# 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 FTW93LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA184.md): Cessna 172 · Canyon Lake, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1993 · N6446B · Substantial damage
  > The movement of the pilot's seat aft which resulted in his loss of control, his inability to regain control, and the ensuing inadvertent stall. A factor was the inadequate inspection of the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX93LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA243.md): Cessna 172 · Montgomery Pass, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1993 · N6185E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation and intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors relating to this accident were the downdraft, low ceiling, rain, obscuration, and the mountainous terrain
- [NTSB CHI93LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA176.md): Cessna 172 · Plainwell, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1993 · N8657B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's initiating hand starting of the airplane unattended by a qualified person.
- [NTSB BFO93LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA074.md): Cessna 172 · Towanda, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1993 · N3914F · Destroyed
  > The failure of the aileron control cable which resulted in loss of control in flight.
- [NTSB LAX93FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA190.md): Cessna 172 · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1993 · N6698A · Substantial damage
  > a fatigue failure of the crankshaft due to improper assembly of the engine during the major overhaul.
- [NTSB CHI93LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA138.md): Cessna 172N · Towanda, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1993 · N6346E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to adequately compensate for a gusty crosswind condition.
- [NTSB LAX93LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA150.md): Cessna 172 · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1993 · N4070F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to perform mandatory service bulletins during the annual inspection 20 flying hours prior to the accident which resulted in the carburetor's primary venturi becoming loose.
- [NTSB CHI93LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA090.md): Cessna 172 · Weeping Water, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1993 · N6640A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when the airplane first touched down on the clear area adjacent to the departure runway.
- [NTSB ANC93LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA022.md): Cessna 172 · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1992 · N8739B · Substantial damage
  > Improper airport ramp operations, specifically, the vehicle driver's operation of a loaded forklift near taxiing aircraft and standing aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW93LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA041.md): Cessna 172 · Hamlin, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1992 · N7124A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to switch fuel tanks and his failure to perform the prescribed emergency procedures following the fuel starvation induced engine failure. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the emergency landing.
- [NTSB CHI93LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA037.md): Cessna 172 · Elk River, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1992 · N7463A · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to refuel the airplane before the flight.
- [NTSB CHI93LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA027.md): Cessna 172 · Aurora, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1992 · N5889A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane, a switched off fuel selector and fuel starvation.
- [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 BFO92LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA128.md): Cessna 172 · Groveport, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1992 · N6044A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning by selecting unsuitable soft terrain which resulted in a nose over during an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX92LA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA407.md): Cessna 172 · Inyokern, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1992 · N4187F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to this accident was the student's pilot total lack of experience and the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW92LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA192.md): Cessna 172 · Vernon, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1992 · N5063A · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not maintained by pilot. A factor was unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB SEA92LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA153.md): Cessna 172 · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1992 · N8348B · Substantial damage
  > The improper recovery from a bounced landing and the improper use of brakes by the CFI. A factor relating to the accident was the failure of the dual student to touchdown properly.
- [NTSB LAX92LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA268.md): Cessna 172 · Lake Havasu, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1992 · N6496E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for the existing wind conditions and to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA92LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA137.md): Cessna 172 · Mckinnon, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1992 · N6089A · Destroyed
  > Water in the aircraft fuel system which was not purged as a result of the pilot in command's inadequate preflight. Factors contributing to the accident were: trees, a fence and the uneven terrain condition during the landing and rollout.
- [NTSB DEN92LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA032.md): Cessna 172 · Delta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1992 · N8242B · Substantial damage
  > A complete power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was: unsuitable terrain on which to conduct an emergency landing.
- [NTSB ANC92LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA017.md): Cessna 172 · Moose Pass, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1991 · N6742A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature lift-off, causing the airplane to settle back to the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's loss of directional control after settling back on the runway, due to his visibility being restricted by frost on the windshield.
- [NTSB ANC91LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA129.md): Cessna 172 · Montague Island, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1991 · N7966B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor was the unsuitable terrain selected for landing by the pilot, which was loose gravel, rough and uneven.
- [NTSB CHI91LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA243.md): Cessna 172 · Oberlin, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1991 · N7113A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors in the accident were the pilot's discontinuing his crosswind compensation and his lack of experience in the type of operation.
- [NTSB LAX91LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA318.md): Cessna 172 · Chico, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1991 · N6387E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper starting procedure.
- [NTSB LAX91LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA268.md): Cessna 172 · Payson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1991 · N8382B · Substantial damage
  > A premature liftoff, stall, and subsequent in flight collision with terrain. A factor related to the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB LAX91FA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA247.md): Cessna C-172 · Lakeside, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1991 · N5814A · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to request radar assistance to avoid low ceilings in high terrain and the pilot's inadequate visual outlook which ultimately resulted in an inflight collision with high terrain. Contributing to the accident were the weather conditions…
- [NTSB CHI91LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA149.md): Cessna 172 · Neosho, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1991 · N7444A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly flare the airplane and an improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB SEA91FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA059.md): Cessna 172 · Oregon City, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1991 · N7119T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to attain proper airspeed before takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were the binding brake, the uphill grass airstrip, the tail wind weather conditions, and the improper annual inspection that was just completed on the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX91FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA103.md): Cessna 172 · Bullhead City, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1991 · N8551B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor in-flight planning and decision and physical impairment from fatigue; he also failed to maintain flying speed. The lineman's failure to secure the access door and the pilot's impairment due to consumption of alcohol were factors in the…
- [NTSB ATL91FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA054.md): Cessna 172 · Crossville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1991 · N8641B · Destroyed
  > The improper flight planning by the noninstrument rated pilot which resulted in his inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions in mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB SEA91FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA046.md): Cessna C-172 · Colstrip, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1991 · N8531B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's lack of total night flight experience, his lack of recent night flight experience, the dark night light conditions, and the mountainous/hilly terrain…
- [NTSB SEA91LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA016.md): Cessna 172A · Brigham City, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1990 · N5030A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain a proper climb rate.
- [NTSB ATL90LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA161.md): Cessna 172 · Palmetto, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1990 · N6173E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's operation of the airplane with known mechanical deficiencies. A factor in the accident was the improperly maintained condition of the magnetos.
- [NTSB MIA90WA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90WA165.md): Cessna 172 · Grd Bahama Isl, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 2, 1990 · N6459E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX90LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA223.md): Cessna 172 · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1990 · N8512B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot improperly used the flight controls and failed to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI90DEK05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEK05.md): Cessna 172 · Urbana, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 22, 1990 · N6195E · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination of the fuel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight, which resulted in loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX90LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA174.md): Cessna 172 · California City, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1990 · N7406A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare. A factor related to accident was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB LAX90LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA058.md): Cessna 172 · Byron, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1989 · N8218B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient terrain clearance altitude during a low altitude turn. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's poor judgement in conducting touch-and-go landings with a 700-foot ceiling.
- [NTSB MIA90LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA037.md): Cessna 172 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1989 · N8785B · Destroyed
  > The engine seized from oil starvation (lack of oil or oil pressure), which resulted in the aircraft being ditched at sea.
- [NTSB DEN90LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA031.md): Cessna 172 · Colorado Spgs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1989 · N6251E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command attempted a takeoff with the fuel mixture full rich, with a high density altitude, resulting in a partial loss of engine power during initial climb.
- [NTSB LAX90FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA025.md): Cessna 172 · Safford, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1989 · N5624A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain an airspeed above the aircraft's stall speed as he turned away from ascending terrain. The aircraft's inadequate performance resulting from improper grade of fuel and high density altitude and the pilot's lack of experience in…
- [NTSB CHI90LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA016.md): Cessna 172 · New Lenox, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1989 · N4269F · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to attain wind information, which resulted in his selection of an unfavorable (wrong) runway. A factor related to the accident was: the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB LAX89LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA292.md): Cessna 172 · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1989 · N6270E · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to adequately perform inflight fuel consumption calculations to ensure the adequacy of the fuel supply for the flight's completion. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to consider the impact of the stronger than…
- [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 ATL89FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA177.md): Cessna 172 · Townsend, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1989 · N8855B · Destroyed
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot and his delay in initiating remedial action, when he encountered low ceilings over mountainous terrain, which resulted in his inability to maintain sufficient altitude. Contributing factors were: the pilot's…
- [NTSB ATL89LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA168.md): Cessna 172 · Centreville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1989 · N70RS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to remove all remaining water from the airplane fuel system during pre-flight inspection which led to a total loss of power.
- [NTSB LAX89FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA182.md): Cessna 172 · Industry, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 1989 · N6129E · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate altitude to ensure obstruction clearance. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, low ceiling, fog, and the pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB NYC89LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA120.md): Cessna 172 · So. Bethlehem, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1989 · N6105E · Substantial damage
  > The pilots misjudgement of landing distance which resulted in the failure to touchdown at a proper touchdown point. The pilot also failed to perform a go-around.
- [NTSB MIA89FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA090.md): Cessna 172 · Blue Mountain, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1989 · N3937F · Destroyed
  > The continuation of a VFR flight into night, instrument meteorological conditions and the spatial disorientation of the non-instrument rated pilot. Contributing to the accident were the adverse weather conditions and the overconfidence of the pilot.
- [NTSB ATL89LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA084.md): Cessna 172 · Galion, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1989 · N8121B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to retract the flaps prior to adding power for takeoff resulting in a premature lift-off, and the pilot's failure to maintian control of the airplane after lift-off which resulted in a stall/mush.

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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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