# NTSB investigations: Continental 0-300 series, ID

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 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 WPR25LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA297.md): Cessna 172 · Hayden, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 26, 2025 · N7373A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inability to maintain control of the airplane during a sudden wind gust resulting in the airplane coming to rest inverted.
- [NTSB WPR22LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA037.md): Cessna 172 · Stanley, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 14, 2021 · N8509B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain sufficient airspeed for the airplane to climb with a tailwind.
- [NTSB WPR21LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA324.md): Cessna 172 · Athol, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 7, 2021 · N4110L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the windshield during spin recovery for reasons that were not determined.
- [NTSB WPR21LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA229.md): Maule M-4 · Cascade, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 2, 2021 · N4718T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a ditch, which resulted in impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA153.md): Cessna 172 · Sand Point, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 3, 2021 · N7616X · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing, loss of directional control and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB WPR21LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA056.md): Cessna 172 · Howe, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 14, 2020 · N8278B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain after an encounter with a downdraft, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA19CA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA323.md): Cessna 172 · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2019 · N5344R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper approach, which resulted in the airplane touching down with insufficient runway remaining to stop on the runway, a runway overrun, and subsequent collision with bushes and terrain.
- [NTSB GAA17CA526](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA526.md): Cessna 172 · Coolin, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2017 · N5703A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off in high-density altitude and gusting quartering tailwind conditions, which resulted in a loss of lift and an inability to gain altitude during the initial climb.
- [NTSB GAA16CA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA403.md): Cessna 172 · Rexburg, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2016 · N3677S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to retract the flaps during a go-around in high density altitude conditions, resulting in the airplane's inability to climb and a subsequent collision with terrain and nose over.
- [NTSB WPR16LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA146.md): Cessna 172 · Emmett, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2016 · N8184B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other during cruise flight, which resulted in a midair collision.
- [NTSB WPR16LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA133.md): Cessna 172 · Salmon, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2016 · N7748U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to water in the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate preflight inspection that failed to eliminate water from the fuel system.
- [NTSB GAA16CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA215.md): Cessna 172 · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2016 · N5700R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR13CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA139.md): Cessna 172F · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2013 · N8713U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of another airplane, who was taxiing with no intent for flight, to maintain proper visual lookout.
- [NTSB WPR12LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA231.md): Cessna 172G · Silver City, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2012 · N4640L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot‘s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in mountainous terrain with reduced visibility, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR11CA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA413.md): Cessna 172F · Atlanta, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2011 · N8698U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s misjudgment of his final approach path. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.
- [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 SEA08FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA116.md): Cessna 172N · McCall, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 2008 · N75856 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate visual lookout and clearance from another airplane while attempting to land on the same runway. Contributing to the accident was the non-standard pattern entry of the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA07FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA165.md): Cessna 172 · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2007 · N6233E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of the wrong routing through mountainous terrain and his failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance.
- [NTSB SEA06CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA148.md): Cessna 172F · American Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2006 · N8707U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stall speed. Factors include his improper decision to takeoff with a tailwind, and the effects of the tailwind upon the aircraft's takeoff performance.
- [NTSB SEA05CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA062.md): Cessna 172 · Gooding, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2005 · N5953A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of control during taxi. A contributing factor was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB SEA04FA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA191.md): Cessna 172D · Mountain Home, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2004 · N2650U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from high terrain while maneuvering. High terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA02LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA090.md): Cessna 172 · Carey, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2002 · N7225A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA00LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA093.md): Cessna 172 · Johnson Creek, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2000 · N7902B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the rising terrain. Factors include his poor decision to depart without assurance that he could clear the surrounding terrain under the ambient conditions, his failure to adhere to the accepted procedure of…
- [NTSB SEA99LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA059.md): Cessna 172D · Glenns Ferry, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1999 · N2650U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see-and-avoid wires crossing the river. Factors included: transmission wires; inattention of both pilots to the aircraft's flight path; and the pilots' low-altitude flight.
- [NTSB SEA95LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA016.md): Cessna 172 · Lewiston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1994 · N1380F · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel en route. Factors include the embankment on the side of the road on which he made his forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA89LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA187.md): Evans Wittman Tailwind W10 · McCall, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 1, 1989 · N62JE · Destroyed
  > A collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA86LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA157.md): Cessna 172 · Glenn'S Ferry, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1986 · N1641F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot had to be vectored during a night x-country. During cruise, 35 miles from his destination, he became concerned about his low fuel state. He then diverted, with ATC assistance to an unlit airstrip for landing. The acft touched down short of…
- [NTSB SEA84LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA161.md): Cessna 172 · Moscow, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1984 · N7364A · Substantial damage
  > The acft ran off the rwy into tall wet weeds during a landing on a private agricultural airstrip. The plt said a x-wind caused the swerve. A weather reporting station 6 NM away reported the wind as 7 KTS with no gusts. The plt landed to thenorth and the…
- [NTSB SEA83LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA074.md): Cessna 172G · Near Homedale, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1983 · N3658L · Substantial damage
  > The flt originated before sunset, but the student plt practiced in the local area until the onset of darkness. While attempting to land on his private strip, he made 2 go-arounds. On the second go-around, the acft collided with an electrical wire, then flew…
- [NTSB SEA83LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA047.md): Cessna 172 · Payette, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1983 · N1415Y · Substantial damage
  > The acft bounced after a hard landing and drifted off the runway into a tree. The acft then stopped in the mud and nosedover. The landing was on runway 31 and the wind was 360 degrees at 8 KTS.
- [NTSB SEA81DYA26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81DYA26.md): Cessna 172F · Arco, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 5, 1981 · N5123F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA81FYP08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81FYP08.md): Cessna 172G · Lewiston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 3, 1981 · N4612L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA80DYA18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80DYA18.md): Cessna 172 · Donnelly, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 6, 1980 · N6388E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA79DYA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYA02.md): Cessna 172B · St.Anthony, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 10, 1978 · N6946X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA77FYG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77FYG04.md): Cessna 172 · Grangeville, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 2, 1976 · N1641F · No damage
- [NTSB SEA76DYA13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76DYA13.md): Cessna 170B · Mccall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 9, 1975 · N3476D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA75DYA29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75DYA29.md): Cessna 172 · Aberdeen, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 22, 1975 · N4655L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA73DYA34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA73DYA34.md): Cessna 172 · Preston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 23, 1973 · N2508L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA69D0219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA69D0219.md): Cessna 172C · Mccall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 9, 1969 · N8268X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA67D0260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67D0260.md): Cessna 172 · Kellogg, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 19, 1967 · N8093B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA67D0199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67D0199.md): Cessna 172 · Dubois, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 4, 1966 · N1691F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA67D0025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67D0025.md): Cessna 172 · Atomic City, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 17, 1966 · N3826L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X1161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X1161.md): Cessna 172 · Swan Valley, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 27, 1964 · N7026A · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X1652](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1652.md): Cessna 172 · Arco, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 7, 1964 · N7564X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X0513](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0513.md): Cessna 172 · Malad City, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 9, 1964 · N5390T · Substantial damage

## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'ID' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  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&state=ID

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