# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172G

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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ATL05CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA147.md): Cessna 172G · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2005 · N5863R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undertermined reasons which resulted in a collision with objects.
- [NTSB IAD05CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA117.md): Cessna C-172G · Eustis, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2005 · N5924R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a bush during the aborted landing.
- [NTSB CHI03LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA303.md): Cessna 172G · Greenville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2003 · N3811L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate takeoff procedure with the use of 20 degrees of flaps. Contributing factors were the interrelated effects of high aircraft weight, the density altitude, and the relative humidity. An additional factor was the trees.
- [NTSB CHI03LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA266.md): Cessna 172G · Bowdon, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2003 · N6057R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which led to a stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience, the crosswind condition, wind gusts and power lines.
- [NTSB NYC03LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA112.md): Cessna 172G · Ocean City, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2003 · N3985L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing. A factor was a crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA03LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA049.md): Cessna 172G · Packwood, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2003 · N4150L · Substantial damage
  > Loss of partial engine power for undetermined reasons during the initial climb after takeoff. Loose gravel/sandy was a factor during the landing roll.
- [NTSB NYC03LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA025.md): Cessna 172G · Stow, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2002 · N1152F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance. A factor in this accident was gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW03LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA030.md): Cessna 172G · Fort Stockton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2002 · N6072R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to conduct VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the dark night, clouds, fog, and the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB LAX02LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA290.md): Cessna 172G · Vail, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2002 · N2982U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC02LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA165.md): Cessna 172G · Sangerville, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2002 · N56BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ATL02LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA135.md): Cessna 172 · Perry, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2002 · N4406L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection that resulted in fuel starvation due to fuel system contamination and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI02LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA167.md): Cessna 172G · Butler, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2002 · N5953R · Substantial damage
  > The fuel exhaustion, the inadequate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot, and the inadequate in-flight planning/decision by the pilot. The unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB FTW01LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA106.md): Cessna 172G · N. Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2001 · N3860L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delayed go-around on landing.
- [NTSB LAX01LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA149.md): Cessna 172B · Lancaster, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2001 · N4672L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay reversing course while flying toward rising terrain in a box canyon. Factors in the accident included a downdraft on the lee side of a ridge forming the box canyon, high density altitude, and the pilot's improper use of flaps.
- [NTSB NYC01LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA014.md): Cessna 172G · Steubenville, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2000 · N4352L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind. Factors in the accident were the pilot's lack of familiarity in the make and model airplane, and the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC00FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00FA110.md): Cessna 172G · Juneau, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2000 · N4411L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall/mush. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of certification.
- [NTSB IAD00LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA057.md): Cessna 172G · North Elba, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2000 · N4198L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and exhaustion of his fuel supply.
- [NTSB LAX00LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA063.md): Cessna 172G · Victorville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2000 · N3690L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain positional awareness, which resulted in his becoming lost and disoriented. Contributing factors were the pilot's delay requesting assistance from air traffic control and the failure of the airplane's electrical generator.
- [NTSB MIA00LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA015.md): Cessna 172G · Itta Bena, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1999 · N1171F · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing that was short of the intended touchdown point, and the subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB CHI00LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA010.md): Cessna 172G · Cambridge, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1999 · N4621L · Substantial damage
  > the fractured main landing gear due to the improper maintenance by an unknown person(s) and the inadequate annual inspection by an unqualified person.
- [NTSB DEN99LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA166.md): Cessna 172G · Delta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1999 · N4262L · Substantial damage
  > A forced landing due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were inadequate preflight planing, inadequate in-flight planing and rough uneven, unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI99LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA288.md): Cessna 172G · Glenarm, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1999 · N4425L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for the prevailing winds. Factors were the pilot's misunderstanding of the wind information and the tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC99LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA183.md): Cessna 172G · Dover, DE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1999 · N6017R · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to execute a go-around. Factors include excessive airspeed on the final approach, and the student pilot's attempt to land beyond a safe touchdown point.
- [NTSB CHI99LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA201.md): Cessna 172G · Union, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1999 · N5869R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the sign. Factors associated with the accident were the low ceilings and the sign which was contacted.
- [NTSB DEN99LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA057.md): Cessna 172G · Agate, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1999 · N1321F · Substantial damage
  > The development of carburetor ice resulting in a partial loss of engine power. Factors were the weather conditions favorable for carburetor icing, the dark night conditions, and the lack of suitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB SEA99LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA006.md): Cessna 172G · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1998 · N3765L · Substantial damage
  > Refueling was not preformed which subsequently led to fuel exhaustion. Factors include the student pilot's inadequate preflight planing/preparation.
- [NTSB NYC99FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA007.md): Cessna 172G · Bennington, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1998 · N1330F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's VFR flight into IMC. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of recent experience, mountainous/hilly terrain, and clouds.
- [NTSB MIA98LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA234.md): Cessna 172G · Leesburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1998 · N5797R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to leave the engine running with no one at the controls as he exited the aircraft to check for wheel chocks in place. This resulted in the aircraft moving uncontrolled and eventually colliding with a fence.
- [NTSB IAD98LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA096.md): Cessna 172G · Williamson, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1998 · N1308F · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not maintained by one of the pilot's on board the airplane.
- [NTSB IAD98LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA081.md): Cessna 172G · Dover, DE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1998 · N5907R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB MIA98LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA036.md): Cessna 172G · Hazel Green, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1997 · N3908L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's miscalculating the aircraft's fuel consumption for the flight, resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW98LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA050.md): Cessna 172G · Van, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1997 · N202EX · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation, resulting from restricted carburetor float travel, due to improper maintenance installation. The encounter with a power line was related factor.
- [NTSB FTW98LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA040.md): Cessna 172G · Elk City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1997 · N5745R · Substantial damage
  > The high winds and the pilot's poor judgment in attempting to taxi in the existing wind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA98LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA013.md): Cessna 172G · Panacea, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1997 · N4690L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat resulting in loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and an in flight collision with trees during a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA298.md): Cessna 172G · Chicago, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1997 · N4375L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of the wrong taxi route (service road) and not maintaining clearance between his airplane's wing and a bus.
- [NTSB FTW97LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA251.md): Cessna 172G · Powderly, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1997 · N3888L · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall due to the pilot's diverted attention to an open service door. A factor was the inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot.
- [NTSB LAX97LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA054.md): Cessna 172G · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1996 · N5854R · Destroyed
  > the pilot's attempt to taxi with a crosswind component well in excess of the aircraft's maximum factory demonstrated capability. The wind conditions were factors.
- [NTSB SEA96LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA166.md): Cessna 172G · Kettle Falls, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1996 · N4478L · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. Factors relating to the accident were: high ambient temperatures; departing from a short, grass runway; and tall trees off the departure end of the airstrip.
- [NTSB CHI96LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA193.md): Cessna 172 · Lowell, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1996 · N1106F · Substantial damage
  > was inadequate initial training of the pilot and inadequate flight test procedures by the FAA Designated Pilot Examiner when he reportedly had the pilot demonstrate 12 pilot operations from the FAA's practical flight test standards in 35 minutes during the…
- [NTSB FTW96LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA204.md): Cessna 172G · Okmulgee, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1996 · N202EX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued operation with known deficiencies in the airplane and the pilot's and maintenance personnel's failure to comply with an airworthiness directive resulting in the malfunctioning of a worn ignition switch. A factor was trees.
- [NTSB ANC96LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA074.md): Cessna 172 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1996 · N3795L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's premature flare and the flight instructor's failure to perform remedial action prior to the hard landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA115.md): Cessna 172G · Gunnison, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1996 · N4262L · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX96LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA069.md): Cessna 172 · Ocotillo Wells, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1995 · N4203L · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain a proper glide path on final approach.
- [NTSB CHI96LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA040.md): Cessna 172G · Nora Springs, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1995 · N6094R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in loss of airspeed and a stall/mush as he was maneuvering to avoid obstructions off the end of the runway. Factors relating to the accident were: the unfavorable wind condition, high…
- [NTSB NYC96LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA009.md): Cessna 172G · Wilkes-Barre, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1995 · N3773L · Substantial damage
  > the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. Contributing factors were the instructor's inexperience and the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB BFO95LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA088.md): Cessna 172G · Put-In-Bay, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1995 · N3680L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing after selecting the wrong runway. Factors relating to the accident were: garbled radio transmissions on the UNICOM frequency, and the resultant tailwind for landing.
- [NTSB MIA95LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA130.md): Cessna 172G · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1995 · N3722L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a forced landing resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of engine power while descending due to fuel exhaustion, and the…
- [NTSB NYC95LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA094.md): Cessna 172G · Augusta, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1995 · N3799L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's delay in aborting the landing attempt. The crosswind, and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind were factors.
- [NTSB LAX95LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA101.md): Cessna 172G · Pope Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1995 · N4345L · Destroyed
  > the pilot's poor judgment to buzz the lake and his inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB SEA95LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA036.md): Cessna 172G · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1995 · N3708L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during runup. The unfavorable wind was a factor.

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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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072420'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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