Cessna 172N
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NTSB FTW85LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Lagrange, TXFor unknown reasons the plt aborted the takeoff. Directional control was lost and the acft rolled into a parked acft. The private plt received his rating 2 days prior to the accident.NTSB CHI85LA094Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Holland, MIThe plt stated that a slight rudder pedal misalignment caused the acft to run off the rwy & into a ditch during the takeoff roll. He stated that during the first part of the takeoff roll the rudder 'did not respond normally or as expected.' A later…NTSB CHI85LA022Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Dodgeville, WIThe plt attempted a landing on rwy 30 which is 85 ft higher in elev at the approach end of the rwy than the departure end. This was the plt's first flt to this arpt. The acft touched down further down the rwy than intended so the plt applied pwr to abort the…NTSB CHI85FA014Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Hoopeston, ILThe plt landed short of destination & reported to fss that he did so because of thunderstorms in the area. After receiving a wx briefing the non-inst plt cancelled his VFR flt plan. One hour later the plt called fss & was re-briefed on the wx. The wx at his…NTSB ATL85LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Gold Hill, NCThe plt was uable to raise UNICOM for wind advisories and was unable to find the wind sock to aid in rwy selection. He did see some smoke on the ground which indicated calm winds. During his flare the acft floated about halfway down the rwy, touched down and…NTSB SEA85LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Ashford, WAThe acft ground looped during a landing in a gusty x-wind. After directional control was lost the acft veered off the rwy striking trees. No accident report form was filed by the plt.NTSB CHI85LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Youngstown, OHAfter returning to the arpt, the plt entered the pattern for a x-wind landing. He made 3 go-arounds while attempting to land. On the 4th apch, the acft touched down, then became airborne again. The plt decided 'to much time had passed to make another…NTSB LAX84LA471Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Stockton, CAAccording to the pilot at 50 KTS rotation was attempted but unsuccessful. At 70 KTS the takeoff abort was initiated by reducing power. At that time the acft 'jumped' into the air at about a 45 degree nose up attitude. The pilot the pushed the yoke forward and…NTSB FTW84LA399Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Katy, TXPrior to the accident the CFI and student were in the acft when it rolled into a bean field while landing on a road which divided the field. After pushing the acft back onto the road a takeoff was attempted. Directional control was lostand the acft nosed over…NTSB FTW84LA395Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Mandeville, LAThe acft made an emerg landing on the south lanes of the lake pontchatrane causeway bridge after encountering a loss of eng power. Examination of the acft fuel tanks revealed both tanks empty. Activation of the fuel tank drain valves & the fuel strainer…NTSB NYC84LA309Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Gaithersburg, MDDue to a left drifting tendency the solo student plt aborted the first landing. On touchdown for the second apch, the acft again veered left and continued off of the rwy colliding with a ditch. There were no mechanical malfunctons reported or discovered.NTSB LAX84LA503Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Hayward, CAWhile taxiing to rwy 28 on the taxiway the acft was overtaken by a vw bus which hit the acfts left wing.NTSB MIA84LA236Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Winter Haven, FLThe acft landed on glassy water in a nose low attitude and nosed over. The CFI who was checking out an applicant for a seaplane rating said he was preparing to call for or actually pulled the nose up as the acft floats hit the water and went under. According…NTSB CHI84LA353Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Magnolia, OHThe pilot attempted to land with a 10 knot left quartering tailwind. The pilot stated that she could not get the acft to settle on the runway during the landing. The acft went into the brush at the end of the runway and nosed over. The pilot stated that a…NTSB NYC84LA286Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Islip, NYCommunications with twr indicate plt intended to touch down as close to the end of the runway as possible. Acft touched down 20 yds short of hard surface in gravel. Rwy NOTAM stated 18 in depression at threshhold edge.NTSB NYC84LA279Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Nantucket, MAPlt entered the pattern for landing and was advised of a cross-wind situation. Plt was unfamiliar with the airport and requested a full pattern circuit to observe conditions. On lndg flare with full flaps and left cross-wind correction input, a gust carried…NTSB SEA84FYK01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 172N · Creswell, ORThe acft collided with wires during an attempted go-around. The plt stated that he had made one go-around and on the 2NDLANDING attempt he landed hard in gusty wind & bounced. During the 2nd go-around he collided with wires & crashed.NTSB MKC84LA244Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Osage City, KSThe pilot stated that during an aborted takeoff, due to an engine power loss, he was not able to stop before running off the end of the 2600 foot long runway. He said that when he felt that the airplane was ready to fly he glanced down at instrument panel and…NTSB LAX84LA406Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Wikieup, AZThe acft was serviced with a full load of fuel before the plt took off. About 1 hr after takeoff, the eng lost power as the throttle was advanced to climb over a mtn ridge. Subsequently, the acft was damaged during an emergency landing on rough terrain. No…NTSB NYC84FAMS1Accident · 2 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportCessna 172N · Nantucket, MAThe acft disappeared after departing on the return leg of a x-country. The plt had called the operator at the home base and reported that IMC weather existed for the return. The plt was informed that the acft was not needed and he did not need to hurry back.…NTSB MIA84LA208Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Ocean Cay (Atlantic Ocean)Acft was ditched in the atlantic Ocean after power loss occurred. The wreckage was not recovered.NTSB MKC84LA212Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Beuamont, KSThe plt was taking off to the north on a sod rwy with a light, northeast wind. The rwy was outlined with old automobile tires. The plt elected to use the left side of the rwy, since it appeared to be smoother. After lift-off, the acft drifted left & the left…NTSB SEA84LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172NII · Hillsboro, ORWhile taxing on a ramp area the plts attention was diverted to adjusting the transponder code. The left wing of the acft contacted a moving fuel truck.NTSB CHI84LA277Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Lansing, ILThe acft ran off the end of the rwy into a ditch during landing. The plt said that his landing speed was 'well above normal touchdown speed.' He had made one approach before the accident and went around because he was 'landing long.' There were no reported…NTSB LAX84LA384Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Chester, CAThe plt reported that he attempted to takeoff on rwy 15 with a wind from the west at 15 gusting to 25 KTS. Also, the outside air temp was 94 deg & the density altitude was about 7800 ft. the plt stated that about halfway down the rwy, the acft lifted off in…NTSB ATL84LA213Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Summerville, SCA witness observed the aircraft as the pilot attempted a downwind takeoff. The takeoff roll was longer than normal. The aircraft was observed to become airborne about 2000 ft down the rwy. The aircraft never established a positive rate of climb but the nose…NTSB MKC84LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Gainsville, MOThe pilot was taxiing the aircraft back to his hangar. Upon reaching the hangar he made a 180 degree turn to position the aircraft so he could push it backwards into the hangar. During the turn the left wing impacted a pole.NTSB SEA84LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Everett, WAThe plt reported that during a landing, the acft encountered a gust of wind & ballooned. The airspeed decreased to 40 KTS & the acft dropped to the rwy. The plt applied full power & reduced the flaps from 40 deg to full up. The acft became airborne, but…NTSB MIA84LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Miami, FLThe plt said he had 'cross channeled' his radios & was having communication problems. He decided to land at the opa-locka west arpt. The acft was landed downwind & after overrunning the end of the rwy, it collided with terrain & was damaged.NTSB CHI84LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Kilbourne, ILThe student pilot stated that the nose wheel cocked in sand while taxing and the acft nosed over.NTSB DEN84LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Greeley, COThe student plt stated that during a landing, the acft either ballooned or was caught in an updraft. She reacted by pushing forward on the control wheel. The nosewheel hit the rwy first, the acft bounced in the air & again landed on thenosewheel. The firewall…NTSB NYC84LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C172 · Patton, PAThe plt landed fast and long and before running off the end of the 1750 ft rwy he turned right toward the ramp. A gust of wind caught the acft and the acft collided with a ditch beside the ramp.NTSB MIA84LA180Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Cocoa Beach, FLThe plt was flying low & dropping leaflets in the vicinity of a graduation crowd at a high school. During a maneuvering turn, the acft fell 'from the sky' & crashed in a canal. According to witnesses, the acft was 'low & slow' when it started to turn prior to…NTSB FTW84LA239Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · San Antonio, TXThe acft ran off the departure end of the rwy during landing, went through a fence on into a street. Tower personnel said the acft landed faster then normal about 1/2 way down the rwy and bounced several times before going through the fence. The plt said he…NTSB LAX84LA313Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Ballard, CAThe pilot of N73857, a Cessna 172 and the pilot of N521ST, a Cessna 305 arranged prior to the flight to fly a 'missing man' formation with two other aircraft. The plt of N73857 was instructed to fly to the left rear of the lead acft, N521ST. The pilot of…NTSB LAX84LA312Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Hayward, CAThe acft landed hard and porpoised down the rwy. The plt made a go-around and reported to the tower that he had control problems. He performed a tower fly-by and no damage was apparent to the controllers. The plt was cleared for landing anddid so without…NTSB ATL84LA176Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Leeds, ALThe plt made a flt of about 30 min to practice landings, then landed to pick up 2 passengers. About 10 min after taking off on the 2nd flt, he began having symptoms of a medical problem. He said he felt hot & the air felt stagnant & stale. The vents & a…NTSB NYC84LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Sayville, NYAbout 6 min after departure the pilot experienced a total loss of power and advised the tower that he would be landing in the water.NTSB DEN84LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Kindred, NDThe pilot stated that he made a normal landing approach to runway 15. During touchdown a gust of wind hit the airplane. The pilot said he was caught off guard and before he could regain control, the airplane went off the right side of the runway, struck a…NTSB ATL84LA170Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Nashville, TNThe plt reported that after he & his passengers were aboard the acft, the eng was running & ground control had cleared him to taxi when he discovered that the left main wheel was still chocked, preventing forward movement of the acft. He was setting his…NTSB MIA84LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Ft.Lauderdale, FLThe acft nosed over during takeoff after running off the left side of the rwy. The wind was reported from 50 degrees at 13 KTS gusting to 23 KTS prior to the accident. After the accident the wind was from 030 degrees at 14 KTS.NTSB ATL84LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Buckingham, VAThe acft bounced and drifted during the landing flare. The plt added power to go-around and was unable to clear the trees near the rwy.NTSB SEA84LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Harrisburg, ORThe plt reported that after the sun had set, a haze formed near the ground. He used visual references to align the acft with the private rwy at dusk. As he approached, he saw what he thought was hedge on the edge of the arpt & then made a soft field landing.…NTSB NYC84LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Reedsville, PAThe plt reported that at about the time he applied power to takeoff, the acft veered to the left. He stated that his efforts to return the acft to the centerline of the rwy did not work. Subsequently, the acft went thru a snowbank beside the rwy, then entered…NTSB FTW84LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Stamford, TXThe acft touched down nose wheel 1st on the 3200 ft x 60 ft asphalt rwy. As the plt attempted to hold the acft on the surface, directional control was lost & the acft went off the right side of the rwy, rolling into a muddy field. The nose wheel dug into the…NTSB ANC84FA036Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Anchorage, AKThe plt reported that after taking off, the acft climbed to about 50 ft AGL, then 'didn't have any power to gain any alt.' He began shallow turns, then the acft entered a spin & crashed. Several minor discrepancies were noted, but no reason for a loss of…NTSB SEA84LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Roseburg, ORThe acft drifted left during the student pilots landing and collided with VASI lights. After the collision the acft nosed over. The CFI on the ground said the wind shifted just prior to the last landing.NTSB MIA84LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Daytona Beach, FLThe plt reported that when he arrived at the arpt to land, the wind was from 330 deg gusting to about 15 to 17 KTS. On final apch to land on rwy 27L, he decided to slip the acft & use a faster than normal speed to compensate for the wind & extra weight of the…NTSB FTW84LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Thibodaux, LAThe acft nosed over during a forced landing after the engine quit. A FBO visually inspected the wreckage acft and found little gas and a lack of fuel odor around the acft. Later the engine was refueled and ran normally. The 3 acft fuel tanks were found empty…NTSB MKC84LA065Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Kennett, MOThe acft crashed in IMC weather after the engine lost power due to fuel exhaustion. The plt had received a briefing on the weather prior to departure. Post accident investigation revealed less than 2 gallons of fuel remained aboard the acft.
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