# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172 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. Page 3 of 22 · 1,096 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ANC06FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06FA048.md): Cessna 170B · Chugiak, AK · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2006 · N4488B · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes during cruise flight, which resulted in their failure to see-and-avoid each other, and a subsequent midair collision. - [NTSB CHI06LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA070.md): Cessna 172 · Harrison, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2006 · N8540B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's impairment due to drugs. - [NTSB LAX06LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA064.md): Cessna 172 · Gilroy, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2005 · N7383A · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated pilot's poor judgment to fly in dark night instrument conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the dark night light condition and the low… - [NTSB ANC06CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA006.md): Cessna 172 · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2005 · N6832A · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate removal of frost from the wings, and his failure to attain adequate airspeed during takeoff initial climb, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's delayed aborted… - [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 LAX05LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA286.md): Cessna 172 · Yuma, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2005 · N5070A · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed on short final, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB CHI05CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA155.md): Cessna 172 · Willis, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2005 · N6324E · Substantial damage > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane due to undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident were the trees that the airplane contacted during the aborted takeoff. - [NTSB CHI05CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA084.md): Cessna 172 · Baudette, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2005 · N8954B · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind which resulted in the failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind, the snow covered surface on which the landing was being made, and the… - [NTSB DFW05CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA090.md): Cessna 172 · Nachogdoches, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2005 · N12CT · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper in-flight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB SEA05CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA062.md): Cessna 172 · Gooding, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2005 · N5953A · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of control during taxi. A contributing factor was the wind gusts. - [NTSB DEN05LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA058.md): Cessna 172 · Montrose, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2005 · N3985F · Destroyed > the pilot's improper in-flight planning during the descent which resulted in partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to select carburetor heat during the descent and unsuitable terrain for the forced… - [NTSB DFW05CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA076.md): Cessna 172 · Marshall, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 24, 2005 · N8134B · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper engine starting procedure resulting in a loss of control. - [NTSB IAD05LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA028.md): Cessna 172 · Knottsville, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2005 · N6225E · Destroyed > the pilot's loss of control in flight due to spatial disorientation. Also causal to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in his inadvertent flight into night instrument meteorological conditions. - [NTSB IAD05LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA010.md): Cessna 172 · Wolfeboro, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2004 · N8803B · Substantial damage > A jammed control wheel during landing. A contributing factor to the accident was the inadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane's flight control system. - [NTSB ATL04CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA163.md): Cessna 172 · Inman, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2004 · N3967F · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the ground while maneuvering for a visual approach to land. - [NTSB SEA03FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA089.md): Cessna 172 · Republic, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 2003 · N7301A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall and subsequent loss of control during low altitude maneuvering. - [NTSB IAD03LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA029.md): Cessna 172 · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2003 · N6312E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately remove snow and ice from the airplane's wings prior to takeoff. - [NTSB SEA02LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA169.md): Cessna 172 · W. Yellowstone, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2002 · N6830A · Substantial damage > The pilot's compensation for the wind conditions was inadequate during the landing roll. A quartering tailwind was a factor. - [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 ATL02LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA096.md): Cessna 172 · Livingston, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2002 · N8608B · Substantial damage > The pilot failure to maintain flying speed, followed by a subsequent stall. - [NTSB ANC02LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA031.md): Cessna 172 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2002 · N6475E · Substantial damage > The pilots improper starting procedure. Factors associated with the accident are the continued operation of the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency, and failure to use wheel chocks and/or tie-down rope/straps to restrain the airplane during the engine… - [NTSB CHI02LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA125.md): Cessna 172 · Redfield, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2002 · N6422E · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control while taxing to takeoff in high and gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB CHI02LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA077.md): Cessna 172 · Manito, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2002 · N7025A · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper planning and decision and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and hard landing. The gusting crosswind conditions were a contributing factor. - [NTSB NYC02FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA012.md): Cessna 172 · South Hero, VT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2001 · N8255B · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff. Factors in this accident were wind gusts and the airplane's high gross weight condition. - [NTSB SEA02LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA001.md): Cessna 172 · Lindsay, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2001 · N3910F · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain an altitude clear of terrain. A factor was intentional low altitude flight. - [NTSB LAX01LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA295.md): Cessna 172 · Skull Valley, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2001 · N5792A · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the ensuing emergency landing. - [NTSB FTW01LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA190.md): Cessna 172 · Odom, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2001 · N9154B · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to follow the proper procedures for hand-propping an airplane. - [NTSB ATL01LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA101.md): Cessna 172 · Mobile, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2001 · N7006A · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper landing flare that resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the pilot induced porpoise. - [NTSB NYC01FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA147.md): Cessna 172 · Newfane, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N7106T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. A factor was the pilot's impairment due to a narcotic painkiller and antihistamine. - [NTSB SEA01LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA098.md): Cessna 172 · Rogersburg, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2001 · N4053F · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while on final approach for landing. A tailwind was a factor. - [NTSB DEN01LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA051.md): Cessna 172 · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2001 · N6830A · Substantial damage > Failure by the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing roll. A factor was lack of total pilot experience in aircraft make and model. - [NTSB FTW01LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA064.md): Cessna 172 · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2001 · N8984B · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the forced landing on a gravel road. Contributing factors were the pilot's delay in using carburetor heat and the loose gravel. - [NTSB DEN01FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA028.md): Cessna 172 · Lusk, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2000 · N4223F · Substantial damage > the pilot's VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his subsequent failure to maintain terrain clearance, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing, low… - [NTSB ATL01LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA018.md): Cessna 172 · Mobile, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2000 · N8507B · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare during landing that resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent overload failure of the nose gear assembly. - [NTSB CHI01LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA031.md): Cessna 172 · Carrollton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2000 · N8611B · Substantial damage > the misjudged touchdown point by the pilot. Factors were the runway lights not on, the dark night, and the plowed field. - [NTSB CHI00LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA305.md): Cessna 172 · Buffalo, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2000 · N7353A · Substantial damage > The inadvertent stall during a go-around. Factors relating to this accident were the student pilot's improper in-flight decisions and his failure to raise the flaps during the go around. - [NTSB NYC00FA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA226.md): Cessna 172 · Davis, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2000 · N8874B · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's inadequate weather evaluation, which resulted in a takeoff with a tailwind, and a subsequent inadvertent stall. Factors were a high gross weight, a high density altitude, and a tailwind. - [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 IAD00LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA019.md): Cessna 172 · Lyndonville, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2000 · N8328B · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor in the accident was the ditch that ran parallel to the runway. - [NTSB DEN00LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA046.md): Cessna 172 · Tooele, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2000 · N6445B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to correct the descent, and his failure to maintain a visual lookout. Factors were the pilot's improper weather evaluation, his lack of recent experience in type of operation, his inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological… - [NTSB DEN99LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA170.md): Cessna 172 · Panguitch, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1999 · N9103B · Destroyed > Inadequate preflight planning and preparation by the pilot in command. Factors were high velocity gusty winds, high-density altitude, and unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB IAD99LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA067.md): Cessna 172 · Honeoye Falls, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1999 · N6941A · Substantial damage > the pilot's loss of directional control after landing. A factor in the accident were ruts in the turf runway that were hidden from view. - [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 MIA99FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA150.md): Cessna 172 · Fontana, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 1999 · N30DS · Destroyed > the pilot continued visual flight into know weather conditions which resulted in reduced visibility, and the subsequent in-flight collision with rising terrain. Factors in this accidents were clouds and low ceiling in the accident area. - [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 FTW99LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA116.md): Cessna 172 · Sheridan, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1999 · N6404E · Substantial damage > The pilot's excessive landing approach speed and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point which resulted in a runway overrun. - [NTSB ATL99LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA059.md): Cessna 172 · Florala, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1999 · N8968B · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination with water. - [NTSB DEN99FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA051.md): Cessna 172 · Gill, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1999 · N6085A · Destroyed > The pilot's intentional maneuvering at an unwarranted low altitude resulting in a collision with the ground. Factors were the pilot's ostentatious behavioral display and reduced lighting (dusk) conditions. - [NTSB ATL99LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA041.md): Cessna 172 · Centre, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1999 · N6700A · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway. Factors were the tailwind weather condition, and the wet sod runway. 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