# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172M, UT 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 WPR26LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA285.md): Cessna 172 · Layton, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 31, 2026 · N9650V · Substantial damage > On July 30, 2026, at 2356 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 172M airplane, N9650V, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Layton, Utah. The flight instructor was seriously injured, and the private pilot sustained minor injuries. The… - [NTSB WPR20LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA203.md): Cessna 172 · Alpine, UT · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 3, 2020 · N6929H · Destroyed > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack while maneuvering in a canyon, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. - [NTSB WPR18FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA063.md): Cessna 172M · Ogden, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2017 · N4395R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the water while flying over a lake with glassy surface conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's use of three impairing medications. - [NTSB WPR13FA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA294.md): Cessna 172 · Birdseye, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2013 · N4459R · Substantial damage > ***This report was modified on August 18, 2015. Please see the docket for this accident to view the original report.*** The operator's improper installation of a supplemental electrical power supply, which caused a short circuit due to inadequate vibration… - [NTSB WPR11CA449](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA449.md): Cessna 172M · Wendover, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2011 · N9197H · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB LAX08LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA240.md): Cessna 172M · Bountiful, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2008 · N7672 · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX08CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA074.md): Cessna 172M · Richfield, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2008 · N80318 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of the flight controls and failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB SEA07LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA251.md): Cessna 172M · Thompson, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2007 · N8945V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering in a box canyon. - [NTSB LAX07CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA169.md): Cessna 172M · St. George, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2007 · N5285H · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for a gusting crosswind and his failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB SEA07FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA012.md): Cessna 172M · Escalante, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2006 · N9179D · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of experience of flying on instruments on a dark night and in rainy weather. - [NTSB SEA06CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA181.md): Cessna 172M · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2006 · N29MX · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to obtain current NOTAMS which resulted in an on-ground collision with a construction berm while landing. - [NTSB DEN04LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA147.md): Cessna 172 · Provo, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2004 · N5338H · Substantial damage > the pilot's premature liftoff which resulted in failure to attain airspeed which resulted in a stall. - [NTSB DEN02LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA066.md): Cessna 172M · Hite, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2002 · N725EC · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper in-flight planning resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor relating to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing attempt. - [NTSB FTW98LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA075.md): Cessna 172M · Monticello, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1997 · N1596V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and clearance from obstacles. Also causal was the pilot becoming lost and disoriented. Contributing factors were his lack of familiarity with the geographical area, lack of experience, night conditions, and… - [NTSB SEA97LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA157.md): Cessna 172M · UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1997 · N4395R · Substantial damage > Undetermined. - [NTSB SEA96LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA221.md): Cessna 172M · Cedar City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1996 · N5459H · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to attain proper airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in a premature lift-off and an encounter with the terrain during the aborted landing. Excessive extension of the wing flaps was a related factor. - [NTSB SEA96LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA115.md): Cessna 172M · Tooele, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1996 · N9594V · Substantial damage > failure of the flight instructor (CFI) to ensure that adequate airspeed was maintained during initial climb after lift-off, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. High density altitude was a related factor. - [NTSB SEA94LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA238.md): Cessna 172 · Bullfrog, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1994 · N9918Q · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command exceeded the airplane's maximum crosswind component capability. A factor related to the accident was the gusty crosswind. - [NTSB SEA93LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA075.md): Cessna 172M · Logan-Cache, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1993 · N13008 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, and insufficient remedial action. Factors include a snow bank near the edge of the runway. - [NTSB SEA91LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA082.md): Cessna 172M · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1991 · N6852H · Substantial damage > The pilot's poorly planned approached for landing. Factors to the accident were: an excessive airspeed, and the inadequacy of the pilot's recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB DEN89LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA157.md): Cessna 172M · Bicknell, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1989 · N9560H · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's selection of an unsuitable area (terrain) to land, unfavorable wind, & objects (fence & irrigation sprinkler). - [NTSB DEN86LTM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LTM01.md): Cessna 172 · Brigham City, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Dec 22, 1985 · N64005 · Destroyed > The acft contacted mountainous terrain during a descent through fog. The plt stated that on the return flt from malad, ID, he began following a mountain range which he believed would take him back to ogden. However, the range guided him southwest of the… - [NTSB DEN81FTM38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTM38.md): Cessna 172 · Spring City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 16, 1981 · N64518 · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN81FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FA028.md): Cessna 172 · Tropic, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Apr 18, 1981 · N19831 · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN79FTM08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN79FTM08.md): Cessna 172 · Cedar Fort, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 27, 1978 · N1173U · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN77DTM25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN77DTM25.md): Cessna 172 · Richfield, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 29, 1977 · N1373U · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN76FTM43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN76FTM43.md): Cessna 172M · Cedar City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 7, 1976 · N5285H · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN76DTM34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN76DTM34.md): Cessna 172M · Manila, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 29, 1976 · N80976 · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN76FTM20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN76FTM20.md): Cessna 172M · Bryce Canyon, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 4, 1976 · N9415H · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN76FTM14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN76FTM14.md): Cessna 172M · Monument Vly, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 13, 1976 · N9937Q · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN76AD024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN76AD024.md): Cessna 172M · Beaver, UT · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Dec 6, 1975 · N13730 · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN76AD022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN76AD022.md): Cessna 172M · Beaver, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 25, 1975 · N61895 · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN7KAD063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN7KAD063.md): Cessna 172M · Manila, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jun 27, 1975 · N1431V · Destroyed ## 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" = 'UT' 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=UT --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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