# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172E, 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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB GAA20CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA074.md): Cessna 172 · FallBrook, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2019 · N3803S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's use of excessive ground speed while making a right turn when exiting the runway, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR12LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA090.md): Cessna 172E · Dinsmore, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2012 · N3879S · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to attain/maintain adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around.
- [NTSB WPR11LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA062.md): Cessna 172E · Suisun City, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2010 · N5582T · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10LA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA417.md): Cessna 172E · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2010 · N7807U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and airplane control during takeoff in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB LAX99LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA256.md): Cessna 172E · Emeryville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1999 · N5784T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and inadequate fuel consumption calculations, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were the pilot's failure to have all appropriate flight manuals aboard the airplane and the low…
- [NTSB LAX92LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA143.md): Cessna 172E · Yucapia, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1992 · N5417T · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of power most likely related to the poor quality of aircraft maintenance. A factor in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX90LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA196.md): Cessna 172E · Brentwood, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1990 · N5714T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot improperly calculated the fuel consumption causing the airplane to sustain a total loss of power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX89LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA235.md): Cessna 172E · Mariposa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1989 · N7744U · Substantial damage
  > Student pilot's miscalculation of the fuel supply which led to a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX89LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA221.md): Cessna 172E · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1989 · N3618S · Substantial damage
  > Failure to perform maintenance inspections prescribed by the magneto, engine and aircraft manufacturers. The high density altitude and terrain conditions were contributing factors.
- [NTSB LAX88LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA038.md): Cessna 172E · Placerville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1987 · N5577T · Substantial damage
  > During a telephone interview the student pilot stated that he was practicing takeoffs and landings. On the landing prior to the accident, the aircraft bounced and the student pilot attempted a go around. During the go around attempt the aircraft drifted to…
- [NTSB LAX86LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA336.md): Cessna 172E · Lower Lake, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1986 · N3651S · Substantial damage
  > The airplane departed on a local sight-seeing flight at Lower Lake, California. A noncurrent commercial pilot was flying the airplane; the PIC, a current commercial pilot, was occupying the right front seat. The airplane collided with some 12-foot high…
- [NTSB LAX84LA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA416.md): Cessna 172E · Elk Grove, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1984 · N3587S · Substantial damage
  > The acft bounced several times during landing according to a plt witness near the rwy. During the bounces the acft left the rwy in a crosswind. The damage to the acft was estimated as minor up to this time. The plt of the accident acft decided to try to…
- [NTSB LAX84LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA127.md): Cessna 172E · Selma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1984 · N5314T · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated he was practicing landings when after takeoff following a full stop landing, the 'motor stopped then started again momentarily.' He landed in a vineyard. Responding officers from the sherriff's department observed no fuelin the aircraft tanks.
- [NTSB LAX80FVG37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FVG37.md): Cessna 172E · Roseville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 8, 1980 · N5552T · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX77FUD05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FUD05.md): Cessna 172E · Compton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 17, 1977 · N3707S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX76AL038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76AL038.md): Cessna 172E · Corona, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 27, 1975 · N5342T · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK76FVA28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76FVA28.md): Cessna 172 · Shaver Lake, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 9, 1975 · N3626S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK75FVG30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75FVG30.md): Cessna 172E · Butte Mdws, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 15, 1974 · N5415E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK74DVG17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74DVG17.md): Cessna 172 · Sutter Crk, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 11, 1973 · N7707U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK73DVM39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73DVM39.md): Cessna 150 · Moss Beach, CA · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 19, 1973 · N17147 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
- [NTSB OAK73DVD21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73DVD21.md): Cessna 172 · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 10, 1972 · N5363T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK72AP040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72AP040.md): Cessna 172E · Modesto, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 10, 1972 · N3862S · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX72FUG69](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72FUG69.md): Cessna 172E · Hesperia, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 15, 1972 · N5532T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX71AL068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71AL068.md): Cessna 172E · El Cajon, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 15, 1971 · N5678T · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX71DUQ47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71DUQ47.md): Cessna 172E · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 2, 1971 · N5606T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK71FVM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71FVM07.md): Cessna 172 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 11, 1970 · N3820S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX71FUA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71FUA05.md): Cessna 172 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 30, 1970 · N3803S · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK71AP002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71AP002.md): Cessna 172 · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 10, 1970 · N5790T · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK70DVM12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70DVM12.md): Cessna 172E · Atascadero, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 26, 1970 · N7744U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70FUG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70FUG10.md): Cessna 172 · Rubidoux, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 22, 1970 · N1212K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70FUA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70FUA11.md): Cessna 172 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 19, 1970 · N7707U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70DUA09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70DUA09.md): Cessna 172 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 31, 1970 · N7807U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70D0202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70D0202.md): Cessna 172 · Newhall, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 13, 1969 · N3976S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK70D0022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70D0022.md): Cessna 172E · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 16, 1969 · N3987S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK70F0034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70F0034.md): Cessna 172 · Woodland, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 2, 1969 · N5635T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX69F0332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69F0332.md): Cessna 172 · Calexico, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 28, 1969 · N3939S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX71AL063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71AL063.md): Cessna 172E · Banning, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 1, 1968 · N2992U · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK69A0034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69A0034.md): Cessna 172E · Susanville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 21, 1968 · N5740T · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX69D0083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69D0083.md): Cessna 172 · Catalina Is., CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 16, 1968 · N7721U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK69D0082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69D0082.md): Cessna 172 · Selma, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 2, 1968 · N3945S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK69D0010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69D0010.md): Cessna 172 · Tracy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 5, 1968 · N7744U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK69D0077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69D0077.md): Cessna 172 · Shelter Cove, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 2, 1968 · N5421T · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK68D0309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68D0309.md): Cessna 172 · Corning, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 29, 1967 · N5421T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX68F0054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68F0054.md): Cessna 172 · Arcadia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 2, 1967 · N3879S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67D0390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67D0390.md): Cessna 172 · Murrieta, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 7, 1967 · N5504T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67F0273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67F0273.md): Cessna 172 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 11, 1967 · N5504T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK67F0209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67F0209.md): Cessna 172 · Bishop, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 22, 1966 · N3579S · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX67D0082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67D0082.md): Cessna 172 · Santa Ynez, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 30, 1966 · N3946S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK67F0013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67F0013.md): Cessna 172E · Vacaville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 26, 1966 · N3911S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK67F0027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67F0027.md): Cessna 172E · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 12, 1966 · N5386T · Substantial damage

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## 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 ('2072412'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2072412&state=CA

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