# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172, CA 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 1 of 3 · 113 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ANC24LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA021.md): Cessna 172 · Huasna, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 6, 2024 · N8907B · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a low altitude maneuver, resulting in a loss of control. - [NTSB WPR23LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA082.md): Cessna 172 · Watsonville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 1, 2023 · N7181A · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines during a go around. - [NTSB WPR15FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA070.md): Cessna 172 · Sutter Creek, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2014 · N8518B · Substantial damage > The noninstrument-rated pilot's encounter with instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) while maneuvering, which resulted in a loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt to… - [NTSB WPR12CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA153.md): Cessna 172 · Johnson Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2012 · N6749A · Substantial damage > The pilot did not properly secure the airplane prior to rotating the propeller by hand, resulting in inadvertent movement of the airplane. - [NTSB WPR11CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA152.md): Cessna 172 · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 13, 2011 · N31FC · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action. - [NTSB WPR11FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA117.md): Cessna 172 · Glendora, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2011 · N6922A · Substantial damage > The flight crew's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance while maneuvering in downdraft conditions over mountains. - [NTSB WPR10CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA062.md): Cessna 172 · Yucca Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2009 · N8504B · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gusts and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. - [NTSB WPR09LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA056.md): Cessna 172 · Lompoc, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2008 · N6461E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience. - [NTSB LAX08CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA164.md): Cessna 172 · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2008 · N6494E · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper in-flight decision making and inadequate fuel consumption calculations that resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB SEA07LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA094.md): Cessna 172 · Chiriaco Summit, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2007 · N8340B · Destroyed > Engine fire during start-up for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX06LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA064.md): Cessna 172 · Gilroy, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2005 · N7383A · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated pilot's poor judgment to fly in dark night instrument conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the dark night light condition and the low… - [NTSB LAX99LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA217.md): Cessna 172 · Needles, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1999 · N6448B · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind condition and subsequent failure to maintain alignment with the road used for takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a construction sign during the initial climb. - [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 LAX82FVD05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FVD05.md): Cessna 172 · Ukiah, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 19, 1981 · N5609A · 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 LAX81FVD22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FVD22.md): Cessna 172 · Novato, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 11, 1981 · N6085A · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX81FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FA081.md): Cessna 172 · Claremont, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 2, 1981 · N6317E · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX81FUA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FUA03.md): Cessna 172 · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 6, 1981 · N6763A · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX80DVA61](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DVA61.md): Cessna 172 · Visalia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 16, 1980 · N7104T · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX80FVA57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FVA57.md): Cessna 172M · Columbia, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 2, 1980 · N51239 · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX80FV602](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FV602.md): Cessna 172 · Fair Oaks, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 21, 1979 · N6061A · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX79FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FA076.md): Cessna 172 · Lancaster, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 9, 1979 · N5747A · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX79FUQ25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FUQ25.md): Cessna 172 · Simi Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 1, 1979 · N5169F · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX80FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA051.md): Cessna 172 · Eureka, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Mar 7, 1979 · N6788A · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX78DUG33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78DUG33.md): Cessna 172 · Fontana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 11, 1978 · N8853B · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX77FUG59](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FUG59.md): Cessna 172 · Joshua Tree, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 25, 1977 · N4252F · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX77DUG32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77DUG32.md): Cessna 172 · Blythe, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 6, 1977 · N6657A · Destroyed - [NTSB OAK77DVG18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77DVG18.md): Cessna 172 · Dunsmuir, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jan 22, 1977 · N19FD · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX77FUG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FUG07.md): Cessna 172 · Perris, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 7, 1976 · N5794A · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=2072402&state=CA&page=2 ## 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" = 'CA' 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=CA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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