# Fatal NTSB investigations: Continental 0-300 series

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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR26FA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA354.md): Cessna 172B · Royal City, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 24, 2026 · N44P · Substantial damage
  > On September 23, 2026, about 1711 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 172B, N44P, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Royal City, Washington. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB WPR26FA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA284.md): Cessna 172 · Blackfoot, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Aug 2, 2026 · N1166F · Substantial damage
  > On August 1, 2026, about 2301 mountain daylight time (MDT), a Cessna 172G, N1166F, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Blackfoot, Idaho. The pilot was fatally injured, and the two passengers sustained serious injuries. The…
- [NTSB WPR26FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA043.md): Cessna 172M · Poleta, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Nov 10, 2025 · N13221 · Substantial damage
  > On November 10, 2025, at about 1515 Pacific standard time, Cessna 172M, N13221, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Poleta, California. A pilot-rated passenger and a passenger were fatally injured, and the pilot was seriously…
- [NTSB WPR25FA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA294.md): Cessna 172F · Battle Ground, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 26, 2025 · N8219U · Destroyed
  > On September 26, 2025, about 1306, Pacific daylight time a Cessna 172F, N8219U, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Battle Ground, Washington. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB CEN24FA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA305.md): Cessna 172F · Brazoria, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 6, 2024 · N7905U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain adequate airspeed for takeoff, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff after not maintaining directional…
- [NTSB WPR24FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA057.md): Cessna 172G · Independence, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 17, 2023 · N3992L · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to continue flight under visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in collision with an obstacle while landing.
- [NTSB WPR24FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA035.md): Cessna 172G · Provo, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 14, 2023 · N3971L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a chandelle maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and descent into trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to maneuver into a canyon and…
- [NTSB CEN23FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA187.md): Cessna 172 · Chambers, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 15, 2023 · N2946U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions at night and his failure to maintain adequate altitude, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB GAA23WA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA071.md): Cessna 172H · San Francisco, Guatemala · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 13, 2023 · N8203L · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN23FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA095.md): Cessna 172 · Hooker, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 29, 2023 · N6482B · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to depart and continue the visual flight rules flight into night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA22LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA375.md): Cessna 172 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 18, 2022 · N6713A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's suicide.
- [NTSB WPR22FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA188.md): Cessna 172F · Show Low, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 26, 2022 · N5532R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper leaning of the engine during an extended period of time, which caused an exhaust valve to become stuck and led to the partial loss of engine power during the accident flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to…
- [NTSB ERA22FA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA226.md): Cessna 172H · Miami, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 14, 2022 · N8845Z · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.
- [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 ERA22FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA161.md): Cessna 172 · Dahlonega, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 19, 2022 · N1410F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delay in initiating a go-around and his failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN22FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA082.md): Cessna 172 · Hardy, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 26, 2021 · N5798T · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power due to fuel…
- [NTSB WPR21WA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21WA062.md): Cessna 172 · Katale, Uganda · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 18, 2020 · N7834M · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA21FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA029.md): Cessna 172 · Dunnellon, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 25, 2020 · N724BC · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing was the pilot’s exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR20LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA304.md): Cessna 172 · Seeley Lake, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 13, 2020 · N3720R · Substantial damage
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s encounter with instrument meteorological conditions during a night visual approach due to wildfire smoke, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB ERA20FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20FA068.md): Cessna 172 · Newborn, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 6, 2020 · N1612F · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s impairment/incapacitation from carbon monoxide poisoning due to a degraded muffler. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly maintain the airplane.
- [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 WPR19FA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA244.md): Cessna 172 · McKenzie Bridge, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 28, 2019 · N4108F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delayed climb and misjudgment of the airplane’s performance and the runway distance needed to clear obstacles at the end of the runway, which resulted in a collision with trees and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was…
- [NTSB CEN19FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA235.md): Cessna 175 · Kilgore, TX · Accident · Fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 20, 2019 · N7013M · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack when the airplane became airborne during a high-speed taxi test, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [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 CEN18FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA088.md): Cessna 172F · Williamsport, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2018 · N8559U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's mismanagement of fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and descent and collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN18FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA037.md): Cessna 172G · Pittsford, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2017 · N4676L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB ERA17FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA143.md): Cessna 170B · Edgewater, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2017 · N8082A · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The Cessna pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the Grumman during the transition to a different formation. Contributing to the accident was the stepped down configuration of the formation flight which was composed of dissimilar aircraft.
- [NTSB WPR17FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA065.md): Cessna 172 · Panguitch, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2017 · N3712F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight weather planning and his poor decision-making.
- [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 WPR16LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA138.md): Cessna 172 · Brookings, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2016 · N7870U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation and loss of situational awareness during the departure turn in dark night conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with water.
- [NTSB ERA16FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA161.md): Cessna 172 · Westmoreland, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2016 · N1863Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff on the grass runway given the conditions at the time; his excessive aft control input during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the aft fuselage contacting the runway surface; and his failure to attain sufficient airspeed and…
- [NTSB CEN15FA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA378.md): Cessna 172 · Martinville, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2015 · N8265B · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain.
- [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 ERA15FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA203.md): Cessna 172 · Penn Yan, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 2015 · N3969L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the student's inappropriate configuration of the airplane's wing flaps for the initial climb.
- [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 ANC14FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14FA002.md): Cessna 172C · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2013 · N1512Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that adequate fuel was on board the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent collision with terrain.
- [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 ERA12LA578](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA578.md): Cessna 172B · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2012 · N8059X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s suicidal act.
- [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 CEN11LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA138.md): Cessna 172H · Walnut Grove, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2011 · N1416F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's fatigue.
- [NTSB ERA11FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA101.md): Cessna 172H · Weyers Cave, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2010 · N2876L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inherent limitations of the see-and-avoid concept, which made it difficult for the helicopter pilot to see the airplane before the collision. Contributing to the accident was the airplane pilot’s non-standard entry to the airport traffic pattern, which,…
- [NTSB WPR11FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA005.md): Cessna 172 · Panguitch, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2010 · N8437A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to conduct a low-level flight into a canyon in windy conditions at a high density altitude, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB ERA10LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA233.md): Cessna 172H · Archer, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2010 · N8112L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed for undetermined reasons while maneuvering in the vicinity of an airport, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA10FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA202.md): Cessna 172E · West Milford, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2010 · N5528T · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN10FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA181.md): Cessna 172D · Hillsboro, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2010 · N2190Y · Destroyed
  > Impact with the runway pavement for unknown reasons.
- [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 CEN09LA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA409.md): Cessna 172 · Latimer, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2009 · N8138B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line while flying at a low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA09LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA132.md): Cessna 172 · Hardin, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2009 · N28RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and his impairment from illegal drug use.
- [NTSB WPR09LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA056.md): Cessna 172 · Lompoc, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2008 · N6461E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience.

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## 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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17022'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17022&fatal=1

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