# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172H

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 CEN09CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA042.md): Cessna 172H · Ingleside, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2008 · N1714F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land in crosswind conditions, leading to his inability to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were the crosswinds.
- [NTSB CHI08CA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA264.md): Cessna 172 · Pullman, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2008 · N3901R · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the rough terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC08LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA199.md): Cessna 172H · Brockport, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2008 · N3910R · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the flight instructor's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB DEN08CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA087.md): Cessna 172H · Brookshire, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2008 · N3870R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to duck under marked transmission lines and his failure to maintain clearance from the fence. Contributing to the accident was the marked transmission lines.
- [NTSB DFW07FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07FA049.md): Cessna 172H · Armstrong, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2007 · N3940R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions resulting in a loss of control. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions, the clouds. low ceilings, and the pilot's limited night and instrument experience.
- [NTSB ATL06LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA099.md): Cessna 172H · Ringgold, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2006 · N8084L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting in a forced landing, and collision with trees and the ground.
- [NTSB ATL06CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA033.md): Cessna 172H · Waycross, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 6, 2005 · N1689F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare and the CFI's inadequate supervision resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB IAD05LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA126.md): Cessna 172H · Corry, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2005 · N3946R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI05CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA115.md): Cessna 172H · Plattsmouth, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2005 · N4987R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. A factor associated with the accident was the gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB ATL05CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA074.md): Cessna 172H · Oakwood, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2005 · N1643F · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination.
- [NTSB SEA05CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA055.md): Cessna 172H · Waldport, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2005 · N8100L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain sufficient altitude/clearance during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees. A factor was the tall grass on the turf runway, which slowed the airplane's acceleration during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB MIA05CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA067.md): Cessna 172 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 3, 2005 · N4980R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI05LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA037.md): Cessna 172H · Belle Plaine, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2004 · N2663L · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during descent, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW04CA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA245.md): Cessna 172H · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2004 · N189W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a parked aircraft while taxiing. A contributing factor was the student pilot's anxiety attack.
- [NTSB ANC04LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA012.md): Cessna 172 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2003 · N2459L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area, and his failure to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a stump, and subsequent loss of control. Factors associated with the accident were snow-covered terrain and a…
- [NTSB FTW04LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA028.md): Cessna 172H · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2003 · N8058L · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to an obstruction in the fuel line.
- [NTSB FTW04LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA008.md): Cessna 172H · Manvel, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2003 · N3760R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the attempted go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing.
- [NTSB CHI03LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA223.md): Cessna 172H · Red Wing, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2003 · N8226L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist resulting in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI03LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA216.md): Cessna 172H · Isle, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2003 · N1606F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. The trees, high density altitude, and the soft field were additional factors.
- [NTSB SEA03LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA136.md): Cessna 172H · Sullivan Lake, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2003 · N2805L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's downwind landing. A contributing factor was the tailwind condition.
- [NTSB CHI03LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA193.md): Cessna 172H · Plymouth, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2003 · N3832R · Substantial damage
  > The collision with a deer during landing.
- [NTSB NYC03LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA127.md): Cessna 172H · East Vincent, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2003 · N3027U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight. The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation in which he failed to refuel the airplane is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB SEA03LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA097.md): Cessna 172H · Glasgow, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2003 · N2786L · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing factors were carburetor icing conditions and the muddy, wet terrain at the landing site.
- [NTSB CHI03LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA166.md): Cessna 172H · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2003 · N1730F · Substantial damage
  > Misjudgment of the landing flare by the pilot in command resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ATL03LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA092.md): Cessna 172H · Somerville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2003 · N1748F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged approach airspeed and distance which resulted in an undershoot of the runway and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI03LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA105.md): Cessna 172H · Holt, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2003 · N3831R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor to the accident were the trees.
- [NTSB CHI03LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA082.md): Cessna 172H · Callao, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2003 · N275SW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the erosion of the number 2 piston, resulting in loss of compression on that cylinder. Contributing factors were the tailwind, the muddy runway condition, and the roadway and ditch.
- [NTSB ATL03LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA057.md): Cessna 172 · Camden, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2003 · N3287L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion, subsequent loss of engine power and an in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB IAD03LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA022.md): Cessna 172H · Leeds, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2002 · N2706L · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to ensure adequate fuel onboard, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX02LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA293.md): Cessna 172H · Weed, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2002 · N2469L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow adequate hand propping engine starting procedures.
- [NTSB ANC02LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA105.md): Cessna 172H · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2002 · N3752F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane exiting the runway and colliding with objects. Factors contributing to the accident were the rough and uneven runway, and the premature lift-off of the…
- [NTSB ATL02FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA121.md): Cessna 172H · Palmetto, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2002 · N260WB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall while maneuvering after a banner release.
- [NTSB MIA02LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA087.md): Cessna 172H · Ehrhardt, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2002 · N2815L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain proper touchdown point while landing on a wet grass runway, resulting in the airplane departing the runway and impacting with trees.
- [NTSB CHI02LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA079.md): Cessna 172H · Hackensack, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2002 · N1463F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the winds conditions which resulted in the failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty crosswind conditions and the trees alongside the runway which the…
- [NTSB LAX01LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA052.md): Cessna 172H · San Diego, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2000 · N4959R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and weather evaluation that resulted in the inadvertant entry into instrument meteorological conditions while conducting visual flight. A factor was fog and the night visual conditions.
- [NTSB CHI01LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA036.md): Cessna 172H · Kalkaska, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2000 · N1706F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control on the ground. Factors relating to this accident were the student pilot's improper abort procedures, the sign, and the ditch.
- [NTSB LAX01LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA008.md): Cessna 172H · Hilo, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2000 · N3715R · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent pilot-induced porpoise resulting from the pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate power management.
- [NTSB ATL00FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00FA079.md): Cessna 172H · Peachtree City, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2000 · N1749F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of takeoff checklist procedures, and his failure to maintain flying speed, which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision with the ground. Factors: A factor was the landing flaps were not retracted.
- [NTSB NYC00LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA202.md): Cessna 172H · Rainelle, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2000 · N1748F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper decent rate. A factor was the up-sloping runway.
- [NTSB IAD00LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA055.md): Cessna 172H · Kutztown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2000 · N8805Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his delay in remedial action.
- [NTSB IAD00LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA061.md): Cessna 172H · Friendly, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2000 · N1688F · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadequate compensation for winds that resulted in his failure to maintain runway alignment and a hard landing.
- [NTSB DEN00FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA119.md): Cessna 172H · Angel Fire, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2000 · N2526L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper inflight decision to prematurely attempt a climb towards rising terrain before sufficient altitude had been attained that would assure adequate obstacle clearance. Factors were high density altitude and trees.
- [NTSB ATL00LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA060.md): Cessna 172H · Foley, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2000 · N2849L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot exceeding the performance capability of the airplane during takeoff. A factor was the trees.
- [NTSB FTW00LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA148.md): Cessna 172H · Mesquite, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2000 · N2440L · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot during the landing.
- [NTSB MIA00LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA150.md): Cessna 172H · Picayune, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2000 · N5107G · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire in the vicinity of the firewall from an undetermined source. This resulted in a forced landing to an airport and total consumption of the airplane by fire after landing.
- [NTSB NYC00FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA112.md): Cessna 172H · Grottoes, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2000 · N1404F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors included the pilot's lack of instrument time under actual conditions, and his lack of recent instrument flight experience.
- [NTSB CHI99FA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA341.md): Cessna 172H · Plattsburg, MO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1999 · N1406F · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb. A factor relating to this accident was the inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB NYC99LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA173.md): Cessna 172H · Falmouth, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1999 · N3213L · Substantial damage
  > A stuck intake-valve on the number one cylinder which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA99LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA144.md): Cessna 172H · Sylvan Springs, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1999 · N5105G · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX99LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA145.md): Cessna 172H · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1999 · N3289L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll resulting in a collision with taxiway sign. A factor was the sign.

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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 ('2072424'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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