# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172F, 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB GAA19CA544](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA544.md): Cessna 172F · Hemet, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2019 · N5229F · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper decision to perform a precautionary landing on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a noseover.
- [NTSB WPR13LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA098.md): Cessna 172F · Marysville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2013 · N5208F · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation, which resulted from maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the fuel selector handle. Contributing to the accident was an incorrectly modified fuel selector handle assembly.
- [NTSB WPR10CA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA311.md): Cessna 172F · Rancho Murieta, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2010 · N8793U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.
- [NTSB WPR10LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA087.md): Cessna 172F · Corona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2009 · N8520U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX08CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA214.md): Cessna 172F · Pomona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2008 · N8881U · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his failure to refuel the airplane.
- [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 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 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 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 LAX95LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA295.md): Cessna 172F · Bradley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1995 · N5563R · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel prior to takeoff and his delayed decision to proceed to his alternate airport. The night light conditions and the lack of a suitable emergency landing area were factors.
- [NTSB LAX95LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA193.md): Cessna 172F · Boonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1995 · N5255F · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX94LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA192.md): Cessna 172F · Arlington, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1994 · N5709R · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the certified flight instructor to properly supervise the student pilot and perform the appropriate remedial action before the airplane descended to an altitude too low for recovery. Factors were the student pilot's handling of the airplane which…
- [NTSB LAX88LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA310.md): Cessna 172F · Fairfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1988 · N5149F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot performed a soft field takeoff on a grass strip in winds gusting to 34 KTS. The airplane would not accelerate in ground effect, nor would it climb. Feeling that he could not out-climb objects in his path, the pilot turned to the right. As he turned…
- [NTSB LAX80FVG27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FVG27.md): Cessna 172F · Lake Berryessa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 16, 1980 · N5149F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX78FVA38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FVA38.md): Cessna 172F · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 21, 1978 · N859CR · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK76DXQ62](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76DXQ62.md): Cessna 172 · S.Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 3, 1976 · N8332L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK76DVA74](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76DVA74.md): Cessna 172 · Orange Cove, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 26, 1976 · N5231Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK76DVW27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76DVW27.md): Cessna 172F · Furnace Creek, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 19, 1976 · N5519R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX75AL023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75AL023.md): Cessna 172F · Lebec, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 26, 1974 · N8275U · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK74AP012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74AP012.md): Cessna 172F · Weaverville, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Sep 25, 1973 · N7858U · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK72FVA76](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72FVA76.md): Piper J3C · Merced, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 4, 1972 · N3637N · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK71DVM05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71DVM05.md): Cessna 172 · Simmler, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 29, 1970 · N8768U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK70DVD30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70DVD30.md): Cessna 172 · Schellville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 28, 1970 · N5571R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70FUA20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70FUA20.md): Cessna 172 · Avalon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 11, 1970 · N8848U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK70D0094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70D0094.md): Cessna 172 · Kerman, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 23, 1969 · N8842U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70F0019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70F0019.md): Cessna 172F · Lake Henshaw, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 22, 1969 · N5455R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK68D0013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68D0013.md): Cessna 172 · Oakland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 23, 1967 · N8185U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67D0394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67D0394.md): Cessna 172 · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 19, 1967 · N5396R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK67D0276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67D0276.md): Cessna 172 · Carmel, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 16, 1967 · N8166U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67D0313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67D0313.md): Cessna 172 · El Monte, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 17, 1967 · N8166U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK67F0227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67F0227.md): Cessna 172F · Monterey, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jan 16, 1967 · N5650R · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX67D0271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67D0271.md): Cessna 172 · Agua Dulce, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 15, 1967 · N5609R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67D0221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67D0221.md): Cessna 172 · Mojave, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 7, 1966 · N8848U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK67A0041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67A0041.md): Cessna 172F · Woodford, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Oct 2, 1966 · N5655R · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK67D0125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67D0125.md): Cessna 172 · Alvarado, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 17, 1966 · N5388R · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX67D0068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67D0068.md): Cessna 172F · Oceanside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 5, 1966 · N8846U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK67D0022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67D0022.md): Cessna 172C · Petaluma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 18, 1966 · N7966U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX66D0368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66D0368.md): Cessna 172 · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 29, 1966 · N8863U · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK66D0210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK66D0210.md): Cessna 172 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 7, 1966 · N5571R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK66A0031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK66A0031.md): Cessna 172F · Livermore, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 4, 1966 · N8184U · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX66F0250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66F0250.md): Cessna 172 · Ontario, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 16, 1966 · N5466R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX66A0047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66A0047.md): Cessna 172 · Winterhaven, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 9, 1965 · N8242U · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX66F0273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66F0273.md): Cessna 172 · Santa Susana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 25, 1965 · N5536R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK66A0009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK66A0009.md): Cessna 172D · Kyburz, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 7, 1965 · N8282U · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK66F0102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK66F0102.md): Cessna 172 · Willits, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 29, 1965 · N8712U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX66D0006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66D0006.md): Cessna 172 · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 31, 1965 · N7900U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK65F0039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK65F0039.md): Cessna 172 · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 4, 1965 · N8303U · 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" = '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 ('2072414'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2072414&state=CA

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