# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB IAD99LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA018.md): Cessna 172 · Essex, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1998 · N5806A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and dark night conditions.
- [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 ATL98LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA120.md): Cessna 172 · Sewanee, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1998 · N6720A · No damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the ground pedestrian. A factor was dark night conditions.
- [NTSB ANC98LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA131.md): Cessna 172 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1998 · N7966B · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue of the forward end of the engine crankshaft resulting in separation of the propeller assembly, and the operator's failure to comply with a required maintenance procedure. A factor was uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ATL98LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA104.md): Cessna 172 · Ocean Isle Bch, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1998 · N4103F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning that resulted in excessive airspeed and altitude for a full stop landing.
- [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 LAX98LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA214.md): Cessna 172 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1998 · N7188A · Substantial damage
  > Oil system contamination with an unidentified metal substance that traveled through the oil system and blocked the number 4 main bearing and number 6 connecting rod bearing oil ports, resulting in oil starvation and failure of the engine. The source of the…
- [NTSB ANC98LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA071.md): Cessna 172 · Angoon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1998 · N171Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff. A factor associated with the accident was rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ANC98LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA065.md): Cessna 172 · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1998 · N8092B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated with this accident was a crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI98FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA165.md): Cessna 172 · S. Sioux City, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 1998 · N8919B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate flying airspeed during the climbing left turn resulting in a stall condition. Contributing factors were the gusty, crosswind conditions, and the pilot's excessively tight turn maneuver during the initial climb.
- [NTSB CHI98LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA122.md): Cessna 172 · Barrington Hill, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1998 · N6300E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/mush and subsequent in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB MIA98LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA065.md): Cessna 172 · Valkaria, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1998 · N6261E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight, and subsequent loss of engine power, due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with trees.
- [NTSB FTW98LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA116.md): Cessna 172 · Laramie, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1998 · N6926A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and subsequent improper go-around in that he failed to use compensating elevator control, and his loss of directional control.
- [NTSB MIA98LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA022.md): Cessna 172 · Crystal River, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1997 · N4105F · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructors improper supervision of the rated pilot during a crosswind landing resulting in an in-flight collision with the left wing of the airplane and the runway, subsequent loss of directional control on landing rollout, and collision…
- [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 SEA97LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA139.md): Cessna 172 · Wendover, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1997 · N8776B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include the pilot's improper decision to continue his flight into an area where he had observed thunderstorms, and a thunderstorm outflow which created strong wind gusts that the aircraft…
- [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 LAX97LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA064.md): Cessna 172 · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1996 · N1042G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition, and his failure to maintain alignment with the runway. The gusty crosswind was a related factor.
- [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 CHI96LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA329.md): Cessna 172 · Wellston, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1996 · N7016T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors were the rough road, the tree, and the tire.
- [NTSB ANC96FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96FA141.md): Cessna 172 · Eagle River, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1996 · N8739B · Destroyed
  > The first pilot's failure to maintain sufficient distance/altitude from terrain. A box canyon and mountainous terrain are factors in the accident.
- [NTSB CHI96LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA249.md): Cessna 172 · Emily, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1996 · N7101T · Destroyed
  > the pilot misjudged his altitude and distance to the runway on final approach, and he failed to maintain obstacle clearance during landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the parked car.
- [NTSB MIA96LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA192.md): Cessna 172 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1996 · N62224 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during a high speed taxi check, which resulted in a lift-off and subsequent collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB LAX96LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA278.md): Cessna 172 · Midas, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1996 · N1958D · Destroyed
  > the decision of the pilot to perform a low-level steep turn which resulted in an inadvertent loss of control and subsequent stall/spin. Factors were high density altitude and inadequate altitude for recovery.
- [NTSB LAX96LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA209.md): Cessna 172 · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1996 · N8811B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB IAD96FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96FA057.md): Cessna 172 · Barkhamsted, CT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1996 · N6234E · Destroyed
  > the CFI pilot/passenger's poor judgment which led to spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control of the airplane. Factors involved in this accident were the night marginal visual flight conditions and continuing flight with a known nonfunctioning…
- [NTSB LAX96LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA143.md): Cessna 172 · Upland, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1996 · N7044T · Substantial damage
  > fuel system contamination and the pilot's intentional operation of a known unairworthy aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI96LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA100.md): Cessna 172 · Ankeny, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1996 · N8626B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's poor judgment in attempting flight operations in the existing wind condition, and the high gusting wind.
- [NTSB ATL96LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA050.md): Cessna 172 · Jackson, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1996 · N166F · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC96LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA015.md): Cessna 172 · Kasilof, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1995 · N4231F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent liftoff, and an inoperative elevator that became jammed due to frozen slush/snow.
- [NTSB FTW96LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA033.md): Cessna 172 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1995 · N6364E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to use carburetor heat resulting in loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC95LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA217.md): Cessna 172 · Quakertown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1995 · N7154T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control, and the pilot's improper use of the wing flaps, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and contact with trees. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI95LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA281.md): Cessna 172 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1995 · N6146E · Substantial damage
  > inadequate preflight planning and preparation by the pilot and an inadverent stall encountered by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI95LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA248.md): Cessna 172 · Niles, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1995 · N7295A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure an adequate supply of fuel was aboard the aircraft during preflight planning and his failure to lean the engine mixture during cruise flight.
- [NTSB SEA95LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA160.md): Cessna 172 · Mazama, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1995 · N8627B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed for the wind conditions during climbout. The gusty wind condition was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI95LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA220.md): Cessna 172 · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1995 · N6368E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's lack of experience in flying from the right seat. A factor was the steep final approach.
- [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 BFO95LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA041.md): Cessna 172 · Allentown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1995 · N6114E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Related factors were the gusty wind conditions and the pilot's poor weather evaluation.
- [NTSB ANC95LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA024.md): Cessna 172 · Unalakleet, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1994 · N7137T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition. A crosswind was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB FTW95LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA057.md): Cessna 172 · Lawton, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1994 · N7099A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain sufficient airspeed during takeoff resulting in a stall. Factors were the pilot's selection of the downwind runway and his failure to use all availabble runway.
- [NTSB CHI94LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA338.md): Cessna 172 · Mora, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1994 · N8064B · Substantial damage
  > was an improper touchdown by the pilot-in-command. Factor's associated with this accident were the pilot's diverted attention due to his perception of a crosswind condition and the pilot not performing a recovery from a bounced landing.
- [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 ANC94FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94FA109.md): Cessna 172 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1994 · N5198A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. Factors in the accident were the fog, and the pilot becoming lost/disoriented.
- [NTSB BFO94LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA136.md): Cessna 172 · Fisherville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1994 · N6429B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall and inflight loss of control.
- [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 SEA94FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA154.md): Cessna 172 · Port Angeles, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1994 · N8025B · Destroyed
  > Lack of oil and connecting rod failure. A factor to the accident was rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB LAX94LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA250.md): Cessna 172 · Suisun City, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1994 · N7112T · Destroyed
  > undetermined.
- [NTSB LAX94LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA218.md): Cessna 172 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1994 · N8246B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor in the accident was the pilot's limited experience in conventional gear aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL93LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA122.md): Cessna 172 · Seneca, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1993 · N5812A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [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.

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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 ('2072402'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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