# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172M, TX

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 CEN26LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA301.md): Cessna 172M · Frankston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 24, 2026 · N9254H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN25LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA355.md): Cessna 172M · Lubbock, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 27, 2025 · N92356 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s mismanagement of available fuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN24LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA178.md): Cessna 172M · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 8, 2024 · N69PW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of system knowledge regarding the operation of the…
- [NTSB CEN23LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA154.md): Cessna 172M · Terrell, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 11, 2023 · N1221U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial response.
- [NTSB CEN23LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA065.md): Cessna 172M · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 15, 2022 · N221MF · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from another airplane while taxing in the run-up area.
- [NTSB CEN22LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA173.md): Cessna 172M · Tomball, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 8, 2022 · N1141U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control during landing, which led to a runway excursion and nose-over of the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR20CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA209.md): Cessna 172 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2020 · N92356 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper approach and descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN20CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA154.md): Cessna 172 · Ft Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2020 · N13005 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action to initiate a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with runway lights and fences.
- [NTSB CEN19LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA070.md): Cessna 172 · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2018 · N254RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid a cell tower wire during a pipeline patrol flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction due to writing down observations about the pipeline while flying.
- [NTSB GAA17CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA232.md): Cessna 172 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 11, 2017 · N92873 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed attempt to abort the takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB GAA16CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA076.md): Cessna 172 · Abilene, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 10, 2015 · N9868Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's abrupt control inputs during the flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's lack of over sight and delayed reaction while landing.
- [NTSB CEN15FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA083.md): Cessna 172M · Odessa, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2014 · N9922V · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at an excessive bank angle at a low altitude, which resulted in an accelerated stall and spin with insufficient altitude for a recovery.
- [NTSB CEN14CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA027.md): Cessna 172M · Raymondville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 25, 2013 · N20587 · Substantial damage
  > The operation of an airplane by a non-certificated pilot. Contributing to the accident was his failure to maintain airspeed following a total loss of engine power at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Also contributing was the pilot's…
- [NTSB CEN13LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA104.md): Cessna 172M · Arcola, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2012 · N172BJ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN10CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA075.md): Cessna 172 · Pearland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 11, 2009 · N172BJ · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to control the airplane's descent rate during the short-field landing, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight examiner's delayed response.
- [NTSB DFW08CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA154.md): Cessna 172M · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2008 · N9144H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object while taxiing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's diverted attention and a vehicle.
- [NTSB DFW08CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA151.md): Cessna CE-172M · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2008 · N1281U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilots improper short field landing procedure and excessive rate of descent. A contributing factor was the student pilots improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DFW08FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA078.md): Cessna 172M · Gun Barrel City, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2008 · N13246 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to avoid the transmission line. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to perform a low-level maneuver.
- [NTSB DFW08CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA051.md): Cessna 172 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 28, 2007 · N1458U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A contributing factor was prevailing crosswind.
- [NTSB DFW07CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA163.md): Cessna 172M · Throckmorton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2007 · N13441 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power transmission lines. A contributing factor was the prevailing dusk illumination.
- [NTSB DFW07CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA046.md): Cessna 172M · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 27, 2006 · N172BP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions during the landing roll resulting in a loss of control. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB DFW05CA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA237.md): Cessna 172M · Amarillo, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2005 · N19998 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the high density altitude.
- [NTSB DFW05CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA093.md): Cessna 172M · Spring, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 18, 2005 · N91505 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice and the loss of engine power. A contributing factor was conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB FTW04LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA145.md): Cessna 172 · Levelland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2004 · N61663 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for the winds.
- [NTSB FTW03FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA184.md): Cessna 172M · McAllen, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2003 · N13368 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing factors were the gusty winds.
- [NTSB FTW03LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA176.md): Cessna 172M · Beaumont, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2003 · N753MF · Substantial damage
  > The instructor's delay in executing a go-around and his failure to maintain aircraft control due to inadequate compensation of wind gusts. A contributing factor was the gusty winds.
- [NTSB LAX03LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA178.md): Cessna 172M · Conroe, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2003 · N9900V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain/maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB FTW02LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA178.md): Cessna 172M · Kirbyville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2002 · N21799 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. A contributing factor was the loose gravel.
- [NTSB FTW02LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA082.md): Cessna 172M · Mount Selman, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2002 · N238NY · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA067.md): Cessna 172 · Iraan, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2002 · N509R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. Contributing factors were the pilot's selection of a downwind runway for landing, the tail wind condition, and his lack of total experience in the type of aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW02LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA058.md): Cessna 172 · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2001 · N5181R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB FTW99LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA133.md): Cessna 172M · Lancaster, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1999 · N101PD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW99LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA108.md): Cessna 172M · Midlothian, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1999 · N8963V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerlines. Factors were the low ceilings and the dusk light illumination.
- [NTSB FTW99LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA063.md): Cessna 172M · Midlothian, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1999 · N80253 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to compensate for a crosswind resulting in a loss of control. Factors were the gusty high winds and the flight instructor's improper decision to allow the student to solo during high winds.
- [NTSB FTW98LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA122.md): Cessna 172M · Port Lavaca, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1998 · N5207R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line. Factors were the gusty winds, the pilots lack of experience in the type of operation, inadequate training and insufficient standards/requirements by the company/operator management, and the power…
- [NTSB FTW98LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA118.md): Cessna 172M · Bulverde, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1998 · N13711 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath following a total electrical failure resulting from an inoperative voltage regulator. Factors were the dark night conditions, the pilot's lack of experience in night flying, and the trees.
- [NTSB FTW98LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA057.md): Cessna 172M · Mesquite, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1997 · N80831 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, while landing. The gusty crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW97LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA104.md): Cessna 172M · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1997 · N80814 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB FTW96LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA152.md): Cessna 172M · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1996 · N73356 · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach and go-around, which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision with the ground. Factors relating to the accident were: the high, gusty, crosswind conditions, and the pilot's lack of…
- [NTSB FTW96LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA014.md): Cessna 172M · Sugar Land, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1995 · N73357 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's diverted attention and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB FTW94FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA050.md): Cessna 172M · Lancaster, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1993 · N13051 · Substantial damage
  > was THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL DUE TO PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT (ALCOHOL).
- [NTSB FTW93LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA210.md): Cessna 172M · Lamesa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1993 · N13722 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, improper recovery from a bounced landing and the inadvertent stall. A factor was the gusty wind.
- [NTSB FTW93LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA074.md): Cessna 172M · Baytown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1993 · N73405 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power due to a stuck exhaust valve in the number 3 cylinder
- [NTSB FTW93FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA039.md): Cessna 172M · Snook, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1992 · N9323H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions as a result of his alcoholic and drug impairment of efficiency and judgement. Factors contributing to the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain weather information, the dark night…
- [NTSB DEN93LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA004.md): Cessna 172N · Addison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1992 · N3501E · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The attempt by both pilots to pass each other without adequate clearance between their airplanes.
- [NTSB FTW92LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA124.md): Cessna 172M · Canton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1992 · N9623V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and directional control during the attempted go around following an encounter with adverse wind conditions on approach.
- [NTSB FTW90FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA151.md): Cessna 172M · Elmendorf, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1990 · N1466V · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by both pilots in the T-38 and by the instructor pilot (CFI) in the Cessna 172.
- [NTSB FTW90FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA063.md): Cessna 172M · Tomball, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1990 · N128S · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot in Cessna 150, N714RS, to comply with the air traffic control clearance, and failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout to see-and-avoid each other. Factors related to the accident were: physical impairment of the pilot in…
- [NTSB FTW90LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA057.md): Cessna 172M · Goliad, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1990 · N9892Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to identify and correct for carburetor icing conditions which existed at the time of the accident and precipitated the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB FTW89LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA158.md): Cessna 172M · Bellville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1989 · N13620 · Substantial damage
  > Improper flare by the pilot and his improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent porpoise and subsequent nose gear failure.

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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" = 'TX' 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
```

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