# NTSB investigations: Continental 0-300 series, PA

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 ERA25LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA375.md): Cessna 172 · Punxsutawney, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 29, 2025 · N6703A · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with a deer on a runway during landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA18TA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18TA266.md): Cessna 172 · Somerset, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 30, 2018 · N4001F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land with insufficient runway remaining to stop, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ERA15LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA363.md): Cessna 172E · Gettysburg, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2015 · N3647S · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach speed during the forced landing, which resulted in impact with trees.
- [NTSB GAA15CA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA243.md): Cessna 172 · New Enterprise, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2015 · N8404X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA14CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA278.md): Cessna 172F · Mount Pleasant, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2014 · N8394U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect takeoff procedures from the soft grass runway and his delay in aborting the takeoff after recognizing slow acceleration.
- [NTSB ERA14CA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA171.md): Cessna 172 · Carlisle, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2014 · N4214F · Substantial damage
  > The 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 ERA12CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA053.md): Cessna 172F · Smoketown, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 28, 2011 · N5613R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain a proper approach path, which resulted in a collision with a tree.
- [NTSB MIA08CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA100.md): Cessna 172A · Jamestown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2008 · N9822T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control after takeoff resulting in contact with the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning resulting in a takeoff from a short, wet, soft, runway.
- [NTSB NYC05CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA072.md): Cessna 172B · Collegeville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2005 · N7653X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a downdraft, which resulted in a collision with trees. A factor related to the accident was the downdraft wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC03CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03CA185.md): Cessna 172E · Lemont Furnace, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2003 · N5628T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper bounced landing recovery. A factor was the pilot's inadequate flare during the initial touchdown.
- [NTSB NYC03LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA127.md): Cessna 172H · East Vincent, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2003 · N3027U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight. The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation in which he failed to refuel the airplane is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB IAD00LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA055.md): Cessna 172H · Kutztown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2000 · N8805Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his delay in remedial action.
- [NTSB NYC00LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA095.md): Cessna 172 · New Brighton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2000 · N6261E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions. A factor was the windshear encountered on final approach.
- [NTSB NYC96LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA009.md): Cessna 172G · Wilkes-Barre, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1995 · N3773L · Substantial damage
  > the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. Contributing factors were the instructor's inexperience and the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB BFO95LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA041.md): Cessna 172 · Allentown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1995 · N6114E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Related factors were the gusty wind conditions and the pilot's poor weather evaluation.
- [NTSB BFO93LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA112.md): Cessna 172 · Normalville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1993 · N7954U · Substantial damage
  > The presence of carburetor icing conditions, which caused a total loss of engine power. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat and rough terrain.
- [NTSB NYC89LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA011.md): Cessna 172 · Lancaster, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1988 · N9108B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the Cessna 172 was returning solo from atlantic city when the aircraft ran out of fuel. He landed in a corn field and the aircraft flipped over. Examination of the wreckage revealed no fuel in the aircraft. The plt said he fueled the acft with 20…
- [NTSB NYC88LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA122.md): Cessna 172 · Myerstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1988 · N2825U · Destroyed
  > The pilot stated that during takeoff the aircraft veered to the left and the left wheel dug into the sod. At the same time the right wing lifted up and the aircraft rolled over. The wind was variable at 10 to 15 knots, gusting to 30.
- [NTSB NYC87LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA253.md): Cessna 172D · Scottdale, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1987 · N2467U · Substantial damage
  > During a local pleasure flight, the pilot noticed the airspeed indicator was inoperative. On lndg the acft was obsvd to touchdown abt half-way down the rwy and faster than normal. The aircraft continued off the runway and crossed the airport road coming to…
- [NTSB NYC87LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA180.md): Cessna 172 · Mt.Union Boro, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1987 · N3913F · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft collided with transmission wires while flying low during a pleasure flight. An uneventful precautionary landing was made on a highway with reduced power and full flaps.
- [NTSB NYC85LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA112.md): Cessna 172H · Middletown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1985 · N8052L · Substantial damage
  > The acft nosed over in a plowed field during a forced landing after a pwr loss during cruise flt. After the pwr loss the plt declared an emergency and set up a slide for the nearby arpt. Strong winds interfered in the planned approach and the acft settled in…
- [NTSB NYC85LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA102.md): Cessna 172 · Kintnersville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1985 · N7073A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot decided to abort the takeoff when he realized that too much runway was being used. During the rollout, the pilot began to turn the aircraft to the right. The wind lifted the tail of the aircraft until it nosed over onto its back.
- [NTSB NYC84LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA249.md): Cessna C172 · Sandy Lake, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1984 · N3275L · Substantial damage
  > The acft struck a ridge at the rwys approach end and collapsed the nose gear. The acft then slid 120 ft down the center of the rwy. The plt stated he made a normal apch for a short field landing but the acft touched down 10 ft short of the rwy. There were no…
- [NTSB NYC82DA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA016.md): Cessna 172 · Galeton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 2, 1982 · N25084 · Substantial damage
  > After takeoff from the original departure point, the pilot flew to a local airport and landed on runway 28. The runway was covered with snow and the winds were from 270 degrees at 10 knots. After landing, the pilot taxied back for takeoff. While in a right…
- [NTSB NYC81FGT03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FGT03.md): Cessna 172 · Palmyra, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 31, 1981 · N8422X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79FHA18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FHA18.md): Cessna 172 · Germansville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 2, 1979 · N1543Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79FGT12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FGT12.md): Cessna 172 · New Cumberland, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 28, 1979 · N5413R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FA012.md): Cessna 172F · Mcadoo, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Nov 23, 1978 · N5170F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78FHA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FHA05.md): Cessna 172 · Slatington, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 25, 1977 · N3790S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76FGM26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FGM26.md): Cessna 170 · Zelienople, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 29, 1976 · N3976V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75DHD19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75DHD19.md): Maule M-4 · Coatesville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 21, 1974 · N4737T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75FHA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75FHA11.md): Cessna 172 · E Stroudsburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 25, 1974 · N2463Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74FGT15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74FGT15.md): Cessna 172 · Carlisle, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 15, 1974 · N8198L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73DGM28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73DGM28.md): Cessna 172 · Wattsburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 16, 1973 · N5360R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73FGM10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73FGM10.md): Cessna 172H · Emlenton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 1, 1972 · N3818R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73FHA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73FHA04.md): Cessna 170 · Montrose, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 17, 1972 · N2987D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73AN007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73AN007.md): Cessna 172H · York, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 6, 1972 · N3297L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC72FHA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72FHA08.md): Cessna 172 · Collegeville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 13, 1971 · N3622L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC71DHD56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71DHD56.md): Cessna 172 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 19, 1971 · N2878L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC71FGM16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71FGM16.md): Cessna 172H · Smethport, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 28, 1970 · N3241L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC71FHG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71FHG02.md): Cessna 172H · New Cumberland, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 20, 1970 · N3772F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC70FHG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70FHG07.md): Cessna 172 · Forksville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 7, 1970 · N7862U · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC70FHG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70FHG03.md): Cessna 172E · Wellsboro, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 8, 1970 · N5438T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC70F0097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70F0097.md): Cessna 172B · Schwenksville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 28, 1969 · N7764X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC69D0344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69D0344.md): Cessna 172 · Myerstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 11, 1969 · N3993S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC69D0145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69D0145.md): Cessna 172 · Manchester, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 30, 1968 · N7500T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC68F0459](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68F0459.md): Cessna 172 · Bradford, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 3, 1968 · N888H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC68F0391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68F0391.md): Cessna 172G · Vowinckel, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 5, 1968 · N4235L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC68F0308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68F0308.md): Cessna 172H · Aliquippa, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 9, 1967 · N8262L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC68F0275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68F0275.md): Cessna 172B · Ambler, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 11, 1967 · N7764X · 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" = 'PA' 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=PA

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