# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172R: Loss of control on ground

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 CEN24LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA365.md): Cessna 172R · Lincoln, NE · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 20, 2024 · N259GF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN24LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA233.md): Cessna 172R · Murphysboro, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 18, 2024 · N5335G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR23LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA216.md): Cessna 172R · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 5, 2023 · N819KS · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the nose wheel upper torque link bolt, which resulted in a loss of steering control. Contributing to the accident were maintenance personnel’s failure to inspect and replace the fractured bolt and the pilot’s oversight of the bolt during his…
- [NTSB ERA22LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA280.md): Cessna 172R · Owensboro, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 19, 2022 · N35491 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a loss of control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA170.md): Cessna 172 · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 3, 2022 · N857CP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain direction control during takeoff in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA21LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA331.md): Cessna 172R · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 18, 2021 · N62LU · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional on takeoff for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA21LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA249.md): Cessna 172R · Groton, CT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 13, 2021 · N430EP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with an airport sign.
- [NTSB ERA21LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA119.md): Cessna 172R · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 28, 2021 · N997MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion.
- [NTSB ANC21LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA010.md): Cessna 172R · Hope, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 31, 2020 · N949AF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor was the certified flight instructor’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA472](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA472.md): Cessna 172 · Mt. Sterling, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2019 · N9548W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll due to distraction by the passenger window being unsecured, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a runway distance marker. Contributing to the accident was pilot’s failure to…
- [NTSB GAA19CA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA440.md): Cessna 172 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2019 · N403FR · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during a soft-field takeoff, which resulted in the left wing striking the runway and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA19CA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA368.md): Cessna 172 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2019 · N9200B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB GAA19CA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA326.md): Cessna 172 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2019 · N1589D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's excessive rudder application during takeoff and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and subsequent substantial damage.
- [NTSB GAA19CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA151.md): Cessna 172 · Morristown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 21, 2019 · N83AF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper rudder input and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and the landing gear collapsing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA130.md): Cessna 172 · Hanover, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 4, 2019 · N9525V · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper decision to release the seat latch to adjust the seat position during taxi, which resulted in his inability to reach the rudder or brake pedals and a subsequent loss of directional control and impact with a ditch and fence.
- [NTSB GAA19CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA106.md): Cessna 172 · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 30, 2018 · N2651R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB GAA18CA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA276.md): Cessna 172 · Batavia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2018 · N377ES · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to take off with the airplane over its maximum gross weight due to his failure to perform preflight weight and balance calculations, which affected the airplane’s takeoff performance, and his subsequent decision to abort the takeoff with…
- [NTSB GAA18CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA175.md): Cessna 172 · Beaver Falls, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 23, 2018 · N987AV · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA17CA482](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA482.md): Cessna 172 · Kearney, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2017 · N91966 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA17CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17CA216.md): Cessna 172 · Emporia, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2017 · N2460A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed for landing and his improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA194.md): Cessna 172 · Stillwater, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2016 · N2663X · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a runway distance remaining sign.
- [NTSB CEN16LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA092.md): Cessna 172R · Sulfur Springs, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2016 · N72AF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR15CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA018.md): Cessna 172 - R · Lake Havasu, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2014 · N1590W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN14CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA152.md): Cessna 172R · Ellsworth, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 13, 2014 · N816KS · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN13CA529](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA529.md): Cessna 172R · Council Bluff, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2013 · N368ES · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA13CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA189.md): Cessna 172R · Immokalee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2013 · N410LR · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR12CA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA357.md): Cessna 172R · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2012 · N863CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA12CA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA347.md): Cessna 172R · Crossville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2012 · N456MB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to avoid a deer on the runway, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA12CA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA330.md): Cessna 172R · Immokalee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2012 · N5253B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing.
- [NTSB ERA12CA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA325.md): Cessna 172R · Culebra, PR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2012 · N24461 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to remove the flight control lock before takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN12CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA213.md): Cessna 172R · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2012 · N368ES · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ERA12LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA061.md): Cessna 172R · Frederick, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2011 · N212CF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadequate directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR11CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA194.md): Cessna 172R · Othello, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2011 · N423ES · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN11CA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA171.md): Cessna 172R · Shreveport, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 28, 2011 · N5929T · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB WPR10CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA098.md): Cessna 172R · Ramona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 6, 2010 · N35414 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA233.md): Cessna 172R · Coeur d'Alene, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2009 · N2383Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswinds while landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA002.md): Cessna 172 · Alton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2008 · N5172J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the presence of the sign struck during the runway excursion.
- [NTSB LAX08CA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA222.md): Cessna 172R · Byron, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2008 · N354ES · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB CHI08LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA096.md): Cessna 172R · Monroe, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2008 · N724PG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on the wrong runway for the existing wind conditions and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA091.md): Cessna 172R · Batavia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2008 · N53417 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare and her inadequate recovery from the bounced landing.

## 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 ('2072401')
    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" = '230' 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/230/sequence?model=2072401

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