# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172G, TX

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 CEN26LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA084.md): Cessna 172 · Taylor, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 26, 2025 · N172BX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection that resulted in a loss of engine power due to water contamination.
- [NTSB CEN22LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA293.md): Cessna 172G · Bynum, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 17, 2022 · N2975U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was not able to stop the airplane on the remaining runway after an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and the airplane impacting a fence.
- [NTSB GAA19CA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA267.md): Cessna 172 · Manvel, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2019 · N5788R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in impact with a ditch.
- [NTSB GAA19CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA048.md): Cessna 172 · Cleburne, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2018 · N3984L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA18CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA170.md): Cessna 172 · Vernon, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2018 · N1103F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA18CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA146.md): Cessna 172 · Gatesvile, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 28, 2018 · N1118F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during initial climb in a gusty condition.
- [NTSB DFW07CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA140.md): Cessna 172G · Katy, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2007 · N4260L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and his failure to recover from a bounced landing.
- [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 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 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 FTW93LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA209.md): Cessna 172G · Longview, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1993 · N3631L · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow procedures.
- [NTSB FTW93LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA198.md): Cessna 172G · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1993 · N3987L · Substantial damage
  > The power loss for undetermined reasons. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW90LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA084.md): Cessna 172G · Rio Hondo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1990 · N4696L · Substantial damage
  > Oil starvation induced power loss due to improper maintenance procedures. Contributing to the accident were inadequate maintenance inspection and the soft terrain in which the forced landing was performed.
- [NTSB FTW89LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA144.md): Cessna 172G · Mckinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1989 · N4377L · Substantial damage
  > Total failure of the engine assembly/rocker arm/tappet shaft.
- [NTSB FTW88LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA017.md): Cessna 172 · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1987 · N3931L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot landed long and could not stop before running off the end of the runway. The aircraft, collided with a fence and the left wing was damaged when the acft collided with a ditch.
- [NTSB FTW87LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA109.md): Cessna 172G · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1987 · N1107F · Substantial damage
  > A student pilot on a solo flight in the local area, landed long and ran off the end of the runway. The pilot stated that the accident occurred due to touchdown too FAR down the runway. He further related that the presence of high tension wires influenced his…
- [NTSB FTW86LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA038.md): Cessna 172G · Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1986 · N3373B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot continued VFR flight into IFR weather conditions which he had encountered near his destination during the last few moments of his approximate four hour, night, cross-country flight. He then turned back to houston intercontinental airport to land. He…
- [NTSB FTW81FRA35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FRA35.md): Cessna 172 · Beaumont, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 11, 1981 · N1343F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW81FQG36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FQG36.md): Cessna 172G · Shallowater, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 6, 1981 · N4377L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FA001.md): Cessna 172 · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 8, 1978 · N6018R · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW78DQD16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DQD16.md): Cessna 172G · Imperial, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 6, 1978 · N3908L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78FPD04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FPD04.md): Cessna 172 · Jacksboro, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 3, 1977 · N3860L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76DRG31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DRG31.md): Cessna 172 · Eagle Pass, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 20, 1975 · N3874L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76FRG19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FRG19.md): Cessna 172 · Victoria, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 10, 1975 · N4401L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75DQG50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75DQG50.md): Cessna 172 · Post, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 7, 1975 · N4699L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75DQD17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75DQD17.md): Cessna 172 · Candelaria, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 6, 1975 · N4465L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75FQG23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75FQG23.md): Cessna 172G · Amarillo, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 11, 1974 · N5808R · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW72AF039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72AF039.md): Cessna 172 · Seguin, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 22, 1971 · N3941L · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW72FQG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72FQG03.md): Cessna 172G · New Home, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 19, 1971 · N3866L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71FQG48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FQG48.md): Cessna 172 · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 15, 1970 · N1186F · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW71DRG30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71DRG30.md): Cessna 172 · Lowake, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 28, 1970 · N5997R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70DRG24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70DRG24.md): Cessna 172 · San Benito, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 15, 1970 · N4472L · No damage
- [NTSB FTW70D0044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70D0044.md): Cessna 172G · Kyle, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 25, 1969 · N3790L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW69F0095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69F0095.md): Cessna 172 · Ainesville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 15, 1968 · N1323F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW69F0043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69F0043.md): Cessna 172G · Marshall, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 7, 1968 · N1171F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68D0396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68D0396.md): Cessna 172 · San Marcos, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 6, 1967 · N3607L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68F0357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68F0357.md): Cessna 172 · Arlington, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 21, 1967 · N4204L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW67F0464](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67F0464.md): Cessna 172 · Friendswood, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 15, 1967 · N1379F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW67F0347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67F0347.md): Cessna 172G · Pearland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 19, 1966 · N3728L · 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" = 'TX' 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 ('2072420'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2072420&state=TX

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