Cessna 172RG
NTSB investigations · 256
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NTSB MIA85FA227Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Cedar Key, FLThe manager of the destination arpt said the plt had called earlier in the evening & had asked to be picked up at the arpt. The plt said that he would fly over the manager's house after he arrived. The manager heard the acft fly over from east to west.…NTSB DEN85LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Evanston, WYThe plt lost direstional control of the acft while attempting to land in gusty x-wind conditions. The acft was destroyedwhen it impacted terrain in a 50 ft deep ravine.NTSB LAX85LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Upland, CAThe plt stated that on the flt prior to the accident he felt a slight pull to the right as he applied brakes. On the next flt he touched down normally, lowered the nose and lightly applied brakes. The pull to the right was more severe this time. He applied…NTSB MKC85FCQ03Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 172RG · Wichita, KSThe acft collided with a cushman scooter during taxi. A witness stated that when the scooter driver 'looked up' I saw the acft taxiing, he made a hard rt turn which threw him off. The scooter driver and scooter were struck separately by the acft. The scooter…NTSB CHI85LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Portland, INUpon landing the nose gear was down & locked, but both main gear collapsed. The plt was not certain if a down & locked indication was received before touchdown. During a gear retraction/extension test after the accident, the gear operated normally. Also, the…NTSB CHI85LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Pontiac, MIThe acft slid into a snowbank at the end of a lndg roll on an icy rwy with a x-wind. The plt said that he did not use brakes because of the icy condition of the rwy. The x-wind weathervaned the acft to the left and into the snow alongside the rwy.NTSB CHI85LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Lawrenceville, ILThe private plt & his instructor were practicing instrument approaches. The instructor stated that the fuel gages were reading low & the VOR needle was oscillating, so they decided to make a straight-in landing. He stated that they lowered the gear & flaps,…NTSB LAX85LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Camarillo, CAThe plt reported that upon landing a strong gust of wind caused the acft to deviate to the left. Application of the appropriate flight controls did not arrest the deviation. Brakes were applied but not in time to prevent the acft from exiting the rwy. The…NTSB LAX85LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · El Monte, CAThe plt landed the acft fast & lost control. Subsequently, the acft went off the right side of the rwy & struck a perimeter fence.NTSB NYC84FA293Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Meriden, CTA cesnna N45288 was above and slightly to the rear of Cessna N4669V when they collided on final approach over the displaced threshold to runway 36 at mmk. Both aircraft landed without further incident. There were no injuries.NTSB DEN84FA196Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Red Feather Lak, COAcft departed downwind into rising terrain with density altitude calculated to be 10,935 ft. acft was observed to mush into rising terrain 300 ft higher than and 3 mi west of the rwy.NTSB LAX84LA364Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Lee Vining, CAThe plt reported that after entering tioga pass, he made a left turn to follow the center of the pass & the acft began to sink. He applied full power & went to the best angle of climb speed, but was unable to stop the sink. The acft then hit an electrical…NTSB ATL84FA168Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Dallas, GAApproximately one-half hour after takeoff, the aircraft collided with rising terrain and was destroyed. The flight was unauthorized and no witnesses observed the crash. Weather at the time of the crash is unknown. The private pilot on board probably had not…NTSB CHI84FA169Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Woodbury, MNThe acft collided with a radio antenna support cable at aprx 171 ft AGL during low altitude maneuvering in snow showers. One witness stated that the heaviest snow showers were in the vicinity of the accident site. A policeman saw the acft over a field near…NTSB SEA84LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RGII · Grangeville, IDThe acft ground looped during landing on an icy rwy and nosed over after leaving the rwy. The landing was made with a right quartering tailwind.NTSB ATL84FA095Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Chesapeake, VAPrior to departure, the plt was twice advised that the destination wx was below most users minimums. The non-instrument rated plt then departed dulles arpt on an IFR flt plan in IMC. After departure, he did not follow assigned headings, & for a period of…NTSB SEA84LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 Rgii · Seattle, WADuring a takeoff after a touch and go landing the nose gear retracted at about the time of rotation. Power was reduced to idle and the acft slid to a stop. This acft is equipped with squat switches which prevent gear retraction when the weight of the acft…NTSB NYC84LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Marietta, PAThe acft struck a snowbank during a night landing. The CFI stated everything was normal until flareout when the acft began to settle. After striking the snowbank the acft nosed over.NTSB ANC84LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Big Lake, AKThe dual student and instructor were practicing emergency procedures. During the turn onto final approach the left main landing gear and left wing struck a snowbank. Flying club procedures state that no emergency practice procedure will be conducted below 500…NTSB MIA84FA038Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Cross City, FLWhile in the vicinity of Cross City the plt requested VFR flt following from jacksonville ARTCC. While he was in radio &radar contact, the controller suddenly lost radar contact with the flt. Radar indicated that the acft made a rapid descent from the cruise…NTSB FTW84LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Monticello, ARDuring flt, the plt detected smoke in the cabin. Thinking that an electrical malfunction was the source, he secured the electrical master switch & used the battery. A precautionary landing was made at Monticello, AR. During the landing, the right main gear…NTSB CHI83LA286Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Dayton, OHThe acft collided with equipment when landing on a closed rwy at night. The plt of N4929V called Dayton approach regarding landing at Dayton general but did not receive info that the fld was closed. Another acft called ATC at about this time, without…NTSB LAX83FUM06Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 172RG · San Clemente, CAThe acft crashed on San Clemente island during a fish spotting flt on a dark night. These flts are usually flown at an alt of 1000-2000 ft AGL. A navy witness on the accident island said the ceiling was zero and the visibility about 200 yards at the accident…NTSB MKC83LA099Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Newton, KSThe aircraft crashed alongside the runway during an attempted go-around. The runway in use was 17 and the wind was from 250 degrees at 15 KTS gusting to 24 KTS. The pilot stated he could not get aligned with the runway so he retracted the landing gear and…NTSB MIA83FA113Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Gainesville, FLThe acft crashed about 8 miles from the intended destination during weather on a dark night. The plt had gone outbound that afternoon with two passengers who did not return with him because of motion sickness. According to the one of his former instructors…NTSB LAX83LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Wenden, AZThe acft drifted off the runway into a plowed area of a private airstrip during landing and nosed over. The private pilot reported that as he began to flare the acft for landing to the west a gust of wind from the north caused the acft to drift southward. The…NTSB CHI83LA081Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 RG · Green Bay, WIThe acft collided with the ground during an ILS approach. The weather was IMC at the time and an IFR flt plan was filed. The pilot was instrument rated and had received a weather briefing which forecast icing and freezing drizzle. The pilot told the weather…NTSB FTW83LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · San Angelo, TXThe acft had reached an alt of 3500 ft MSL when the engine started to lose power. The pilot turned back toward his departure airport. The engine then lost all power and the pilot elected to land in a plowed field with landing gear down. When the acft touched…NTSB LAX83LA063Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Sedona, AZWhile enroute, the plt noticed that he had lost his airspeed indication. Observing the pitot head on the wing with a flashlight, he stated that the flip-up cover was down, covering the ram tube. Unable to maintain proper airspeed, the plt inadvertently…NTSB NYC83LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Middletown, PAAfter landing the tower directed the pilot to back taxi on the runway. After clearing the runway the pilot taxied straight ahead with proper control deflections for a 10 degree strong wind behind the left wing. A strong gusty wind was encountered causing the…NTSB LAX83IA036Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Santa Ana, CAWhile cruising at 6500 MSL during a night cross country, the cabin filled with smoke. The pilot declared an emergency and landed after securing all of the electrical equipment. The pilot required hospitalization due to smoke inhalation and an irregular…NTSB ATL82DA272Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172RG · Prospect, KYThe plt was returning to his departure point due to encountering rough wx. While descending to 4,000 ft for an ILS approach the plt experienced a total electrical failure. The plt elected to descend to VFR conditions & broke out about 100 ft AGL. The plt…NTSB MIA82FKT10Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 172RG · Labelle, FLThe pilot and two passengers planned to depart on a flight to spot hogs for hunters. The aircraft was loaded with about 50 gallons of fuel and was near its maximum gross weight. Before takeoff, the pilot noted the wind. He reported that it was light and…NTSB SEA82DA033Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172RG · Plush, ORThe pilot departed lakeview, Oregon on a local flight with two passengers on board. After a stopover at a private airstrip, he began a short field takeoff from a grass/gravel/dirt runway that was 2500 ft in length. The density altitude was approximately 4600…NTSB NYC82DA042Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172RG · Palmer, MAThe pilot initiated a takeoff on runway 04. He reported the wind was from 300 to 330 degrees at 10 gusting 25 KTS. During the takeoff roll, a bump in the runway was encountered and the aircraft became airborne. The pilot reported that a gust of wind from the…NTSB CHI82FEE12Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172RG · Wheeling, ILThe pilot stated that after the aircraft was started and warmed up approximately five to ten minutes the engine was shut down to investigate frozen brake pads. After the brake pads were freed the engine was restarted and during cranking the pilot noticed…NTSB CHI82FEE06Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172RG · Fox Lake, ILNTSB MIA82FKT03Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172RG · Miami, FLNTSB ATL82FLQ01Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172RG · Wheeling, ILNTSB FTW81FQA42Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 172RG · Eagle Nest, NMNTSB DEN81FTE67Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172RG · Walden, CONTSB CHI81DEP38Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172RG · Greenbay, WINTSB FTW81DPG41Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172RG · Grady, ARNTSB MIA81DLA26Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172RG · Perry, FLNTSB DEN81DTG09Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172RG · Harvey, NDNTSB FTW81FA091Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 172RG · Grants, NMNTSB LAX81DUG21Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172RG · 29 Palms, CANTSB FTW80FQA32Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172RG · Albuquerque, NMNTSB FTW80DQG16Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172RG · Snyder, TXNTSB MIA80FA035Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 172RG · Palm Bay, FL
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