# 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 7 of 22 · 1,096 cases ## Cases, newest first - [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 CHI85FAMS3](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FAMS3.md): Cessna 172 · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Aug 3, 1985 · N5913A · Destroyed > The aircraft was seen to depart racine, WI on August 3, for ft meyers, FL, but never arrived at its destination. On the fourth day of the search a ramp check at albany-dougherty county airport, Georgia indicated that the aircraft was refueled there at approx… - [NTSB LAX85FVA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FVA02.md): Cessna 172 · Santa Nella, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 19, 1985 · N5982A · Destroyed > Witnesses stated the acft was circling over farm land at a low altand while in a left turn, it descended to ground impact. - [NTSB DEN85LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA119.md): Cessna 172 · Opheim, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1985 · N6495E · Substantial damage > The plt took off on a wet-soft airstrip which made the takeoff run longer than normal. The initial climb was at minimum airspeed when gusty winds caused the acft to stall. The acft impacted the ground and was substantially damaged. - [NTSB NYC85LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA102.md): Cessna 172 · Kintnersville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1985 · N7073A · Substantial damage > The pilot decided to abort the takeoff when he realized that too much runway was being used. During the rollout, the pilot began to turn the aircraft to the right. The wind lifted the tail of the aircraft until it nosed over onto its back. - [NTSB DEN85LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA100.md): Cessna 172 · Wesbter, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1985 · N7979B · Destroyed > The student pilot made a touch and go landing on a grass runway. The airplane bounced 6 feet in the air during landing and a go around was initiated. The airplane was then on a collision course with airport obstacles. The pilot initiated a left turn, the… - [NTSB FTW85LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA115.md): Cessna 172K · Mccoy, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1985 · N79043 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he had departed the gala ranch strip & was flying at aprx 100 ft AGL to show his passengers their ranch property. While in slow flight with the flaps deployed, the plt entered a downwind skidding left turn. The acft subsequently stalled &… - [NTSB ATL85FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA060.md): Cessna 172 · Hamilton, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1984 · N4093F · Destroyed > Initiated night flt into area of forecast and observed marginal VFR conditions. Expected to encounter 1200 ft ceiling. Plt stated to fss briefer he would go as FAR as he could. Encountered area of patchy grnd fog, reduced visibility, no horizon ahead. Elected… - [NTSB MIA85LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA005.md): Cessna 172 · Miles City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1984 · N8336B · Substantial damage > The acft collided with heavy brush and the ground during a takeoff from a wet sod rwy. The plt reported that the rwy hadbeen furrowed by wild hogs and he and his 13 year old son had tried to repair the damage prior to takeoff. A takeoff wasattempted using… - [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 LAX84IA448](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84IA448.md): Cessna 172 · Redding, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1984 · N7360A · Minor damage > Plt briefed pax on use of brakes so he could hand prop acft. Plt stated, the acft 'got away from the passenger' when the engine started. Acft contacted a parked acft and a hangar before stopping. - [NTSB SEA84LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA161.md): Cessna 172 · Moscow, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1984 · N7364A · Substantial damage > The acft ran off the rwy into tall wet weeds during a landing on a private agricultural airstrip. The plt said a x-wind caused the swerve. A weather reporting station 6 NM away reported the wind as 7 KTS with no gusts. The plt landed to thenorth and the… - [NTSB SEA84LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA116.md): Cessna 172 · Stewart Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1984 · N4180F · Substantial damage > The plt landed to the west on a wet grass strip with 1/4 inch of standing water. He said he had no traction & the acft slid off the end between 2 trees, damaging both wings. He also said the wind was 090 deg at 5 KTS gusting 15 KTS. - [NTSB LAX84LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA289.md): Cessna 172 · Montague, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1984 · N5654A · Substantial damage > An improper ldg flare by the dual student plt caused the acft to balloon to 15 to 20 ft AGL. The CFI called for power, but the student delayed adding power & raised the nose. At the sound of the stall warning horn, a go-around was called for by the CFI &… - [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 LAX83LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA391.md): Cessna 172 · Herndon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1983 · N3926F · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that the approach and landing were normal. During rollout, the acft's landing light failed and the pilot was unable to see well enough to maintain his course on the rwy. The acft veered off the left side onto soft terrain and the nose gear… - [NTSB ATL83LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA320.md): Cessna 172 · Folkstone, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1983 · N4245F · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during takeoff, his seat slid all the way aft. When this occurred, he pulled the yoke aft & the acf entered a power on stall & crashed. Reportedly, the plt did not secure the seat before taking off. - [NTSB CHI83LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA363.md): Cessna 172 · Grandview, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1983 · N8164B · Substantial damage > The acft collided with an unseen rut in an off arpt landing on an unprepared grass field. The nose gear collapsed and the acft nosed over. The weather was VMC and no flt plan was filed. The pilot made a low pass over this field and saw no obstacles so he… - [NTSB NYC83LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA199.md): Cessna 172 · Easton, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1983 · N3943F · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during landing the brakes locked & the acft then hit two bumps in the rwy & ballooned. The acft then skidded off the end of the rwy, collided with a plowed furrow & flipped inverted. - [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 FTW82DA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA374.md): Cessna 172 · Vain, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 9, 1982 · N7424A · Substantial damage > The pilot and his passenger took off on a local flight and flew over a runway that they were constructing in their pasture. The pilot stated that he was in slow flight over the runway. Both occupants received concussions in the accident and could not recall… - [NTSB FTW82DA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA224.md): Cessna 172 · Duncan, OK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 13, 1982 · N1023B · Substantial damage > The student pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings in winds from the southeast at 10 gusting 15 KTS. Just prior to landing, the aircraft encountered a gust of wind, then touched down hard. The engine fire wall was buckled and two tires blew out. - [NTSB LAX82DA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA197.md): Cessna 172 · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 28, 1982 · N5954A · Destroyed > The acft landed hard, bounced, veered left & collided with a parked acft. The CFI recognized that the approach speed wastoo slow & waited too long before taking over. A deliberate turn was made to avoid residences. - [NTSB ATL82DA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA097.md): Cessna 172 · Brook Haven, MS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 8, 1982 · N6444B · Substantial damage > The pilot visually checked the fuel level before takeoff and estimated that he had 15 to 16 gallons remaining. Since the flight was planned for 30 to 45 minutes, no fuel was added. However, after flying for 30 to 35 minutes, the engine lost power. The pilot… - [NTSB DEN82FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FA038.md): Cessna 172 · 3nm East Of Mar, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1982 · N3963F · Destroyed > Witnesses in the vicinity of the accident at the approximate time of the accident stated that blizzard like weather conditions existed, that the snow fall was dense & the wind was variable & gusting. The wreckage was located atop a mountain at approximately… - [NTSB FTW82DA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA068.md): Cessna 172 · Kingfisher, OK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 23, 1982 · N7178A · Substantial damage > The student pilot stated he read the wind direction as coming from the south and landed accordingly. The aircraft landed downwind, the nose wheel dug in and collapsed, and the aircraft nosed over. - [NTSB FTW82DA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA057.md): Cessna 172 · Navajo Dam, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 13, 1982 · N8862B · Substantial damage > The pilot landed at an unattended airport on what he thought to be approximately 2 inches of snow. It turned out to be 8 inches and the aircraft turned over on landing. - [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… - [NTSB FTW82DA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA039.md): Cessna 172 · Fruit Vale, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 9, 1982 · N7355A · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during the approach he was momentarily blinded by the sun. The aircraft collided with the top wire on a fence at the end of the runway pulling it down onto the runway. - [NTSB NYC82DA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA016.md): Cessna 172 · Galeton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 2, 1982 · N25084 · Substantial damage > After takeoff from the original departure point, the pilot flew to a local airport and landed on runway 28. The runway was covered with snow and the winds were from 270 degrees at 10 knots. After landing, the pilot taxied back for takeoff. While in a right… - [NTSB CHI82FEX05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FEX05.md): Cessna 172 · Paoli, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 26, 1981 · N5072A · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC82DNA09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DNA09.md): Cessna 172N · Nantucket, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 8, 1981 · N733PF · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX82FVD05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FVD05.md): Cessna 172 · Ukiah, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 19, 1981 · N5609A · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC82FCA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FCA02.md): Cessna 172 · Piedmont, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 2, 1981 · N7284A · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW82FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FA006.md): Cessna 172P · Orange, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 9, 1981 · N52712 · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN81FTG18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTG18.md): Cessna 172 · Bowdon, ND · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 5, 1981 · N7443A · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL81FKJ34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FKJ34.md): Cessna 172 · Bay Minette, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 31, 1981 · N7006A · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX81AA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81AA119.md): Piper PA-28R · San Jose, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 17, 1981 · N15611 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX81FVD32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FVD32.md): Cessna 172 · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 20, 1981 · N8127B · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX81DVM25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DVM25.md): Bolen 172 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 15, 1981 · N3902F · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN81DTI13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81DTI13.md): Cessna 172 · Schafers Mdws, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 12, 1981 · N7304A · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI81FEM29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEM29.md): Cessna 172 · Mackinac Is, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 9, 1981 · N7920B · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC81DCJ21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81DCJ21.md): Cessna 172 · Naper, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 3, 1981 · N5716A · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC81FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FA067-125173.md): Cessna 172 · Bridgeport, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 25, 1981 · N8852B · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN81FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FA044.md): Cessna 172 · Price, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 23, 1981 · N6417B · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI81FEI20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEI20.md): Cessna 172 · Akron, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 4, 1981 · N6938A · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI81FEE37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEE37.md): Cessna 172P · Plainfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 30, 1981 · N53015 · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX81FVD22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FVD22.md): Cessna 172 · Novato, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 11, 1981 · N6085A · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=2072402&page=8 ## 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=7 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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