Cessna 172N
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NTSB FTW90LA174Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C172N · Marietta, OKFailure of the pilot to attain the proper climb rate after takeoff resulting in the aircraft colliding with trees at the departure end of the runway. Contribuing to the accident was the pilot in commands failure to account for high density altitude.NTSB DEN90LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Lakeview, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain alignment during landing.NTSB BFO90LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Tangier Island, VAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and premature raising of the flaps.NTSB NYC90LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Edinburg, NYThe pilot did not maintain flying speed, the airplane stalled and descended into trees, at the departure end of the runway.NTSB SEA90LA134Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Yamhill, ORThe pilot's failure to retract the flaps during go-around.NTSB LAX90FA244Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Avalon, CAThe pilot's improper in-flight planning, decision, and his intentional low flying near mountainous terrain. Contributing factors related to the pilot's not maintaining/following proper VFR procedures, the related distraction of the open cabin door, and the…NTSB FTW90FA126Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna C172 · Fort Worth, TXFailure of the pilot to follow published procedures when he elected to take-off with full flaps.NTSB LAX90LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Van Nuys, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the attempted go around. A factor in the accident was the failure of the pilot to follow the go around procedures specified in the aircraft flight manual.NTSB DEN90LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Boulder, COThe pilot's failure to touch down at the proper point, his misjudgment of the distance required for takeoff following the touch and go, and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff.NTSB FTW90LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Chandeleur Isld, LAMinimum airspeed required for flight (vs) was not maintained. Contributing factors were the pilot's fatigued condition, and premature lift off.NTSB CHI90LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Northwood, OHThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in an off-airport landing, when the engine lost power due to fuel exhaustion. The fact that the engine lost power over a populated area was a factor in this accident.NTSB CHI90LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Jeffersonville, INThe engine started for an undetermined reason, when the prop was moved after the pilot experienced an inoperative starter. (Most probably, there was either an isolated/intermittent problem in the ignition system or the pilot did not move the magneto switch…NTSB LAX90LA185Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172A · Novato, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB LAX90FA180Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Salinas, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain while attempting visual flight in instrument meteorological conditions. Self induced pressure to adhere to the proposed flight route in instrument meteorological conditions was a factor.NTSB LAX90LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Sedona, AZThe failure of the student pilot to maintain an appropriate airspeed during the attempted go-around.NTSB CHI90FA123Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · New Richmond, WIFailure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall/spin. A factor related related to the accident was: the pilot's lack of familiarity with the make and model of aircraft.NTSB CHI90LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Angola, INFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft, while landing in gusty/crosswind conditions. The adverse wind was a related factor.NTSB DEN90LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Englewood, COThe pilot landed with a tailwind, and cost control of the airplane during rollout.NTSB SEA90LA069Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Minden, NVThe pilot's poor inflight planning and decision.NTSB LAX90FA123Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Buena Park, CAThe pilot not maintaining the prescribed minimum descent altitude during an instrument approach.NTSB SEA90LA053Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Juneau, AKThe pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during the initial climb and did not adequately correct the situation prior to colliding with an object.NTSB BFO90FA032Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Bedford, VAThe pilot's decision to fly into known adverse weather conditions and his failure to maintain clearance above the terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self induced pressure, low ceilings, mountainous terrain and rain.NTSB ATL90FA081Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Montezuma, GAThe failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed during the takeoff.NTSB ATL90LA077Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Ocilla, GAThe aircraft's encounter with low level windshear resulting in an uncontrollable descent.NTSB FTW90LA081Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Bastrop, LAFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed for a go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable wind condition and turbulence.NTSB FTW90LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Arlington, TXInstructor pilot's inadequate preflight procedures and failure to assure an adequate fuel supply for the proposed flight which led to the ensuing engine failure due to fuel exhaustion. Factors in the accident were the left fuel gauge's erroneous quantity…NTSB MIA90LA080Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Clearwater, FLThe pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a porpoise and loss of aircraft control. Factors related to the accident were: the gusty crosswind, and failure of the pilot to maintain runway alignment.NTSB BFO90LA022Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Gaithersburg, MDInadequate supervision by the instructor pilot (CFI), which resulted in failure to maintain airspeed and a subsequent stall. Factors related to the accident were: gusty/crosswind conditions, the student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and…NTSB MIA90FA046Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Meridian, MSIn flight loss of control by the pilot while flying in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factor(s) was: the pilot's apprehension toward instrument flying and the adverse weather conditions that existed at the time.NTSB DEN90LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Broomfield, COFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The snowbank was a related factor.NTSB NYC90FA041Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Washington Twp, NJThe failure of the pilot to properly pre-flight plan and execute the VFR flight. Factor's related to the accident were: the pilot's inexperience; no visual cues (lights) due to dark night conditions; the pilot's disregard of the weather briefing.NTSB SEA90FA027Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Nordland, WAUndetermined.NTSB LAX90LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Monterey, CAPilot misjudged clearance between the aircraft's wing tip & the fuel truck. A factor related to the accident was: the proximity of the vehicle (fuel truck).NTSB CHI90LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N II · Middleton, WIThe pilot's improper use of flaps to provide lift on short final approach instead of applying power and the failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB NYC90LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T172N · Townsend, MAThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during weather conditions favorable to carburetor icing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain.NTSB ATL90LA012Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Knightdale, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path to the runway resulting in the airplane colliding with trees while making an approach to landing with no electrical power.NTSB ATL90LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Valdosta, GAInadequate visual lookout by the pilot (failure to see & avoid the obstruction). Contributing factors were the transmission (power) line and lack of visual cues (pilot's visual perception).NTSB ATL90FA008Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Eddyville, KYThe pilot continuing VFR flight into adverse weather conditions. Contributing factor(s) was: low ceiling and rain.NTSB ATL90LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Ridgeland, SCThe pilot misjudged the airspeed and failed to attain the proper touchdown point.NTSB MIA89FA253Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Ochopee, FLThe failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid each other while maneuvering.NTSB LAX89LA325Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Phoenix, AZThe pilot misjudged clearance between the wingtip and the blast deflector shield. The proximity of the shield was a related factor.NTSB MKC89FA197Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Hyannis, NEFailure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude. Darkness and adverse weather conditions were related factors.NTSB LAX89FA318Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Chandler, AZThe failure of the pilot's of both aircraft to maintain adequate visual outlook for other aircraft.NTSB DEN89FA222Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Afton, WYThe non-instrument rated pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear the terrain. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, adverse weather conditions, and…NTSB FTW89LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Waxahachie, TXFailure of the #3 exhaust valve due to exposure to overtemperature operating conditions.NTSB MIA89LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Key West, FLInadequate visual lookout by the waco pilot, which resulted in his misjudgement of clearance between his aircraft and the Cessna 172 and a subsequent collision.NTSB NYC89LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Bayport, NYThe pilot's misjudging speed and distance resulting in his overshooting the landing and running off the end of the runway.NTSB DEN89LA212Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Burlington, COImproper use of the rudder by the pilot, which resulted in a loss of directional control. The soft terrain was a related factor.NTSB MIA89LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Madison, MSThe pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in porpoising of the aircraft and an uncontrolled ground swerve.NTSB MIA89LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Jacksonville, FLInadequate visual lookout by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: dark night, light pole with an inoperative light, and the lack of visual perception concerning the pilot's ability to see the pole at night.
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