# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172R

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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ERA12CA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA325.md): Cessna 172R · Culebra, PR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2012 · N24461 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to remove the flight control lock before takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA12LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA294.md): Cessna 172R · Richmond, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2012 · N28BC · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to supervise the student’s preflight inspection, his inadequate fuel management and preflight and in-flight fuel planning, and the operator’s…
- [NTSB CEN12CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA213.md): Cessna 172R · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2012 · N368ES · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN12LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA109.md): Cessna 172R · Denton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2011 · N987BT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's controlled flight into terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to perform a circling maneuver in weather below circling minimums instead of flying…
- [NTSB ERA12LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA061.md): Cessna 172R · Frederick, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2011 · N212CF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadequate directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR11CA472](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA472.md): Cessna 172R · Napa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2011 · N21284 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA664](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA664.md): Boeing E75 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2011 · N54087 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the other airplane’s failure to maintain visual contact while taxiing.
- [NTSB ERA11CA490](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA490.md): Cessna 172R · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2011 · N10632 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ERA11CA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA338.md): Cessna 172R · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2011 · N2458G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR11FA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA242.md): Cessna 172R · Wendover, UT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2011 · N475ER · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during the downwind turn resulting in an aerodynamic stall, in-flight loss of control, and spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and exceedance of the approved weight and…
- [NTSB CEN11CA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA331.md): Cessna 172R · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2011 · N411ES · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from the bounced landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA11CA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA241.md): Cessna 172 · Ft Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2011 · N702GR · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR11CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA194.md): Cessna 172R · Othello, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2011 · N423ES · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC11CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA014.md): Cessna 172R · Montana Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2011 · N447AF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recognize that he was landing at the wrong airstrip on a snow-covered and unplowed runway, resulting in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB CEN11CA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA171.md): Cessna 172R · Shreveport, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 28, 2011 · N5929T · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA104.md): Cessna 172R · Warrensburg, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2010 · N465CM · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA069.md): Cessna 172R · Farmersburg, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2010 · N531HF · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA421.md): Cessna 172R · Key West, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2010 · N2435X · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's spatial disorientation during night, over-water, low-ambient-light conditions, which resulted in the airplane impacting the ocean.
- [NTSB ERA10CA512](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA512.md): Cessna 172R · Hampton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2010 · N429FF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the student’s decision to land with a tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN10CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA144.md): Cessna 172R · Newark, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2010 · N391ES · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR10CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA098.md): Cessna 172R · Ramona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 6, 2010 · N35414 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing.
- [NTSB CEN09IA456](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA456.md): Cessna 172R · West Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2009 · N77AF · No damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the detachment of the throttle control cable from the throttle assembly during a landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a redundant means to preclude the detachment of the cable from the throttle…
- [NTSB WPR09CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA233.md): Cessna 172R · Coeur d'Alene, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2009 · N2383Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswinds while landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA217.md): Cessna 172R · Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2009 · N2382R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare. Contributing to the accident were the wind gusts.
- [NTSB WPR09LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA145.md): Cessna 172R · Oceanside, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2009 · N2478B · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power in flight due to the fatigue failure of the No. 4 cylinder.
- [NTSB ERA09CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA110.md): Cessna 172R · Morristown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 27, 2008 · N178AF · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to execute a missed approach when insufficient runway remained for landing. Contributing to the accident were the low ceiling and visibility conditions.
- [NTSB ERA09FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA080.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Ft. Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2008 · N118TP · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other aircraft.
- [NTSB CEN09CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA002.md): Cessna 172 · Alton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2008 · N5172J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the presence of the sign struck during the runway excursion.
- [NTSB NYC08CA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA314.md): Cessna 172R · Brunswick, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2008 · N4172P · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare while landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA253.md): Cessna 172R · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2008 · N21SZ · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident were the improper flare and excessive airspeed.
- [NTSB LAX08CA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA222.md): Cessna 172R · Byron, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2008 · N354ES · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB DEN08LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA111.md): Cessna 172R · Tishomingo, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2008 · N5178Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting in an inadvertent stall during the landing flare. Contributing factors in this accident was the terrain-induced turbulence, and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA08FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA146.md): Cessna 172R · Monticello, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 2008 · N389ES · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with mountainous terrain for undetermined reasons. *This report was modified on December 10, 2009.
- [NTSB LAX08LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA121.md): Cessna 172R · S. Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2008 · N2384L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and subsequent hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusty winds and the high density altitude.
- [NTSB CHI08LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA096.md): Cessna 172R · Monroe, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2008 · N724PG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on the wrong runway for the existing wind conditions and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA091.md): Cessna 172R · Batavia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2008 · N53417 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare and her inadequate recovery from the bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC08CA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA135.md): Cessna 172R · Richmond, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 9, 2008 · N24619 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA047.md): Cessna Skyhawk 172 · Wausau, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2007 · N2151J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors that contributed to the accident included the snow on the runway and the snowbank.
- [NTSB CHI08CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA029.md): Cessna 172R · Brookings, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2007 · N77LU · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's lack of solo flight experience and the runway sign.
- [NTSB DFW08CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA021.md): Cessna 172 · Stillwater, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2007 · N5181A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DFW08CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA033.md): Cessna 172R · Lufkin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2007 · N172GH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX08CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA010.md): Cessna 172R · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2007 · N9914F · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper bounced landing recovery technique, improper use of the flight controls, and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB DFW08CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA007.md): Cessna 172R · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2007 · N24547 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC07LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA214.md): Cessna 172R · Boston, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2007 · N445AF · Substantial damage
  > The air traffic controller's improper taxi clearance.
- [NTSB ATL07CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA124.md): Cessna C172R · Pawtucket, RI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2007 · N2459Y · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB DEN07CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA154.md): Cessna 172R · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2007 · N249FS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC07CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA117.md): Cessna 172R · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2007 · N369ES · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with a sign.
- [NTSB CHI07LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA164.md): Cessna 172R · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2007 · N51827 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate flare during landing. The induced oscillation, not performing a go-around, the pilot's lack of experience and the failure to perform remedial action were factors.
- [NTSB MIA07CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA090.md): Cessna 172R · Lantana, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 2, 2007 · N7273M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA07CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA120.md): Cessna 172R · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2007 · N28BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during landing.

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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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072401'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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