# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172, TN

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 ERA22LA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA413.md): Cessna 172 · Chattanooga, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 13, 2022 · N388TC · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to of carburetor ice. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ERA21LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA214.md): Cessna 172 · Johnson City, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 12, 2021 · N6344E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s excessive airspeed during the landing approach and his delayed remedial action, which resulted in the airplane striking obstacles during an aborted landing. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind.
- [NTSB MIA08CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA018.md): Cessna 172 · McKinnon, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2007 · N5803A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform a go around.
- [NTSB ATL02LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA096.md): Cessna 172 · Livingston, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2002 · N8608B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failure to maintain flying speed, followed by a subsequent stall.
- [NTSB ATL98LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA120.md): Cessna 172 · Sewanee, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1998 · N6720A · No damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the ground pedestrian. A factor was dark night conditions.
- [NTSB ATL91FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA054.md): Cessna 172 · Crossville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1991 · N8641B · Destroyed
  > The improper flight planning by the noninstrument rated pilot which resulted in his inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions in mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ATL89FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA177.md): Cessna 172 · Townsend, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1989 · N8855B · Destroyed
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot and his delay in initiating remedial action, when he encountered low ceilings over mountainous terrain, which resulted in his inability to maintain sufficient altitude. Contributing factors were: the pilot's…
- [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 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 IAD80FKW08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD80FKW08.md): Cessna 172 · Tn Ridge, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Feb 2, 1980 · N6248E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD79DKW11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79DKW11.md): Cessna 172 · Cleveland, TN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 25, 1979 · N5052H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77DKW26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77DKW26.md): Cessna 172 · Beersheba Spgs, TN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 13, 1977 · N4295F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77FKW20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FKW20.md): Cessna 172 · Midtown Commun, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 18, 1977 · N7129A · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD77FKW13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FKW13.md): Cessna 172 · Jamestown, TN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 11, 1977 · N4028F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD74AI021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74AI021.md): Cessna 172 · Lewisburg, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 13, 1973 · N7108T · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA73DLT10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73DLT10.md): Cessna 172 · Stantonville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 1, 1972 · N9167B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA68A0105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68A0105.md): Cessna 172 · Benton, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 8, 1968 · N3909F · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA68D0387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68D0387.md): Cessna 172 · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 29, 1968 · N4207F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA67F0461](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67F0461.md): Cessna 172 · Collegedale, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 25, 1967 · N9122B · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA65F0124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA65F0124.md): Cessna 172 · Rutherford, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 5, 1965 · N6073A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X0843](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0843.md): Cessna 172 · Troy, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 26, 1964 · N8059B · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X3401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3401.md): Cessna 172 · Crossville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 15, 1964 · N6687A · Destroyed

## 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" = 'TN' 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=TN

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