NTSB investigations: Cessna 172
36 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 172, where the sequence of events included Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT). 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 | 5 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2025 | 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 ('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"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 ('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" 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 WPR25LA216Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Concrete, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines, which resulted in a wire strike.NTSB CEN22LA380Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · McCarthy, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff in turbulent weather conditions.NTSB ERA22FA218Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Altha, FLThe 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 WPR21LA180Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Cuba, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during takeoff after an encounter with a gusting wind, which resulted in a wing strike.NTSB CEN20FA010Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Aberdeen, SDThe noncertificated pilot’s decision to fly in dark night instrument conditions, resulting in impact with terrain.NTSB CEN19LA263Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · New Carlisle, OHThe 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 CEN19FA099Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Lakeway, TXA 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 ANC19FA038Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Skwentna, AKThe 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 ANC19LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Whittier, AKA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB ERA18LA257Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Winter Haven, FLThe 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 CEN18LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172C · Algona, IAThe No. 1 cylinder head separating at the cylinder head-to-barrel interface and the subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB GAA17CA437Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Powell, WYThe student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to relinquish the flight controls, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN17LA241Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Fulton, MOThe partial loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system.NTSB CEN17FA085Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Jay, OKThe 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 ANC17FA003Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Palmer, AKThe 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 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.NTSB 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.NTSB CEN15FA278Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Shreveport, LAThe 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 WPR15FA070Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Sutter Creek, CAThe 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 ERA14CA171Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Carlisle, PAThe 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 ERA13FA388Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Limington, MEAn impairing medical event of undetermined origin that led to a loss of control during takeoff.NTSB CEN13LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Wonewoc, WIThe restricted vented fuel cap and obstructed fuel vent lines, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN13CA200Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Kremmling, COThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB WPR12CA337Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Grand Canyon, AZThe pilot’s improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB WPR12FA274Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Veneta, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and altitude to clear trees during the initial climb after takeoff.NTSB ERA11CA331Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Ghent, NYThe pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing and execute a go-around.NTSB CEN11CA293Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Greenville, TXThe pilot's delayed action in performing a go-around maneuver, which resulted in an impact with trees.NTSB WPR11CA177Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Republic, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA11LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Hobe Sound, FLA partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination in the carburetor.NTSB WPR10CA327Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Cascade, IDThe pilot’s encounter with an unknown hole in the runway during the landing roll.NTSB ERA09LA527Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Lowndesville, SCThe 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 MIA08CA157Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Wingate, NCThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around.NTSB DEN08LA129Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Athens, TXA 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 LAX08CA164Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Santa Rosa, CAThe pilot's improper in-flight decision making and inadequate fuel consumption calculations that resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB 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.NTSB CHI08CA090Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Apple River, ILThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to obtain/maintain directional control. Contributing factors were a crosswind and a snow bank.