associated with the accident was soft terrain.NTSB NYC01LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Winchester, VAThe pilot's failure to obtain a pre-departure or en route weather briefing, which led to fuel exhaustion, after his destination and alternate airports were covered by fog. A factor was the fog.NTSB SEA00LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Everett, WAThe other pilot's improper use (inadvertent release) of the brakes. Contributing factors were, a standing aircraft and the other pilot's diverting his attention from outside his aircraft.
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