# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172F

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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB CHI08CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA058.md): Cessna 172F · Crystal Falls, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2007 · N8191U · Substantial damage
  > The rough, unsuitable terrain encountered during the landing which resulted in the total failure of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB ANC08CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA017.md): Cessna 172 · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2007 · N5555R · Substantial damage
  > A propwash encounter during taxi from a four-engine airplane that overturned the pilot's single-engine airplane when he elected to taxi across the larger airplane's propwash.
- [NTSB SEA06CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA148.md): Cessna 172F · American Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2006 · N8707U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stall speed. Factors include his improper decision to takeoff with a tailwind, and the effects of the tailwind upon the aircraft's takeoff performance.
- [NTSB CHI06FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA184.md): Cessna 172F · Brookville, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2006 · N8829U · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight loss of engine power during cruise flight due to restricted fuel flow and the inadequate preflight the pilot performed. An additional cause was the trees.
- [NTSB ATL06CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA106.md): Cessna 172F · Rome, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2006 · N5324R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB DFW06CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA164.md): Cessna 172F · Marietta, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2006 · N8649U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper weather evaluation. Contributing factors were the strong tailwind and the high density altitude.
- [NTSB ATL05CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA165.md): Cessna C172F · Sparta, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2005 · N8513U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in applying carburetor heat that resulted in the loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ATL05CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA157.md): Cessna 172F · Haleyville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2005 · N5320R · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inadequate preflight of the fuel tank resulting in a total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion, resulting in a forced landing, and nose over on landing roll out.
- [NTSB DFW05FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA082.md): Cessna 172F · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2005 · N8382U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to refuel resulting in fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and a shoulder harness restraint system was not installed.
- [NTSB CHI05CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA058.md): Cessna 172F · Willmar, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2005 · N8205U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to properly compensate for the crosswind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the snow bank.
- [NTSB DFW05LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA067.md): Cessna 172F · Sallisaw, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2005 · N8203U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC04LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA183.md): Cessna 172F · Cooperstown, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2004 · N7957U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and her premature rotation which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL04FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA130.md): Cessna 172F · Madisonville, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2004 · N8777U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering on a touch and go landing resulting in a stall and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB LAX04CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA086.md): Cessna 172F · Redlands, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 3, 2004 · N5184F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing gusty crosswind condition, and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were a crosswind and wind gusts.
- [NTSB CHI04LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA012.md): Cessna 172F · Columbus, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2003 · N5204F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind condition, the delayed aborted takeoff, and the…
- [NTSB MIA03LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA176.md): Cessna 172F · Fajardo, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2003 · N8578U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight resulting in the airplane being operated with water contamination in the fuel system, and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI03LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA065.md): Cessna 172F · Waskish, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2003 · N8112U · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot. Contributing factors were the snow covered takeoff area and the tailwind.
- [NTSB MIA03LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA048.md): Cessna 172F · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2003 · N5602R · Substantial damage
  > a total loss of engine power due to the failure the oil filter because of over-pressurization, resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL03LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA028.md): Cessna 172F · Stuart, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2002 · N5338R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inflight encounter with wind shear on final approach, which resulted in an inflight loss of control and subequent uncontrolled descent into trees.
- [NTSB DEN02LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA053.md): Cessna 172F · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2002 · N7873U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decisions, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL02LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA081.md): Cessna 172 · Smithfield, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2002 · N8458U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI02LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA081.md): Cessna 172F · Lynxville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2002 · N5527R · Substantial damage
  > The pilots delayed use of carburetor heat during carburetor icing conditions, and the unsuitable terrain encountered for the forced landing. The carburetor icing conditions, the powerline, the brush, and the nose gear collapse were contributing factors.
- [NTSB MIA01LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA139.md): Cessna 172F · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2001 · N8664U · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion which resulted in a forced landing, and subsequent impact with a sign and a ditch.
- [NTSB FTW01LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA075.md): Cessna 172F · Clovis, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2001 · N5175F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during take off roll resulting in a ground loop. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB DEN01LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA055.md): Cessna 172F · Larkspur, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2001 · N8389U · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor inadvertently stalling the airplane during a forced landing. Contributing factors were fuel exhaustion due to inadvertent opening of the fuel drain, lack of familiarity with the airplane, inadequate supervision of the flight, and the…
- [NTSB ATL01LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA026.md): Cessna 172 F · Greenwood, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2001 · N7882U · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire for undetermined reasons. Finding: A factor is the maintenance modification was performed by company personnel prior to the flight.
- [NTSB LAX01FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA070.md): Cessna 172F · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 2001 · N383CA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper climb rate to VFR conditions on-top.
- [NTSB IAD00LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA022.md): Cessna 172 · Norridgewock, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2000 · N5679R · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB FTW00LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA049.md): Cessna 172 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1999 · N8250U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a porpoise.
- [NTSB ANC99LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA151.md): Cessna 172 · Galena, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1999 · N5309R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel, and the resulting fuel exhaustion. A factor was the dark night which hampered location of a nearby closed, and unlit, airstrip.
- [NTSB ATL99LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA125.md): Cessna 172P · Buchanan, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1999 · N7883U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice during glide and cruise, and rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI99FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA042.md): Cessna 172F · Coleman, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1998 · N72RE · Destroyed
  > pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees and his intentional flight into IMC conditions. Factors contributing to this accident were the pilot's lack of instrument certification, his becoming lost in the poor weather, his inadequate preparation for…
- [NTSB ATL99LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA001.md): Cessna C-172F · Ball Ground, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1998 · N5588R · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on take-off, during gusty conditions, resulting in a collision with a tree.
- [NTSB LAX98LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA301.md): Cessna 172F · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1998 · N8761U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudging the flare point and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin, which resulted in a stall/mush and hard landing. A contributing factor was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB MIA98LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA233.md): Cessna 172F · Spring Hill, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1998 · N7832U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and his delay in initiating a go around. Contributing was the pilot's improper landing flare.
- [NTSB MIA98LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA216.md): Cessna 172F · Tuskegee, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1998 · N7884U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed, and his failure to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA98WA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98WA203.md): Cessna 172F · Grand Turk, United Kingdom · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 18, 1998 · N5682R · No damage
- [NTSB FTW98LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA166.md): Cessna 172F · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1998 · N7894U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in flight planning/decision in electing to land with a known 30 knot tailwind. Factors were high winds and a tailwind.
- [NTSB FTW98LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA070.md): Cessna 172F · Gonzales, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1997 · N8426U · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall resulting from the flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed during his delayed recovery from the bounced landing. Factors were the student's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and the instructor's inadequate supervision…
- [NTSB FTW98LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA036.md): Cessna 172F · Hurley, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1997 · N8714U · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions. Factors included the gusty crosswind conditions and inadequate supervision of the student pilot's solo flight by his flight instructor.
- [NTSB ANC97LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA061.md): Cessna 172 · Ninilchik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1997 · N5407R · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain altitude/clearance from a closed runway, while making a low pass, which resulted in an inadvertent touchdown.
- [NTSB NYC97FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA048.md): Cessna 172F · Conrad, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1997 · N8835U · Destroyed
  > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and spatial disorientation of the pilot, which led to loss of aircraft control, an uncontrolled descent, and subsequent collision with wooded terrain. Factors relating to the accident…
- [NTSB NYC97LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA008.md): Cessna 172N · Hilton, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1996 · N5535R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper soft field landing technique, which allowed a nose over during the landing rollout. Soft terrain was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA97FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA010.md): Cessna 172F · Venice, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1996 · N5130F · Substantial damage
  > inadequate maintenance servicing of the airplane during an oil change by the owner/pilot for his failure to secure the oil temperature probe securing nut. Also, inadequate maintenance of the airplane by the owner/pilot for his failure to operate the engine…
- [NTSB IAD97LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA008.md): Cessna 172 · Germantown, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1996 · N8299U · Substantial damage
  > improper maintenance with the installation of an improper oil ring on the number four piston, which led to failure of both the ring and pistion, oil starvation, and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI96FA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA348.md): Cessna 172F · Saint Clair, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1996 · N5373R · Destroyed
  > a loss of power due to the engine's #2 cylinder exhaust valve stuck open, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB LAX96LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA316.md): Cessna 172F · Ocotillo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1996 · N5543R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment. The sun glare and proximity of rocks were related factors.
- [NTSB CHI96LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA233.md): Cessna 172 · Freeport, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1996 · N5542R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance on final approach, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point for landing.
- [NTSB NYC96LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA119.md): Cessna 172F · Blairstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1996 · N8869U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to improper compensation for wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI96LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA006.md): Cessna 172F · Danbury, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1995 · N8740U · Substantial damage
  > the partial failure of the left magneto, the road sign, and the road embankment. A factor relating to this accident is the brush which obscured the road sign.

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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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072414'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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