# NTSB investigations: Continental 0-300 series, UT

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 WPR26LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA180.md): Cessna 172 · Marysvale, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 10, 2026 · N6643A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering in mountainous terrain prior to encountering a downdraft.
- [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 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 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 WPR10CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA279.md): Cessna 172H · Bountiful, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2010 · N3948R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB SEA07CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA168.md): Cessna 172D · Halls Crossing, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2007 · N2579U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to select suitable terrain for landing. A contributing factor was the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB DEN02LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA053.md): Cessna 172F · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2002 · N7873U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decisions, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW98LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA155.md): Zito ZMI-A · Ogden, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1998 · N669Z · Substantial damage
  > the improper placement of lead ballast by the pilot, resulting in an improper balance of the airplane; and the pilot's excessive control input to correct a nose high attitude, resulting in ground impact.
- [NTSB SEA97LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA152.md): Cessna 172A · Ogden, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1997 · N6844X · Substantial damage
  > The fracture of the no. 4 exhaust valve and subsequent loss of engine power. Factors contributing to the accident include a congested landing area, and rough terrain.
- [NTSB SEA97LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA139.md): Cessna 172 · Wendover, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1997 · N8776B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include the pilot's improper decision to continue his flight into an area where he had observed thunderstorms, and a thunderstorm outflow which created strong wind gusts that the aircraft…
- [NTSB SEA91LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA222.md): Cessna 170B · Heber City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1991 · N4653C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing ground roll. A factor relating to the accident was the crosswind weather conditions.
- [NTSB SEA91LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA016.md): Cessna 172A · Brigham City, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1990 · N5030A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain a proper climb rate.
- [NTSB DEN89FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA200.md): Cessna 172 · Tremonton, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1989 · N4129F · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain obstruction clearance while making a low pass over a newly constructed highway. The powerline was considered a contributing factor.
- [NTSB DEN89LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA105.md): Cessna 172F · Morgan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1989 · N7847U · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate servicing of the aircraft by the pilot, partial blockage of the fuel line and fuel filter, and fuel starvation. Contributing factors were: the downward sloping runway and a fence.
- [NTSB DEN87LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA155.md): Cessna 172 · Paradise, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1987 · N7121A · Substantial damage
  > The plt departed bear lake arpt, montpelier, ID, and flew to logan, UT. He departed logan and flew to his father's ranch at avon, UT, near Paradise. A 1400-FT dirt/gravel driveway leading to the ranch house was used as a rwy. The plt said he helped his father…
- [NTSB DEN86LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA089.md): Cessna 172F · Ephraim, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1986 · N7879U · Substantial damage
  > According to the plt, upon his arrival at the dest arpt, he could not activate the rwy lghts by radio, so he proceeded to the nearest arpt. He stated he could not find his alternate arpt beacon light, so he reversed direction and headed once more to his…
- [NTSB DEN82FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FA038.md): Cessna 172 · 3nm East Of Mar, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1982 · N3963F · Destroyed
  > Witnesses in the vicinity of the accident at the approximate time of the accident stated that blizzard like weather conditions existed, that the snow fall was dense & the wind was variable & gusting. The wreckage was located atop a mountain at approximately…
- [NTSB DEN81FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FA044.md): Cessna 172 · Price, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 23, 1981 · N6417B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN79FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN79FA012.md): Cessna 172A · Park Valley, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 27, 1978 · N7678T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN78FTM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78FTM06.md): Cessna 172F · Salina, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 9, 1977 · N8208U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN76DTM16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN76DTM16.md): Cessna 172A · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 30, 1976 · N6844X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN76FTM10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN76FTM10.md): Cessna 172F · Tremonton, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 27, 1975 · N8465U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN74FTM09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN74FTM09.md): Cessna 172D · West Jordan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 19, 1973 · N2651U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN74DTM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN74DTM07.md): Cessna 172 · Green River, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 25, 1973 · N5934A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN73DTM23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN73DTM23.md): Cessna 170B · Bryce Canyon, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 19, 1973 · N8017A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN73DTM19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN73DTM19.md): Cessna 172 · Vernal, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 10, 1973 · N7022A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN72DTM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN72DTM01-201431.md): Cessna 172 · Cedar City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 20, 1972 · N3927F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN71DXT22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN71DXT22.md): Cessna 172 · Beaver, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 23, 1971 · N5877R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN70DVW20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN70DVW20.md): Cessna 172 · Cedar City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 18, 1970 · N3927F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN70D0109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN70D0109.md): Cessna 172 · Green River, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 2, 1969 · N5934A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN69F0170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN69F0170.md): Cessna 172 · Ogden, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 16, 1969 · N7978B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN69F0089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN69F0089.md): Cessna 172 · Central, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 31, 1968 · N5634T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN69F0044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN69F0044.md): Cessna 172 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 25, 1968 · N9882T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN69F0005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN69F0005.md): Cessna 172 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 19, 1968 · N6920A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN68D0191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN68D0191.md): Cessna 172 · Richfield, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 30, 1967 · N8267X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN68D0154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN68D0154.md): Cessna 172 · Smithfield, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 18, 1967 · N3872L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN68D0017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN68D0017.md): Cessna 172 · Vernon, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 18, 1967 · N7998B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN67A0046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN67A0046.md): Cessna 172C · Bluff, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 8, 1967 · N8449X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN67F0169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN67F0169.md): Cessna 172 · Panguitch, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 14, 1966 · N3659L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN67D0109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN67D0109.md): Cessna 172 · Vernon, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 2, 1966 · N6188E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN67D0118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN67D0118.md): Cessna 170B · Midvale, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 1, 1966 · N2970D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN66F0265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN66F0265.md): Cessna 172 · Kearns, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 24, 1966 · N8307B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN66F0231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN66F0231.md): Cessna 172B · Gunlock, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 28, 1966 · N6849X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN66F0059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN66F0059.md): Cessna 172 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 3, 1965 · N7079T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN65D0104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN65D0104.md): Cessna 172 · Cedar City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 22, 1965 · N3778S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN65D0072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN65D0072.md): Cessna 170 · La Sal, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 2, 1965 · N2936D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X0308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0308.md): Cessna 172 · Ouray, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 17, 1964 · N5031A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X4095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X4095.md): Cessna 172 · Carrington Is, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 22, 1964 · N8926B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X0430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0430.md): Cessna 172 · Sandy, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 2, 1964 · N7079T · 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" = 'UT' 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=UT

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