# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172M 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 4 of 34 · 1,698 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB GAA16CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA076.md): Cessna 172 · Abilene, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 10, 2015 · N9868Q · Substantial damage > The student pilot's abrupt control inputs during the flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's lack of over sight and delayed reaction while landing. - [NTSB CEN16CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16CA070.md): Cessna 172 · Rush City, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2015 · N1180U · Substantial damage > The student pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane and applied excessive right rudder during landing. - [NTSB GAA16CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA011.md): Cessna 172M · McMinnville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2015 · N20488 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to correct the student pilot's approach path during the final approach, which resulted in a collision with runway threshold lights. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to attain and maintain the… - [NTSB GAA15CA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA290.md): Cessna 172M · Shiocton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2015 · N20079 · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to continue to land at an unlighted airstrip, at night, after the landing light failed on approach, which resulted in a bounced landing, runway excursion, and collision with terrain. - [NTSB WPR15MA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15MA243.md): Cessna 172M · San Diego, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2015 · N1285U · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The local controller's (LC) failure to properly identify the aircraft in the pattern and to ensure control instructions provided to the intended Cessna on downwind were being performed before turning Eagle1 into its path for landing. Contributing to the LC's… - [NTSB GAA15CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA088.md): Cessna 172M · Sussex, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2015 · N9959V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to remove the gust lock during the preflight inspection, resulting in a loss of control and collision with trees during takeoff. - [NTSB GAA15CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA049.md): Cessna 172M · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2015 · N1576V · Substantial damage > The pilot's excessive airspeed during landing, which resulted in abnormal runway contact, a runway excursion, and substantial damage to the airplane. - [NTSB WPR15LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA146.md): Cessna 172M · Hilo, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2015 · N12842 · Substantial damage > Water contamination in the fuel system due to the flight instructor’s and pilot receiving instruction’s failure to drain all the water from the system during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN15CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA097.md): Cessna 172M · Marquette, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 5, 2015 · N6591H · Substantial damage > The pilot did not maintain directional control during takeoff on the snow and ice covered runway in gusting crosswind conditions. - [NTSB ERA15LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA091.md): Cessna 172M · South Bimini, Bahamas · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2014 · N12182 · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation, which resulted in a subsequent ditching in the ocean. - [NTSB CEN15FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA083.md): Cessna 172M · Odessa, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2014 · N9922V · Destroyed > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at an excessive bank angle at a low altitude, which resulted in an accelerated stall and spin with insufficient altitude for a recovery. - [NTSB WPR15CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA069.md): Cessna 172M · Obyan · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2014 · N12915 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's loss of airplane control during the landing flare in gusting wind conditions. - [NTSB ERA15CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA042.md): Cessna 172M · Everglades City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 3, 2014 · N696PT · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to compensate for gusting wind conditions during the flare, and the flight instructor's failure to intervene in a timely manner, resulting in a loss of airplane control and hard landing off of the runway. - [NTSB ERA15CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA033.md): Cessna 172M · Apopka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2014 · N1533V · Substantial damage > The student pilots improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial actions. - [NTSB ERA14FA459](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA459.md): Cessna 172M · Lancaster, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2014 · N9679H · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The other airplane pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout for known traffic in the fly-in event traffic pattern, which resulted in a midair collision. - [NTSB ERA14LA448](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA448.md): Cessna 172M · Leesburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2014 · N13394 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and his subsequent loss of directional control during landing on a wet runway for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies. - [NTSB CEN14CA496](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA496.md): Cessna 172M · Oxford, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2014 · N3510Q · Substantial damage > The pilot did not compensate for the decrease in the crosswind when he descended below the tree line during the landing. - [NTSB ERA14CA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA430.md): Cessna 172M · Watertown, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2014 · N20469 · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to takeoff from a field which resulted in a collision with trees and the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to correctly identify the destination airport and runway, which resulted in an off-airport landing in… - [NTSB ERA14CA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA352.md): Cessna 172M · Chatham, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2014 · N1066R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with trees. - [NTSB CEN14CA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA335.md): Cessna 172M · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2014 · N19992 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a loss of directional control. - [NTSB ERA14CA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA331.md): Cessna 172M · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2014 · N621AA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to ensure the security of the seat prior to flight, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing. - [NTSB WPR14LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA230.md): Cessna 172M · Laytonville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2014 · N1186U · Substantial damage > The pilot’s impairment due to alcohol ingestion, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from trees during a low-altitude flyby. - [NTSB WPR14CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA155.md): Cessna 172M · Anacortes, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 1, 2014 · N19982 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper application of brakes during the landing roll resulted in a runway excursion and nose over. - [NTSB ERA14CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA169.md): Cessna 172M · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 23, 2014 · N8893V · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a collision with an obstacle. - [NTSB ERA14CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA155.md): Cessna 172M · Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 14, 2014 · N80457 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to compensate for the reported crosswind conditions resulting in the wings contacting the ground. - [NTSB ERA14CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA151.md): Cessna 172M · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 7, 2014 · N1319U · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. - [NTSB CEN14CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA155.md): Cessna 172M · South Bend, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 26, 2014 · N9801V · Substantial damage > The pilot involved and the phase of flight when the damage was incurred were not determined. - [NTSB WPR14CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA122.md): Cessna 172M · Ramona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 25, 2014 · N91712 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain. - [NTSB ERA14LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA122.md): Cessna 172M · Pinson, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2014 · N194EX · Substantial damage > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s decision to continue flight into deteriorating weather conditions at night and his failure to divert in a timely manner, which resulted in an off-airport precautionary landing and subsequent substantial damage to the airplane. - [NTSB WPR14CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA074.md): Cessna 172M · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 23, 2013 · N80238 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing. - [NTSB ANC14LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14LA011.md): Cessna 172M · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2013 · N20109 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s decision to abort the takeoff with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB CEN14CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA027.md): Cessna 172M · Raymondville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 25, 2013 · N20587 · Substantial damage > The operation of an airplane by a non-certificated pilot. Contributing to the accident was his failure to maintain airspeed following a total loss of engine power at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Also contributing was the pilot's… - [NTSB WPR14LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA023.md): Cessna 172 - M · Hardin, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2013 · N80257 · Substantial damage > A rough-running engine and partial loss of power, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat appropriately while operating in an area conducive to carburetor icing. - [NTSB ERA13LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA339.md): Cessna 172M · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2013 · N61929 · Substantial damage > The airplane’s loss of lift shortly after picking up a banner for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA13FA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA330.md): Cessna 172M · Fredericksburg, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2013 · N61954 · Substantial damage > The pilot's intentional descent into the ground to commit suicide. - [NTSB WPR13FA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA294.md): Cessna 172 · Birdseye, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2013 · N4459R · Substantial damage > ***This report was modified on August 18, 2015. Please see the docket for this accident to view the original report.*** The operator's improper installation of a supplemental electrical power supply, which caused a short circuit due to inadequate vibration… - [NTSB CEN13FA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA364.md): Cessna 172M · Waterford, MI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2013 · N9926Q · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to retract the wing flaps before attempting to take off, due to his lack of familiarity with the airplane make and model, which prevented the airplane from maintaining adequate altitude for takeoff. - [NTSB ERA13LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA311.md): Cessna 172M · Burlington, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2013 · N61947 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper turn down an airport access road while attempting to taxi to a runway. Contributing to the accident was the airport management's failure to install proper signage indicating that an airport access road was prohibited to aircraft. - [NTSB ERA13LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA279.md): Cessna 172M · Louisville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2013 · N118JD · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to set the correct flap position before takeoff and his inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in the operation of the airplane over the maximum allowable gross weight, both of which led to an aerodynamic stall at too low an… - [NTSB WPR13CA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA241.md): Cessna 172M · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2013 · N8879V · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in a collision with a tree. - [NTSB CEN13CA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA272.md): Cessna 172M · Thief River Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2013 · N1820V · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the power line while on approach to landing. - [NTSB CEN13LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA249.md): Cessna 172M · Covington, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2013 · N8899V · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a banner towing operation, which resulted in the airplane stalling and landing hard. - [NTSB WPR13LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA224.md): Cessna 172M · Lakeport, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2013 · N20800 · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power during climb due to a failure of the No. 2 piston assembly; the reason for the failure could not be determined because of the extent of damage to the piston assembly. - [NTSB WPR13FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA211.md): Cessna 172RG · Calabasas, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 29, 2013 · N4677V · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilots in both aircraft to maintain an adequate visual lookout, which resulted in a midair collision. - [NTSB ERA13LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA194.md): Cessna 172M · New Castle, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2013 · N92804 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff after recognizing that the airplane was not accelerating properly, which led to an aerodynamic stall. The reason for the lack of acceleration could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any… - [NTSB ERA13CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA170.md): Cessna 172M · Hendersonville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2013 · N61756 · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go-around in gusty tailwind conditions. - [NTSB WPR13FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA138.md): Cessna 172M · Saratoga, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2013 · N5129R · Substantial damage > The pilot’s decision to attempt flight into approaching adverse weather, which led to his low-level flight, encounter with mountain obscuration and moderate turbulence, and his subsequent loss of airplane control. Contributing to the severity of the pilot’s… - [NTSB CEN13CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA161.md): Cessna 172M · Jenison, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 12, 2013 · N12989 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing on an ice- and snow-covered runway in crosswind conditions. - [NTSB WPR13LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA113.md): Cessna 172 · Wilcox, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2013 · N1421V · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any abnormalities that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB CEN13CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA112.md): Cessna 172M · Eveleth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2012 · N9660H · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard nosewheel landing. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=2072418&page=5 ## 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')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2072418&page=4 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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