# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172M, IL

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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN24LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA174.md): Cessna 172M · West Chicago, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 2, 2024 · N20095 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an encounter with wind while holding short of the runway.
- [NTSB CEN22LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA329.md): Cessna 172M · Saint Joseph, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 19, 2022 · N9688Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to remain clear of obstacles while landing.
- [NTSB CEN20CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA181.md): Cessna 172 · Colchester, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2020 · N92036 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight of the fuel quantity which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during cruise flight.
- [NTSB CEN18LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA092.md): Cessna 172M · Centralia, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 8, 2018 · N1409U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB CEN16LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA246.md): Cessna 172 · Wonder Lake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2016 · N6576H · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision and lack of remedial action due to his diverted attention to a radio call, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI06CA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA227.md): Cessna 172M · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2006 · N1725V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare. A factor was the night light conditions.
- [NTSB CHI03LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA161.md): Cessna 172M · Gridley, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2003 · N20553 · Substantial damage
  > The checklist not followed by the pilot and the fuel starvation of the engine. The incorrect fuel tank selector position by the pilot,, and the lack of recurrent training were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI03FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA150.md): Cessna 172M · West Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2003 · N13474 · Destroyed
  > The abrupt pull-up initiated by the pilot during takeoff before airspeed was attained resulting in a stall. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on takeoff and the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI03LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA040.md): Cessna 172M · Moline, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2002 · N80213 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude clearance during a base to final turn on approach. Contributing factors to the accident were the night conditions and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI01LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA133.md): Cessna 172M · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2001 · N13474 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate compensation for the crosswind by the student pilot. Additional factors included the student pilot's lack of total flight time, the runway sign and the crosswind.
- [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 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 CHI97LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA121.md): Cessna 172 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1997 · N5254R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty crosswind condition.
- [NTSB CHI97LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA068.md): Cessna 172 · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1997 · N13611 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI90LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA022.md): Cessna 172 · Lansing, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1989 · N1316U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent selection of unsuitable terrain (taxiway/construction area). The steel marker poles contributed to the aircraft damage.
- [NTSB CHI88LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA094.md): Cessna 172M · Champaign, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1988 · N64508 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot had just landed at the airport for refueling and was instructed by the tower to do a 180 degree turn on the runway and then make a left turn on the first taxiway. The pilot executed the 180 degree turn and while attempting to turn left (crosswind)…
- [NTSB CHI87DEE07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEE07.md): Cessna 172 · Lansing, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 6, 1987 · N80379 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that due to an RPM fluctuation he had diverted to an alternate arpt. He attempted to land on rwy 27 when the wind was from 020 degrees 14 KTS gusting 30 knots. The flap operation was also erratic according to the plt. The acft ran off the…
- [NTSB CHI86LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA116.md): Cessna 172M · Seneca, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1986 · N6829H · Substantial damage
  > The plt was landing on a 2300 ft rwy with a 80 degree x-wind. The acft bounced hard on touchdown and the plt attempted a go-around with 25 degrees of flaps extended. The airspeed was deteriorating so the plt elected to re-land. During the roll-out the acft…
- [NTSB CHI86FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA100.md): Cessna 172M · Lafox, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1986 · N72MA · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > An instructor plt (cfi/cfii) & his student (pvt single eng rated plt) were on an instructional flt in a Cessna 172, N72MA. The student had rrecently been taking instrument flt training & had a hood for use on this flt. Prior to the acdnt. The Cessna 172 was…
- [NTSB CHI85LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA083.md): Cessna 172M · Mt Sterling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1985 · N9484H · Substantial damage
  > The plt landed long at his home arpt using no flaps with a prevailing tailwind. The 2600 ft turf strip was frozen. During braking the acft skidded off the rwy and struck a snow berm before rolling inverted.
- [NTSB CHI83LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA396.md): Cessna 172 · Princeton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1983 · N12862 · Substantial damage
  > The turf rwy was wet from recent rains. The plt stated that during takeoff, the acft had accelerated to near the rotation speed when it was slowed by a soft spot in the rwy near mid field. At the same point, an upslope portion of the rwy was encountered & the…
- [NTSB CHI83FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA089.md): Cessna 172 · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1983 · N61558 · Destroyed
  > The acft collided into the 2nd floor of a building while making an ILS approach to runway 36 at Rockford, IL. The weather was IMC. An IFR flight plan was filed. A pilot weather briefing was not given. The pilot was instrument rated. An approach was attempted…
- [NTSB CHI82DA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA356.md): Cessna 172M · Brimfield, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 18, 1982 · N9871Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that about 30 minutes after takeoff, a partial loss of power was experienced and was accompanied by the sounds of metal-to-metal contact. He headed toward an airport about 12 miles away, but shortly thereafter, total engine failure…
- [NTSB CHI82DA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA330.md): Cessna 172 · Winchester, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 28, 1982 · N22552 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot elected to land on a 1600 ft grass strip with a crosswind of about 5 KTS. He reported that he crossed the fence at about 60 KTS with 15 deg of flaps, then touched down about 400 ft down the runway. During the landing roll, he saw he would be unable…
- [NTSB CHI82DEE11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DEE11.md): Cessna 172M · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 11, 1981 · N80118 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI81FEV22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEV22.md): Cessna 172M · Pekin, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 17, 1981 · N4468R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI81FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FA033.md): Cessna 172M · Quincy, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 8, 1981 · N9493H · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI80FEV33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEV33.md): Cessna 172M · Litchfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 5, 1980 · N20139 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FA052-134173.md): Cessna 172M · Chenoa, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 3, 1979 · N64168 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI79DEE62](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79DEE62.md): Cessna 172 · Putnam, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 17, 1979 · N73592 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79FEE60](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEE60.md): Cessna 172M · New Lenox, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 20, 1979 · N6962H · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI79DEE36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79DEE36.md): Cessna 172 · Sublette, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 10, 1979 · N13722 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FCA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FCA04.md): Cessna 172M · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 26, 1978 · N20471 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78DEE69](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78DEE69.md): Cessna 172 · Princeton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 4, 1978 · N1417U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79FEE62](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEE62.md): Cessna 172 · Dwight, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 9, 1978 · N9200H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78DEV15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78DEV15.md): Cessna 172M · Carbondale, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 11, 1978 · N12242 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FEE03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEE03.md): Cessna 172M · Dekalb, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 29, 1977 · N12750 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77FEE33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEE33.md): Boeing E75 · Lockport, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 16, 1977 · N4593N · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77DEV16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77DEV16.md): Cessna 172 · Quincy, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 30, 1977 · N61834 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77DEV08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77DEV08.md): Cessna 172M · Champaign, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 9, 1977 · N64191 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FA014.md): Cessna 172M · Vandalia, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Dec 11, 1976 · N64024 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI77FEE01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEE01.md): Cessna 172M · Kankakee, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 2, 1976 · N20195 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI76DEE81](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76DEE81.md): Cessna 172 · Frankfort, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 27, 1976 · N9159H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76FEE70](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEE70.md): Cessna 172M · Antioch, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 14, 1976 · N673PJ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76FEV53](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEV53.md): Cessna 172M · Jerseyville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 26, 1976 · N13381 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76FEV44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEV44.md): Cessna 172 · Pinckneyville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 17, 1976 · N13209 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76AC066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76AC066.md): Cessna 172M · Shelbyville, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · May 31, 1976 · N80946 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI76DEE60](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76DEE60.md): Cessna 172M · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 22, 1976 · N5162R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76DEE48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76DEE48.md): Cessna 172M · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 24, 1976 · N9163H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76AC051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76AC051.md): Cessna 172M · Tinley Park, IL · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Feb 23, 1976 · N61740 · Destroyed

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## 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" = 'IL' 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=IL

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