# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172M, WA 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 · 63 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB WPR25LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA061.md): Cessna 172M · Gig Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 13, 2024 · N6750H · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go. - [NTSB WPR23LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA010.md): Cessna 172M · Burlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 8, 2022 · N73614 · Substantial damage > The pilots improper landing flare and remedial action which resulted in a hard, bounced landing. - [NTSB WPR22LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA194.md): Cessna 172M · East Sound, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 30, 2022 · N20487 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point which, resulted in a runway overrun and collision with trees. - [NTSB WPR20CA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA300.md): Cessna 172 · Stuart Island, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2020 · N172CS · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper approach airspeed and landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and nose over. - [NTSB WPR14CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA155.md): Cessna 172M · Anacortes, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 1, 2014 · N19982 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper application of brakes during the landing roll resulted in a runway excursion and nose over. - [NTSB WPR12LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA099.md): Cessna 172M · Cusick, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2012 · N5100R · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB WPR12CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA079.md): Cessna 172M · Richland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 22, 2012 · N64270 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate directional control during landing. - [NTSB WPR10FA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA384.md): Cessna 172 · Roche Harbor, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2010 · N9730H · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to attain an adequate climb airspeed due to his use of flaps for takeoff, and his selection of a runway, which resulted in an uphill, and possibly downwind, takeoff and subsequent collision with a known obstacle. Contributing to the… - [NTSB WPR10CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA073.md): Cessna 172M · Diamond Point, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 6, 2009 · N20186 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable and unfavorable wind conditions. - [NTSB WPR09FA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA316.md): Cessna 172M · Rimrock, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2009 · N4396R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight experience, and his delayed initiation of a go-around. - [NTSB WPR09FA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA246.md): Cessna 172 · Burlington, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 2009 · N70323 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot of another airplane to maintain adequate visual lookout during the approach. - [NTSB LAX08CA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA234.md): Cessna 172M · Leavenworth, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2008 · N80849 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to attain a sufficient airspeed to continue the takeoff. A contributing factor was the high density altitude and short runway. - [NTSB LAX08CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA216.md): Cessna 172M · Skykomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2008 · N94HJ · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and failure to execute a go-around when the airplane floated during the flare. Contributing to the accident was the short and wet turf runway surface, which reduced braking action. - [NTSB SEA05CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA159.md): Cessna 172M · Hoquiam, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2005 · N724TM · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence. The fence was a factor. - [NTSB SEA04LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA049.md): Cessna 172M · Eltopia, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2004 · N1883V · Substantial damage > Remedial action delayed during the takeoff roll. Factors include rough/uneven terrain. - [NTSB SEA02LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA093.md): Cessna 172M · Anacortes, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2002 · N496HM · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to continue his flight after failing to take on fuel at a planned en route refueling stop, which lead to a loss of power from fuel exhaustion while on final approach to his round-robin final destination. Factors include… - [NTSB SEA01LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA171.md): Cessna 172M · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2001 · N20675 · Substantial damage > Pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during taxi. A fence was a factor. - [NTSB SEA99LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA160.md): Cessna 172M · Tahola, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1999 · N8995V · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate directional control and his failure to maintain clearance from trees along the side of the landing area. Factors include a landing area surrounded by tall trees. - [NTSB SEA99LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA062.md): Cessna 172M · Omak, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1999 · N73040 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly secure the aircraft before hand-propping. - [NTSB SEA98LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA071.md): Cessna 172M · Ocean Shores, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1998 · N1673V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a light standard (utility pole) just off the edge of the parking ramp. Factors include a light standard placed near the edge of the parking ramp. - [NTSB SEA97FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA215.md): Cessna 172M · Bremerton, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1997 · N6756H · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude from the runway, and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were dark night conditions, the pilot's improper decision to conduct the flight at night,… - [NTSB SEA97LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA186.md): Cessna 172M · Langley, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1997 · N73158 · Substantial damage > A failed exhaust valve. Factors were tailwind and excessive airspeed during the ensuing forced landing.. - [NTSB SEA96LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA047.md): Cessna 172M · Mcleary, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1996 · N6750H · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from mountainous/wooded terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the terrain and downdraft conditions. - [NTSB SEA95FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA171.md): Cessna 172M · Quilcene, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1995 · N1464U · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from the mountains. Factors in the accident were the clouds and mountainous terrain. - [NTSB SEA94LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA189.md): Cessna 172M · Seattle, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1994 · N73175 · Substantial damage > The proper touchdown point was misjudged by the pilot. During the go-around attempt, he failed to maintain clearance from obstacles. - [NTSB SEA94LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA011.md): Cessna 172M · Longbranch, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1993 · N9932Q · Substantial damage > The instructor pilot's failure to follow procedures. Factors include carburetor icing conditions and soft terrain in the landing area. - [NTSB SEA93LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA103.md): Cessna 172M · Kapowsin, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1993 · N9534H · Substantial damage > An undetermined loss of engine power. - [NTSB SEA93LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA024.md): Cessna 172M · Vancouver, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1992 · N4324R · Substantial damage > The pilot's inability to see birds due to darkness. - [NTSB SEA93LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA021.md): Cessna 172M · Olympia, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1992 · N13400 · Substantial damage > The pilot's poor inflight decision, and excessive airspeed on final. Factors include a wet turf runway, and trees adjacent to the runway. - [NTSB SEA92FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA083.md): Cessna 172M · Shaw Island, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1992 · N64156 · Substantial damage > A delayed go-around, and procedures not being followed. Factors include a lack of total experience in this type of operation, trees near the runway, and an uphill runway slope. - [NTSB SEA92FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA022.md): Cessna 150E · Vancouver, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1991 · N2582J · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Inadequate visual lookout on the part of the pilot as well as both the flight instructor and student of the other aircraft. A factor contributing to the accident was the other pilot's lack of landing light usage. - [NTSB SEA92LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA010.md): Cessna 172C · Colville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1991 · N64475 · Substantial damage > The pilot's delayed go-around. Factors contributing to the accident was the pilot's misjudgement of distance and speed during the approach. - [NTSB SEA91LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA192.md): Cessna 172M · Little Rock, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1991 · N12958 · Substantial damage > A delayed go-around, and airspeed not being maintained. Factors include the pilot's overconfidence in the aircraft's ability, the pilot's lack of total experience in this type of operation, misjudged clearance, and the use of improper procedure. - [NTSB SEA91LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA171.md): Cessna 172N · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1991 · N4324R · Substantial damage > A hard landing by the pilot due to improper bounced landing recovery. - [NTSB SEA90FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA133.md): Cessna 172M · Snoqualmie, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1989 · N73422 · Destroyed > Intentional flight into known adverse weather conditions and poor weather evaluation by the pilot. - [NTSB SEA88LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA101.md): Cessna 172M · Lester State, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1988 · N20580 · Destroyed > The pilot inadvertently flew into a narrow valley with trees on both sides and steep rising terrain during climb to cruise. The aircraft was not able to outclimb the rising terrain, so the pilot slowed the aircraft to 40 m.p.h. and attempted a shallow… - [NTSB SEA88LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA027.md): Cessna 172M · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1987 · N9134H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The Cessna was at the runup area for runway 35 preparing to do his runup. Three pitts aircraft were taxiing abreast of each other, when one of the pitts's propeller struck the right wingtip of the Cessna causing substantial damage to the Cessna and minor… - [NTSB SEA88LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA020.md): Cessna 172M · Sequim, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1987 · N70334 · Destroyed > During dark night visual meteorological conditions, the aircraft struck trees while in cruise flt at about 2,000 feet MSL. Although the pilot had requested VFR traffic advisories, he did not solicit the use of the low altitude alert system. This system was… - [NTSB SEA85LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA029.md): Cessna 172M · Sultan, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1984 · N4436R · Substantial damage > An overrun occurred on the 2,000 foot airstrip due to excess approach and landing speed. A light coating of snow was present on the grass runway and the pilot neglected to raise the flaps adding to a longer landing roll and making braking less effective. A 5… - [NTSB SEA85FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FA016.md): Cessna 172M · Aberdeen, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1984 · N1150T · Destroyed > Acft wreckage indicates impact was nose down inverted. No evidence was found of acft failure/malfunction. Plt departed on night cross-country after an evening out with friends. Wreckage found two months later, no toxicological tests possible. - [NTSB SEA83LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA163.md): Cessna 172M · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1983 · N80076 · Substantial damage > During arrival, the plt elected to land on an uphill rwy with a tail wind. She stated that she was high on final & side slipped until reaching the correct altitude while using the VASI lights for a reference. As she approached the rwy, the wind blew the acft… - [NTSB SEA83LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA112.md): Cessna 180H · Blakely Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1983 · N2429F · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > A Cessna 180H, N2429F, was being landed on rwy 19 after a Cessna 172M, N80202, had just landed. The Cessna 180 plt stated that during arrival, the wind socks at the ends of the rwy were swinging in all directions & there was light to moderate turbulence.… - [NTSB SEA82FYP09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82FYP09.md): Cessna 172M · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Jul 17, 1982 · N72655 · Destroyed > Reportedly, the pilot, a geologist, was on a flight to check rock formations. Prior to the accident, the plane was observed flying up a canyon at low altitude and airspeed. About 3/4 mile from the accident site, two witnesses on a rocky cliff at about 3500 ft… - [NTSB SEA81FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81FA024.md): Cessna 172M · Roche Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 13, 1981 · N80849 · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA81FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81FA058.md): Cessna 172M · Quinault, WA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Nov 8, 1980 · N61614 · Destroyed - [NTSB SEA80FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80FA030.md): Bell 206B · Winslow, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 26, 1980 · N5016Q · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA80DYE16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80DYE16.md): Cessna 172 · Spanaway, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 10, 1980 · N64266 · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA79DYE44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYE44.md): Cessna 172 · Spanaway, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 18, 1979 · N73524 · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA79DYE32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYE32.md): Cessna 172M · Ocean Shores, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 17, 1979 · N1169U · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA79FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79FA042.md): Cessna 172M · Bremerton, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 7, 1979 · N172KA · Destroyed Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=2072418&state=WA&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" = 'WA' 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=WA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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