# 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 6 of 22 · 1,096 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ATL89FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA081.md): Cessna 172 · Hartsville, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1989 · N5834A · Substantial damage > The pilot allowing the aircraft to lift-off prematurly at a slow airspeed and his failure to maintain directional control before inadvertently entering a stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's experience level and lack of qualifications. - [NTSB ATL89LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA079.md): Cessna 172 · Williamsburg, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1989 · N8774B · Substantial damage > A defective gasket in the fuel strainer which caused a restriction in fuel flow during climbout. - [NTSB ATL89FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA059.md): Cessna 172 · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1988 · N8193B · Destroyed > PIC & future son-in-law came to arpt to fly acft. Wx was low ceilings & viz due to fog. PIC did not have instrument rating. The son-in-law, an army captain, was sked to leave for overseas assignment shortly. Closest arpt which rpted wx, 15 miles southeast,… - [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 MIA89LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA040.md): Cessna 172 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1988 · N8262B · Substantial damage > The student pilot reported that during preflight inspection, he did not replace the oil cap after he checked the oil. Subsequently, oil was vented overboard during flight & the engine lost power. The nose gear collapsed during a forced landing. - [NTSB DEN89LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA030.md): Cessna 172 · Riverton, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1988 · N8045B · Substantial damage > The instructor reported closing the throttle to simulate an engine failure, during a training flight. The student added carburetor heat first, instead of establishing a proper glide. The instructor removed carburetor heat and advised the student of the… - [NTSB MKC89LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA019.md): Cessna 172 · Linn, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1988 · N6287E · Substantial damage > While attempting to land crosswind on a 900 foot long dirt runway, the pilot decided he was too high and had excessive airspeed. He attempted to make a go around. However, he was unable to clear a dirt embankment and struck the nose wheel. Unaware of the… - [NTSB NYC89LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA011.md): Cessna 172 · Lancaster, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1988 · N9108B · Substantial damage > The pilot of the Cessna 172 was returning solo from atlantic city when the aircraft ran out of fuel. He landed in a corn field and the aircraft flipped over. Examination of the wreckage revealed no fuel in the aircraft. The plt said he fueled the acft with 20… - [NTSB DEN88LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA209.md): Cessna 172 · Questa, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1988 · N8517B · Substantial damage > The private plt and 1 pax were taking off using 2,500 ft of a 4,000 x 50 ft dirt strip with a d/a of 9,200 ft. during intial climb the plt noticed a sink rate. The plt said he varied the angle of flaps from 5 to 25 deg 'in search of lift.' The right wing and… - [NTSB MIA88LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA270.md): Cessna 172 · Panacea, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1988 · N7048A · Destroyed > The pilot stated that while attempting a go-around he inadvertently selected all flaps up and the aircraft crashed into the trees at the end of the runway. - [NTSB BFO88LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88LA077.md): Cessna 172 · Oakland, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1988 · N4156F · Substantial damage > According to the pilot the landing approach for runway 22 was made over power lines. He stated that during the approach the stall warning horn activated and he increased power to maintain 60 mph with 20 degs of flaps. Once estimating that his intended point… - [NTSB CHI88LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA176.md): Cessna 172 · Carbon, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1988 · N6818A · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI88LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA174.md): Cessna 172 · Neillsville, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1988 · N5700A · Destroyed - [NTSB SEA88LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA137.md): Cessna 172 · Coeur D'Alene, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1988 · N8109B · Substantial damage > After low pass over intended landing area, acft would not outclimb rising terrain in canyon. Plt mushed into brushy clearcut area rather than collide with rough terrain. Plt report stated finding of low compression on 3 cyls. Density altitude estimated at… - [NTSB CHI88LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA156.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Moraine, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1988 · N7222W · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > While on final approach N7222W experienced a midair collision with N8611U on a similar approach. N8611U was a high wing aircraft and was in front of and below N7222W which was a low wing aircraft. The pilot of N8611U stated that he had no knowledge of the… - [NTSB ATL88LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA203.md): Cessna 172 · Greenville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1988 · N7392A · Substantial damage > The student & instructor (CFI) were on a practice short field apch, simulating a 50' obstacle. The CFI rprtd that as the acft came over the threshold at about 40' AGL, the airspeed was 60 mph & the flaps were extended 40 deg. The studentreduced the power to… - [NTSB CHI88LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA115.md): Cessna 172 · North Liberty, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1988 · N5848A · Substantial damage > While departing from a grass strip the pilot was unable to maintain a sufficient rate of climb and airspeed during the climbout. In an effort to regain airspeed, the pilot stated that he pushed the nose forward and the aircraft struck the ground in a nose… - [NTSB MKC88LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA088.md): Cessna 172 · Concordia, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1988 · N8240B · Substantial damage > While attempting a crosswind landing, PIC decided to make a go-around. During the go-around the acft stalled, struck the terrain and cartwheeled. - [NTSB SEA88LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA089.md): Cessna 172 · Kennewick, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1988 · N7090A · Substantial damage > During landing roll the aircraft's nose gear began to shudder, with the nose gear turning 90 degrees to the left. The aircraft then nosed down onto the nose and right wing. Visual examination of the aircraft's shimmy dampener arm assembly revealed a previous… - [NTSB BFO88LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88LA035.md): Cessna 172 · Elkton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1988 · N4255F · Substantial damage > During cruise flt at an alt of 1500 ft, the engine suddenly stopped producing power. The acft was landed on railroad tracks in order to avoid trees. The acft nosed over during the landing. Plt stated that the right fuel tank gauge indicated 1/4 tank and the… - [NTSB ATL88LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA097.md): Cessna 172 · Jackson, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1988 · N6285E · Substantial damage > While returning home with his newly purchased acft the plt made a refueling stop. The winds were strong and gusting upwards of thirty KTS at the refueling arpt and the destination arpt. During the takeoff roll the winds shifted to a right crosswind. The acft… - [NTSB LAX88FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA094.md): Cessna 172 · Temple City, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1988 · N5113A · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Pilot of N63CA improper visual look-out. Contributing to this accident was the controller's failure to observe the faster moving airplane approaching the single engine Cessna from the rear. - [NTSB MIA88LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA082.md): Cessna 172 · Tampa, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1988 · N40AZ · Substantial damage > After preflighting the acft, 30.8 gal of fuel were added. No further insp was performed. The flt took off after an eng runup was accomplished. No problems were noted. During the initial climb of the first touch-and-go landing, at an alt of aprx 75 ft, the eng… - [NTSB LAX88LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA070.md): Cessna 172 · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1987 · N4297F · Substantial damage > During a cross country flt while cruising at 7500 ft MSL, the acft began to vibrate severely. The plt shut the engine down and landed without further incident. Inspection of the acft revealed that a section of one of the propeller blades had separated. The… - [NTSB LAX88LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA072.md): Cessna 172 · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1987 · N7970B · Destroyed > The plt stated that while on short final to rwy 36, approx 5 to 6 ft AGL ovr the rwy, he noticed another acft approaching fm the opposite direction. He initiated a climbing right turn and collided with a tree located abt 150 ft to the right of the rwy… - [NTSB MIA88LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA019.md): Cessna 172 · Titusville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1987 · N4207F · Substantial damage > After a go-around, at aprx 300 ft, the eng lost power. The plt attempted to return to the arpt, but was unable. The acft descended, collided with trees, bounced off the roof of a house & came to rest against a vehicle in the driveway. Inspection of the… - [NTSB ATL87LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA241.md): Cessna 172 · Baxley, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1987 · N4275F · Substantial damage > During a supervised solo flight, the student pilot experienced a partial power loss. The student applied carburetor heat, but the engine continued to run rough. The student turned towards the airstrip and attempted an emgcy lndg. The acft touched down at… - [NTSB ANC87LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA116.md): Cessna 172 · Pt. Mackenzie, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1987 · N7169A · Substantial damage > After a complete engine failure and an emergency landing on the beach, the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft causing the plane to nose over on its back. Examination of the engine revealed a blocked oil screen which caused oil starvation. - [NTSB SEA87FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87FA152.md): Cessna 172 · Pahrump, NV · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1987 · N8696B · Destroyed > The pilot entered a box canyon and attempted to either outclimb the terrain or reverse course. The aircraft's airspeed was allowed to decrease below vs and the aircraft stalled. A density altitude of approximately 9500 feet existed at the time. Insufficient… - [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 SEA87LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA104.md): Cessna 172 · Prospect, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1987 · N4173F · Substantial damage > The acft lost pwr during cruise flt due to loss of oil pressure because of multiple oil leaks. The recommended t.b.o. is 1800 hrs and this eng had a total of 2344 hrs. A top overhaul had been accomplished 140 flt hrs prior to the acc. The acft had only been… - [NTSB SEA87FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87FA100.md): Cessna 172 · Ritzville, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 1987 · N5711A · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Occupants of both acft were family members traveling in company for holiday. Takeoff was about one min apart with N44726 in trail. Due higher norm crz performance, N44726 overtook N5711A. Plt of N44726 reduced speed and established position about 1/2 mile to… - [NTSB FTW87LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA115.md): Cessna 172 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1987 · N7259A · Substantial damage > After landing, the pilot attempted to taxi the aircraft to the ramp when he encountered strong gusty winds. The passenger and four linemen attempted to hold the aircraft down, but the winds blew the aircraft over inverted causing substantial damage. - [NTSB CHI87LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA084.md): Cessna 172 · Charlevoix, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1987 · N8896B · Substantial damage > Upon landing the nose wheel buckled after striking a snowbank and the aircraft flipped over. Pilot reported there was a problem with the nose wheel although inspection of the nose wheel after the accident did not reveal any malfunction. - [NTSB LAX86LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA334.md): Cessna 172 · Oroville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1986 · N8976B · Substantial damage > The pilot of a Cessna 172 flew low over a reservoir with the engine stopped. The aircraft was observed to make a hard right turn stall and descend into the water. The uninjured pilot exited the sinking aircraft and was rescued by some nearby fishermen. They… - [NTSB DEN86FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA223.md): Cessna 172 · Ten Sleep, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1986 · N4016F · Destroyed > The plt became lost/disoriented and inadvertently entered the narrow canyon in a mountain pass. He attempted to land on a public highway at 7,500 feet MSL when it became apparent the acft would not climb fast enough to clear rapidly rising terrain and that it… - [NTSB ATL86LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA189.md): Cessna 172 · Kirkland, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1986 · N7098A · Substantial damage > Pilot had flown from wisconson to cape cod on Wednesday and was returning to Wisconsin on Sunday. He had departed provincetown on Sunday morning and stopped at hyannis due to weather. He then flew on to saratoga springs, NY with a stop at westover, arriving… - [NTSB FTW86LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA114.md): Cessna 172 · Weatherford, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1986 · N6469E · Substantial damage > The plt experienced a power loss at approximately 200 feet during the takeoff climb portion of the flight. On descent the aircraft collided with a tree before coming to rest in a field. During pre-flight the pilot noted the fuel tanks were half full and there… - [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 LAX86LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA095.md): Cessna 172 · Woodland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1986 · N6421E · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that he experienced a loss of power shortly after leveling off at about 1,000 MSL. The power loss was smooth and rapid. During the subsequent forced landing roll-out, the acft nosed over onto its back. Post accident investigation disclosed… - [NTSB MKC86LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA050.md): Cessna 172 · Des Moines, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1986 · N8036B · Substantial damage > N8036B diverted to Des Moines for fuel after encountering strong head winds enroute. After landing on rwy 30R the plt turned off the rwy onto a taxiway that runs to the north. The plt then stopped to change radio frequencies. While the acft was stopped a… - [NTSB ATL86LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA048.md): Cessna 172 · Kings Mountain, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1985 · N7300A · Substantial damage > The acft had been moored on an open ramp in extremely cold tempertures. During preflight the plt found that the fuel strainer drain would not close and one wing tank drain would not open. A mechanic attempted to repair the leaking strainer but could not stop… - [NTSB SEA86LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA017.md): Cessna 172 · North Bend, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1985 · N8316B · No damage > The plt reported having difficulty finding the tie down ramp area at the unfamiliar arpt in dusk light conditions. The passenger exited the acft with a flashlight to locate a tie down spot and walked into the spinning prop. The plt stated the passenger was… - [NTSB MKC86LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA003.md): Cessna 172 · Guilford, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1985 · N4016F · Substantial damage > The plt reports that he landed hard, bounced and came down on the nose gear. The nose gear broke and the acft went over on its back. - [NTSB ANC85LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA181.md): Cessna 172 · Shirleyville, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1985 · N6951A · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over following a loss on control while landing on a gravel road. The plt reported that after a 100 ft landing roll, the right wing caught brush along the side of the road. The acft veered right and the right main gear contacted a log resulting… - [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… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=2072402&page=7 ## 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 ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2072402&page=6 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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