# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT)

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 WPR25LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA216.md): Cessna 172 · Concrete, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 20, 2025 · N6964A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines, which resulted in a wire strike.
- [NTSB CEN22LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA380.md): Cessna 172 · McCarthy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 7, 2022 · N171Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff in turbulent weather conditions.
- [NTSB ERA22FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA218.md): Cessna 172 · Altha, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 3, 2022 · N6413B · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to perform a preflight weight and balance calculation and his operation of the flight at an excessive takeoff weight, resulting in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack after liftoff and an aerodynamic stall from which…
- [NTSB WPR21LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA180.md): Cessna 172 · Cuba, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 2, 2021 · N9127B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during takeoff after an encounter with a gusting wind, which resulted in a wing strike.
- [NTSB CEN20FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20FA010.md): Cessna 172 · Aberdeen, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 10, 2019 · N6483B · Destroyed
  > The noncertificated pilot’s decision to fly in dark night instrument conditions, resulting in impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN19LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA263.md): Cessna 172 · New Carlisle, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 11, 2019 · N8928B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive use of pitch control during rotation, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and entering an aerodynamic stall shortly after liftoff.
- [NTSB CEN19FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA099.md): Cessna 172 · Lakeway, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Mar 14, 2019 · N8620B · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, and the flight instructor's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of…
- [NTSB ANC19FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19FA038.md): Cessna 172 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Mar 7, 2019 · N7469A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to depart into marginal visual flight rule conditions in mountainous terrain with the potential for icing, and the airplane’s accumulation of structural icing, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain airplane control and the…
- [NTSB ANC19LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19LA008.md): Cessna 172 · Whittier, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2018 · N7207A · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA18LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA257.md): Cessna 172 · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 24, 2018 · N6950A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper pitch attitude control during the initial climb, which resulted in a loss of airspeed, and his subsequent decision to conduct a 180° turn following the perceived anomaly, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB CEN18LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA051.md): Cessna 172C · Algona, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2017 · N8856B · Substantial damage
  > The No. 1 cylinder head separating at the cylinder head-to-barrel interface and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA17CA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA437.md): Cessna 172 · Powell, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2017 · N6470E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to relinquish the flight controls, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN17LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA241.md): Cessna 172 · Fulton, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2017 · N6474B · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system.
- [NTSB CEN17FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA085.md): Cessna 172 · Jay, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2017 · N5639A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's negligent maintenance of the airplane, which resulted in improper fuel management, fuel starvation, and a loss of engine power during takeoff due to a missing securing pin in the fuel selector handle, and a subsequent forced landing on unsuitable…
- [NTSB ANC17FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17FA003.md): Cessna 172 · Palmer, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2016 · N6353E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a steep climbing turn following a touch-and-go landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at too low of an altitude to recover.
- [NTSB GAA17CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA018.md): Cessna 172 · Argyle, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2016 · N3943F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a stable descent rate and his improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ANC16CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16CA009.md): Cessna 172 · Manley Hot Springs, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 27, 2015 · N7176A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to depart from an unsuitable, off-airport site, which resulted in a collision with a tree.
- [NTSB CEN15FA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA278.md): Cessna 172 · Shreveport, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2015 · N5743A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during initial climb after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any preimpact anomalies.
- [NTSB WPR15FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA070.md): Cessna 172 · Sutter Creek, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2014 · N8518B · Substantial damage
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's encounter with instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) while maneuvering, which resulted in a loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt to…
- [NTSB ERA14CA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA171.md): Cessna 172 · Carlisle, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2014 · N4214F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to depart with a known mechanical malfunction and his improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent impact with terrain during an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB ERA13FA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA388.md): Cessna 172 · Limington, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2013 · N8063B · Substantial damage
  > An impairing medical event of undetermined origin that led to a loss of control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN13LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA216.md): Cessna 172 · Wonewoc, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2013 · N8033B · Substantial damage
  > The restricted vented fuel cap and obstructed fuel vent lines, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN13CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA200.md): Cessna 172 · Kremmling, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 2013 · N7407A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB WPR12CA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA337.md): Cessna 172 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2012 · N8100B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR12FA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA274.md): Cessna 172 · Veneta, OR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2012 · N5781A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and altitude to clear trees during the initial climb after takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA11CA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA331.md): Cessna 172 · Ghent, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2011 · N8895B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing and execute a go-around.
- [NTSB CEN11CA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA293.md): Cessna 172 · Greenville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2011 · N6933A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed action in performing a go-around maneuver, which resulted in an impact with trees.
- [NTSB WPR11CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA177.md): Cessna 172 · Republic, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 31, 2011 · N7302A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA11LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA065.md): Cessna 172 · Hobe Sound, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2010 · N8306B · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination in the carburetor.
- [NTSB WPR10CA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA327.md): Cessna 172 · Cascade, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2010 · N5720A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s encounter with an unknown hole in the runway during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA09LA527](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA527.md): Cessna 172 · Lowndesville, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2009 · N5845A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and improper decision to continue flight into deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation after entering instrument flight conditions.
- [NTSB MIA08CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA157.md): Cessna 172 · Wingate, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2008 · N6026A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around.
- [NTSB DEN08LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA129.md): Cessna 172 · Athens, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2008 · N6257E · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to undetermined reasons, which led to an uncontrolled descent and subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper preflight decision to attempt the flight with a…
- [NTSB LAX08CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA164.md): Cessna 172 · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2008 · N6494E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision making and inadequate fuel consumption calculations that resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB SEA08CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA132.md): Cessna 172 · Big Timber, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2008 · N8103E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during landing which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB CHI08CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA090.md): Cessna 172 · Apple River, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 1, 2008 · N8366B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to obtain/maintain directional control. Contributing factors were a crosswind and a snow bank.

## 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 ('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" = '470' 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/470/sequence?model=2072402

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