NTSB investigations: Cessna 172

14 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 172, where the sequence of events included Loss of control on ground. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

Cases per year

20082026
NTSB investigations: Cessna 172 per year, 2008–2026: 14 cases
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Latest cases

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_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 ('2072402')
      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"

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NTSB CEN26LA139Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Denton, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while in the run-up area in high wind conditions.Mar 11, 2026 · N7080T · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA297Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Hayden, IDThe student pilot’s inability to maintain control of the airplane during a sudden wind gust resulting in the airplane coming to rest inverted.Sep 26, 2025 · N7373A · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA366Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Derby, KSThe pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff roll due the passenger’s interference with the rudder pedals, which resulted in a runway excursion.Aug 11, 2023 · N6205E · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA030Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with runway approach lighting equipment.Oct 21, 2021 · N6888A · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA029Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Geuda Springs, KSThe pilot’s failure to determine the airplane’s takeoff performance from an off-airport field which resulted in an aborted takeoff and impact with a fence and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the delayed aborted takeoff.Oct 24, 2020 · N5910A · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA119Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Juneau, AKThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.Feb 5, 2018 · N271BJ · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA018Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Argyle, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain a stable descent rate and his improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.Oct 8, 2016 · N3943F · Substantial damageNTSB ANC16CA009Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Manley Hot Springs, AKThe pilot's decision to depart from an unsuitable, off-airport site, which resulted in a collision with a tree.Nov 27, 2015 · N7176A · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13CA200Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Kremmling, COThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing.Mar 16, 2013 · N7407A · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA153Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Johnson Valley, CAThe pilot did not properly secure the airplane prior to rotating the propeller by hand, resulting in inadvertent movement of the airplane.Apr 3, 2012 · N6749A · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Mesa, AZThe student pilot's inadequate directional control during the landing roll.Apr 27, 2011 · N4072F · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11CA177Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Republic, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Mar 31, 2011 · N7302A · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Yucca Valley, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gusts and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.Nov 21, 2009 · N8504B · Substantial damageNTSB SEA08CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Big Timber, MTThe student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during landing which resulted in a stall.May 10, 2008 · N8103E · Substantial damage