# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172N: Nose over/nose down

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN26LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA160.md): Cessna 172N · Tahlequah, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 6, 2026 · N1203F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.
- [NTSB ANC26LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA001.md): Cessna 172N · Petersburg, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 7, 2025 · N80628 · Substantial damage
  > On October 7, 2025, at 1456 Alaska daylight time, a Cessna 172 airplane, N80628, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Petersburg, Alaska. The student pilot and flight instructor were not injured. The airplane was operated as a…
- [NTSB CEN25LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA168.md): Cessna 172N · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 4, 2025 · N75775 · Substantial damage
  > The disconnected throttle control that resulted in a loss of engine power due to improper maintenance.
- [NTSB ERA24LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA339.md): Cessna 172 · Medina, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 6, 2024 · N6543E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent noseover.
- [NTSB WPR24LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA095.md): Cessna 172N · Casper, WY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 26, 2024 · N739UE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR24LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA089.md): Cessna 172N · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 11, 2024 · N737LU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN24LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA082.md): Cessna 172N · Middleton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 4, 2024 · N3477E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB WPR24LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA022.md): Cessna 172N · Bandera, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 18, 2023 · N734LJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land at a closed water-soaked grass runway, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR23LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA124.md): Cessna 172N · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 10, 2023 · N73726 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN22LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA156.md): Cessna 172N · Springtown, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 24, 2022 · N733KP · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN20CA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA393.md): Cessna 172 · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2020 · N7562F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control upon landing.
- [NTSB WPR20LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA115.md): Cessna 172 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 29, 2020 · N172FG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of pitch control while landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a collapsed nose gear and departure of the airplane from the runway.
- [NTSB ANC20CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA034.md): Cessna 172 · Kahului, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2020 · N738DB · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to avoid wake turbulence while landing behind a heavy jet airplane, which resulted in a loss of roll control and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA20CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA093.md): Cessna 172 · Crystal River, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 31, 2020 · N739XT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR20CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA071.md): Cessna 172 · Sun River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 20, 2020 · N73707 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on a runway with icy patches, which resulted in impact with a snowbank and a subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA529](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA529.md): Cessna 172 · Mekoryuk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2019 · N737NJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA19CA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA367.md): Cessna 172 · Lebanon, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2019 · N75903 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion, impact with a ditch, and subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA247.md): Cessna 172 · Auburn, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2019 · N734DX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper retraction of the flaps during a go-around and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA19CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA081.md): Cessna 172 · Inverness, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2018 · N4642J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA112.md): Cessna 172 · Silver City, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2018 · N1046F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA219.md): Cessna 172 · Millbrook, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 2, 2017 · N734SN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and an off-runway landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA111.md): Cessna 172 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 7, 2017 · N907WA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA012.md): Cessna 172 · Ocean Springs, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2016 · N3379E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while landing in windy conditions.
- [NTSB GAA16CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA181.md): Cessna 172 · Orangeburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2016 · N2124E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN14LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA276.md): Cessna 172N · Padre Island, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2014 · N734BY · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN14CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA186.md): Cessna 172N · Marine City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2014 · N739RX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR13CA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA225.md): Cessna 172N · Newcastle, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2013 · N7610F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an undershoot of the runway.
- [NTSB ERA13CA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA137.md): Cessna 172N · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 18, 2013 · N6249D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR12LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA306.md): Cessna 172N · Rockford, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2012 · N5204K · Substantial damage
  > A 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 ERA11LA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA388.md): Cessna 172N · Orange Beach, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2011 · N109DP · Substantial damage
  > The operation of the airplane using unapproved fuels, which resulted in abnormal combustion and subsequent damage to the No. 3 cylinder. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate 100-hour inspection because the mechanic failed to note the lack of…
- [NTSB CEN11LA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA413.md): Cessna 172N · Bedford Park, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2011 · N172NT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a fractured push rod precipitated by a stuck exhaust valve.
- [NTSB CEN11CA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA271.md): Cessna 172N · Appleton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 31, 2011 · N73836 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA184.md): Cessna 172N · Poplar Grove, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 12, 2011 · N733TM · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN10CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA178.md): Cessna 172N · Ankeny, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 31, 2010 · N883AV · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel monitoring.
- [NTSB ERA09LA517](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA517.md): Cessna 172N · Hillsville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2009 · N734TV · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CEN09CA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA373.md): Cessna 172N · Marysville, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2009 · N734EN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA301.md): Cessna 172N · Tunkhannock, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2009 · N9492E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point while landing with a tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN09CA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA253.md): Cessna 172N · Roanoke, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2009 · N172SV · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to a failure of the throttle control rod-end to carburetor arm hardware. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to fly the airplane without a current annual inspection.
- [NTSB CEN09CA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA229.md): Cessna 172 · Manhattan, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 22, 2009 · N733FR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA291.md): Cessna 172 · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2008 · N739BX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive airspeed during the approach and landing and failure to perform a go-around. Contributing to the accident were the barricade and the down-sloping terrain at the end of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI08CA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA256.md): Cessna 172N · Huntington, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2008 · N733KC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadvertent use of the toe brake.
- [NTSB LAX08CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA053.md): Cessna 172N · Beaver Marsh, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 25, 2008 · N734KU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision to land on a snow covered runway without first determining the depth of the snow.
- [NTSB CHI08CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA069.md): Cessna 172N · South St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 22, 2008 · N738UE · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the snow-covered runway and the gusty wind conditions.

## 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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072434')
    AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND s.aircrafts_position = x.position AND s."tier2Number" = '096' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent")))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/096/sequence?model=2072434

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