# NTSB investigations: Continental 0-300 series, WI

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 CEN26LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA273.md): Cessna 172F · Antigo, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jul 28, 2026 · N7978U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN24LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA266.md): Cessna 172G · West Bend, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 13, 2024 · N129GW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN17LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA090.md): Cessna 172B · Prairie Du Sac, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2016 · N6941X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to taxi the airplane from the roadway and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from signs and a fence after a successful emergency landing following a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN13LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA216.md): Cessna 172 · Wonewoc, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2013 · N8033B · Substantial damage
  > The restricted vented fuel cap and obstructed fuel vent lines, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN10CA578](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA578.md): Cessna 172B · Oconomowoc, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2010 · N7560X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing the float-equipped airplane on a turf runway.
- [NTSB CHI02LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA081.md): Cessna 172F · Lynxville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2002 · N5527R · Substantial damage
  > The pilots delayed use of carburetor heat during carburetor icing conditions, and the unsuitable terrain encountered for the forced landing. The carburetor icing conditions, the powerline, the brush, and the nose gear collapse were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI01LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA004.md): Cessna 172M · Sparta, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2000 · N13214 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, improper fuel management, inadequate in-flight planning/decision, flight to destination alternate not performed, and the discontinued planned approach to the initially selected runway. Contributing factors…
- [NTSB CHI96LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA105.md): Cessna 172 · Camp Lake, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1996 · N2966U · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from trees that were located beside the runway.
- [NTSB CHI95LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA023.md): Cessna 172F · Cross Plains, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1994 · N7969U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat. Factors were carburetor icing conditions and rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI94LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA239.md): Cessna 172 · Marinette, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1994 · N1399F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions encountered. Factors associated with this accident were the pilot's inadequate remedial action and the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI92FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA119.md): Cessna 172H · Browntown, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1992 · N3884R · Destroyed
  > Spatial disorientation and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors associated with this accident were the snow conditions, an inadequate weather evaluation by both the student and instructor, over confidence in personal ability,…
- [NTSB CHI88LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA212.md): Cessna 172F · Crandon, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1988 · N5318R · Substantial damage
  > During cruise flight in deteriorating meteorological conditions, the pilot experienced a total loss of engine power. The pilot performed emergency procedures, was unable to restart the engine, and executed a forced landing in a clover field. The aircraft…
- [NTSB CHI88LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA070.md): Cessna 172A · Crivitz, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1988 · N9751T · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft did not accelerate as anticipated by the pilot, who was attempting to takeoff from a wet sod strip. The pilot elected to abort the takeoff, however was unable to stop on the remaining runway, exited the departure end, struck a snow bank and nosed…
- [NTSB CHI87LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA169.md): Cessna 172 · Madison, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1987 · N2501L · Substantial damage
  > The instructor (CFI) & pvt plt (student) were on a renter's check-out flt to familiarize the student with a Cessna 172. While practicing landings, tower psnl provided a windshear alert. Drg an apch to land, the acft went into a high sink rate over the apch…
- [NTSB CHI86LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA095.md): Cessna 172C · Waupun, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1986 · N1636Y · Substantial damage
  > Drg arrival for a x-wind landing, the plt made a high apch & used full flaps to steepen his dscnt over trees near the apch end of the rwy. He stated that the touchdown was normal, but before he could raise the flaps, the x-wind pushed the plane to the left.…
- [NTSB CHI85LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA341.md): Cessna 172H · Whitewater, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1985 · N8229L · Substantial damage
  > According to the plt he planned to use max performance takeoff procedures out of the owner's manual for the takeoff. After brake release the acft began to roll down the sod rwy. Acceleration continued, but according to the plt, his airspeed increase seemed…
- [NTSB CHI85LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA264.md): Cessna 172H · Coleman, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1985 · N3859R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot departed on a short x-country flt. Stated fuel aboard was 8 gls. Pilot diverted from drct flt and ran out of fuel after one hour airborne. Ld in farm field. Struck a post with resultant sub damage to airframe.
- [NTSB CHI84LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA213.md): Cessna 172H · Port Washington, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1984 · N2665L · Destroyed
  > The plt stated that after takeoff from a sod field covered with tall grass, the acft drifted to the right of the rwy. While bringing the acft back to the center of the rwy, the acft stalled. The nose gear hit the ground & collapsed, the left wing hit a fence…
- [NTSB CHI80DEP35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80DEP35.md): Cessna 172D · Delavan, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 8, 1980 · N2413Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79FEP22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEP22.md): Cessna 172 · Sturgeon Bay, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 14, 1979 · N6695A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79DEP14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79DEP14.md): Cessna 172 · Sturgeon Bay, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 17, 1978 · N6858A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79DEP05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79DEP05.md): Cessna 172 · Shawano, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 30, 1978 · N8313X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FEP69](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEP69.md): Cessna 172F · Sauk Prairie, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 1, 1978 · N8312U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FEP50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEP50.md): Cessna 172 · Tony, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 28, 1978 · N3874R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FEP30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEP30.md): Cessna 172 · Middleton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 29, 1978 · N8969B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FEP21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEP21.md): Cessna 172H · Fond Du Lac, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 17, 1978 · N2760L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77FEP60](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEP60.md): Cessna 170 · Mosinee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 5, 1977 · N2667V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77FEP47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEP47.md): Cessna 172 · Lake Geneva, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 31, 1977 · N7409A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77DER02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77DER02.md): Cessna 172F · Glenwood City, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 3, 1977 · N8121U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74FEP10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEP10.md): Cessna 172 · Cadott, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 10, 1973 · N8595U · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI73DEP57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73DEP57.md): Cessna 172G · Wilmot, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 17, 1973 · N5767R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI73FEP33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73FEP33.md): Cessna 172C · New Holstein, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 14, 1972 · N1535Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI73FEP28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73FEP28.md): Cessna 172D · Franklin, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 4, 1972 · N2841U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72DEP52](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72DEP52.md): Cessna 172 · Sturtevant, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 19, 1972 · N7514X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72FEP32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72FEP32.md): Cessna 172G · Thorp, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 10, 1972 · N3664L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72DEP34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72DEP34.md): Cessna 172G · Burlington, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 7, 1972 · N3623L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71AC062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71AC062.md): Cessna 172K · Sussex, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 9, 1971 · N46654 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71DDJ35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71DDJ35.md): Cessna 172G · Hales Corners, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 15, 1971 · N4631L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71DDJ28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71DDJ28.md): Cessna 172 · Reedsburg, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 5, 1970 · N8164U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71FDM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71FDM02.md): Cessna 172G · Mondovi, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 20, 1970 · N3616L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70D0070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70D0070.md): Cessna 172 · Waukesha, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 31, 1969 · N3061U · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI70F0273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70F0273.md): Cessna 172D · Dodgeville, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 9, 1969 · N2554U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69D0587](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69D0587.md): Cessna 172C · Middleton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 17, 1969 · N1535Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69D0540](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69D0540.md): Cessna 172 · Wautoma, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 20, 1969 · N5749T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69D0531](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69D0531.md): Cessna 172 · Ridgeland, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 29, 1968 · N3910S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68D0579](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68D0579.md): Cessna 172 · Brussels, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 30, 1968 · N5520T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68D0383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68D0383.md): Cessna 172 · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 24, 1967 · N6078R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68D0375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68D0375.md): Cessna 172 · Ft.Atkinson, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 24, 1967 · N7248T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68A0048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68A0048-201125.md): Cessna 172 · Palmyra, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 14, 1967 · N7130A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI67F0603](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67F0603.md): Cessna 172F · Burlington, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 18, 1967 · N5436R · 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" = 'WI' 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=WI

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