# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172M, 1995 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 CHI96LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA062.md): Cessna 172M · Excelsior Sprg, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1995 · N172DA · Substantial damage > the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for landing and the delayed aborted landing. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind condition and the pilot's inadequate level-off. - [NTSB LAX96LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA077.md): Cessna 172 · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1995 · N73303 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper aborted landing procedure which resulted in the aircraft stalling and impacting terrain. - [NTSB LAX96LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA071.md): Cessna 172M · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1995 · N73601 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate bounced landing recovery technique, which resulted in porpoising during a downwind emergency landing. The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons was a factor. - [NTSB LAX96LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA073.md): Cessna 172 · Mohave Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1995 · N8987V · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot to assure that clearance was maintained while taxiing in proximity of buildings at an excessive taxi speed. - [NTSB MIA96LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA034.md): Cessna 172M · Madison, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1995 · N12245 · Substantial damage > The pilot's premature raising of flaps during a go-around. - [NTSB BFO96FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96FA007.md): Cessna 172M · Norwich, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1995 · N70080 · Destroyed > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), during a low altitude operation. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [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 ATL96LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA001.md): Cessna 172M · Savannah, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1995 · N9553H · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing, and his failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle (road sign) during the landing. - [NTSB FTW95FA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA393.md): Cessna 172M · Witter, AR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1995 · N61899 · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from high/wooded terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, high terrain, and foggy weather conditions. Also, the pilot's use of Methamphetamine (not approved by the FAA) was a… - [NTSB CHI95FA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA307.md): Cessna 172M · Orr, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1995 · N828MB · Destroyed > the pilot misjudged the landing flare. Factors associated with the accident were the visual illusion caused by the glassy smooth water condition and the forward center of gravity. - [NTSB NYC95FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA210.md): Cessna 172M · Portland, ME · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1995 · N6564H · Destroyed > an engine malfunction for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a forced landing which resulted in an accelerated stall. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience. - [NTSB NYC95LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA207.md): Cessna 172M · Kingswood Twsp, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1995 · N64380 · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. - [NTSB NYC95LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA205.md): Cessna 172M · Williamson, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1995 · N9293H · Destroyed > the loss of engine power and the eruption of a fire for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI95LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA298.md): Cessna 172M · Independence, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1995 · N6977H · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to perform the pre-takeoff checklist and set the elevator trim tab to the takeoff position. - [NTSB NYC95LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA200.md): Cessna 172M · Hopedale, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1995 · N8885V · Destroyed > the student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with a fence and a building. - [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 ATL95LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA133.md): Cessna 172 · Bayboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1995 · N13547 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate procedure in that he elected to land the aircraft on unsuitable terrain with no mechanical malfunctions. - [NTSB ANC95LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA116.md): Cessna 172 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1995 · N1426U · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper planning/decision. The unfavorable (stronger than forecast) headwind was a related factor. - [NTSB LAX95LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA236.md): Cessna 172M · New Cuyama, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1995 · N61602 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed, his premature rotation, and his failure to maintain directional control when the aircraft settled back onto the runway. The pilot's selection of a closed airport for the takeoff attempt was a… - [NTSB NYC95LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA135.md): Cessna 172M · Bridgewater, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1995 · N9176H · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing, and a subsequent collision with trees. - [NTSB ANC95LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA072.md): Cessna 172 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1995 · N13205 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors associated with the accident are the wet and uneven airstrip surface. - [NTSB CHI95LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA147.md): Cessna 172M · Brooklyn, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1995 · N9347H · Substantial damage > Fatigue failure of the left main landing gear. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's improper flare for landing, and soft terrain. - [NTSB NYC95WA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95WA097.md): Cessna 172M · St. Johns, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 24, 1995 · N31083 · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX95LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA163.md): Cessna 172M · Yolo, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1995 · N80187 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper preflight preparation which led to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB MIA95LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA108.md): Cessna 172M · Panacea, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1995 · N19901 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during a forced landing to a runway. This resulted in the airplane rolling off the departure end of the runway, and subsequent on ground collision with a fence and a telephone booth. Contributing to the… - [NTSB BFO95FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95FA045.md): Cessna 172M · Eldersburg, MD · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1995 · N20819 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to remove carburetor heat during the go-around and the presence of a tailwind. - [NTSB NYC95LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA061.md): Cessna 172M · West Seneca, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1995 · N13229 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper planning/decision to attempt a takeoff on a narrow icy runway with crosswind conditions, which resulted in the loss of control of the airplane, impact with a snow bank, and a nose over. - [NTSB LAX95LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA110.md): Cessna 172M · Corona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1995 · N9512H · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment after aborting a takeoff and improper use of the brakes during the abort. - [NTSB FTW95LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA110.md): Cessna 172M · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1995 · N80893 · Substantial damage > The pilot's premature rotation. ## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 1995 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&year=1995 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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