# Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna 175

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 WPR22FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA011.md): Cessna 175 · Reserve, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 15, 2021 · N7584M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s reduced forward visibility due to the sun.
- [NTSB WPR20LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA169.md): Cessna 175 · Redlands, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 5, 2020 · N9217B · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot’s visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN19FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA235.md): Cessna 175 · Kilgore, TX · Accident · Fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 20, 2019 · N7013M · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack when the airplane became airborne during a high-speed taxi test, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC18FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18FA045.md): Cessna 175 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2018 · N9423B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane while in level cruise flight, which resulted in a midair collision.
- [NTSB CEN16FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA210.md): Cessna 175 · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2016 · N6649E · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because a test run of the engine did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident were the…
- [NTSB WPR14FA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA252.md): Cessna 175 · Moab, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2014 · N7043M · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to approach rising mountainous terrain at too low an altitude to clear it and his subsequent attempt to climb, which exceeded the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack and resulted in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB CEN09FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA043.md): Cessna 175 · Mt. Dora, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2008 · N175JG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI07FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA016.md): Cessna 175 · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2006 · N9408B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power while in cruise flight due to an oil leak from the nose seal of the reduction gear case. Contributing to the accident were the oil leak, the pilot's reduced visibility out the windscreen, and rising terrain.
- [NTSB CHI03FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FAMS1.md): Cessna 175 · MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Nov 11, 2002 · N7091M · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined. Missing aircraft.
- [NTSB DEN01FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA013.md): Cessna 175 · Hanksville, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2000 · N7360M · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at low altitude, and his physical impairment due to alcohol and drugs. A contributing factor was the downdraft.
- [NTSB SEA00FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00FA127.md): Cessna 175 · Molalla, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2000 · N7625M · Destroyed
  > Failure to maintain clearance from mountainous/hilly terrain.
- [NTSB CHI00FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FAMS1.md): Cessna 175 · MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Nov 12, 1999 · N6533E · Destroyed
  > undetermined.
- [NTSB FTW98FA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA287.md): Cessna 175 · Clovis, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1998 · N7366M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance and the proper landing glide path. Also causal was his loss of aircraft control during an attempted go-around. Factors were the dark night light conditions, the pilot's recent lack of sleep, and the…
- [NTSB FTW94FA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA295.md): Cessna 175 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1994 · N7554M · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance of the engine by unknown person(s), the installation of unapproved parts, and subsequent bearing seizure. The lack of suitable terrain in the forced landing area was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX94LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA082.md): Cessna 175 · Peoria, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1993 · N6623E · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to attain sufficient altitude following takeoff. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to use all available runway for takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI94LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA034.md): Cessna 175 · Hot Springs, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1993 · N7112M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilots to maintain sufficient altitude to ensure terrain clearance. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the dark night and rising terrain.
- [NTSB LAX93FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA202.md): Cessna 175 · Jackson, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 1993 · N9494B · Destroyed
  > A failure of the pilot to adequately calculate the required fuel for the flight and the pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions. The failure of the non-instrument rated pilot to obtain a weather briefing, and adequately…
- [NTSB CHI91LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA047.md): Cessna 175 · Boscobel, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1990 · N6626E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and his failure to remain clear of the trees. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions and the pilot's lack of instrument experience.
- [NTSB LAX89WA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89WA326.md): Cessna 175 · Muiege, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 17, 1989 · N6650E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW87WA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87WA070.md): Cessna 175 · La Union Morale, Mexico · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 20, 1987 · N7635M · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI81FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FA096.md): Cessna 175 · Fenton, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 6, 1981 · N7234M · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI80FEI15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEI15.md): Cessna 175 · New Phila, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 4, 1980 · N7018M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX80FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA048.md): Piper PA-28 · El Segundo, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Feb 8, 1980 · N44126 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC80FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80FA017.md): Cessna 175 · Shawnee, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 23, 1979 · N7253M · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX79FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FA087.md): Cessna 175 · Hollister, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 21, 1979 · N9466B · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD79FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FA042.md): Cessna 175 · Livingston, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Apr 1, 1979 · N6734E · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX79FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FA025.md): Cessna 175 · Wickenburg, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jan 18, 1979 · N7494M · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN78FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78FA011.md): Cessna 175 · Leadville, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 25, 1977 · N9413B · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA74AM076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74AM076.md): Cessna 175 · Fairburn, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 1, 1974 · N9226B · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW74AF025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74AF025-201610.md): Cessna 175 · Wister, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 27, 1973 · N7685M · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA74AS003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74AS003.md): Cessna 175 · Neah Bay, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 18, 1973 · N7310M · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX74OL025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74OL025.md): Cessna 175 · San L Gonzaga, Mexico · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Apr 30, 1973 · N7059M · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI72AC087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72AC087.md): Cessna 175A · Boonville, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 7, 1972 · N6857E · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC72AK037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72AK037.md): Cessna 175 · Clyde, KS · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Dec 19, 1971 · N7436M · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC72AA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC72AA026.md): Cessna 175 · Willits, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Nov 23, 1971 · N7055M · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN70A0024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN70A0024.md): Cessna 175 · Eureka, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 7, 1969 · N9303B · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK70A0011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70A0011.md): Cessna 175 · Colusa, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 10, 1969 · N6535E · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA69A0049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA69A0049.md): Cessna 175 · Four Buttes, MT · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Mar 14, 1969 · N9499B · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX69A0013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69A0013.md): Cessna 175 · Beaumont, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Sep 3, 1968 · N9239B · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA69A0011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69A0011.md): Cessna 175 · Eastman, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 31, 1968 · N9302B · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA68A0066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68A0066.md): Cessna 175 · Cascade, MT · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Apr 26, 1968 · N9454B · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX68A0082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68A0082.md): Cessna 175 · Corona, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Mar 1, 1968 · N7614M · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC68A0093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68A0093.md): Cessna 150 · Buzzards Bay, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jan 27, 1968 · N6616F · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW68A0038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68A0038.md): Cessna 175 · Willis, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 9, 1967 · N7162M · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX68A0018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68A0018.md): Cessna 175 · Saugus, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 6, 1967 · N7014M · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK67X0132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK67X0132.md): Cessna 175 · Armstrong, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 29, 1967 · N7022M · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW67A0059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67A0059.md): Cessna 175 · Alexandria, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 3, 1966 · N8185T · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA66A0043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA66A0043.md): Cessna 175 · Bonneville, OR · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Feb 6, 1966 · N7067M · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK66F0118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK66F0118.md): Cessna 175 · Redding, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 31, 1965 · N9229B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX66A0031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66A0031.md): Cessna 175 · Upland, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Sep 23, 1965 · N6590E · Destroyed

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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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072502'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=2072502

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