Cessna 172M
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NTSB MIA84LA128Accident · 4 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Marathon, FLThe acft was missing after departing on a flt from maraton, FL to everglades city, FL. Sar personnel found the bodies of the plt & 3 pax, but the acft was not found. It was presumed to have been destroyed during a crash in the gulf of Mexico.NTSB NYC84LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Fitchburg, MADuring a touch-&-go landing, the student plt lost directional control. The acft landed slightly sideways on the right main gear & the right wing tip hit the ground. The right wing, prop, eng mount & nose gear were damaged.NTSB MIA84LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Clearwater, FLThe aircrew were practicing touch & go landings when a loss of power occurred. Subsequently, the acft was damaged during an emergency landing in a field. An investigation revealed that the throttle linkage had become disconnected at the carburetor support…NTSB MIA84LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 M · Ormond Beach, FLThe plt stated that the alternator was inop, so the acft had no electrical power. He decided to hand prop the eng to start it for a banner towing operation. He set the parking brake & started pulling the propeller thru by hand while the cockpit was…NTSB LAX84LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · San Luis Obispo, CAThe acft spiraled down and collided with the ground while turning from base leg to final in the traffic pattern. The pltsaid he tried to correct the situation but the sprial continued. No evidence was found to support the plts claim that the acft crashed…NTSB LAX84LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Barbers Point, HIThe acft was observed to land nose first, collapsing the nosewheel and sustaining subst damage. Investigation revealed that the acft was stalled from an altitude of 20 to 30 ft AGL.NTSB LAX84LA149Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Kelseyville, CAThe plt became disoriented while in IMC and could not locate the arpt. The ple stated that due to lights on the ground he thought that he was over the peninsula, which is an area of low terrain. He attempted a 180 deg turn after descendingto 500 ft MSL. The…NTSB DEN84LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Custer, SDThe acft collided with a snow berm during landing and nosed over. The plt said they were hit by a wind shear crosswind from a valley 90 degrees to the rwy.NTSB MKC84LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Elkader, IAThe acft nosed over during landing on a snow-covered rwy after striking a snow drift. The plt said he did not see any tracks in the snow covered rwy but since there was no NOTAM closing the arpt he went ahead with a soft field landing. He said the snow…NTSB FTW84LA067Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Okmulgee, OKAccording to the plt, the eng was not producing sufficient power to maintain alt in normal cruise. Also, he reported that 'extra power' was required on final apch for landing at the destination arpt. He further stated that he was unable 'to cut power to idle'…NTSB CHI84LA034Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Port Huron, MIThe plt stated that shortly after touchdown several deer came out of the nearby woods & stopped on the left side of the rwy. He attempted to slow the acft down while staying on the right side of the rwy but went off the rwy & collided with a raised concrete…NTSB NYC84LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Reading, PAThe plt reported that during the flt, then he lost use of his radio & navigation equipment. Reportedly, he was forced to land about 1 mi from the Reading airport due to bad wx. The acft electrical system was checked, but no reason for the electrical failure…NTSB FTW84FA023Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Redfield, ARAt aprx 1331 CDT, the plt entered the pine bluff fss station & requested a briefing for a VFR flt to springfield, MO. He was advised that VFR flt was not recommended. The plt returned again between 1335 & 1350 & was seen examining the wx charts. At aprx 1420,…NTSB MKC84LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Blairstown, MOThe plt reported that after he started to takeoff, the acft had rolled aprx 1500 ft when he felt the airspeed was not sufficient, so he aborted. He was unable to stop on the remaining rwy. Before stopping, the acft went thru a shallow ravine. Subsequently,…NTSB NYC84LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Toughkenamon, PAThe plt had difficulty in starting the eng & got a mechanic to be at the controls while he hand propped the acft. He had tried several times to start the eng, then tried with the throttle open. On that attempt, the eng started and the acft began to move…NTSB MKC83LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Kansas City, MOWhile taxiing off temporary rwy 22 the plt prematurely taxied into the taxiway leading to the air cargo ramp. In an effort to reach the general aviation ramp he turned onto a vehicle access road & the left wing struck a vehicular traffic warning sign.NTSB NYC83LA250Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C172M · Dover, DEThe acft ran off the end of the rwy, groundlooped, and collided with a tree during an effort to avoid a blast fence. The landing, made at night with touchdown occurring too FAR down the rwy. An approach had already been abandoned due to excessive airspeed,…NTSB LAX83LA423Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · S. Lake Tahoe, CAAccording to tower personnel, the plt landed aprx 2000 ft down the rwy, then initiated a go-around. As the acft was climbing, the nose was in a higher than normal attitude, the airspeed was slow, and the acft drifted to the right. Subsequently, it impacted…NTSB CHI83LA409Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Grand Marais, MNThe plt took off from the departure point after an unexpected 1/2 hr delay. By the time he arrived at his destination, it was dark. No rwy lighting sys was installed, so someone at the arpt drove a car to rwy 27 to light up the approach end with the head…NTSB CHI83LA396Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Princeton, ILThe turf rwy was wet from recent rains. The plt stated that during takeoff, the acft had accelerated to near the rotation speed when it was slowed by a soft spot in the rwy near mid field. At the same point, an upslope portion of the rwy was encountered & the…NTSB NYC83LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Somerville, NJAccording to the pilot, as the flight neared the runway it was flared for touchdown. However, the aircraft bounced and the pilot immediately applied full power, pushed the nose forward and raised the electric flap lever. The aircraft did not seem to climb and…NTSB MKC83FA184Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Minden, NEA student plt in left seat made the takeoff using 10 deg flaps. At about 50 ft AGL passing over the departure end of therwy, the PIC noticed the acft was sinking & took the controls. The acft impacted trees as the PIC was avoiding power lines. The flaps were…NTSB MKC83LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Camdenton, MOThe plt reported that during the landing, the acft veered to the left, went off the rwy into grass, then the nose gear collapsed & the acft nosed oer. Marks on the rwy indicated that the acft was landed long, bounced & then touched down with the nose pointed…NTSB CHI83LA369Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-172 · Lowell, OHThe acft collided with the ground during an attempted short field takeoff. While initiating a short field takeoff, the acft become airborne prematurely, veered to the left, struck corn stalks in a field along side the runway. The acft ground looped nose first…NTSB SEA83LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Friday Harbor, WADuring arrival, the plt elected to land on an uphill rwy with a tail wind. She stated that she was high on final & side slipped until reaching the correct altitude while using the VASI lights for a reference. As she approached the rwy, the wind blew the acft…NTSB LAX83LA356Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Santa Monica, CAThe plt reported that during the flare the acft began to 'porpoise.' Reportedly, it bounced during the landing, but the plt did not add power to go around or to reland the acft. The acft bounced several times. The nose gear, eng mounts & firewall were bent,…NTSB ATL83FA267Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Sylvester, GAThe pilot had accomplished two takeoffs and two full stop landings. The pilot stated that on the third takeoff RPM was lost about the time for liftoff. He elected to abort the takeoff about halfway down the runway. When he pulled the power/throttle back to…NTSB LAX83LA300Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Big Bear, CAAfter a slight change in the wind, rwy 7 became more favorable & the UNICOM operator advise that it was recommended for use. The student maneuver the acft to make his apch to rwy 7. During the landing, the acft bounced twice, then veered left into a grassy…NTSB CHI83LA259Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Gaylord, MIThe plt initially departed grayling, MI with intermediate stops in alba, Gaylord, alba again, & finally terminating at grayling. The plt stated he landed short at alba. He also stated that while practicing landings at Gaylord he ran off the side of the rwy.…NTSB NYC83LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Block Island, RIThe plt reported that during a landing, the brakes failed & he was unable to stop on the rwy. The acft ran off the end & came to rest in bushes with substantial damage. According to the plt, the outboard pressure plate & lining had separated from each brake.…NTSB LAX83LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Willits, CAThe acft veered off the rwy during landing in a 15 kt crosswind. The pilot stated that just after touchdown he encountered 'a left quartering tailwind gust more like 220 degrees at 10 kts' which picked up his left wing and caused him to veer off the rwy.…NTSB SEA83LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Blakely Island, WAA Cessna 180H, N2429F, was being landed on rwy 19 after a Cessna 172M, N80202, had just landed. The Cessna 180 plt stated that during arrival, the wind socks at the ends of the rwy were swinging in all directions & there was light to moderate turbulence.…NTSB CHI83LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Janesville, WIN13364 had stopped short of the runway for a run-up check prior to takeoff. The pilot of N8576J continued his taxi while he was checking the field elevation and setting his altimeter he taxied into the empennage of N13364.NTSB MIA83LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Arcadia, FLThe plt reported that on his approach to land, his speed was higher than normal & the acft touched down well past the normal touchdown point. He was unable to stop on the remaining rwy. The acft went off the end of the rwy & collided with a ditch. The plt…NTSB MIA83LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Ocean Way, FLThe acft collided with the muddy bank of the intercoastal waterway during the 2nd of two low passes and nosed over when the nose gear dug in. Witnesses report seeing the acft pass at a low altitude. The pilot stated that while flying at lowalt he heard a loud…NTSB CHI83LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Holland, MIThe acft landed nose wheel first in a gusty crosswind. The active runway was 5 and the wind was 150 degrees at 15 KTS gusting to 21 KTS. The pilot stated that before she could round out a wind gust caused the acft to drop and make contacton the nose gear. The…NTSB FTW83LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Beaumont, TXAccording to the pilot he departed on a trip with an ete of 3.5 hours with an estimated 4.5 hours of fuel on board. After aprx 3.8 hours of flight the engine lost power and the pilot landed the acft on a service road. On rollout the left wing struck a highway…NTSB FTW83LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Odessa, TXReportedly, before landing, flt service advised that the wind was from 220 deg. While on an apch to rwy 20, the plt encountered severe buffeting. After touching down in a x-wind condition, the acft rolled aprx 300 ft, then encountered a gust of wind & drifted…NTSB DEN83LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Leadville, COThe Cessna 172 collided with a snowbank during landing and nosed over. The weather was VMC with light winds from 20 degrees at 3 KTS. One inch of fresh snow was covering the runway. The pilot said he flew the approach to runway 34 with 20 degrees of flaps and…NTSB ANC83IA056Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Wasilla, AKAcft experienced failure of the left flap during climbout due to worn parts which were not observed on the preflight inspection.NTSB NYC83FA071Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Mountville, PAThe acft collided with a power line and a tree before crashing to the ground during a go-around attemp. The acft had been crabbing in a cross-wind for a landing and drifting off to the right of the rwy. The pilot applied power for a go around but never…NTSB CHI83LA096Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Bainbridge, OHThe acft collided with trees during takeoff. The pilot reported he used soft field techniques for takeoff and the acft was off the ground 1/3 to 1/2 way down the rwy. He said the acft climbed to about 50 ft AGL and would not climb higher. The airspeed was 55…NTSB CHI83FA089Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Rockford, ILThe acft collided into the 2nd floor of a building while making an ILS approach to runway 36 at Rockford, IL. The weather was IMC. An IFR flight plan was filed. A pilot weather briefing was not given. The pilot was instrument rated. An approach was attempted…NTSB FTW83LA068Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Portales, NMAcft collided with power lines short of the rwy. Winds were gusty 27K.NTSB NYC83FA033Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Williamsport, PAThe aircraft departed the airport with ice on the airframe. The pilot encountered more icing in flight and decided to return to the airport, but was unable to maintain his altitude. The aircraft collided with trees during a forced landing. The pilot had been…NTSB FTW83LA041Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Sherman, TXThe passenger stated that after takeoff from dallas the plt drank 6 cans of beer before landing at texhoma. While taxiing from landing the plt allowed the left wing to collide with a tree putting a dent in the leading edge. They then went to a restaurant…NTSB MKC83LA029Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Warrenburg, MOPilot had to taxi 4000 feet on runway. Aircraft became airborne, hit ground, and nosed over during this time. One witness said aircraft looked like it was taking off & stalled. Pilot said he was only going 20 mph.NTSB ATL83FLA01Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 172M · 9nm Nw Quitman, GAWitnesses observed the acft a little above the tree tops prior to colliding with a high voltage tension wire. The two passengers (ages 10 & 11) were seated in the right front seat, both using the same seat belt. The surviving passenger stated they had…NTSB MIA83LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · St. Augustine, FLUpon landing, the pilot noticed he was too high and executed a go-around. On the next landing the aircraft veered left on the landing roll so the pilot again attempted a go-around. On liftoff the nosewheel hit the airport perimeter fence and the aircraft came…NTSB MIA83FA014Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Fort Lauderdale, FLEnroute the plt attempted unsuccessfully to circumnavigate the IFR wx that existed along his intended route & then decided to return to ft. Lauderdale. As the acft descended over the rwy threshold, it was observed to rock its wings several times as if the plt…
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