# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172, AK 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. ## Latest cases - [NTSB ANC25LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA112.md): Cessna 172 · Yakataga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 22, 2025 · N4282F · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat in meteorological conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor icing. - [NTSB CEN22LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA380.md): Cessna 172 · McCarthy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 7, 2022 · N171Q · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff in turbulent weather conditions. - [NTSB ANC21LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA061.md): Cessna 172 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 16, 2021 · N7137T · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to detonation/preignition damage to the No. 2 cylinder. The reason for the detonation/preignition damage could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB ANC20LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20LA002.md): Cessna 172 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 13, 2019 · N7267A · Substantial damage > The pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, a precautionary landing, and impact with terrain. - [NTSB ANC19FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19FA038.md): Cessna 172 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Mar 7, 2019 · N7469A · Substantial damage > The pilot’s decision to depart into marginal visual flight rule conditions in mountainous terrain with the potential for icing, and the airplane’s accumulation of structural icing, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain airplane control and the… - [NTSB ANC19LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19LA008.md): Cessna 172 · Whittier, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2018 · N7207A · Destroyed > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB GAA18CA454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA454.md): Cessna 172 · Meadow Lakes, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2018 · N171Q · Substantial damage > The pilot’s selection of the wrong fuel tank for departure, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine power. - [NTSB GAA18CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA119.md): Cessna 172 · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 5, 2018 · N271BJ · Substantial damage > The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over. - [NTSB ANC17FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17FA003.md): Cessna 172 · Palmer, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2016 · N6353E · Substantial damage > The student pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a steep climbing turn following a touch-and-go landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at too low of an altitude to recover. - [NTSB ANC16CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16CA009.md): Cessna 172 · Manley Hot Springs, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 27, 2015 · N7176A · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to depart from an unsuitable, off-airport site, which resulted in a collision with a tree. - [NTSB ANC14CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA005.md): Cessna 172 · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2013 · N709SB · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to land on an unsuitable surface, which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB ANC12CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA054.md): Cessna 172 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2012 · N5874A · Substantial damage > The improper decision of the driver of the all-terrain vehicle to enter an active runway. - [NTSB ANC06CA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA138.md): Cessna 172 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2006 · N7939B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist to ensure the proper positioning of the magneto switch during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, and a subsequent collision with high vegetation during the takeoff run. A factor… - [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ANC80DAG82](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC80DAG82.md): Cessna 172 · Seward, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 20, 1980 · N6293E · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC77DA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77DA002.md): Cessna 172 · Lower Kalskag, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 18, 1976 · N9123B · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC75AA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC75AA020.md): Cessna 172 · Palmer, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 2, 1974 · N12747 · Destroyed - [NTSB ANC70D0089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC70D0089.md): Cessna 172 · St Mary Mssn, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 6, 1969 · N5937A · Substantial damage ## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AK' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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&state=AK --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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