# NTSB investigations: Continental 0-300 series, NC

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 ERA26LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA356.md): Cessna 172G · Shelby, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 5, 2026 · N3966L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA24LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA260.md): Cessna 172G · Greensboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 30, 2024 · N3687L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and a subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ERA23LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA152.md): Cessna 172 · Kinston, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 5, 2023 · N2527L · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s impact with two deer while performing a takeoff at night.
- [NTSB ERA21LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA313.md): Cessna 172 · Waxhaw, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 2, 2021 · N3090U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff in sufficient time to stop the airplane on the runway remaining. Contributing to the accident was the lack of airplane takeoff performance due to the pilot’s failure to assure that the carburetor heat control was in…
- [NTSB ERA21LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA176.md): Cessna 172F · Fayetteville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 6, 2021 · N5424R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent noseover.
- [NTSB GAA17CA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA206.md): Cessna 172 · Timberlake, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 23, 2017 · N3947R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare with a tailwind, which resulted in a propeller strike.
- [NTSB ERA14CA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA398.md): Cessna 172F · Oxford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2014 · N8432U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA14CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA176.md): Cessna 172B · Mt Olive, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 22, 2014 · N8988B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately secure the airplane before hand-propping the engine for startup.
- [NTSB ERA13CA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA393.md): Cessna 172E · Apex, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2013 · N3513S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent aircraft noseover.
- [NTSB ERA13LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA075.md): Cessna 172F · Albemarle, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2012 · N8475U · Minor damage
  > The student pilot's failure to remain clear of the airplane’s rotating propeller.
- [NTSB ERA13LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA037.md): Cessna 172D · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2012 · N2879U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper use of flaps for takeoff, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to attain adequate climb airspeed and subsequent collision will trees during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA12LA545](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA545.md): Cessna 172E · East Bend, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2012 · N377SP · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA12LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA101.md): Cessna 172D · Belhaven, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2011 · N2344U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [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 MIA08CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA028.md): Cessna 172E · Fair Bluff, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 9, 2007 · N3699S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect contaminated fuel, and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA07CA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA141.md): Cessna 172 · Mooresville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2007 · N6729A · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane by the pilot-in-command for his failure to remove all water contamination from the fuel system.
- [NTSB ATL04CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA041.md): Globe Swift GC1B · Southern Pines, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 26, 2003 · N3210K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop and the collapse of the landing gear.
- [NTSB ATL02LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA081.md): Cessna 172 · Smithfield, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2002 · N8458U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL99LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA064.md): Cessna 172B · Mt. Airy, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1999 · N7821X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during landing and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point on the runway.
- [NTSB ATL95LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA157.md): Cessna 172H · Manteo, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1995 · N3254C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to touchdown at the mid-field point of the runway.
- [NTSB ATL93LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA115.md): Cessna 172 · Statesville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1993 · N7817X · Substantial damage
  > The improper use of carburetor heat by the pilot. A factor in the accident was the carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB ATL92FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA108.md): Cessna 172B · Cherokee, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 1992 · N8102X · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft as a result of spatial disorientation. The lack of total flight time, and rain in the accident area were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB ATL92LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA092.md): Cessna 172E · Concord, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1992 · N5529T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power because of the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ATL90LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA072.md): Cessna 172G · Wanchese, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1990 · N3663L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature, discontinued use of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ATL89LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA132.md): Cessna 172F · Elkin Arpt., NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1989 · N7908U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to properly compensate for the gusty wind conditions during takeoff and the delay in his decision to abort the takeoff before colliding with trees. Contributing to the accident were the gusty wind conditions and the pilot's lack of…
- [NTSB ATL89LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA033.md): Cessna 172 · Lumberton, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1988 · N993NA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot had been flying about 45 minutes when he crashed short of the runway. He believed he departed with 16 gallons of fuel, based on fuel gauge readings. The wreckage examination failed to disclose any system problems. After the accident, only a small…
- [NTSB ATL88LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA051.md): Cessna 172F · Eden, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1987 · N8674U · Substantial damage
  > The student plt attempted to land in a farm pasture adjacent to his brother's farm. The airplane ldg gear 'dug in' on ldg, and the airplane nosed over. The student plt described the terrain as 'wet & soggy'. The student did not have an instructor's…
- [NTSB ATL87LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA197.md): Cessna 172G · Fayetteville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1987 · N1162F · Destroyed
  > During approach the pilot noticed that he was too high and fast for a normal approach. He reduced power and slowed the aircraft and increased the descent rate to attempt the landing. When he attempted to add power and arrest the increasing descent rate the…
- [NTSB ATL86FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA001.md): Cessna 172 · Chapel Hill, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1985 · N2765U · Destroyed
  > N2765U crashed shortly after making a low pass over a private air strip near Chapel Hill. The aircraft was seen in a nose high attitude prior to impacting a tree about 40 above the ground. The aircraft also collided with a power transmission line. The…
- [NTSB ATL83LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA320.md): Cessna 172 · Folkstone, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1983 · N4245F · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that during takeoff, his seat slid all the way aft. When this occurred, he pulled the yoke aft & the acf entered a power on stall & crashed. Reportedly, the plt did not secure the seat before taking off.
- [NTSB ATL80DLJ25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80DLJ25.md): Cessna 172 · Zebulon, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 4, 1980 · N5389T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD79DKM12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79DKM12.md): Cessna 172 · Spruce Pine, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 17, 1979 · N8222L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD79FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FA015.md): Cessna 172 · Mt Airy, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 21, 1978 · N3292L · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD78FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FA100.md): Cessna 172C · Creedmoor, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 30, 1978 · N8471X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78FLJ20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FLJ20.md): Cessna 172 · White Lake, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 30, 1978 · N6055A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77FLJ34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FLJ34.md): Piper PA-28 · Beaufort, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 22, 1977 · N33867 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD76FLJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76FLJ03.md): Cessna 172F · Burlington, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 22, 1975 · N8845U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD75FLJ24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75FLJ24.md): Cessna 172H · Roanoke Rapids, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 2, 1975 · N3797F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD75DKM27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75DKM27.md): Cessna 172 · Liberty, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 23, 1975 · N7095T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD74DLJ31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74DLJ31.md): Cessna 172 · Farmville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 21, 1974 · N1100F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD74DKM37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74DKM37.md): Cessna 172 · Maiden, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 22, 1974 · N8282B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD74DLJ30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74DLJ30.md): Cessna 172G · Hamilton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 18, 1974 · N4642L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD74DKM21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74DKM21.md): Cessna 172 · Asheville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 7, 1973 · N5970A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD73FKM34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD73FKM34.md): Cessna 172H · Burnsville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 20, 1973 · N3872R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC72FLJ32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72FLJ32.md): Cessna 172 · Roper, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 15, 1972 · N5799T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD71FLJ19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD71FLJ19.md): Cessna 172 · Williamston, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 10, 1971 · N1403Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD71DLJ15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD71DLJ15.md): Cessna 172G · Pantego, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 28, 1971 · N5899R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD71FLJ12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD71FLJ12.md): Cessna 172G · Wilmington, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 28, 1971 · N4346W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD71DKM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD71DKM01.md): Cessna 172G · Banner Elk, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 8, 1970 · N4249L · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD70FKM09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD70FKM09.md): Cessna 172 · Mooresville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 15, 1970 · N2600U · Substantial damage

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'NC' 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=NC

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