# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172M, OR

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 WPR25LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA296.md): Cessna 172M · Albany, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 19, 2025 · N20490 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR21LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA230.md): Cessna 172 · Fields, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 12, 2021 · N20406 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing on a highway, which resulted in an impact with terrain and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ANC19LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19LA032.md): Cessna 172 · Newport, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 8, 2019 · N9919V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper verification of the fuel quantity during the preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA17CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA186.md): Cessna 172 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2017 · N5440H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in quartering tailwind conditions.
- [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 SEA07CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA116.md): Cessna 172M · Astoria, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2007 · N1911V · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to adequately correct for changing wind conditions, leading to a loss of directional control during the takeoff ground roll. Factors include wet, soft terrain along the side of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA06CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA082.md): Cessna 172 · Aurora, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2006 · N20488 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare resulting in a hard landing. A related factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA05FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA125.md): Cessna 172M · Yamhill, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2005 · N4368R · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's excessive climb and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the ground. Contributing factors were the flight instructor's improper…
- [NTSB SEA04LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA096.md): Cessna 172M · Vernonia, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2004 · N5440H · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance and his failure to execute a go-around resulting in an overrun of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA04LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA013.md): Cessna 172M · Bandon, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2003 · N80628 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects while on final approach. Dark night conditions, trees and a low glidepath were factors.
- [NTSB SEA01LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA094.md): Cessna 172 · McMinnville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2001 · N1264U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions while doing a touch-and-go landing.
- [NTSB SEA97FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA178.md): Cessna 172M · Clackamas, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1997 · N80222 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed in a steep turn and his concurrent failure to maintain adequate altitude, resulting in an accelerated stall at an altitude insufficient for recovery. Factors include the pilot's intentional low altitude flight…
- [NTSB SEA96LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA211.md): Cessna 172M · Pacific City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1996 · N12382 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to see-and-avoid the transmission line. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's low altitude flight, and the transmission line.
- [NTSB SEA94LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA023.md): Cessna 172H · Mckenzie Bridge, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1993 · N6629H · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA93LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA070.md): Cessna 172M · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1993 · N12698 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine oil pump impeller.
- [NTSB SEA91LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA141.md): Cessna 172-M · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1991 · N9830V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor in-flight decision and his failure to select a proper touchdown point. Factors include a wet runway, soft terrain and high vegetation.
- [NTSB SEA90LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA031.md): Cessna 172M · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1989 · N21543 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inadequate visual lookout while taxiing. Factors related to the accident are: the pilot's diverted attention and the pole.
- [NTSB SEA88LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA088.md): Cessna 172M · Hood River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1988 · N12659 · Substantial damage
  > Plt had diverted back along course to land because of observed wx ahead. On late final, a strong wind gust tipped the acft to near wings-vertical attitude. Plt managed to correct to wings level but could not control altitude loss before ground contact. Plt…
- [NTSB SEA88FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88FA023.md): Cessna 172M · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1987 · N21460 · Destroyed
  > The daily radio traffic reporting flight was cleared for an IFR departure from Hillsboro airport in IMC. The owner/ operator of the aircraft stated the company had a 'no ifr' policy. On takeoff witnesses observed the aircraft to be lower and slower than…
- [NTSB SEA86LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA244.md): Cessna 172 M · Red'S Horse Ran, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1986 · N12135 · Destroyed
  > The pilot was attempting to depart an airstrip with a strong tail wind. 10 to 20 feet AGL the aircraft descended back onto the ground to the right of the airstrip, bounced, rolled through a wire fence and onto soft muddy terrain. The nose wheel dug into the…
- [NTSB SEA85LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA088.md): Cessna 172M · Mulino, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1985 · N80241 · Substantial damage
  > The plt pushed the throttle forward to add power during final approach and the engine ceased operating. A forced landing was made onto a cabbage patch and the nose gear sheared off. The acft then nosed over. Investigation revealed the throttle cable housing…
- [NTSB SEA78FYM08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78FYM08.md): Cessna 172M · Forest Grove, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Nov 11, 1977 · N64084 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA77FYK14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77FYK14.md): Cessna 172M · Days Creek, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 8, 1977 · N4418Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA77FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77FA040.md): Cessna 172 · Azalea, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 8, 1977 · N73382 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA76FYC53](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76FYC53.md): Cessna 172 · Aurora, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 24, 1976 · N5375R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA76DYC46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76DYC46.md): Cessna 172M · Yamhill, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 15, 1976 · N13252 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA76DYA16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76DYA16.md): Cessna 172 · Ontario, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 27, 1976 · N1581V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA76DYC06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76DYC06.md): Cessna 172 · Sandy, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 19, 1975 · N4320R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA76FYC03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76FYC03.md): Cessna 172 · Seaside, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 11, 1975 · N61542 · 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" = 'OR' 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=OR

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