NTSB investigations: Cessna 172S
77 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 172S, 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
| 2008 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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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 ('2072439', '2072442')
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"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_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 ('2072439', '2072442')
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" 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 CEN26LA210Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Colorado Springs, COThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with runway signs.NTSB ERA24LA231Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Pierson, FLThe flight instructor’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a runway excursion during landing.NTSB WPR24LA191Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Prescott, AZThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing following an aborted takeoff which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch.NTSB CEN23LA354Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Clewiston, FLThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing on the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot.NTSB WPR23LA253Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Novato, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll for a touch and go, which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB CEN23LA175Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Brookings, SDThe student pilot’s failure to maintain pitch and directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident, was the student pilot’s delay in relinquishing control of the airplane and the instructor's delayed reaction before the loss of…NTSB CEN23LA159Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Fredericksburg, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around resulting in abnormal contact with the runway pavement and a runway excursion.NTSB CEN23LA122Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Princeton, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident, was the runway condition combined with a right crosswind.NTSB CEN23LA102Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Limon, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB ERA23LA085Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Knoxville, TNThe pilot’s loss of directional control during engine start.NTSB ERA21LA314Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Clarksville, TNThe flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN21LA235Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · McAllen, TXThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a runway sign.NTSB CEN21LA160Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Watkins, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff and the instructor pilot’s inadequate supervision of the pilot’s takeoff.NTSB ERA21LA057Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Sanford, NCThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN20CA205Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Lakeview, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff.NTSB CEN20CA128Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Denver, COThe pilot's incorrect right rudder application during a touch-and go-landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and a collision with a runway sign.NTSB ERA20CA130Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · West Palm Beach, FLThe failure of the nosewheel steerage linkage during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control and impact with an obstacle during an attempted aborted landing.NTSB ERA20CA141Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Ocean City, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around to avoid birds, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over.NTSB CEN20CA094Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Boulder, COThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll on the slush-covered runway.NTSB GAA20CA023Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Louisville, KYThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing, a subsequent hard landing on grass left of the runway, and a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the student’s self-imposed pressure to land the airplaneNTSB GAA19CA542Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Phoenix, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with runway signs while attempting to maneuver back onto the runway.NTSB GAA19CA225Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Scottsdale, AZThe pilot's improper rudder inputs and failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a runway sign.NTSB CEN19LA113Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Spring, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane directional control while taxiing at an unsafe ground speed.NTSB GAA19CA137Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Sanford, FLThe student pilot's failure maintain the proper pitch attitude during landing, which resulted in the airplane porpoising.NTSB GAA19CA113Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Reno, NVThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a rejected takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch.NTSB GAA19CA119Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Sugar Land, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a sign.NTSB WPR18LA259Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Roche Harbor, WAThe pilot’s failure to secure his seat position prior to takeoff, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and subsequent hard landing.NTSB GAA18CA505Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Churchville, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing left of the runway centerline, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a power box.NTSB GAA18CA150Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Kent, OHA deer collided with aircraft during landing at night.NTSB GAA17CA163Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · St Petersburg, FLThe student pilot’s overcompensation of right rudder pedal application during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and impact with runway signage and a fence.NTSB CEN16CA319Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Arlington, TXThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB GAA16CA416Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Palm Springs, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over in rough terrain.NTSB GAA16CA415Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Kissimmee, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB GAA16CA134Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Newport News, VAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.NTSB GAA16CA093Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Newton, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion, and airplane nose over.NTSB WPR16LA024Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · San Jose, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll at night, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA15CA150Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Richmond, VAThe student pilot's inadequate landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and substantial damage to the airplane.NTSB WPR15CA004Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Sedona, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll out.NTSB ERA14CA317Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Orlando, FLThe flight instructor's failure to maintain control while taxiing in a strong gusty wind.NTSB WPR14CA163Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Everett, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a takeoff, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway surface and colliding with a sign.NTSB ERA14CA127Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Caldwell, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB CEN14CA070Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · New Orleans, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after starting the engine, which resulted in a collision with a building.NTSB ERA14CA106Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · St. Augustine, FLThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a crosswind.NTSB CEN13CA335Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Ann Arbor, MIThe pilot’s failure to make a go-around in a timely manner and his loss of control during landing.NTSB WPR13LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Phoenix, AZThe student pilot's excessive directional control inputs during the takeoff roll and the flight instructor's delayed and ineffective corrective actions, which resulted in the loss of airplane control.NTSB ERA12CA496Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Culpeper, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an attempted takeoff.NTSB CEN12CA510Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Oshkosh, WIThe flight instructor’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a collision with a runway light.NTSB ERA12LA445Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Allentown, PAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and a subsequent impact with a gopher hole, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot and his delayed…NTSB WPR12CA251Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Bend, ORThe pilot’s inadequate crosswind correction, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and runway excursion into a berm.NTSB WPR12CA232Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Page, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare.