# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172RG

A list on [Cessna 172RG](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172rg.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

Page 1 of 6 · 256 investigations

- [NTSB ERA26LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA126.md): Cessna 172RG · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 1, 2026 · N949SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB ERA25LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA188.md): Cessna 172RG · Louisburg, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 23, 2025 · N6386V · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to identify and remediate water contamination of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN24LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA211.md): Cessna 172RG · Chandeleur Island, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 22, 2024 · N751DW · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue failure of the engine oil pressure line, which resulted in the loss of engine oil during the flight and subsequent damage to the nose landing gear support structure during the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB ERA22LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA183.md): Cessna 172RG · Waterville, ME · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 6, 2022 · N9440D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s incorrect landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing and nose landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB CEN22LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA169.md): Cessna 172RG · Pearland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 3, 2022 · N5338V · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to extend the landing gear and perform a before landing checklist.
- [NTSB GAA22WA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA304.md): Cessna 172RG · Paderborn, Germany · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 12, 2022 · N16ED · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA22LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA124.md): Cessna 172RG · Rocky Mount, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 6, 2022 · N9382D · Substantial damage
  > An inflight collision with a bird, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing.
- [NTSB ERA21LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA219.md): Cessna 172RG · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 8, 2021 · N9795B · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the left main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN20CA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA416.md): Cessna 172RG · Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2020 · N6330V · Substantial damage
  > The separation failure of a landing gear system hydraulic line and its compression fitting during cruise flight, which resulted in a partial gear up landing.
- [NTSB ANC19LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19LA034.md): Cessna 172RG · Ocean City, MD · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 16, 2019 · N9715B · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of power due to the liberation or failure of the No. 2 cylinder's exhaust valve.
- [NTSB GAA19CA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA138.md): Cessna 172RG · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 13, 2019 · N5223V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s inability to see the landing gear position light because his iPad was blocking his view of it and his feeling of being rushed during the approach and…
- [NTSB ERA18LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA067.md): Cessna 172RG · Martinsburg, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2018 · N9415B · Substantial damage
  > A hydraulic leak in the right main landing gear actuator, which resulted in the main landing gear not extending.
- [NTSB ANC18LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA009.md): Cessna 172RG · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2017 · N6102R · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the airplane 's electrical system, which led to the failure of the landing gear system, for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal…
- [NTSB GAA18CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA013.md): Cessna 172RG · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2017 · N5159U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB GAA17CA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA372.md): Cessna 172RG · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2017 · N5424V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear with sufficient time to allow the landing gear to fully extend and the flight instructor's failure to visually check to see if the right main landing gear were extended.
- [NTSB CEN17IA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17IA155.md): Cessna 172RG · Greeley, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2017 · N6402V · Minor damage
  > Failure of the left main landing gear actuator assembly, which resulted in an inability to extend the left main landing gear.
- [NTSB GAA16CA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA364.md): Cessna 172RG · Manhattan, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2016 · N5100V · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor and pilot receiving instruction's omission to use an appropriate checklist and extend the landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft's fuselage and bulkhead.
- [NTSB GAA16CA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA365.md): Cessna 172RG · Stamford, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2016 · N9318B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a hangar during taxi for departure.
- [NTSB WPR16LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA109.md): Cessna 172RG · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2016 · N6281V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN15LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA309.md): Cessna 172RG · Anoka, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2015 · N6511V · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left landing gear actuator for reasons that could not be determined because the actuator was not made available for examination.
- [NTSB ERA14LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA374.md): Cessna 172 · Apalachicola, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2014 · N5276U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination and testing.
- [NTSB WPR14LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA250.md): Cessna 172RG · Alturas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2014 · N6091R · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s failure to attain rotation speed during the takeoff roll for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB WPR13CA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA369.md): Cessna 172RG · Kent, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2013 · N4886V · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the certified flight instructor and student pilot to complete the landing checklist resulting in a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB CEN13CA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA282.md): Cessna 172RG · Abbeville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2013 · N5219U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane before hand starting the engine and the failure of the brass tie down hook.
- [NTSB WPR13FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA211.md): Cessna 172RG · Calabasas, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 29, 2013 · N4677V · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilots in both aircraft to maintain an adequate visual lookout, which resulted in a midair collision.
- [NTSB WPR13LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA102.md): Cessna 172RG · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2013 · N6290V · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left main landing gear pivot assembly during the landing approach.
- [NTSB ERA13LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA058.md): Cessna 172RG · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2012 · N9985B · Substantial damage
  > The rupture of the landing gear’s hydraulic pressure hose, which resulted in the depletion of all of the hydraulic fluid, and the inability of the landing gear to raise or lower. Contributing to the accident was the installation of an unapproved hydraulic…
- [NTSB ERA13CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA028.md): Cessna 172RG · Mobile, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2012 · N4939V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to perform the before landing checklist and extend the landing gear before touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the designated pilot examiner’s inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA12LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA070.md): Cessna 172RG · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2011 · N5095V · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue failure of the right main landing gear pivot assembly, which prevented the landing gear from extending.
- [NTSB ERA11LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA231.md): Cessna 172RG · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2011 · N5284V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the main landing gear to lock in the extended position for undetermined reasons and both pilots’ failure to ensure that the landing gear was down and locked prior to landing.
- [NTSB CEN11LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA266.md): Cessna 172RG · Wellington, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2011 · N4914V · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the go-around.
- [NTSB CEN10LA572](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA572.md): Cessna 172RG · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2010 · N5145U · Destroyed
  > A shorted terminal lug on the landing gear hydraulic pump which resulted in a cabin fire. Contributing to the accident was the lack of clear installation procedures for the hydraulic pump.
- [NTSB CEN10LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA126.md): Cessna 172RG · Albany, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2010 · N9771B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to initiate and continue the flight into known icing conditions with an airplane not properly equipped for flight into icing conditions which exceeded the capabilities of the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA09LA481](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA481.md): Cessna 172RG · Rockaway, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2009 · N6117R · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA391.md): Cessna 172RG · Morristown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2009 · N751DW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a parked aircraft during taxi operations.
- [NTSB CEN09CA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA365.md): Cessna 172RG · Brownwood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2009 · N6393R · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a large bird while on the downwind leg of a traffic pattern.
- [NTSB ERA09CA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA234.md): Cessna 172RG · Charleston, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 5, 2009 · N6208V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the diversion of the pilot's attention to an airplane on a converging final approach course.
- [NTSB WPR09LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA083.md): Cessna 172RG · Carson City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2009 · N6272R · Substantial damage
  > The overload failure of the landing gear actuator at an undetermined time.
- [NTSB WPR09CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA055.md): Cessna 172RG · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2008 · N172MN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the landing flare resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA071.md): Cessna 172RG · Cleveland, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2008 · N941SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to touchdown.
- [NTSB ERA09CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA070.md): Cessna 172RG · Manville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 9, 2008 · N6180R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a nose-wheel-first landing.
- [NTSB DEN08LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA159.md): Cessna 172RG · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2008 · N6416V · Substantial damage
  > The improper maintenance performed resulting in a jammed nose landing gear door preventing the extension of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB DFW08CA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA227.md): Cessna 172RG · Almogordo, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2008 · N9783B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the airplane's landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB CHI08LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA230.md): Cessna 172RG · Tomahawk, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2008 · N6520R · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a loss of all of the engine's oil as a result of the safety wire on the governor idler gear shaft's oil plug breaking, leading to the oil plug coming unscrewed. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a suitable area…
- [NTSB LAX08LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA221.md): Cessna 172RG · Moorpark, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2008 · N9627B · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the disconnection of the throttle control cable from the throttle arm due to the operator's improper maintenance. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC08CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA071.md): Cessna 172RG · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2008 · N9752B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was a crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI08CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA079.md): Cessna 172RG · Litchfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 8, 2008 · N4726V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional low altitude flight and his failure to maintain clearance from the static wire. Contributing to the accident were the static wire, the partial loss of engine power due to propeller vibration, and the muddy field in which the forced…
- [NTSB MIA08LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA053.md): Cessna C-172RG · Chamblee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2008 · N6562V · Substantial damage
  > A cracked nose gear actuator o-ring resulting in hydraulic fluid exhaustion, and collapse of the main gear.
- [NTSB LAX07LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA215.md): Cessna 172RG · Roche Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2007 · N9551B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform the emergency landing gear extension procedure prior to landing. A contributing factor in the accident was the failure of the electrical system.
- [NTSB MIA07LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA109.md): Cessna 172RG · Lantana, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2007 · N522GC · Substantial damage
  > Separation of a landing gear hydraulic line at the fitting for undetermined reasons.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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 ('2072438')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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