NTSB investigations: Cessna 172M

61 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 172M, 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

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NTSB investigations: Cessna 172M per year, 2008–2026: 61 cases
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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 ('2072418')
      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 ERA26LA255Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Lafayette, TNThe passenger’s abrupt manipulation of the flight controls during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a fence.Jun 30, 2026 · N6814H · Substantial damageNTSB ERA26LA186Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 172M · Crystal River, FLApr 22, 2026 · N868SA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN26LA138Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Solon Springs, WIThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.Mar 9, 2026 · N61761 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR26LA102Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Nampa, IDThe pilot’s failure to verify that the seat locking pins were fully engaged before takeoff, which allowed the seat to slide aft during the takeoff roll and resulted in a loss of directional control.Feb 5, 2026 · N4464R · Substantial damageNTSB ANC26LA008Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Palmer, AKThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Dec 13, 2025 · N20305 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA230Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Wichita, KSThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff that resulted in a runway excursion.Jun 28, 2025 · N1591V · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA092Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Englishtown, NJThe high wing airplane flight crew’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing, which resulted in a collision with the stationary low wing airplane.Dec 14, 2024 · N9137H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA061Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Gig Harbor, WAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go.Dec 13, 2024 · N6750H · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA270Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Hernando, FLThe pilot’s inadvertent throttle input during landing which resulted in a runway overrun.Jun 20, 2024 · N72CM · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA375Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Winston-Salem, NCThe pilot’s loss of directional control upon landing which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing and left horizontal stabilizer.Sep 18, 2023 · N1451U · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA154Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Terrell, TXThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial response.Apr 11, 2023 · N1221U · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA135Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Skull Valley, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in a crosswind.Jan 21, 2023 · N92570 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA173Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Tomball, TXThe pilot did not maintain directional control during landing, which led to a runway excursion and nose-over of the airplane.Apr 8, 2022 · N1141U · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22LA111Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Banning, CAThe solo student pilot's improper landing flare and bounced landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a parked vehicle and hanger.Feb 26, 2022 · N9010H · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA111Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Louisville, KYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in cross wind conditions.Jan 30, 2022 · N20312 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA068Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Indian Trail, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff and initial climb. Contributing was the pilot’s physical limitation which caused an inadvertent application of left rudder.Sep 27, 2021 · N1401U · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA392Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Olive Branch, MSThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing with a direct crosswind that resulted in an impact with terrain.Aug 26, 2021 · N12573 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA230Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Fields, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing on a highway, which resulted in an impact with terrain and subsequent nose over.Jun 12, 2021 · N20406 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA198Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Fredericksburg, VAThe student pilot reported that, during the landing roll, he applied brakes and the airplane veered right. He was unable to correct back to the centerline or brake effectively; the airplane exited the runway and struck an embankment before coming to rest. The…Apr 24, 2021 · N80874 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA168Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Crystal River, FLThe student pilot’s inadequate compensation for a crosswind during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.Mar 31, 2021 · N13632 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA120Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Clare, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.Jan 29, 2021 · N22101 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA074Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Dexter, METhe pilot’s loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in an encounter with snow and subsequent nose over.Dec 11, 2020 · N19801 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20CA236Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Meadville, PAThe pilot's distraction while taxiing, which resulted in a taxiway excursion.Jul 1, 2020 · N9127H · Substantial damageNTSB GAA20CA055Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Augusta, GAThe student pilot's failure to attain sufficient airspeed to climb out of ground effect, which resulted in a descent, loss of directional control, runway excursion, and impact with a fence.Oct 28, 2019 · N80931 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA19TA192Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportCessna 172 · Stafford, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion.May 23, 2019 · N64003 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Appleton, MNThe student pilot’s loss of directional control while landing on an ice-covered runway, which resulted in a loss of directional control, and his failure to attain sufficient airspeed during a subsequent aborted landing, which resulted in a nose-over.Jan 2, 2019 · N12181 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA299Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Defuniak Springs, FLThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing.May 19, 2018 · N12267 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA141Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Show Low, AZThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind and tailwind conditions.Feb 23, 2018 · N5147N · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA135Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Broomfield, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.Feb 17, 2018 · N13453 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA005Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Black River Falls, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions.Oct 8, 2017 · N9664Q · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA232Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Houston, TXThe pilot’s delayed attempt to abort the takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway overrun.Apr 11, 2017 · N92873 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA186Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Hillsboro, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in quartering tailwind conditions.Mar 12, 2017 · N5440H · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA080Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Woodbine, NJThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing.Nov 19, 2016 · N5249R · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA515Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Pittsfield, MAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate and runway alignment during the landing flare, which resulted in the airplane touching down left of the runway and impacting a ditch.Sep 25, 2016 · N73101 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16CA070Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Rush City, MNThe student pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane and applied excessive right rudder during landing.Nov 20, 2015 · N1180U · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA290Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Shiocton, WIThe pilot's decision to continue to land at an unlighted airstrip, at night, after the landing light failed on approach, which resulted in a bounced landing, runway excursion, and collision with terrain.Sep 20, 2015 · N20079 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Clearwater, FLThe pilot's excessive airspeed during landing, which resulted in abnormal runway contact, a runway excursion, and substantial damage to the airplane.Apr 24, 2015 · N1576V · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Marquette, MIThe pilot did not maintain directional control during takeoff on the snow and ice covered runway in gusting crosswind conditions.Jan 5, 2015 · N6591H · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15CA033Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Apopka, FLThe student pilots improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial actions.Oct 24, 2014 · N1533V · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14LA448Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Leesburg, FLThe flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and his subsequent loss of directional control during landing on a wet runway for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies.Sep 19, 2014 · N13394 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14CA352Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Chatham, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with trees.Jul 22, 2014 · N1066R · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA335Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Holland, MIThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a loss of directional control.Jun 28, 2014 · N19992 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14CA169Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Knoxville, TNThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a collision with an obstacle.Mar 23, 2014 · N8893V · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13CA241Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Truckee, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in a collision with a tree.May 23, 2013 · N8879V · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13CA161Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Jenison, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing on an ice- and snow-covered runway in crosswind conditions.Feb 12, 2013 · N12989 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA481Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Hammond, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions.Jul 21, 2012 · N6778H · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Richland, WAThe student pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate directional control during landing.Jan 22, 2012 · N64270 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA138Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Meriden, CTThe student pilot's loss of directional control during the landing rollout, resulting in a runway excursion.Feb 7, 2011 · N9622Q · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10CA576Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Belle Plaine, MNThe pilot's loss of directional control due to an encounter with soft terrain while landing.Sep 28, 2010 · N9659Q · Substantial damageNTSB ANC10LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Bethel, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.Jan 19, 2010 · N20109 · Substantial damage