Cessna 172N

NTSB investigations · 1,815

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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 ('2072434')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB WPR23FA247Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172N · Murrieta, CAThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the loss of control was the pilot’s sudden retraction of the flaps.Jul 4, 2023 · N5243E · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA282Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Kennesaw, GAThe student pilot’s loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an airport sign.Jul 2, 2023 · N734YD · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA271Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Siloam Springs, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while on final approach to land.Jun 30, 2023 · N739GU · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA188Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Flower Mound, TXThe fatigue failure of the rocker arm which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing was the airplane operator’s failure to inspect the rocker arm in accordance with the engine manufacturer’s service bulletin.May 17, 2023 · N5550J · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA229Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · South Bethlehem, NYThe pilot’s improper decision to attempt an intersection takeoff in a tailwind when the full runway in the opposite, headwind direction was available.May 11, 2023 · N1596E · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23FA200Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · London, OHThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for recovery.Apr 18, 2023 · N734GB · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA155Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · North Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in collision with taxiway sign.Apr 15, 2023 · N734NJ · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA124Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Van Nuys, CAThe pilots failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.Mar 10, 2023 · N73726 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA104Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Opa-locka, FLThe flight instructor’s decision to taxi behind a large multi-engine airplane, which resulted in an encounter with propeller blast and a loss of airplane control on the ground.Jan 3, 2023 · N2354E · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA062Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Socorro, NMThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing and loss of control in gusting wind.Dec 10, 2022 · N422B · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA392Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Gates Mills, OHThe instructor pilot’s decision to perform an inflight magneto check with no suitable area to land. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to correctly perform a magneto check that resulted in a total loss of engine power.Aug 30, 2022 · N204BE · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA369Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Jamestown, NYA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be definitively determined.Aug 12, 2022 · N4751F · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA362Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Longmont, COThe flight instructor’s failure to properly supervise the student pilot, which resulted in a continued unstablized approach for landing, and the instructor’s delayed recovery that resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.Jul 30, 2022 · N6587E · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22FA318Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172N · North Las Vegas, NVThe low-wing airplane pilot’s failure to ensure that the airplane was aligned with the correct runway, which resulted in a collision with the high-wing airplane on final approach. Contributing to the accident was the controller’s failure to provide timely and…Jul 17, 2022 · N160RA · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB CEN22LA282Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Jacksonville, ILThe pilot’s failure to attain proper flare during landing, resulting in a bounced landing.Jun 18, 2022 · N6797E · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA291Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Minot, NDThe student pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and yaw control of the airplane during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the ground.Jun 12, 2022 · N737BW · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA205Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Auburn, INThe student pilot’s improper landing flare and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial response which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.May 19, 2022 · N2128E · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22FA197Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Broomfield, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane for reasons that could not be determined.May 11, 2022 · N73670 · DestroyedNTSB ERA22LA217Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Toms River, NJLoss of engine power due to the throttle linkage becoming disconnected in flight due to improper maintenance.May 1, 2022 · N737LY · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA201Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Union, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.Apr 23, 2022 · N737UY · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA179Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Englewood, COThe flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot and the student pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.Apr 19, 2022 · N711DA · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22LA147Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Tuscon, AZThe loss of directional control during the landing roll, due to missing hardware which resulted in the separation of the nose landing gear torque links.Apr 6, 2022 · N733EJ · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA156Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Springtown, TXA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.Mar 24, 2022 · N733KP · Substantial damageNTSB ANC22LA024Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot’s improper positioning of the fuel selector during takeoff, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent total loss of engine power.Mar 20, 2022 · N6332D · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA120Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Murphysboro, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during approach for landing.Feb 12, 2022 · N737SY · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22LA069Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Auburn, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain altitude during an instrument approach, which resulted in an impact with power lines.Dec 22, 2021 · N6280F · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA070Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Old Bridge, NJThe student pilot’s loss of control during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Nov 21, 2021 · N8074E · DestroyedNTSB GAA22WA031AccidentClass 5 · ForeignCessna 172N · Worms, GermanyNov 14, 2021 · N884CA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA044Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Stevensville, MDAn in-flight collision with a bird during initial climb.Oct 31, 2021 · N3HQ · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22LA013Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Laurier, WAThe flight instructor’s delayed remedial action to prevent the airplane from landing long which, resulted in a runway overrun and collision with terrain.Oct 17, 2021 · N832DC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA348Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Grass Valley, CAThe pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point on the runway while landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction due to an electrical issue.Sep 19, 2021 · N4977G · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA433Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Council Bluffs, IAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch and go landing.Sep 15, 2021 · N767CG · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA331Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Hayward, CAThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced hard landing.Aug 23, 2021 · N737GL · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA320Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Miami, FLThe failure of the flight instructor to maintain the proper rate of descent during the aborted takeoff.Aug 6, 2021 · N5412D · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA311Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Kernville, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing after an encounter with a wind gust which resulted in a collision with trees.Jul 25, 2021 · N728KG · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA261Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Jupiter, FLThe flight instructor’s failure to obtain the proper touchdown point during a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the improper service and subsequent inadequate inspection of the single-drive, dual magneto, which resulted in a total loss of…Jun 18, 2021 · N2797E · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA216Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Gulf Shores, ALThe flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control during an attempted go-around.May 13, 2021 · N5170K · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA192Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Lewiston, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during taxiing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a taxiway excursion and collision with a fence.May 5, 2021 · N733BT · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA144Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Boynton Beach, FLA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Feb 26, 2021 · N5631E · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA127Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Prairie du Sac, WIThe student pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in the collision with a snowbank. Contributing to the accident was the compacted snow conditions on the runway surface.Feb 12, 2021 · N3477E · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA090Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Locust Grove, GAThe pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent runway excursion.Dec 26, 2020 · N75825 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA069Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · San Diego, CAA partial loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 3 exhaust valve rocker arm stud.Dec 13, 2020 · N5098E · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA080Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Palm Springs, CAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, aerodynamic stall, and subsequent impact with terrain.Dec 4, 2020 · N737NB · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA055Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Manville, NJThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath while on approach to the runway, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in the airplane colliding with a tree on final approach.Nov 24, 2020 · N23NJ · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA050Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Cynthiana, KYThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper glide path during a visual approach that was conducted at night, resulting in a collision with trees and terrain.Nov 19, 2020 · N6203F · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA045Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Manville, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and noseover.Nov 18, 2020 · N734JF · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA032Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Williston, FLThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.Oct 13, 2020 · N6158G · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA003Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Hinckley, MNThe airplane’s impact with deer while landing.Oct 3, 2020 · N4972G · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA425Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Spring, TXThe student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during climb and subsequent impact with terrain.Sep 29, 2020 · N75634 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20LA336Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · La Grange, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during final approach, which resulted in a collision with trees.Sep 23, 2020 · N5439E · Substantial damage
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