# NTSB investigations: Continental 0-300 series, NY

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 ERA25LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA123.md): Cessna 172C · Argyle, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 20, 2025 · N1609Y · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic’s incorrect installation of the oil temperature gauge probe in the oil filter adapter and failure to test run the engine for oil leaks after the installation, which resulted in a total loss of oil and the pilot’s decision to perform a…
- [NTSB ERA25LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA121.md): Cessna 172G · Syracuse, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 15, 2025 · N1178F · Substantial damage
  > The truck driver’s to see and avoid the airplane, which resulted in a collision.
- [NTSB ERA21LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA091.md): Cessna 172 · Pleasant Valley, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 27, 2020 · N8311X · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to failure of the magnetos, which were not overhauled in accordance with the manufacturer’s time specifications.
- [NTSB GAA18CA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA267.md): Cessna 172 · Fulton, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2018 · N7762X · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
- [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 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 GAA16CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA044.md): Cessna 172G · Newfane, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 9, 2015 · N3679L · Substantial damage
  > An evasive maneuver during landing to avoid deer on the runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with trees.
- [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 ERA12CA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA320.md): Cessna 172F · Cambridge, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2012 · N5551R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during a takeoff in variable crosswind conditions.
- [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 ERA11CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA144.md): Cessna 172H · Plattsburgh, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 14, 2011 · N2593L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control during the landing flare in gusting wind conditions and the certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB NYC08LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA199.md): Cessna 172H · Brockport, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2008 · N3910R · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the flight instructor's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB NYC08CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA170.md): Cessna 172F · White Plains, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2008 · N5382R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path during the approach.
- [NTSB NYC07CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA069.md): Cessna 172 · Utica, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 25, 2007 · N7141A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a snowbank.
- [NTSB NYC07CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA049.md): Cessna 172C · Middletown, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 14, 2006 · N8260X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudging distance/altitude during the turn from base to final, which resulted in an undershoot and subsequent collision with trees. A factor was the haze.
- [NTSB NYC04LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA183.md): Cessna 172F · Cooperstown, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2004 · N7957U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and her premature rotation which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB IAD04FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04FA031.md): Cessna 172C · Edinburgh, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2004 · N8358X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's occluded left main coronary artery, which resulted in a massive heart attack and sudden death in flight.
- [NTSB NYC04CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA068.md): Cessna 172E · Batavia, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 15, 2004 · N369WP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Factors were a tailwind and icy runway.
- [NTSB NYC04LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA046.md): Cessna 172E · Islip, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2003 · N5329T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in a nose over. A factor in this accident was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC02LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA024.md): Cessna 172D · Argyle, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2001 · N36SK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering.
- [NTSB IAD00LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA080.md): Cessna 172B · Halfmoon, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2000 · N8019X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and his continued flight into, and attempted landing during a thunderstorm. A factor was the thunderstorm.
- [NTSB IAD00LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA057.md): Cessna 172G · North Elba, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2000 · N4198L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and exhaustion of his fuel supply.
- [NTSB IAD99LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA067.md): Cessna 172 · Honeoye Falls, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1999 · N6941A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's loss of directional control after landing. A factor in the accident were ruts in the turf runway that were hidden from view.
- [NTSB IAD98LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA096.md): Cessna 172G · Williamson, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1998 · N1308F · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not maintained by one of the pilot's on board the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC96LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA144.md): Cessna 172A · Pleasant Valley, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1996 · N7371T · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain obstacle clearance from trees during a precautionary landing. His becoming lost was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC89LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA134.md): Maule M-4 · Csttltn-Hdsn, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1989 · N4713T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. A contributing factor was the wet, soft grass.
- [NTSB NYC87LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA037.md): Piper J3 · Montgomery, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1986 · N58380 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > While taxiing in the middle of the taxiway the propeller of N58380 contacted the wing of N7416T. N58380 then rotated and it's wing contacted the wing of N7416T. N7416T was stopped alongside the taxiway when the accident occurred.
- [NTSB NYC86LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA062.md): Cessna 172 · Durhamville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1986 · N5456T · Substantial damage
  > The flight was returning from a 4-LEG 300-mile cross country trip. On flare touchdown, the pilot reported severe vibration. As brakes were applied the vibration increased, and the aircraft became uncontrollable. The aircraft pulled to the right and collided…
- [NTSB NYC86LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA047.md): Cessna 172 · East Moriches, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1985 · N3530S · Substantial damage
  > The acft was substantially damaged when it collided with trees during a forced landing following a loss of pwr during a takeoff climb. The plt reported that the pwr loss resulted from carb ice.
- [NTSB NYC83LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA199.md): Cessna 172 · Easton, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1983 · N3943F · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that during landing the brakes locked & the acft then hit two bumps in the rwy & ballooned. The acft then skidded off the end of the rwy, collided with a plowed furrow & flipped inverted.
- [NTSB NYC81FFJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FFJ01.md): Cessna 172 · Hamburg, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 18, 1980 · N3646S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC80DFA22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80DFA22.md): Cessna 172 · Saranac Inn, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 1, 1980 · N6935A · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC80FFA18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FFA18.md): Cessna 172 · Highland Falls, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 6, 1980 · N2863L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC80FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FA015.md): Cessna 172 · Washingtnville, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 16, 1979 · N6647A · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC79DFA36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79DFA36.md): Cessna 172 · Shinhopple, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 2, 1979 · N5980R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79FH214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FH214.md): Cessna 172H · Mt Kisco, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 28, 1979 · N7370T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79FHM09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FHM09.md): Cessna 172 · Spring Valley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 6, 1979 · N6965A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79FFA09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FFA09.md): Cessna 172H · Malone, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jan 10, 1979 · N3276L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78DFJ42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78DFJ42.md): Cessna 172 · Wellsville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 26, 1978 · N5968A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77DFA34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77DFA34.md): Cessna 172 · Watertown, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 10, 1977 · N3912R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77DFA20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77DFA20.md): Cessna 172 · Ticonderoga, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 29, 1977 · N3648L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76FHM29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FHM29.md): Cessna 172H · Mahopac, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 10, 1976 · N2460L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76FFA34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FFA34.md): Cessna 172 · Albany, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 5, 1976 · N7408X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76DFA12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76DFA12.md): Cessna 172 · Otter Lake, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 5, 1975 · N7935U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75DFJ12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75DFJ12.md): Maule M-4 · Windsor, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 6, 1974 · N4730T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75FHJ27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75FHJ27-201509.md): Cessna 172 · Ronkonkoma, NY · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 24, 1974 · N503E · Minor damage
- [NTSB NYC74DFA24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74DFA24.md): Cessna 172 · Ellenville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 27, 1974 · N3771R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74FHM16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74FHM16.md): Cessna 172H · Newburgh, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 19, 1974 · N2863L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74AN028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74AN028.md): Cessna 172 · Ronkonkoma, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 21, 1973 · N6115E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73FHJ21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73FHJ21.md): Cessna 172 · Edgewater Park, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 8, 1973 · N3813L · 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" = 'NY' 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=NY

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