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"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB ERA14CA375Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Valkaria, FLThe pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance on final approach during a precautionary landing, resulting in a touchdown off the departure end of the runway and collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was a partial loss of engine power for reasons…NTSB ERA14LA346Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Elliott Key, FLThe airplane’s vertical descent into water for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident airplane examinations revealed no mechanical anomalies.NTSB CEN14LA374Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Rockville, INA partial loss of engine power due to a failure of the dual magneto system. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance of the duel magneto system.NTSB CEN14CA457Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Murphysboro, ILA hard landing by person(s) unknown.NTSB CEN14CA353Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Edgewood, NMThe pilot's in-flight loss of control resulting from a crosswind gust encountered immediately after takeoff.NTSB ERA14CA334Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Edgewater, MDThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with an unanticipated convective gust front or low-level wind shear while landing, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing.NTSB WPR14LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Page, AZThe pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, his inadequate recovery from the subsequent bounced landing, and his decision to perform a go-around with insufficient airspeed to climb.NTSB CEN14LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Padre Island, TXThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN14CA186Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Marine City, MIThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA14CA160Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Charlottesville, VAThe pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and substantial damage to the firewall.NTSB WPR14CA116Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 - N · Glendale, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with a taxiway sign.NTSB CEN14CA123Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Boulder, COThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during final approach with known turbulence present.NTSB WPR14LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · San Jose, CAThe pilot’s failure to sump the fuel tanks, which resulted in water contamination, a partial loss of engine power during takeoff, and collision with a taxiing airplane during the subsequent forced landing.NTSB WPR14LA080Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Pacoima, CAThe flight instructor’s inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind conditions during landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.NTSB ERA14CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Farmingdale, NJThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN14CA055Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Loveland, COA dragging right brake, which resulted in an un-commanded right turn, and subsequent ground loop.NTSB WPR13LA402Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Long Beach, CAThe total loss of engine power during initial climb due to debris within the carburetor mixture metering sleeve.NTSB ERA13LA381Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Miami, FLThe pilot’s incapacitation due to a seizure during taxi.NTSB ERA13CA404Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Knoxville, TNThe student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CEN13CA450Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Mesquite, TXThe student pilot failed to maintain directional control during the touch-and-go landing and during the subsequent aborted takeoff during crosswind conditions.NTSB CEN13CA452Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Tell City, INThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from an obstruction while taxiing.NTSB WPR13LA299Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 - N · Trout Lake, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during takeoff from a soft field and to abort the landing when the airplane reached the runway’s midpoint at a low airspeed.NTSB ERA13LA248Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Geneva, FLThe passenger’s failure to adhere to the pilot’s instructions to stay away from the front of the airplane when the engine was operating.NTSB WPR13CA225Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Newcastle, WYThe student pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an undershoot of the runway.NTSB WPR13LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Henderson, NVThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, including operating in excess of the maximum certified gross weight and center of gravity limits at a high density altitude, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to maintain a positive rate of climb after…NTSB CEN13CA246Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · New Orleans, LAThe pilot's failure to perform a steep climb before going around following a low pass for a banner tow pickup.NTSB ERA13FA217Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Dade City, FLThe in-flight loosening of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve rocker arm stud, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power.NTSB ERA13CA210Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Stow, MAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusty wind conditions.NTSB ERA13CA202Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Summersville, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA13CA185Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Bally, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB WPR13CA152Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Gila Bend, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around.NTSB ERA13CA137Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Okeechobee, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB ANC13LA021Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Kalskag, AKThe pilot’s decision to take off into deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in a loss of visual reference and the subsequent controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the severity of the rear seat passenger’s injuries was the incorrect…NTSB CEN13CA090Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · McKinney, TXThe pilot’s inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard nosewheel landing.NTSB CEN13CA074Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Poplar Grove, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing.NTSB ERA13FA059Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Owls Head, METhe vehicle driver's failure to verify that the runway was not occupied by an airplane before crossing the runway, which resulted in the vehicle being struck by a departing airplane, and the pilot's continued takeoff with flight control damage, which…NTSB CEN13CA098Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Moline, ILThe student pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB WPR12CA425Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Eloy, AZThe pilot's improper flare, and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA13WA205Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172N · Acreúna Municipality, BrazilNTSB WPR12CA375Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Sand Point, IDA deer strike during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the airport’s lack of any deer incursion prevention measures, such as an airport perimeter fence.NTSB WPR12CA345Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Ashland, ORThe student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR12LA306Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Rockford, IDA partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve for reasons that could not be determined due to the damage to the valve head and the missing valve stem. Contributing to the accident was the flight…NTSB CEN12CA315Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Wichita, KSThe student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB ERA12CA222Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Orleans, VTThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line while conducting low-altitude flight.NTSB ERA12LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Flat Rock, VAThe partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the exhaust valve spring seat for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN12FA154Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Floresville, TXThe medical incapacitation of the pilot due to a sudden cardiac arrhythmia or acute myocardial infarction.NTSB WPR12LA093Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Fresno, CAThe non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to performance-impairing drugs.NTSB CEN12CA099Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Wauseon, OHThe student pilot's loss of directional control during landing.NTSB ERA12LA058Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Pompano Beach, FLThe separation of the throttle cable from its fitting, which resulted in an inability to control engine power. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance by the owner.NTSB CEN12CA030Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Covington, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a banner drop, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
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