Cessna R172K
NTSB investigations · 208
Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.
Query with SQL
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 ('2072431')
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 ('2072431')
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 CHI89LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Ypsilanti, MIThe failure of the plt to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground roll. Rain softened terrain adjacent to the runway surface is a contributing factor to the accident.NTSB FTW89LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Midlothian, TXThe failure of the pilot to compensate for the crosswind condition, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a tree.NTSB ANC89LA181Accident · 4 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Anchorage, AKUndetermined.NTSB NYC89LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Griswold, CTImproper flare by the pilot, and his failure to attain adequated airspeed for an aborted landing (go-around), which resulted in a loss of aircraft control.NTSB CHI89LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Vincennes, INThe pilot had excessive airspeed, misjudged the landing distance, and did not go around. Contributing factors were: the pilot misread wind information and selected the wrong runway. Also, the tailwind and ditch were considered to be contributing factors.NTSB CHI89LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Wisconsin Dells, WIFailure of the pilot to insure the oil filler cap was properly secured when he serviced the aircraft before takeoff, and subsequent loss of oil and oil exhaustion. The tree was considered to be a contributing factor.NTSB FTW89LA131Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Blanco, TXInadequate in-flight planning/decisions by not identifying the wind direction along with the failure to maintain airspeed. Contributing to the accident was the tailwind, wires and trees.NTSB LAX89LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175K · Bagdad, AZTotal loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW89FA073Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172XP · Hondo, TXThe pilot's decision to depart into known adverse weather and his lack of instrument training and experience.NTSB NYC89LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172XP · Vineland, NJThe pilot's misjudgement of speed & distance during landing which resulted in the proper touchdown point to be exceeded. The runway conditions were contributing factors.NTSB NYC89LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Ballston Spa, NYWorn connecting rod bearing(s), and failure of the #1 connecting rod. A factor related to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.NTSB MIA89LA061Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Margate, FLFailure of the engine driven oil pump due to foreign object(s), which resulted in oil starvation and subsequent engine failure. Factors related to the accident were: dark night and trees in the emergency landing area.NTSB ANC88LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Chignik, AKDuring the takeoff roll on the beach the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft. The aircraft nosed over on its back.NTSB LAX88LA259Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Corona, CADuring takeoff the engine failed to develop full power & the acft collided with trees located approx 500 ft beyond the runway. Exam of the engine revealed the mixture control arm at its fuel pump housing attachment point had restricted movement & was…NTSB MKC88LA100Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Bismark, MOThe accident aircraft was observed making several low passes over lake Bismark near Bismark, Missouri. Witnesses stated that, following the last pass, the aircraft contacted the water and sank. The pilot's blood alcohol content was analyzed as .14 percent…NTSB CHI88LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Aurora, ILThe pilot said that on final apch, 'a rapid descent took place.' The aircraft touched down on the rwy and bounced. The pilot said he added pwr and lowered the nose, but the nose gear and propeller hit the rwy. The acft bounced again and sustained substantial…NTSB MIA88FA179Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Lake City, FLThe acft, while on a local flight, struck a telephone transmission line on the approach end of runway 1. Witnesses stated that they saw the acft takeoff to the west and make a right turn and go out of sight. Aprx three to five minutes later, they heard the…NTSB ATL88LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Athens, GAThe plt of a Cessna 170A had departed albany, GA VFR with no flt plan for Athens, GA. A Cessna R172K from the Athens airport was engaged in local flying. The 172 retd from doing airwork and was making a full stop ldg. During his landing roll the plt reptd…NTSB SEA88LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172XP · Walla Walla, WADuring descent for landing the pilot noted a surge coming from the engine area, accompanied by an increase in rpm's. both the oil temperature and the oil pressure gauges were reading zero. The cylinder head temperature had reached 500 degrees and smoke was…NTSB FTW88LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172XP · Godley, TXDuring a cross country flight, the weather worsened. Visibility decreased and the ceiling lowered, forcing the pilot to descend in order to remain VFR. The pilot elected to perform a precautionary landing in a field. During landing roll the pilot noticed a…NTSB DEN88LA011Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Aspen, COThe plt rprtd that the flt was headed northeast toward mt yeckel when the acft encountered wind shear & downdrafts & was forced into trees. Rprtdly, the acft was flying over rising terrain in a canyon area at an elev of about 11,000' when the acdnt occurred.…NTSB NYC87DNC08Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna R172K · Cantebury, NHA local CFI heard the plt transmit over the UNICOM freq that he was 'north of the airport at 1100 ft & out of gas, so I guess I'm going to crash.' Attempts to contact the plt were unsuccessful. The CFI flew north of the airport & located the plane where it…NTSB CHI87LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172XP · Superior, WIUpon landing on runway 13, pilot reports wind blowing aircraft towards the edge of runway. Aircraft went off right side, nose wheel stuck in mud and collapsed, and aircraft nosed over. Winds at duluth, MN, approx. 11 nmi northwest of accident site, were…NTSB FTW87FA031Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · El Reno, OKPrivate pilot of Cessna 172K attempted VFR flight in IFR flight conditions. Contacted okc approach control and requested special VFR approach during hours of darkness. Approach denied special VFR due to lack of instrument qualification of pilot. Pilot was…NTSB MKC87LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177XP · Camden, ARThe pilot stated he was on approach during IMC and had the airport in sight when he flew into another cloud and had started a missed approach when he collided with a tree. He completed the missed approach and diverted to monroe, LA.NTSB NYC87FA023Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Rockwood, TNThe aircraft was observed departing at approx 2010 hours, reversing course and flying over the airport at 300-400 ft AGL. The aircraft crashed 3/4 miles south of the airport in unpopulated, mountainous/hilly terrain at an elevation of 1560 feet, which is 104…NTSB FTW86LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Waco, TXThe pilot of a Cessna 172, N758KU, over-shot his approach to a privately owned grass strip. The runway is 05/23, 3180 foot long and 100 foot wide with an approximate 300 ft. displaced threshold at east end. The wind was variable from 300 degrees at 8 knots at…NTSB SEA86FA053Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172XP · Napa, CABefore taking off, the plt appeared to have difficulty following taxi instructions. He then took off without clearance against crossing traffic. When he returned to land, he was cleared for rgt traffic to rwy 18. The acft entered a left downwind for rwy 24…NTSB LAX86LA078Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Kamuela, HIThe acft collided with terrain while maneuvering to aviod clouds during a local scenic flt. The plt stated that turbulence caused loss of control and the acft was blown into trees. The winds were from 050 degs at 37 KTS with gusts to 45 KTS. SIGMET oscar five…NTSB CHI85LA333Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172XP · Int'L Falls, MNThe acft veered hard to the rt & collided with the water during takeoff at about 45 mph. It was discovered that the left float failed and allowed the left float to turn rt and go under the rt float.NTSB DEN85LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Leadville, CODuring the landing roll on rwy 34, a deer ran in front of the acft. The deer was struck and killed by the right wing strut.NTSB SEA85LA136Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R-172-K · Las Vegas, NVDuring landing rollout on runway 19R directional control was lost with the aircraft verring to the right of the runway. Correction was made to the left, but the aircraft veered off the runway to the left. The wind was from 160 at 9. The density altitude was…NTSB NYC85LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Glen Campbell, PADuring flt, the plt flew over svrl coal strip mines at low alt & at low airspeed. He had the acft trimmed for 60 KTS & had one notch of flaps extended. He reported that as he was flying in straight & level flt, the acft seemed to be drawn down into a valley.…NTSB MIA85LA163Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Pembroke Pines, FLThe plt reported that after takeoff, the eng lost power when the acft was about 10 mi west of the arpt. While he was attempting to land, the acft collided with power lines & crashed onto a canal bank. During an exam of the acft, eng continuity was…NTSB DEN85LA022Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Longmont, COThe pilot stated that he encountered a strong gust of wind from the right and lost directional control. The acft struck the ground with the left wing tip and nose and flipped over.NTSB LAX85LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172 · Corning, CAThe plt reported that during a landing on rwy 34, the acft encountered a x-wind gust & was pushed off the rwy. It subsequently collided with a ditch & was damaged. The plt reported that the wind was from 300 deg at 16 gusting 22 KTS.NTSB LAX84FA473Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Independence, CAThe plt and two pax departed on a pleasure flt to look for a deer hunting area. Witnesses near the accident site stated that the saw the acft 'fly down the canyon on a northerly heading, reverse course and attempt to fly up the canyon.' They saw the acft…NTSB DEN84LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Los Alamos, NMThe pilot stated that he attempted a landing on rwy 27. The wind was reported to be from 090 degrees at 8 KTS. The plt stated that he touched down on the rwy and the acft skipped to the left. He applied power to go-around but determined that the airspeed was…NTSB CHI84LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Marion, OHThe plt lost directional control of the acft during landing on an icy rwy in a gusty crosswind. The acft skidded to the left and contacted a snowbank, after which it nosed over.NTSB DEN83FA214Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Silverton, COThe plt departed longmont, CO at about 0520 MDT. At 0617 MDT, he contacted the denver en route flt advisory service & received wx info. The location of the acft at that time was not determined. No further radio communications were received from the plt. A…NTSB NYC83IA182Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 172XP · Mechanicville, NYAfter starting the engine and taxiing forward the pilot stated he pushed the trottle by mistake and the acft moved rapidy forward and struck a parked acft.NTSB LAX83LA293Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Wickenburg, AZThe acft left the runway during landing and collided with a ditch which collapsed the right main gear and nose gear. Thepilot noted during final approach that the windsock did not indicate a cross-wind. The landing was made with 10 degrees of flaps. According…NTSB LAX83LA225Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Huntington Bch, CAAfter returning from a sight-seeing flt to catalina island, the plt made an apch to rwy 19. The apch was high, so he went around. He landed on the 2nd apch, but the acft bounced, so he went around again. On the 3rd apch, he used 30 deg of flaps & had an…NTSB DEN83LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Aurora, COThe aircraft collided with a snowbank during landing. The pilot stated that he had contacted flt service and asked aboutthe runway conditions. Nothing was reported and no NOTAMS were posted. Upon arrival the pilot tried to contact UNICOM atcolumbine. Someone…NTSB ATL83LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Scottsboro, ALThe acft was damaged in a hard landing. The plt did not believe the acft was substantially damaged and has disagreed with filing an accident report. Examination of the acft by a mechinic showed a partially collapsed nose gear buckled firewall and deformed…NTSB LAX83LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · San Martin, CAThe acft made a hard landing short of the runway while practicing an approach with a simulated engine failure. On turning final, the instructor decided the acft was too low to make the runway. She estimated they would be several hundred feet short. She took…NTSB FTW83FPG02Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna R172K · Near Paris, ARThe plt & pax were on a flt from amarillo, TX to little rock, AR. An enroute stop was made at haskell, ok at appr 1900 to refuel. The owner of the afpt at haskell stated that the plane arrived in a fairly heavy rainstorm. At that time, a winter type cold…NTSB CHI83LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Sacred Heset, MNWhile on a flight to photograph farms, the engine lost power and the pilot was unable to get it restarted. An emergency landing was made in a bean field that was soft from recent rains. Shortly after touchdown, the aircraft nosed over. After the accident,…NTSB DEN82FA193Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Vernal, UTThe aircraft collided with trees while low flying on a local flight. Two aircraft piloted by students from a nearby college had been seen flying low and close to each other around the local mountainous terrain. The students were enrolled in the college…NTSB SEA82DA154Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna R172K · Brownsmead, ORThe pilot reported that about 30 minutes after takeoff, the engine sputtered and quit. The aircraft was damaged from a landing on rough terrain. During an investigation, only about two pints of fuel were found in the aircraft.
Back to Cessna R172K