# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172, TX 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 2 · 61 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CEN26LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA139.md): Cessna 172 · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 11, 2026 · N7080T · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while in the run-up area in high wind conditions. - [NTSB CEN24LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA117.md): Cessna 172 · San Marcos, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 20, 2024 · N6762A · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient clearance from a large multi-engine airplane during taxi operations. - [NTSB CEN19FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA099.md): Cessna 172 · Lakeway, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Mar 14, 2019 · N8620B · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, and the flight instructor's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of… - [NTSB CEN13LA581](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA581.md): Cessna 172 · Rio Vista, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2013 · N8878B · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after an excessive takeoff run from a grass airstrip, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall and loss of… - [NTSB CEN11CA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA293.md): Cessna 172 · Greenville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2011 · N6933A · Substantial damage > The pilot's delayed action in performing a go-around maneuver, which resulted in an impact with trees. - [NTSB DEN08LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA129.md): Cessna 172 · Athens, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2008 · N6257E · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to undetermined reasons, which led to an uncontrolled descent and subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper preflight decision to attempt the flight with a… - [NTSB DFW05CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA090.md): Cessna 172 · Nachogdoches, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2005 · N12CT · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper in-flight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB DFW05CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA076.md): Cessna 172 · Marshall, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 24, 2005 · N8134B · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper engine starting procedure resulting in a loss of control. - [NTSB FTW97LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA123.md): Cessna 172 · Manchaca, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1997 · N6320E · Destroyed > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A factor was the weather condition. - [NTSB FTW93LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA184.md): Cessna 172 · Canyon Lake, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1993 · N6446B · Substantial damage > The movement of the pilot's seat aft which resulted in his loss of control, his inability to regain control, and the ensuing inadvertent stall. A factor was the inadequate inspection of the airplane. - [NTSB FTW93LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA041.md): Cessna 172 · Hamlin, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1992 · N7124A · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to switch fuel tanks and his failure to perform the prescribed emergency procedures following the fuel starvation induced engine failure. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the emergency landing. - [NTSB FTW92LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA192.md): Cessna 172 · Vernon, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1992 · N5063A · Substantial damage > Aircraft control not maintained by pilot. A factor was unfavorable wind. - [NTSB FTW87LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA143.md): Cessna 172 · Cameron, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1987 · N5079A · Substantial damage > During takeoff climb the aircraft struck a powerline then trees and impacted the ground. The aircraft was being flown bya student pilot with no medical certificate or solo endorsement. - [NTSB FTW87LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA115.md): Cessna 172 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1987 · N7259A · Substantial damage > After landing, the pilot attempted to taxi the aircraft to the ramp when he encountered strong gusty winds. The passenger and four linemen attempted to hold the aircraft down, but the winds blew the aircraft over inverted causing substantial damage. - [NTSB FTW86LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA114.md): Cessna 172 · Weatherford, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1986 · N6469E · Substantial damage > The plt experienced a power loss at approximately 200 feet during the takeoff climb portion of the flight. On descent the aircraft collided with a tree before coming to rest in a field. During pre-flight the pilot noted the fuel tanks were half full and there… - [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 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 FTW82FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FA006.md): Cessna 172P · Orange, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 9, 1981 · N52712 · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW80FPD42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FPD42.md): Cessna 172 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 22, 1980 · N101E · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW80FPD33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FPD33.md): Cessna 172 · Ballinger, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 19, 1980 · N7027A · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW80FPA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FPA03.md): Cessna 172 · Terrell, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 6, 1979 · N7912B · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW79FQG21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FQG21.md): Cessna 172F · Crosbyton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 27, 1979 · N5380R · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW77FPD06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FPD06.md): Cessna 172 · Henrietta, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 22, 1976 · N6972A · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW77KQG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77KQG04.md): Cessna 172 · Petersburg, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Nov 12, 1976 · N8267B · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW76DRA36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DRA36.md): Cessna 150M · Sugarland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 21, 1976 · N6605A · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW76FRJ11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FRJ11.md): Cessna 172 · Lake Hawkins, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 16, 1975 · N7295A · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW75AF075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75AF075.md): Cessna 172 · Plainview, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jun 26, 1975 · N7086T · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW75FPA22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75FPA22.md): Cessna 172 · Corsicana, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 8, 1975 · N4095F · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW74FQD23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FQD23.md): Cessna 172 · Acala, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 11, 1974 · N9125B · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW74FPD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FPD03.md): Cessna 172 · Iowa Park, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1973 · N7117T · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW73FRA12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73FRA12.md): Cessna 172 · Riverside, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Nov 5, 1972 · N7140A · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW73DQG16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73DQG16.md): Cessna 172 · Wildorado, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 30, 1972 · N5631A · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW72DRA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72DRA03.md): Cessna 172 · Alice, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 8, 1971 · N8008B · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW71FRA57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FRA57.md): Cessna 172 · Port Bolivar, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 16, 1971 · N4095F · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW71FPA22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FPA22.md): Cessna 172 · Terrell, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 21, 1971 · N8189B · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW71FQG52](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FQG52.md): Cessna 172 · Robert Lee, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 9, 1971 · N5986A · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW71FPA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FPA07.md): Cessna 172 · Quinlan, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 9, 1970 · N6404E · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW71FRA14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FRA14.md): Cessna 172 · Alvin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 19, 1970 · N7916B · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW70AF083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70AF083.md): Cessna 172K · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 21, 1970 · N79402 · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW70DRA13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70DRA13.md): Cessna 172 · Wheelock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 25, 1970 · N7486A · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW69A0048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69A0048.md): Cessna 172 · Barksdale, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jan 19, 1969 · N5717A · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW69D0066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69D0066.md): Cessna 172 · Junction, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 9, 1968 · N8811B · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW68D0479](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68D0479.md): Cessna 172 · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 4, 1968 · N6278E · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW68F0392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68F0392.md): Cessna 172 · Jasper, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 4, 1967 · N8140B · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW68F0347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68F0347.md): Cessna 172 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 2, 1967 · N8839B · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW68D0123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68D0123.md): Cessna 172 · Winnie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 26, 1967 · N8233B · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW67D0334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67D0334.md): Cessna 172 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 20, 1966 · N5717A · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW67D0298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67D0298.md): Cessna 172 · Tahoka, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 29, 1966 · N6191E · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW67D0037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67D0037.md): Cessna 172 · Alba, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 11, 1966 · N5621A · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW66F0493](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66F0493.md): Cessna 172 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 31, 1966 · N6364E · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=2072402&state=TX&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" = 'TX' 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=TX --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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