Cessna 172M
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NTSB MIA85FA235Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · St. ThomasWitnesses stated the acft was flying slow at aprx 200 ft alt photographing a group of sail boats. As the plt entered a left turn to reverse course, it stalled and nosed down striking the water in a near vertical attitude. At the time of the accident the acft…NTSB DEN85LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 M · Aurora, COThe student pilot stated that he was attempting to land on runway 14. He executed a go-around because the aircraft was not aligned with the runway. The pilot applied full power and raised the flaps. Because of the flap switch design, when the pilot put the…NTSB FTW85LA311Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Pearland, TXThe acft contacted a ditch during a forced landing. According to the plt, the takeoff and climb were normal until the acft reached aprx 120 ft AGL when the eng quit as if the ignition key was turned off. The arpt elevation is 51 ft MSL. The rwy is asphalt…NTSB ATL85LA241Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Peachtree City, GAPilot was renewing proficiency in light acft. On first touch and go landing, according to his statement during phone interview, he flared, acft ballooned, landed hard and porpoised. During ensuing roll out nose of acft settled and prop contacted runway. Acft…NTSB ANC85LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Chickaloon Flat, AKThe plt made an off-arpt landing on an area of clay silt with sparse grass. After slowing the acft to about 20 to 25 mph, the nosewheel went into a shallow gully of soft clay. The acft then stopped abruptly & nosed over.NTSB ANC85LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-172M · Wasilla, AKThe pilot-in-command was on a personal flight with the purpose of observing a hunting camp from the air. While maneuvering in the canyon, the pilot stated he encountered a downdraft. He applied full power and lowered the flaps 20 degrees. The airplane…NTSB FTW85LA304Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 M · Arcadia, LAThe plt stated he heard a 'boom' and experienced a partial power loss when he was about 10 ft above the rwy during the initial takeoff climb. He was about half way down the 3000 foot rwy at this time. He aborted the takeoff and landed. However, he was not…NTSB LAX85LA337Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 M · Island Mountain, CAUpon arriving over the uncharted, 2000-foot-long dirt airstrip, the plt placed the acft into landing configuration & attempted to land. The acft touched down hard, bounced 3 times, 'floated,' overran the runway's end, went into a ditch & nosed over. The plt…NTSB ANC85FA138Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Red Devil, AKShortly after the plt took off on a ngt flt to bethel, the acft crashed just north of the east/west rwy in a nose down attitude & on a southwesterly heading. The acft was destroyed during impact, but contd sliding aprx 35 yds to the north edge of the rwy,…NTSB ATL85LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 M · Statesville, NCWhile en route, the plt encountered reduced visibility & had difficulty finding the airstrip. His 1st apch to land was high & he made a go-around. The plt landed on his 2nd attempt, but was unable to stop on the wet grass rwy. He delayed attempting a…NTSB BFO85LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Hagerstown, MDThe recently certificated instructor was performing touch and go landings with a paraplegic student, who used a hand control for rudder operation. On the third landings the acft veered to the right and the CFI took control of the acft. The student pilot…NTSB ANC85LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Theodore River, AKAfter loading the acft to its max gross wt, the plt initiated a takeoff from a road on level terrain that had numerous dips & bumps. The road was only 11 ft wide & was bordered by heavy brush. The plt reported that prior to reaching the lift-off speed during…NTSB CHI85LA241Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Mosinee, WIThe plt stated that he failed to flare properly following a 'fast and flat' final approach. The acft landed on its nosewheel resulting in substantial damage to the acft.NTSB CHI85LA236Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Jenison, MIThe plt leveled the wings during the landing flare in a x-wind but failed to remove rudder input. The acft drifted to the right of the rwy and touched down in a grass area where it contacted a gully and nosed over.NTSB CHI85LA243Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 M · Decatur, INThe pilot landing rnwy 36 winds were 210 degrees, 12 knots gusts 18 knots stalled out high onthe wet on the wet sod runway the nose wheel dug in and then broke off the acft then nosed over inverted.NTSB LAX85LA285Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Garberville, CAThe plt took off in a right quartering x-wind of about 45 degs at 15 KTS with gusts to 20 KTS. There were four persons and 30 gals of fuel on board. The rwy was 2500 ft in length. The plt stated that immediately after liftoff a gust of wind pushed the acft…NTSB SEA85LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Couer D'Alene, IDThe eng lost power after carb heat was applied & the throttle was retarded on base leg. Subsequently, the acft nosed over during a forced landing on freshly plowed ground short of the rwy. No preimpact part failure or malfunction was found during the…NTSB NYC85FHA03Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 172M · Auburn Center, PADuring attempted landing on a non-certificated strip, plt attempted a go around. The acft struck a grounding cable which was stretched between two telephone poles near the end of the airstrip. The acft then traveled aprx 120 ft before contacting trees. When…NTSB CHI85LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Macedonia, OHWhile cruising at 2500 ft MSL, the eng developed a severe vibration accompanied by a partial pwr loss. The plt made a forced landing uphill on an inclined field. He initiated a sharp left turn to avoid a house. At that time, the nose gearcollapsed & the acft…NTSB LAX85FA202Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Camp Verde, AZBoth acft involved in the collision were part of a 4-plane formation flt en route to a group fly-in. N6439R was seen to change positions several times during the flt while the other acft remained stable. Reports from witnesses say that N6439R made 'close…NTSB SEA85LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Mulino, ORThe plt pushed the throttle forward to add power during final approach and the engine ceased operating. A forced landing was made onto a cabbage patch and the nose gear sheared off. The acft then nosed over. Investigation revealed the throttle cable housing…NTSB FTW85LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Angola, LAThe acft touched down short of the rwy following an approach to land after the plt had accomplished a x-country flt with a pass'g on board. The plt stated that he became momentarily disoriented due to haze & bright sunlight during the approach. During this…NTSB MKC85LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Fort Madison, IAThe plt stated that an inflight encounter with a gust of wind during landing resulted in a sharp loss of altitude and a bounced landing. Consequently a second gust on rollout followed by the plts loss of directional control resulted in the acft departing the…NTSB CHI85LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Mt Sterling, ILThe plt landed long at his home arpt using no flaps with a prevailing tailwind. The 2600 ft turf strip was frozen. During braking the acft skidded off the rwy and struck a snow berm before rolling inverted.NTSB ATL85LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Fairburn, GAThe aircraft reportedly suffered a loss of power while on the x-wing leg for a touch-&-go landing. The plt attempted to land the aircraft on the reciprical rwy from which he departed. The aircraft touched down long and ran off of the end of the runway into…NTSB SEA85LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Sultan, WAAn overrun occurred on the 2,000 foot airstrip due to excess approach and landing speed. A light coating of snow was present on the grass runway and the pilot neglected to raise the flaps adding to a longer landing roll and making braking less effective. A 5…NTSB ATL85LA045Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Ahoskie, NCWhile on a night VFR local area flight the pilot noticed haze obscuring the lights on the ground. He returned to the airport and activated the REIL lights, he lost sight of the lights as he entered the traffic pattern. During the left turn to base, he entered…NTSB LAX85FA048Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Lake Isabella, CAAcft departed arpt in mountain valley (elev 2,614) generally direct toward a saddle pass (elev 6,500) about 1 mi nw & on the lee side of the valley. Tops of the mountains around the valley average about 7,000 ft MSL. Flt encountered updrafts during climb…NTSB ATL85LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Griffin, GAThe acft ran off the side of the rwy during landing. The plt planned to do touch and go landings. On the 1st landing theacft veered to the right and rolled off the rwy. The plt added power but the acft went into a ditch. The student plts logbook was not…NTSB LAX85LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Palo Alto, CALoss of pwr occurred on final apch. Acft contacted a dike during forced landing collapsing the nose gear. Plt said direct route was flown at 10,500 ft MSL descending lower after crossing mountainous area. Plt did not lean mixture during flt or report which…NTSB CHI85LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Xenia, OHThe plt reported that after landing on the 3000 ft grass rwy, the acft traveled off the right & hit a ditch. No mechanical problems were evident.NTSB ATL85FID01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 172M · Norfolk, VAThe plt was making his landing apch behind a Boeing 727 and in front of a Boeing 737. Plt was requested by ATC to make a short apch but was also cautioned about wake turbulence. On final apch at aprx 50 ft AGL, N70554 rolled sharply into a 90 deg bank,…NTSB MIA84LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Miami, FLPlt stated, the acft was lifted off prematurely in ground effect on takeoff. When the acft reached tree top level a gust of wind caused the acft to drift to the right of the rwy where the right wing contacted trees. The acft spun 180 deg in heading before…NTSB SEA85FA016Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Aberdeen, WAAcft wreckage indicates impact was nose down inverted. No evidence was found of acft failure/malfunction. Plt departed on night cross-country after an evening out with friends. Wreckage found two months later, no toxicological tests possible.NTSB FTW84LA415Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Lamesa, TXThe plt stated he was following an aerial application acft & may have encountered propeller wash/downdraft. The acft collided with the ground & was substantially damaged.NTSB MKC84LA268Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 M · Heber Springs, ARThe acft ran off the side of the rwy into some brush and a ditch. The plt said the landing seemed normal until she applied the brakes and the acft veered to the right. The lift wheel brake was found to be worn after the accident.NTSB FTW84LA373Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Bethany, OKAccording to the plt of N9646H, while he was taxiing under the direction of ground control the acft was struck from behind by N1PN. The plt of N1PN stated that he was cleared to taxi and did not see any other acft as he entered the taxiway. Seated in the rear…NTSB MIA84LA231Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Navarre, FLThe plt-in-command allowed a young boy with no plt license or experience to manipulate the flt controls during takeoff. The boy pulled full back elevator control at rotation. The aircraft climbed to approximately 30 to 50 ft & stalled, then it descended back…NTSB CHI84LA295Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Southgate, MIAfter takeoff, the plt climbed to 8500 ft MSL to practice maneuvers. He then made a descent to 4500 ft & began heading back to the arpt, then continued descending to 1800 ft & entered the tca. The eng lost power aprx 7 miles from the airport. Later, during an…NTSB CHI84LA284Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Lake Geneva, WIAccording to the plt, he was on a short final apch to land when the acft encountered sudden turbulence. At that time, the passenger in the right front seat lurched against the control wheel, causing the nose to pitch down & the acft to bank left.…NTSB MKC84LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Colt, ARThe pilot stated that he made his final approach to the rwy at 70 mph and the aircraft floated when he flared for touchdown. He continued to state that after acft touched down, insufficient runway remained to stop before overrunning the runway and impacted a…NTSB DEN84LA212Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Minnewaukan, NDThe pilot of this aircraft overflew his intended landing site, a gravel road, in an attempt to observe any power lines or other obstructions that might be in his way. He did not see anything that would prevent a safe landing. While turning to make the actual…NTSB MKC84LA201Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Cuba, MOThe acft nosed over during a forced landing immediately after takeoff. The acft had been parked outdoors and not flown for six months and according to witnesses the plt did nothing except add 10 gallons of fuel to the acft tanks. The acft engine quit when the…NTSB CHI84LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Mt. Pleasant, MIThe student plt was in the traffic pattern practicing touch-&-go landings when the eng lost power. He suspected a carburetor problem because of recent problems. He used the primer, at which time the engine responded momentarily. Subsequent, the plt made a…NTSB LAX84LA335Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · San Fernando, CAWhen the plt made his 1st apch to land, the acft was too high on final, so he made a go-around. He reported that on the 2nd apch, the acft was traveling too fast & floated for a long period prior to touching down. During the landing, the acft bounced &…NTSB CHI84LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · West Lafayette, OHThe acrt swerved off the rwy into soft plowed terrain and nosed over. The plt said that the wind had changed direction and velocity since his takeoff 2 hours before.NTSB NYC84LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C172 · Mansfield, MAStudent plt on first solo landed hard due to late flare. The acft touched down on the nose gear resulting in substantialdamage. A go-around was accomplished followed by an uneventful landing.NTSB MKC84LA129Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · 5n 0lin, IAWhile cruising at 3,000 ft MSL the eng ran rough. The flt noticed zero oil pressure. As he turned toward a bean field the eng failed. The acft collided with a ditch & nosed over. The eng was disassembled & an estimated 3-4 qts of oil were in the eng case. The…NTSB MIA84LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Ocala, FLDuring a landing, the plt lost directional control & the acft veered off the left side of the rwy. The nose gear struck a concrete drainage conduit & was substantially damaged. The plt reported the wind was from 090 deg at 8 KTS.NTSB MIA84LA133Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Tallahassee, FLThe acft experienced complete loss of eng power while making an ILS app to rwy 36. A forced land was made into the treesfive mi south of the airport. Post crash investigation revealed no fuel in either fuel tank or any of he fuel drains. A subsequent eng test…
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