# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172M, GA 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 ERA23LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA043.md): Cessna 172M · Roberta, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 27, 2022 · N4349R · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach speed on landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with logs. - [NTSB GAA20CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA055.md): Cessna 172 · Augusta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 28, 2019 · N80931 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to attain sufficient airspeed to climb out of ground effect, which resulted in a descent, loss of directional control, runway excursion, and impact with a fence. - [NTSB GAA16CA483](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA483.md): Cessna 172 · Covington, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2016 · N5283R · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA11CA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA273.md): Cessna 172M · Suchez, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2011 · N12839 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to initiate a go-around and his excessive airspeed on the final landing approach. - [NTSB ERA09CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA175.md): Cessna 172 · Reidsville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 16, 2009 · N9289H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted recovery from a stall/spin. - [NTSB MIA08CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA104.md): Cessna 172M · Savannah, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2008 · N73471 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing touchdown with a crosswind. - [NTSB ATL06CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA116.md): Cessna 172M · Augusta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2006 · N20965 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare on landing with excessive altitude resulting in a hard landing. - [NTSB ATL06CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA065.md): Cessna 172 M · Griffin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2006 · N9970V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an overrun of the runway, collision with an embankment, and subsequent nose over. - [NTSB ATL06CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA057.md): Cessna 172M · Newnan, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2006 · N9880V · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll out, resulting in the airplane veering off the right side of the runway and colliding with an airport runway sign. - [NTSB ATL03FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA142.md): Cessna 172M · Perry, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2003 · N13375 · Substantial damage > The pilot inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, and also causal was his failure to detect water-contaminated fuel which resulted in a loss of engine power and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an stall. - [NTSB ATL03LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA067.md): Cessna 172M · Savannah, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2003 · N13591 · Substantial damage > The pilot misjudged the landing distance, landed with excessive airspeed, did not attempt a go-around resulting in the airplane going off the overrun, and colliding with trees. - [NTSB ATL02LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA151.md): Cessna 172M · Dahlonega, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2002 · N8954V · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control resulting in the airplane going off the left side of the runway and colliding with a ditch. - [NTSB MIA98FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA015.md): Cessna 172M · Rabun Gap, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1997 · N1499U · Destroyed > The pilot's continued flight under visual flight rules into known instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain a safe altitude for terrain clearance resulting in the aircraft colliding with trees and the ground on the side of a mountain. - [NTSB ATL97LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA128.md): Cessna 172M · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1997 · N9625V · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper go-around technique that resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor was a premature flare for landing. - [NTSB ATL97LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA076.md): Cessna 172M · Perry, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1997 · N13375 · Substantial damage > the pilot misjudged his distance/airspeed during the approach to land, and touched down long on the runway. - [NTSB ATL96LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA001.md): Cessna 172M · Savannah, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1995 · N9553H · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing, and his failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle (road sign) during the landing. - [NTSB ATL90FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA105.md): Cessna 172M · Jonesboro, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1990 · N20302 · Substantial damage > Pilot-in-command's inadequate preflight and inflight planning, and his delayed climb after execution of a go-around. Contributing factors were his misreading of airfield wind information, his improper utilization of the flaps during climbout, his failure to… - [NTSB ATL89LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA049.md): Cessna 172M · Griffin, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1988 · N92388 · Substantial damage > After a preflight and runup the pilot made a takeoff and remained in closed traffic for landing practice. On downwind, opposite the desired point of touchdown, he retarded power, applied carb heat and slowed the airplane. Turning base, the acft lost power.… - [NTSB ATL88FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA069.md): Cessna 172M · Warner-Robins, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1987 · N13609 · Substantial damage > The non-ifr rated plt dptd in VFR wx. He subsequently encountered IFR wx several hrs after departure and attempted to continue on to his destination arpt in IFR conditions. He made several VOR approaches to the destination arpt. But was unable to visually… - [NTSB ATL87LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA238.md): Cessna 172M · Marietta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1987 · N64191 · Substantial damage > The student plt was returning to his home airport after receiving a notice of disapproval for his pvt plt practical test. While on final apch to land, he noted a quartering x-wind & elected to use the crab method for controlling drift. Just before touchdown,… - [NTSB ATL86LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA243.md): Cessna 172M · Monroe, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1986 · N12619 · Substantial damage > The plt departed cox sky ranch for a flt to stone mt, GA. When he could not receive norcross VOR, he stated that he thought he was having nav radio problems and elected to land at Monroe, GA. Prior to landing he noted the right fuel gauge reading almost empty… - [NTSB ATL86LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA165.md): Cessna 172M · Cobb, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1986 · N20052 · Substantial damage > The plt reported a rough running eng. He attempted a precautionary ldg during which the acft's nose wheel dug in the soft ground and the acft nosed over. Post accident inspection of the eng failed to disclose any failures/malfunction. - [NTSB ATL85LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA241.md): Cessna 172M · Peachtree City, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1985 · N61769 · Substantial damage > Pilot was renewing proficiency in light acft. On first touch and go landing, according to his statement during phone interview, he flared, acft ballooned, landed hard and porpoised. During ensuing roll out nose of acft settled and prop contacted runway. Acft… - [NTSB ATL85LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA069.md): Cessna 172H · Fairburn, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1984 · N9347H · Substantial damage > The aircraft reportedly suffered a loss of power while on the x-wing leg for a touch-&-go landing. The plt attempted to land the aircraft on the reciprical rwy from which he departed. The aircraft touched down long and ran off of the end of the runway into… - [NTSB ATL85LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA019.md): Cessna 172M · Griffin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1984 · N92388 · Substantial damage > The acft ran off the side of the rwy during landing. The plt planned to do touch and go landings. On the 1st landing theacft veered to the right and rolled off the rwy. The plt added power but the acft went into a ditch. The student plts logbook was not… - [NTSB ATL83FA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA267.md): Cessna 172M · Sylvester, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1983 · N80329 · Substantial damage > The pilot had accomplished two takeoffs and two full stop landings. The pilot stated that on the third takeoff RPM was lost about the time for liftoff. He elected to abort the takeoff about halfway down the runway. When he pulled the power/throttle back to… - [NTSB ATL83FLA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FLA01.md): Cessna 172M · 9nm Nw Quitman, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Oct 31, 1982 · N8977V · Destroyed > Witnesses observed the acft a little above the tree tops prior to colliding with a high voltage tension wire. The two passengers (ages 10 & 11) were seated in the right front seat, both using the same seat belt. The surviving passenger stated they had… - [NTSB ATL82DA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA248.md): Cessna 172M · Perry, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 29, 1982 · N1586V · Substantial damage > The student pilot departed Perry, GA on a solo cross-country flight to augusta and jessup, GA. He was expected to return to Perry at about 1600 EDT. The flight progressed uneventfully to jessup where it was delayed by a thunderstorm. After departing jessup,… - [NTSB ATL82FLA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FLA03.md): Cessna 172M · Thomasville, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 7, 1982 · N13687 · Destroyed > The aircraft was being operated on a business flight for the purpose of surveying farm crops in the area. At about 1700 EDT, it crashed into a 20 acre farm lake while on a westerly heading. The weather was reported as clear, visibility 6 to 7 miles with haze,… - [NTSB ATL80FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80FA090.md): Cessna 172 · Milledgeville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 6, 1980 · N13268 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA80DLA39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80DLA39.md): Cessna 172 · Folkston, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 18, 1980 · N9963V · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA78FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FA051.md): Cessna 172M · Griffing, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 7, 1978 · N13304 · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA76DKG81](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76DKG81.md): Cessna 172 · Chauncey, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 2, 1976 · N1707V · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA76AM086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76AM086.md): Cessna 172M · Lavonia, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 24, 1976 · N9941Q · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA74DKG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74DKG07.md): Cessna 172 · St.Simons Isle, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 22, 1973 · N20181 · 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" = 'GA' 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 ('2072418')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2072418&state=GA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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