# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172M: On ground/water collision with object

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 SEA05CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA159.md): Cessna 172M · Hoquiam, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2005 · N724TM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence. The fence was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL04LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA167.md): Cessna 172M · Winston Salem, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2004 · N71409 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the fence post, while taxing which resulted in a collision.
- [NTSB CHI04LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA062.md): Cessna 172M · Jeffersonville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2004 · N70256 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selecting a closed runway for landing and the collapse of the nose landing gear. Factors were the pilot's failure to obtain NOTAM information and the snowbank across the closed runway.
- [NTSB SEA03LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA047.md): Cessna 172M · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2003 · N64427 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment (centerline tracking) during a go around maneuver resulting in the aircraft impacting a runway light. Contributing factors were the gusty/crosswind conditions and the light fixture.
- [NTSB MIA02LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA180.md): Cessna 172M · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2002 · N1446V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper clearance while taxing the airplane which resulted in the left wing tip colliding with an object and damage to the airplane. A related factor was night conditions.
- [NTSB MIA02LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA024.md): Cessna 172M · Crystal River, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2001 · N1385U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to keep a proper visual lookout and ensure proper clearance during taxi operations, which resulted in a collision with vehicles.
- [NTSB SEA01LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA171.md): Cessna 172M · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2001 · N20675 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during taxi. A fence was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI00LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA168.md): Cessna 172M · Decatur, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2000 · N6557H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the T-hangar while taxiing. A Factor associated with the accident was the pilot's attention was diverted to an other airplane which was taxiing on the same taxi line in the opposite direction.
- [NTSB SEA99LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA160.md): Cessna 172M · Tahola, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1999 · N8995V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate directional control and his failure to maintain clearance from trees along the side of the landing area. Factors include a landing area surrounded by tall trees.
- [NTSB CHI99LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA312.md): Cessna 172M · Bloomington, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1999 · N61612 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout and not performing a maneuver to avoid obstructions. A factor was the road signs.
- [NTSB NYC98LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA189.md): Cessna 172M · Teterboro, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1998 · N64453 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors in this accident were the night light conditions, and pilot's lack of recent night flight experience.
- [NTSB CHI98LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA149.md): Cessna 172M · Elkhart, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1998 · N8994V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's disorientation that led him to believe he was on the active runway. A factor was the pilot's inattentiveness.
- [NTSB SEA98LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA071.md): Cessna 172M · Ocean Shores, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1998 · N1673V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a light standard (utility pole) just off the edge of the parking ramp. Factors include a light standard placed near the edge of the parking ramp.
- [NTSB CHI98LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA141.md): Cessna 172M · Superior, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1998 · N13834 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the sign. Factors associated with the accident were the sign which the airplane contacted and inadequate preflight planning/preparation.
- [NTSB CHI97TA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97TA070.md): Cessna 172 · Oconto, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 15, 1997 · N61914 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain proper runway alignment and thus clearance with the snow drifts during takeoff. A factor was the distance the snow drifts extended past the runway edge.
- [NTSB LAX96LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA073.md): Cessna 172 · Mohave Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1995 · N8987V · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to assure that clearance was maintained while taxiing in proximity of buildings at an excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB MIA95LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA035.md): Cessna 172M · Crystal River, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1994 · N1385U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain visual outlook during taxiing.
- [NTSB NYC94LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA093.md): Cessna 172M · Groton, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1994 · N6891H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout during taxi, which resulted in the airplane's wing tip striking ground support equipment.
- [NTSB MIA94LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA023.md): Piper PA-60 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1993 · N91WW · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command of the other aircraft to maintain a visual lookout and clearance between aircraft.
- [NTSB DEN93LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA004.md): Cessna 172N · Addison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1992 · N3501E · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The attempt by both pilots to pass each other without adequate clearance between their airplanes.
- [NTSB ANC92LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA089.md): Cessna 172 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1992 · N61670 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Inadequate visual look out by the pilot of both aircraft. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's diverted attention, the other moving aircraft/object (c 172), and the excessive taxi speed of the c 172.
- [NTSB CHI92LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA151.md): Cessna 172M · Climax Springs, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1992 · N80255 · Substantial damage
  > Delay in aborting the landing by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB NYC92LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA069.md): Cessna 150 · Sanford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1992 · N6544G · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of N64147 to maintain adequate spacing and visual lookout from N6544G while taxiing, resulting in a ground collision.
- [NTSB DEN92LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA009.md): Cessna 172N · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1991 · N80893 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the sign.
- [NTSB LAX91LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA010.md): Cessna 172 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1990 · N73403 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's visual lookout was inadequate.
- [NTSB FTW90LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA158.md): Cessna 172M · Broken Arrow, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1990 · N73571 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX90LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA063.md): Mooney Mark 22 · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1990 · N7716M · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the Mooney to stop his aircraft in a timely manner to avoid a collision.
- [NTSB SEA90LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA031.md): Cessna 172M · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1989 · N21543 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inadequate visual lookout while taxiing. Factors related to the accident are: the pilot's diverted attention and the pole.
- [NTSB MIA89LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA211.md): Cessna 172 · Apalachicola, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1989 · N64RF · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's lack of visual perception concerning altitude above the water.
- [NTSB MIA89LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA128.md): Cessna 172M · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1989 · N80440 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to insure adequate wingtip clearance while taxiing.
- [NTSB MKC88LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA138.md): Cessna 172 · Lamar, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1988 · N29168 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The plt of the aerial applicator acft said he was pulling out for an intersection departure on rwy 21, when the Cessna on a landing roll, struck him from the rear. The pilot said that possibly the background, haze, and airframe components made the incoming…
- [NTSB MKC88LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA125.md): Cessna 172 · Topeka, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1988 · N80208 · Substantial damage
  > While taxiing in from a personal solo training flight, the student pilot taxied into a chain link fence while attempting to park the acft. The right wing spar sustained substantial damage.
- [NTSB SEA88LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA027.md): Cessna 172M · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1987 · N9134H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Cessna was at the runup area for runway 35 preparing to do his runup. Three pitts aircraft were taxiing abreast of each other, when one of the pitts's propeller struck the right wingtip of the Cessna causing substantial damage to the Cessna and minor…
- [NTSB MKC87LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA142.md): Cessna 172 · Kansas City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1987 · N6603H · Substantial damage
  > After lndg, the PIC was clrd to taxi to the g/a ramp. He was not aware of the new g/a ramp & proceeded toward the old ramp. He saw a large acft coming from the opposite drctn on the same twy, so he modified his route by selecting another way. Mistakenly, he…
- [NTSB FTW87LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA039.md): Cessna 172M · Lindale, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1986 · N12525 · Substantial damage
  > A private pilot substantially damaged his aircraft while attempting a landing on a grass strip in Lindale, TX. The pilot overshot the airstrip, and crashed in a field off the end of the runway.
- [NTSB FTW86LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA080.md): Cessna 172M · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1986 · N13731 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot collided with a fence while taxiing on an airport access road, which he had mistaken for the taxiway. Although the pilot should have exercised better judgement, it has been determined that this same type of mishap has occurred before. After a…
- [NTSB FTW84LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA373.md): Cessna 172M · Bethany, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1984 · N9646H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > According to the plt of N9646H, while he was taxiing under the direction of ground control the acft was struck from behind by N1PN. The plt of N1PN stated that he was cleared to taxi and did not see any other acft as he entered the taxiway. Seated in the rear…
- [NTSB MIA84LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA100.md): Cessna 172 M · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1984 · N12497 · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that the alternator was inop, so the acft had no electrical power. He decided to hand prop the eng to start it for a banner towing operation. He set the parking brake & started pulling the propeller thru by hand while the cockpit was…
- [NTSB MKC83LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA223.md): Cessna 172 · Kansas City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1983 · N21662 · Substantial damage
  > While taxiing off temporary rwy 22 the plt prematurely taxied into the taxiway leading to the air cargo ramp. In an effort to reach the general aviation ramp he turned onto a vehicle access road & the left wing struck a vehicular traffic warning sign.
- [NTSB SEA83LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA112.md): Cessna 180H · Blakely Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1983 · N2429F · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > A Cessna 180H, N2429F, was being landed on rwy 19 after a Cessna 172M, N80202, had just landed. The Cessna 180 plt stated that during arrival, the wind socks at the ends of the rwy were swinging in all directions & there was light to moderate turbulence.…
- [NTSB CHI83LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA216.md): Cessna 150 · Janesville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1983 · N8576J · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > N13364 had stopped short of the runway for a run-up check prior to takeoff. The pilot of N8576J continued his taxi while he was checking the field elevation and setting his altimeter he taxied into the empennage of N13364.
- [NTSB CHI82DA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA291.md): Cessna 172M · Strongsville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 25, 1982 · N20374 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The aircraft was on a local flight from an uncontrolled airport. The wind was from 320 deg at 11 KTS. During arrival, the pilot elected to make a straight-in landing on runway 36. At about the same time, a Cessna 172, N20374, was landing from a normal pattern…
- [NTSB DEN82DA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA157.md): Cessna 172 · Grafton, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 7, 1982 · N8909V · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that when he began to taxi he noticed a Cessna 172 with its engine running in front of a hangar, about 500 feet ahead and to his left. Continuing his taxi, the pilot's attention was diverted by an aircraft on the right. When he looked forward…
- [NTSB LAX82DA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA118.md): Cessna 172 · Dilkon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 23, 1982 · N21944 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot elected to land on a paved road and during the landing roll collided with a road sign.

## 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 ('2072418')
    AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 310))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2072418&occurrence=310

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