# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172, GA

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 ERA22LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA030.md): Cessna 172 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 21, 2021 · N6888A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with runway approach lighting equipment.
- [NTSB ERA22LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA022.md): Cessna 172 · Statesboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 9, 2021 · N8592B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure reduce power and apply sufficient braking after landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with objects and terrain.
- [NTSB ERA17LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA158.md): Cessna 172 · Euharlee, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2017 · N8368B · Substantial damage
  > The NTSB did not determine the probable cause of this event and does not plan to issue a report or open a public docket. The investigation of this event is being conducted under the jurisdiction of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
- [NTSB ATL07LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA092.md): Cessna 172 · Brinson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2007 · N921JR · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a blocked carburetor jet.
- [NTSB ATL99FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA074.md): Cessna 172 · Savannah, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1999 · N6433B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's selection of the wrong runway for landing and his delayed go-around, which resulted in the collision with trees. A factor was the tailwind on landing.
- [NTSB ATL94LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA160.md): Cessna 172 · Pine Mountain, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1994 · N6650A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for existing wind conditions, and his failure to maintain both airspeed and clearance from a fence. Factors were the tailwind and the gusts which existed at the time of the accident.
- [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 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 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 MIA73AM001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73AM001.md): Midamerican 172 · Vidalia, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 1, 1972 · N6418B · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA72FKG76](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72FKG76.md): Cessna 172 · Morven, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 29, 1972 · N6212E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA72DKG28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72DKG28.md): Cessna 172 · Lafayette, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 22, 1971 · N5188A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA71FKG30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71FKG30.md): Cessna 172 · Claxton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 30, 1970 · N7267T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA70AM063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70AM063.md): Cessna 172 · Dahlonega, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jan 23, 1970 · N8949B · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA70D0290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70D0290.md): Cessna 172 · Canton, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 6, 1969 · N7067T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69A0030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69A0030.md): Cessna 172 · Stone Mountain, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 5, 1968 · N7039T · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA69D0275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69D0275.md): Cessna 172 · Brunswick, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 24, 1968 · N5128A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA68A0035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68A0035.md): Cessna 172 · Villa Rica, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Oct 8, 1967 · N5625A · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA68F0029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68F0029.md): Cessna 172 · Griswold, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 17, 1967 · N8925B · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA67D0579](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67D0579.md): Cessna 172 · Palmetto, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 24, 1967 · N9168B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA67D0442](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67D0442.md): Cessna 172 · Jonesboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 13, 1967 · N6650A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA66A0062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66A0062.md): Cessna 172 · St Marys, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 27, 1965 · N6232E · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA65A0124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA65A0124.md): Cessna 172 · Toccoa, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jun 19, 1965 · N4253F · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK65X0915](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0915.md): Cessna 172 · Jonesboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 4, 1964 · N5625A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X2288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2288.md): Cessna 172 · Cairo, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 14, 1964 · N6886A · 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" = 'GA' 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=GA

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