# NTSB investigations: Cessna R172E

A list on [Cessna R172E](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-r172e.md).

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

Page 1 of 2 · 63 investigations

- [NTSB CEN24LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA270.md): Cessna R172E · Hillrose, CO · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 6, 2024 · N23788 · Minor damage
  > The binding of the left flap due to improper maintenance.
- [NTSB ERA24LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA179.md): Cessna R172 · Rocky Mount, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 15, 2024 · N3FR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot and mechanic’s failure to identify and completely eliminate the water and debris contamination present in the airplane’s fuel system before embarking on the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR23LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA365.md): Cessna R172E · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 28, 2023 · N7881N · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN23LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA027.md): Cessna R172E · Aguilar, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 5, 2022 · N6051U · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine cylinder assembly, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight and an impact with a fence during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN19LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA107.md): Cessna R172E · Loveland, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2019 · N7879N · Substantial damage
  > An inflight loss of control on landing approach due to encountering a down-draft, and the pilot's failure to take timely action to abandon the approach and perform a go-around.
- [NTSB CEN18LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA335.md): Cessna R172E · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2018 · N146AC · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s failure to maintain a climb after takeoff, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain; the reason for the airplane’s failure to climb could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB GAA15CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA030.md): Cessna R172E · Fort Meade, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2015 · N7889N · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's decision to land the airplane without sufficient runway to stop, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the right wing of the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR13CA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA381.md): Cessna 172E · Meeteetse, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2013 · N516MA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of situational awareness.
- [NTSB CEN12LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA171.md): Cessna R172E · Denver, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2012 · N3196F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to taxi in wind conditions that exceeded the airplane’s capability.
- [NTSB CEN10CA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA267.md): Cessna R172E · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 22, 2010 · N7871N · Substantial damage
  > An unknown event that resulted in damage to the airplane's firewall.
- [NTSB CEN09CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA037.md): Cessna R172E · Palo Pinto, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2008 · N42FG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional low-level flight and failure to maintain a visual lookout.
- [NTSB LAX07CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA162.md): Cessna R172E · Dayton, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2007 · N9274Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DEN06CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA077.md): Cessna R172E (T-41C) · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2006 · N7898N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A contributing factor was the wind gust.
- [NTSB NYC05CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA132.md): Cessna R172E · Patuxent River, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2005 · N7880N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DEN03TA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03TA103.md): Cessna R172E · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 12, 2003 · N7867N · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadvertent encounter with the jet blast and the subsequent inability to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB IAD02LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA077.md): Cessna 172 · Barre, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2002 · N43860 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around attempt, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and a subsequent impact with trees. A factor was the pilot's delayed initiation of the go-around.
- [NTSB ATL02LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA122.md): Cessna 172R · N Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2002 · N9857F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a banner tow pickup resulting in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA02LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA057.md): Cessna R172E · River Ranch, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2002 · N7878N · Substantial damage
  > The reported loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Contributing factors in the accident were an improper flap setting, excessive landing speed, and terrain consisting of berms.
- [NTSB DEN01LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA046.md): Cessna R172E · Colorado Spring, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2001 · N7905N · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing roll. A contributing factor was the cross wind weather condition.
- [NTSB DEN01LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA029.md): Cessna 172E · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2000 · N96024 · Substantial damage
  > the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. A factor was a total power loss due to a connecting rod failure.
- [NTSB ATL99LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA116.md): Cessna R172-E · Chiefland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1999 · N667GA · Substantial damage
  > Premature fuel exhaustion due to a cracked fuel line. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the electrical service drop line, which crossed the roadway.
- [NTSB LAX98LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA014.md): Cessna R172E · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1997 · N96218 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the Stinson AT-19, N88793, inadequate visual lookout and his failure to perform clearing S-turns while taxiing. A related factor was the inherent forward visual restriction of the aircraft's conventional landing gear design.
- [NTSB MIA97LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA230.md): Cessna R172E · Mary Esther, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1997 · N2427 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI95LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA177.md): Cessna R172E · Plato Center, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1995 · N5173 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's excessive pull-up during a downwind banner pick-up resulting in a stall. A factor related to the accident was the tailwind.
- [NTSB FTW95FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA147.md): Cessna R172E · Gladewater, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1995 · N1438Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stall speed, resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's performance of an abrupt maneuver immediately after takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN93LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA018.md): Cessna 172E · Ramah, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1992 · N3196F · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to mechanical failure of the number one connecting rod. A factor was: a forced landing onto unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB DEN92LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA053.md): Cessna R172E · Colorado Spring, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1992 · N146AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain clearance and the airplane collided with a fence post.
- [NTSB CHI89LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA185.md): Cessna C172R · Frankenmuth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1989 · N23666 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during takeoff as a result of a diversion of attention due to a possible engine problem.
- [NTSB SEA89LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA142.md): Cessna 172E · Yerington, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1989 · N14454 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a landing go-around in high density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB ATL89LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA170.md): Cessna R172E · Birmingham, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1989 · N48257 · Substantial damage
  > Improper flare by the pilot, which resulted in a hard landing. The fact that the pilot was asked twice to expedite the landing created pressure on the pilot and was considered to be a factor.
- [NTSB LAX89LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA194.md): Cessna R172E · Young, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1989 · N88778 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots decision to land at the restricted airport which had a tree located 20 feet from the centerline of the runway and his failure to maintain proper alignment with the centerline once he made the decision to land there.
- [NTSB ATL89LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA037.md): Cessna R172E · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1988 · N96164 · Substantial damage
  > Improper repair and/or modification of the carburetor airbox by unknown person(s), and the subsequent failure of maintenance personnel to detect the improper repair/modification during annual inspection(s), which led to a loss of power due to carburetor…
- [NTSB MKC85LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA019.md): Cessna R172E · Junction City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1984 · N13030 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot was experiencing communications difficulties, diverted from destination to nearby uncontrolled arpt due to traffic considerations. Plt was unable to contact UNICOM and elected to circle for traffic and wind evaluation. Best runway for wind direction was…
- [NTSB DEN84FA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA251.md): Cessna R172E · Farmington, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1984 · N601SP · Destroyed
  > After being airborne 1 hour and 10 minutes the traffic surviellance flt was cancelled. The plt transmitted to the policeunits on the ground that he would 'buzz' them as he left the area. During this pass the acft struck a high voltage transmission line 88.9…
- [NTSB LAX84LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA347.md): Cessna R172E · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1984 · N42FG · Substantial damage
  > The purpose of the flight was to give the pvt plt a recurrency checkride as required by the civil air patrol. The commercial rated check plt is not a CFI. According to the check plt the pvt plt was attempting a touch and go landing. The pvt plt flared too…
- [NTSB FTW83FPJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FPJ02.md): Cessna R172E · Little, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 15, 1983 · N70HP · Substantial damage
  > The acft had been landed twice to check for leaking fluid on the windshield. When the fuel pressure went to zero and theengine quit the leak was confirmed to be acft fuel. During a forced landing the acft struck a fence and the nose gear collapsed. The…
- [NTSB ANC83FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83FA059.md): Cessna T-41B (R-172E) · Healy, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1983 · N65104 · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that while cruising at 4000 ft MSL, the eng power began to fluctuate, then this was followed by a banging noise, rough eng operation & a decline in power output. He had turned to land into the wind when the eng power increased & stabilized.…
- [NTSB NYC82DA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA159.md): Cessna R172E · Latham, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 15, 1982 · N26209 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot reduced power to idle on final approach and when he tried to add power there was no response. No reason for failure was found.
- [NTSB LAX80FJA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FJA11.md): Cessna 172E · Lanai City, HI · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 15, 1980 · N9982Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW80DQD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DQD03.md): Cessna R172 · El Paso, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jan 30, 1980 · N221FB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA80FYM05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80FYM05.md): Cessna R172E · Grass Valley, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 14, 1979 · N14465 · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD80DID02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD80DID02.md): Cessna T-41 · Richmond, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 9, 1979 · N31FL · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC80FHM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FHM02.md): Cessna 172 · E.Fishkill, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 19, 1979 · N7WP · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FA092.md): Cessna R172 · Ashdown, AR · Accident · 7 fatal · Closed · Jul 3, 1979 · N73532 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN79FTC14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN79FTC14.md): Cessna 172E · Rawlins, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 21, 1979 · N9240Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79FLG13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FLG13.md): Cessna R172E · Clover, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 23, 1978 · N94461 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78DCG27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78DCG27.md): Cessna R172E · Ludlow, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 17, 1978 · N65202 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78DCQ15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78DCQ15.md): Cessna R172E · Wichita, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 25, 1978 · N65519 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77DQD21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77DQD21.md): Cessna 172E · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 18, 1977 · N221FB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77FKQ10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FKQ10.md): Cessna R172E · Newton, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 8, 1977 · N103RL · Substantial damage

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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 ('2072413')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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