# 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 FTW99LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA009.md): Cessna 172H · Conroe, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1998 · N2513L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees. Factors were the fogged front windshield and side windows.
- [NTSB FTW98LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA318.md): Cessna 172H · Commerce, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1998 · N3743R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind resulting in a loss of control. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX98LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA183.md): Cessna 172H · Mariposa, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1998 · N2573L · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and improper in-flight decision not to make a precautionary landing for additional fuel.
- [NTSB MIA98LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA080.md): Cessna 172H · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1998 · N1430F · Substantial damage
  > a sudden encounter with wind gusts associated with a quickly passing rain shower which resulted in a nose-over, and subsequent collision with the runway.
- [NTSB CHI97LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA138.md): Cessna 172 · Flushing, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1997 · N8811Z · Substantial damage
  > was the pilot not maintaining sufficient altitude to clear obstructions. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot was inattentive to the airplane's altitude.
- [NTSB IAD97LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA072.md): Cessna 172H · Westminister, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1997 · N3748F · Destroyed
  > The pilot misjudged landing distance on the runway and his failure to perform a go-around.
- [NTSB LAX97LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA103.md): Cessna 172F · San Pablo Bay, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1997 · N3757F · Substantial damage
  > total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB FTW97LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA050.md): Cessna 172H · Hammond, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1996 · N2440L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight, resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC97LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA002.md): Cessna 172H · Chatham, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1996 · N3707R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of airplane.
- [NTSB FTW96LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA362.md): Cessna 172H · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1996 · N3782F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flaring of the airplane at too high an altitude, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ATL96FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA119.md): Cessna 172H · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1996 · N8016L · Substantial damage
  > An engine malfunction for undetermined reasons. A factor was the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site.
- [NTSB ATL96LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA105.md): Cessna 172H · Hickory, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1996 · N1637F · Substantial damage
  > Engine stoppage for undetermined reasons. A factor was the terrain furrows.
- [NTSB NYC96LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA146.md): Cessna 172H · Cherry Tree, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1996 · N1412F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to assure that adequate takeoff distance was available to clear an obstacle.
- [NTSB FTW96LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA281.md): Cessna 172H · Pierce, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1996 · N1686F · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB MIA96LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA164.md): Cessna 172H · Jonesville, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1996 · N3887R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain altitude and/or clearance from the obstruction (power line) during low altitude flight. The lack of natural lighting at dusk was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW96LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA254.md): Cessna 172H · Crockett, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1996 · N8824Z · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB LAX96LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA026.md): Cessna 172H · Borrego Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1995 · N2552L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect a bird's nest in the air induction system. Factors in the accident were carburetor icing conditions and the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB NYC96LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA006.md): Cessna 172 · Honeoye Falls, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1995 · N2792L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to establish a climb in that he failed to raise the flaps and failed to assure full power was applied during the go-around.
- [NTSB LAX95LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA344.md): Cessna 172H · St. Johns, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1995 · N8034L · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to assure that the seat adjustment pin was properly engaged prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL95LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA157.md): Cessna 172H · Manteo, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1995 · N3254C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to touchdown at the mid-field point of the runway.
- [NTSB BFO95FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95FA058.md): Cessna 150L · Highgate, VT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1995 · N10913 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other. A factor was the Cessna 172H pilot's impairment due to medication.
- [NTSB FTW95LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA214.md): Cessna 172H · San Ignacio, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1995 · N2840L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot flying at an inadequate altitude to clear surrounding terrain. Factors were: high mountainous terrain and high density altitude.
- [NTSB MIA95LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA109.md): Cessna 172H · Hattiesburg, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1995 · N3835R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper use of carburetor heat during descent, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, and subsequent forced landing to unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI95LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA103.md): Cessna 172H · Atkinson, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1995 · N8078L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the gusty crosswind. The wind was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW95LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA104.md): Cessna 172H · Mountain View, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1995 · N2610L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of a downwind runway for takeoff, his failure to use all available runway, and delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB ATL95FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA014.md): Cessna 172H · Louisville, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1994 · N8200L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during a low pass maneuver. A factor was the trees at the vicinity of the low pass.
- [NTSB FTW95LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA025.md): Cessna 172H · Tres Piedras, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1994 · N2721L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning which led to maneuvering at slow airspeed to avoid terrain which resulted in further loss of airspeed and an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB FTW95LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA012.md): Cessna 172H · Moro, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1994 · N8181L · Destroyed
  > Engine compartment fire due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI94LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA239.md): Cessna 172 · Marinette, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1994 · N1399F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions encountered. Factors associated with this accident were the pilot's inadequate remedial action and the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB BFO94FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA092.md): Cessna 172H · Millville, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1994 · N4964R · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the Cessna's pilot-in-command to perform an adequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB ATL94FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA036.md): Cessna 172H · Perry, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1994 · N1432F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight inspection, in that he did not remove the flight control gust lock prior to the flight. A factor was the use of an unapproved, unmarked rivet as a flight control lock.
- [NTSB SEA94LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA043.md): Cessna 172H · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1993 · N3734F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor in flight decision. Factors include high winds, gusts, and the pilot's lack of total experience operating in high wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX94LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA039.md): Boeing PT-13D · Half Moon Bay, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1993 · N14FR · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot of the second stearman, and his selection of the wrong runway on which to land. A factor related to the accident was: failure of the stearman pilots to obtain pertinent NOTAM information.
- [NTSB MIA93FA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA194.md): Cessna 172H · Liberty, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1993 · N3767R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delayed go-around and failure to retract the flaps in a timely manner. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed which resulted in overshooting the approach, and the existence of power lines…
- [NTSB CHI93LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA102.md): Cessna 172 · Manistique, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1993 · N8275L · Substantial damage
  > An excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB ATL93LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA053.md): Cessna 172 · Palmetto, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1993 · N8226L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL93LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA034.md): Cessna 172H · Columbus, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1992 · N8819Z · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to plan a refueling stop for the flight which resulted in the complete exhaustion of the fuel supply and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB BFO92LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA121.md): Cessna 172H · New Braintree, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1992 · N2458L · Substantial damage
  > Water contaminated fuel which resulted in the loss of engine power and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB SEA92LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA175.md): Cessna 172H · Lakeview, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1992 · N8100L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI92FA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA228.md): Cessna 172H · Grayling, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1992 · N8183L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB CHI92LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA212.md): Cessna 172H · Chenoa, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1992 · N8262L · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning and preparation on the part of the pilot. Factors associated with this accident were a lack of recent experience in the type of operation the pilot was undertaking, a proper climb rate not obtained by the pilot and remedial…
- [NTSB ATL92LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA134.md): Cessna 172H · Huntsville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1992 · N8198L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions at the airstrip, and the excessive airspeed on final approach. A factor was the prevailing tailwind at the airstrip.
- [NTSB LAX92LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA244.md): Cessna 172 · Blythe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N8014L · Substantial damage
  > The improper engine overhaul performed by the mechanic. Factors relating to this accident were the intake and exhaust valve leaks and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB MIA92FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA127.md): Cessna 172-H · Clewiston, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 1992 · N3793R · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command (student pilot) to maintain an airspeed above stall, and his inadvertent stall and spin.
- [NTSB CHI92FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA119.md): Cessna 172H · Browntown, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1992 · N3884R · Destroyed
  > Spatial disorientation and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors associated with this accident were the snow conditions, an inadequate weather evaluation by both the student and instructor, over confidence in personal ability,…
- [NTSB LAX92LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA084.md): Cessna 172H · Arcata, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1992 · N1608F · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor icing and the failure of the pilot to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB CHI92LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA065.md): Cessna 172 · Greencastle, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1991 · N3281L · Substantial damage
  > The worn centering locking lug on the nose gear assembly.
- [NTSB MIA92WA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92WA030.md): Cessna 172H · Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 15, 1991 · N2824L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA91LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA225.md): Cessna 172H · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1991 · N2983U · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX91LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA345.md): Cessna 172N · Lake Elsinore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1991 · N2457L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor judgement for unwarranted low flying and poor visual lookout.

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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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