# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172: In flight collision with object 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 LAX07CA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA254.md): Cessna 172 · Leavenworth, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2007 · N5967A · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from the trees. - [NTSB SEA06LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA012.md): Cessna 172 · Gleneden Beach, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2005 · N6000A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects while maneuvering over the airport environment. Dark night conditions, trees, and ground fog were factors. - [NTSB SEA02LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA090.md): Cessna 172 · Carey, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2002 · N7225A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during takeoff. - [NTSB SEA00LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA093.md): Cessna 172 · Johnson Creek, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2000 · N7902B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the rising terrain. Factors include his poor decision to depart without assurance that he could clear the surrounding terrain under the ambient conditions, his failure to adhere to the accepted procedure of… - [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 LAX99LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA217.md): Cessna 172 · Needles, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1999 · N6448B · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind condition and subsequent failure to maintain alignment with the road used for takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a construction sign during the initial climb. - [NTSB ATL99FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA074.md): Cessna 172 · Savannah, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1999 · N6433B · Destroyed > The pilot's selection of the wrong runway for landing and his delayed go-around, which resulted in the collision with trees. A factor was the tailwind on landing. - [NTSB FTW98FA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA384.md): Cessna 172 · West Jordan, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1998 · N8232B · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airport traffic pattern altitude. Factors were night lighting conditions and the unseen static line. - [NTSB SEA98LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA154.md): Cessna 172 · Baker City, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1998 · N835T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance and inadequate in-flight planning/decision. Contributing to the accident was mountain obscuration. - [NTSB LAX97LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA239.md): Cessna 172 · Aguiguan Island, Mauritius · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1997 · N8189B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment while landing on an undeveloped private dirt strip. - [NTSB FTW97LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA123.md): Cessna 172 · Manchaca, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1997 · N6320E · Destroyed > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A factor was the weather condition. - [NTSB IAD96LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA149.md): Cessna 172P · Richwood, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1996 · N848LF · Substantial damage > improper in-flight planning/decision by the flight crew, and inadequate supervision by the check pilot, which resulted in the flight crew's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from trees on rising terrain. A factor relating to the accident was:… - [NTSB BFO95LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA074.md): Cessna 172 · Wauseon, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1995 · N6403B · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain adequate altitude/clearance from obstacles during an attempted go-round. Related factors are the pilot's failure to attain the planned approach and the improper go-around procedures. - [NTSB ATL94LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA160.md): Cessna 172 · Pine Mountain, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1994 · N6650A · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for existing wind conditions, and his failure to maintain both airspeed and clearance from a fence. Factors were the tailwind and the gusts which existed at the time of the accident. - [NTSB NYC94LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA139.md): Cessna 172A · Block Island, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1994 · N5647A · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to initiate VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. The dark night light conditions and the fog were contributing factors. - [NTSB ATL93LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA112.md): Cessna 172 · St. Elmo, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1993 · N8322B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the trees located near the departure end of the runway. Factors were the pilot's failure to use the entire runway for the takeoff, and the trees located near the departure end of the runway. - [NTSB NYC93LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA003.md): Cessna 172 · Marengo, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1992 · N3980F · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout due to sunglare, which resulted in a tree strike on final approach. - [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 CHI89DEX02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEX02.md): Cessna 172 · Greencastle, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 3, 1988 · N5728A · Substantial damage > Inflight collision with a large bird. - [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 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 FTW87LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA143.md): Cessna 172 · Cameron, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1987 · N5079A · Substantial damage > During takeoff climb the aircraft struck a powerline then trees and impacted the ground. The aircraft was being flown bya student pilot with no medical certificate or solo endorsement. - [NTSB ATL86FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA133.md): Cessna 172 · Douglasville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 1986 · N6839A · Destroyed > The acft was observed flying at low alt & circling several houses. The plt landed on a grass strip, then after a short time, he & his passenger took off again. The acft was again observed circling several houses at low alt in an area near the strip. A witness… - [NTSB FTW86LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA053.md): Cessna 172 · Sallisaw, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1986 · N7341A · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that on approach into an unfamiliar airstrip he encountered turbulence and a tail wind. He attempted a go-around at a low altitude with full flaps. Before sufficient airspeed could be reached and flaps retracted, the aircraft collided with… - [NTSB CHI85FEV03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FEV03.md): Cessna 172 · Sweetwater, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 8, 1985 · N6236E · Destroyed > The acft was observed flying at low alt parallel to a hiway before colliding with a tree before impacting the ground. The plts wife said that the plt had been under extreme stress for a few months and had not been to bed for 2 days preceding the accident. She… - [NTSB CHI85FA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA356.md): Cessna 172 · Rose Township, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1985 · N5146A · Destroyed > Just prior to the accident, several witnesses observed the acft flying at a very low alt in the vicinity of the crash site. The crash site was located across the road from the home of the plt's brother. According to witnesses, the acfts eng was operating… - [NTSB DEN85LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA219.md): Cessna C-172 · Killdeer, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1985 · N7202A · Substantial damage > The plt said he measured the length of the r/w prior to t/o. the t/o was normal on a downsloping r/w with trees at the FAR end. The plt said that as the a/c lifted off the r/w the a/c struck the trees. He said a gust of wind caused the a/c to settle into the… - [NTSB NYC84FNC09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FNC09.md): Cessna 172 · Pownal, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 25, 1984 · N5091A · Destroyed > Prior to the accident, witnesses observed the acft making several low passes & maneuvering. During the last maneuver, the acft entered a dive & collided with trees before the plt recovered. Trees were broken or damaged over an area of about 200 ft. no… - [NTSB FTW84LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA223.md): Cessna 172 · Allen, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1984 · N5173A · Destroyed > The pilot stated that he could not climb enough to clear the trees at the end of the airport. The left wing hit a tree then the right wing hit a pwr line and utility pole. The acft then crashed into the ground. The plt had about 400 hours in this make and… - [NTSB ATL83FA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA378.md): Cessna 172 · Benson, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1983 · N8360B · Destroyed > Aprx 3 mi south of the crash site, a witness saw the acft flying northbound along a railroad track. He reported that the acft was flying below tree top level & the eng was running smoothly. A short time later, another witness aprx 1 1/2 mi further north, also… - [NTSB MKC83LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA077.md): Cessna 172 · Greenfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1983 · N6258E · Substantial damage > The plt reported that before landing he applied carburetor heat & extended full flaps. Reportedly, he made a steep approach to the 3000 ft, sod rwy. He said he overshot the 1st half of the rwy & touched down at about midfield. At this point, the plt initiated… - [NTSB LAX83LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA029.md): Cessna 172 · Alamo, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1982 · N41783 · Substantial damage > After takeoff from a desert road the acft settled & struck a yucca tree. - [NTSB SEA82FYK07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82FYK07.md): Cessna 172 · Lapine, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 24, 1982 · N8172B · Destroyed > When the pilot landed at lakeview,OR,he checked the weather but reported to his passenger that although the weather was bad he did not want to stay in lakeview. The aircraft departed lakeview, following a highway, when the weather conditions continued to… ## 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 ('2072402') AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 220)) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2072402&occurrence=220 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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