# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172M, ID

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 WPR26LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA102.md): Cessna 172M · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 5, 2026 · N4464R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to verify that the seat locking pins were fully engaged before takeoff, which allowed the seat to slide aft during the takeoff roll and resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB GAA17CA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA341.md): Cessna 172 · Galena, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2017 · N9912Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in a power-on stall and subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB WPR10CA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA323.md): Cessna 172M · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2010 · N64427 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare.
- [NTSB WPR10CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA089.md): Cessna 172M · Albion, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2009 · N1883V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain while maneuvering in gusting winds.
- [NTSB WPR09CA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA305.md): Cessna 172M · McCall, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2009 · N12463 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during descent due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to determine the fuel quantity prior to departure.
- [NTSB LAX08CA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA237.md): Cessna 172 · Salmon, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2008 · N9912Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off in known adverse wind conditions that lead to an encounter with a windshear, the resulting inability of the pilot to maintain airspeed, and a stall/mush into the terrain.
- [NTSB SEA08CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA126.md): Cessna 172M · Dixie, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2008 · N20406 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the vegetation during takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA04LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA030.md): Cessna 172M · Elk City, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2003 · N1363U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around. Factors include dark night conditions and trees.
- [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 SEA00LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA113.md): Cessna 172M · Wallace, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2000 · N9895V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Related factors were trees and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB SEA00LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA010.md): Cessna 172M · Mackay, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1999 · N12376 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to land at the proper touchdown point. Factors include a wind gust, a grass runway, and a drop-off into rough terrain at the end of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA97LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA170.md): Cessna 172M · Donnelly, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1997 · N1418U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform proper preflight planning for the flight, and his failure to obtain/maintain clearance from trees during takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident include the pilot's delayed remedial action, his improper use of flaps, and…
- [NTSB SEA96LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA169.md): Cessna 172M · Nez Perce, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1996 · N61842 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight decision to turn up a canyon, which the aircraft was unable to out-climb. Factors relating to the accident were: high ambient temperature, high density altitude, blind/box canyon, and trees in the area where the aircraft's climb…
- [NTSB SEA94LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA235.md): Cessna 172M · Coolin, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1994 · N61838 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine manufacturer to properly remanufacture and adequately inspect the no. 1 rocker arm prior to its installation on the engine. This resulted in fatigue cracking of the rocker arm and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB SEA94LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA133.md): Cessna 172M · Lookout Pass, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1994 · N30608 · Destroyed
  > Poor in-flight planning. Factors include cloudy weather.
- [NTSB SEA93LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA170.md): Cessna 172M · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1993 · N9554H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improperly planned approach and delayed remedial action. A factor related to the accident was: the proximity of mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB SEA90LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA177.md): Cessna 172M · Lewiston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1990 · N9895V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a nose landing gear fork, which resulted in the pilot's loss of directional control, and a nose-over after an excursion from the runway.
- [NTSB SEA87LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA023.md): Cessna 172M · Corral, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1986 · N12870 · Substantial damage
  > The plt was scouting for elk in rugged rising terrain. The eng began losing power, so he applied carburetor heat. However, the RPM dropped further & the acft crashed on wooded terrain. No mechanical difficulties were found. County authorities stated that…
- [NTSB SEA86LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA115.md): Cessna 172 · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1986 · N3580Q · Substantial damage
  > While landing for the fifth and final touch and go, the pilot touched down at about midfield, due to too high of an approach. Rather than go-around, the pilot selected heavy braking. The aircraft then veered to the right, struck a mound of dirt sheering off…
- [NTSB SEA85LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA117.md): Cessna 172M · Couer D'Alene, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1985 · N13403 · Substantial damage
  > The eng lost power after carb heat was applied & the throttle was retarded on base leg. Subsequently, the acft nosed over during a forced landing on freshly plowed ground short of the rwy. No preimpact part failure or malfunction was found during the…
- [NTSB SEA79DYP01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYP01.md): Cessna 172 · Elk City, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 29, 1978 · N1557V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA78DYP45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78DYP45.md): Cessna 172 · St.Maries, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 24, 1978 · N13403 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA78DYP40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78DYP40.md): Cessna 188 · Tilma, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 17, 1978 · N80770 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA77DYA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77DYA11.md): Cessna 172 · Boise, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 20, 1977 · N80691 · 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" = 'ID' 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=ID

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