# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172M, MI 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 1 of 2 · 66 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CEN21LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA120.md): Cessna 172 · Clare, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 29, 2021 · N22101 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain. - [NTSB GAA19CA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA258.md): Cessna 172 · Dexter, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2019 · N21794 · Substantial damage > The airplane's failure to maintain a climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB GAA18CA471](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA471.md): Cessna 172 · Dowagiac, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2018 · N8994V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain bank control during takeoff. - [NTSB GAA18CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA097.md): Cessna 172 · Monroe, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2017 · N4491R · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s improper yaw control during the landing flare and the flight instructor’s failure to take remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB GAA16CA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA346.md): Cessna 172 · Flushing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2016 · N21553 · Substantial damage > The collision with a deer during touchdown of a night landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer and elevator of the airplane. - [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 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 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 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 CEN12CA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA270.md): Cessna 172M · Three Rivers, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2012 · N30380 · Substantial damage > Collision with a deer during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB CEN11CA604](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA604.md): Cessna 172M · Plymouth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2011 · N172LD · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to perform a go-around when the airplane was not in a position to make a safe landing and his excessive use of bank control during the landing attempt, which resulted in the wing striking the ground. - [NTSB CHI07CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA294.md): Cessna 172M · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2007 · N73455 · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare and her improper recovery from the bounced landing. - [NTSB CHI07LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA266.md): Cessna 172M · Marine City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2007 · N13586 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors contributing to the accident were the insufficient runway remaining and the soft terrain. - [NTSB CHI03LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA194.md): Cessna 172M · Roscommon, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2003 · N172DE · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a water landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the rough water. - [NTSB CHI03LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA140.md): Cessna 172M · Midland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2003 · N61635 · Substantial damage > The pilot misjugded the flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB CHI00LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA259.md): Cessna 172M · Harbor Springs, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2000 · N80310 · Substantial damage > the pilot's long touchdown, and inadequate braking to stop on the runway. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision resulting in the long touchdown, and the fence. - [NTSB CHI99LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA118.md): Cessna 172M · New Hudson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1999 · N75BG · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance and his failure to execute a go-around. A related factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB CHI98FA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA274.md): Cessna 172M · Brooklyn, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1998 · N1461V · Substantial damage > The proper touchdown point was not attained and the visual lookout not being maintained by the pilot-in-command. Contributing factors to the accident were the unmarked static and transmission wires. - [NTSB CHI98LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA225.md): Cessna 172 · Flushing, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1998 · N20043 · Substantial damage > was a delayed go-around maneuver by the pilot. Factors associated with this accident were the pilot misjudging his final approach altitude and glide path, having inadequate altitude to clear the trees at the end of the runway, and inadequate training on how… - [NTSB CHI97LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA181.md): Cessna 172M · Grosse Ile, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1997 · N4491R · Substantial damage > the instructor pilot's inadequate planning/decision, resulting in an inadvertent stall situation. - [NTSB CHI95LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA147.md): Cessna 172M · Brooklyn, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1995 · N9347H · Substantial damage > Fatigue failure of the left main landing gear. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's improper flare for landing, and soft terrain. - [NTSB CHI93LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA336.md): Cessna 172M · Adrian, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1993 · N13923 · Substantial damage > an excessive taxi speed used by the pilot-in-command. A factor related to the accident was loose gravel on the ramp and inadequate airport maintenance by the airport personnel. - [NTSB CHI93LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA105.md): Cessna 172M · Romeo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1993 · N20043 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB CHI92LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA168.md): Cessna 172M · Hastings, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1992 · N80490 · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's misjudgement of the touchdown point which resulted in an undershoot and damage to the elevator. In addition, the pilot-in-command failed to properly inspect the airplane for damage prior to further flight. - [NTSB CHI92FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA062.md): Cessna 172M · Sanford, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1991 · N6623H · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a visual lookout to avoid a wire strike. Factors were the pilot-in-command's intentional low level flight, his failure to maintain proper altitude, and the transmission wires. - [NTSB CHI92LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA029.md): Cessna 172 · Howell, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1991 · N73475 · Substantial damage > Proper glidepath was not maintained resulting in an undershoot. A factor related to the accident was dark night flying conditions. - [NTSB CHI91LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA169.md): Cessna 172M · Cadillac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1991 · N9591V · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's maintaining excessive airspeed through the landing touchdown which resulted in overrunning the runway. - [NTSB CHI90FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA040.md): Cessna 172M · Linden, MI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1989 · N1326U · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient speed for flight. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's operation of the airplane above the maximum allowable gross weight. - [NTSB CHI89LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA149.md): Cessna 172M · Wixom, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1989 · N12662 · Substantial damage > Carburetor ice due to the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Factors related to the accident were: weather conditions conducive to carburetor ice, dark night, and tree(s) in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB CHI88FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA162.md): Cessna 172M · Holland, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1988 · N80943 · Destroyed > Pilot's inadequate aircraft handling during the approach to landing and landing flare phase of flight. The pilot's failure to recognize and avoid a situation from which it was impossible-due to the weight of the aircraft, the amount of power available from… - [NTSB CHI88LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA152.md): Cessna 172M · Breckenridge, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1988 · N20058 · Substantial damage > The student pilot was attempting to land on the private airstrip when the aircraft touched down hard on the runway. The aircraft bounced back up into the air. The pilot was unable to maintain control of the aircraft and upon impacting back onto the runway the… - [NTSB CHI88LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA118.md): Cessna 172M · Plainwell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1988 · N20389 · Substantial damage > During an unauthorized flight of unknown duration, by person(s) unknown, aircraft control was not maintained. The aircraft was observed by a witness to 'wobble' as it approached the runway. The witness then saw the aircraft 'crash' into the grass at the left… - [NTSB CHI85LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA236.md): Cessna 172 · Jenison, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1985 · N5267R · Substantial damage > The plt leveled the wings during the landing flare in a x-wind but failed to remove rudder input. The acft drifted to the right of the rwy and touched down in a grass area where it contacted a gully and nosed over. - [NTSB CHI84LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA295.md): Cessna 172M · Southgate, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1984 · N20218 · Substantial damage > After takeoff, the plt climbed to 8500 ft MSL to practice maneuvers. He then made a descent to 4500 ft & began heading back to the arpt, then continued descending to 1800 ft & entered the tca. The eng lost power aprx 7 miles from the airport. Later, during an… - [NTSB CHI84LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA217.md): Cessna 172M · Mt. Pleasant, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1984 · N9801V · Substantial damage > The student plt was in the traffic pattern practicing touch-&-go landings when the eng lost power. He suspected a carburetor problem because of recent problems. He used the primer, at which time the engine responded momentarily. Subsequent, the plt made a… - [NTSB CHI84LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA034.md): Cessna 172M · Port Huron, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1983 · N1453U · Substantial damage > The plt stated that shortly after touchdown several deer came out of the nearby woods & stopped on the left side of the rwy. He attempted to slow the acft down while staying on the right side of the rwy but went off the rwy & collided with a raised concrete… - [NTSB CHI83LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA259.md): Cessna 172 · Gaylord, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1983 · N19996 · Substantial damage > The plt initially departed grayling, MI with intermediate stops in alba, Gaylord, alba again, & finally terminating at grayling. The plt stated he landed short at alba. He also stated that while practicing landings at Gaylord he ran off the side of the rwy.… - [NTSB CHI83LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA167.md): Cessna 172M · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1983 · N92777 · Substantial damage > The acft landed nose wheel first in a gusty crosswind. The active runway was 5 and the wind was 150 degrees at 15 KTS gusting to 21 KTS. The pilot stated that before she could round out a wind gust caused the acft to drop and make contacton the nose gear. The… - [NTSB CHI82DA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA348.md): Cessna 172M · Cheboygan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 9, 1982 · N2AZ · Substantial damage > The flight was being conducted over the waters of lake huron when engine stoppage occurred. Unable to glide to the airport the pilot ditched the aircraft on the shoreline in the water. The post-accident investigation revealed that the foam rubber from the air… - [NTSB CHI81DEC35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DEC35.md): Cessna 172 · Deford, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1981 · N13203 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI81FEM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEM03.md): Cessna 172M · Lansing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 31, 1980 · N9019H · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI80DEM43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80DEM43.md): Cessna 172 · Lansing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 31, 1980 · N12136 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI80FEC21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEC21.md): Cessna 172M · Fowlerville, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 29, 1980 · N9413H · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI79FEM09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEM09.md): Cessna 172M · Ludington, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 10, 1979 · N19803 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI78FEC49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEC49.md): Cessna 172M · South Rockwood, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 26, 1978 · N73606 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI78FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FA040.md): Cessna 172M · Lapeer, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · May 20, 1978 · N92572 · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI78DEC28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78DEC28.md): Cessna 172 · Fraiser, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 10, 1978 · N9926Q · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI78FEM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEM03-201253.md): Cessna 172M · Mt Pleasant, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Nov 6, 1977 · N4435Q · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI77DEM41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77DEM41.md): Cessna 172M · Pleasant, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 1, 1977 · N30278 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI77FEC31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEC31.md): Cessna 172 · Jackson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 10, 1977 · N1191U · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=2072418&state=MI&page=2 ## 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" = 'MI' 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=MI --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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