# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172M, WI

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 CEN26LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA138.md): Cessna 172M · Solon Springs, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 9, 2026 · N61761 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN26LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA035.md): Cessna 172 · Grantsburg, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 5, 2025 · N9490H · Substantial damage
  > The collision with a white-tail deer during the landing in dark night visual conditions.
- [NTSB GAA18CA490](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA490.md): Cessna 172 · DePere, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2018 · N1085U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control and his subsequent failure to maintain the runway heading during an attempted go-around, which resulted in impact with trees.
- [NTSB GAA18CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA005.md): Cessna 172 · Black River Falls, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2017 · N9664Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA15CA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA290.md): Cessna 172M · Shiocton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2015 · N20079 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue to land at an unlighted airstrip, at night, after the landing light failed on approach, which resulted in a bounced landing, runway excursion, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN14CA496](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA496.md): Cessna 172M · Oxford, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2014 · N3510Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not compensate for the decrease in the crosswind when he descended below the tree line during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA508](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA508.md): Cessna 172M · South Wayne, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2012 · N12504 · Substantial damage
  > Internal engine component failures, which resulted from oil starvation due to debris in the oil system.
- [NTSB CEN10CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA158.md): Cessna 172M · Waupaca, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2010 · N1472U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taking off in gusting winds.
- [NTSB CHI07LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA177.md): Cessna 172M · Rio Creek, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2007 · N4422R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper aircraft weight and balance, and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during takeoff-initial climb.
- [NTSB CHI05CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA123.md): Cessna C-172M · Madison, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2005 · N13558 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the gusty winds and the soft ground.
- [NTSB CHI04LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA104.md): Cessna 172M · New Munster, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2004 · N73213 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Visual lookout not maintained by the pilots of both airplanes.
- [NTSB CHI01LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA265.md): Cessna 172M · Milton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2001 · N13715 · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. Factors were the high vegetation and the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI01LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA159.md): Cessna 172M · Middleton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2001 · N191WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot attempted a touch and go on unsuitable terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the tall wet grass airstrip on which the touch and go was attempted.
- [NTSB CHI01LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA004.md): Cessna 172M · Sparta, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2000 · N13214 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, improper fuel management, inadequate in-flight planning/decision, flight to destination alternate not performed, and the discontinued planned approach to the initially selected runway. Contributing factors…
- [NTSB CHI00FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA129.md): Cessna 172M · Cornell, WI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 2000 · N13145 · Destroyed
  > the pilot not maintaining aircraft control and the stall/spin he encountered. A factor was the extended flaps.
- [NTSB CHI97LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA282.md): Cessna 172M · Portage, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1997 · N9026H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, and subsequent fuel exhaustion. Factors relating to this accident were: the guard rail, the highway, and the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI97TA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97TA070.md): Cessna 172 · Oconto, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 15, 1997 · N61914 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain proper runway alignment and thus clearance with the snow drifts during takeoff. A factor was the distance the snow drifts extended past the runway edge.
- [NTSB CHI90FAMS3](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FAMS3.md): Cessna 172M · Kewaunee, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Aug 14, 1990 · N9529H · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI90LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA010.md): Cessna 172M · Cedarburg, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1989 · N1325U · Substantial damage
  > Delay of the flight instructor (CFI) in making a go-around and his failure to attain sufficient airspeed to climb after taking off again. The transmission wire (power line) and high vegetation were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI89DEP02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEP02.md): Cessna 172M · West Bend, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 27, 1989 · N9578V · Substantial damage
  > Partial failure of the throttle cable. Unsuitable (soft) terrain and transmission wires in the landing area were considered to be factors.
- [NTSB CHI87LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA052.md): Cessna 172M · Middleton, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1986 · N12841 · Substantial damage
  > At the completion of a period of instrument training and while returning to the airport of origin the CFI asked the private rated dual student to demonstrate a simulated forced landing to the runway. In an attempt to lose altitude on the final approach the…
- [NTSB CHI86LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA097.md): Cessna 172M · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1986 · N80167 · Destroyed
  > The aircraft was approximately 180 lbs over max recommended takeoff gross weight and used almost all of a 3560 foot runway to take off. The pilot stated that after liftoff the aircraft would not turn left and began to turn right on its own. He climbed to…
- [NTSB CHI86LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA075.md): Cessna 172 · Baraboo, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1986 · N46675 · Substantial damage
  > The plt attempted a x-wind landing that was beyond his capabilities. He stated that if the x-wind was excessive he intended to divert to another arpt with a more favorable runway. At touchdown the aircraft drifted right into a two foot high snow bank off the…
- [NTSB CHI85LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA241.md): Cessna 172M · Mosinee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1985 · N12997 · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that he failed to flare properly following a 'fast and flat' final approach. The acft landed on its nosewheel resulting in substantial damage to the acft.
- [NTSB CHI84LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA284.md): Cessna 172M · Lake Geneva, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1984 · N6700H · Substantial damage
  > According to the plt, he was on a short final apch to land when the acft encountered sudden turbulence. At that time, the passenger in the right front seat lurched against the control wheel, causing the nose to pitch down & the acft to bank left.…
- [NTSB CHI83LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA216.md): Cessna 150 · Janesville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1983 · N8576J · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > N13364 had stopped short of the runway for a run-up check prior to takeoff. The pilot of N8576J continued his taxi while he was checking the field elevation and setting his altimeter he taxied into the empennage of N13364.
- [NTSB CHI82FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA145.md): Cessna 172M · Pardeeville, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 1982 · N12696 · Destroyed
  > According to witnesses the aircraft made a routine takeoff followed by an immediate left climbing turn. The aircraft was observed to lose airspeed and descend into the ground. Witnesses stated that the engine was running until ground impact.
- [NTSB CHI81DEP32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DEP32.md): Cessna 172M · Prt Washington, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 11, 1981 · N1483V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI81DEP31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DEP31.md): Cessna 172A · Franklin, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 9, 1981 · N9896Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI81DEP17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DEP17.md): Cessna 172 · Green Bay, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 17, 1981 · N1303U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80DEP30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80DEP30.md): Cessna 172M · Ixonia, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 17, 1980 · N73362 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80FEP06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEP06.md): Cessna 172 · Portage, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 24, 1979 · N1468V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FA006.md): Cessna 172 · Fall Creek, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 20, 1979 · N5072R · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI79FEP66](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEP66.md): Cessna 172M · Rockwood, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 27, 1979 · N1862V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79DEP62](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79DEP62.md): Cessna 172 · Coleman, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 20, 1979 · N9801V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79DEP50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79DEP50.md): Cessna 172H · Boulder Jct, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 7, 1979 · N80921 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FEP56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEP56.md): Cessna 172M · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 3, 1978 · N172TC · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
- [NTSB CHI78DEP43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78DEP43.md): Cessna 172 · Arbor Vitae, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 10, 1978 · N6607H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78DEP31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78DEP31.md): Cessna 172 · Middleton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 13, 1978 · N73362 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77DEP56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77DEP56.md): Cessna 172M · Dodgeville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 21, 1977 · N5240R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76DEP46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76DEP46.md): Cessna 172 · Dodgeville, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 28, 1976 · N9626V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74FEP01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEP01.md): Cessna 172M · Mantowish Wta, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 4, 1973 · N20281 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI73DEP21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73DEP21.md): Cessna 172 · Lake Geneva, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 4, 1972 · N172KA · 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" = 'WI' 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=WI

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