# 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. Page 4 of 12 · 570 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB BFO91LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA043.md): Cessna 172H · Morehead, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1991 · N3781F · Substantial damage > The pilot's operation of his aircraft in exceedingly high wind conditions. - [NTSB DEN91LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA011.md): Cessna 172H · Buena Vista, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1990 · N2665L · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to flare properly during landing. The pilot's total lack of experience is a factor. - [NTSB CHI91LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA007.md): Cessna 172H · Emporia, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1990 · N3226L · Substantial damage > Gusty crosswinds, excessive flap setting, and lack of total experience in type of operation. - [NTSB CHI90LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA159.md): Cessna 172H · Brookville, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1990 · N715HR · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain positive control of the aircraft while encountering gusty, shifty winds and windshear during the initial climbout after takeoff. - [NTSB FTW90LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA105.md): Cessna 172H · San Angelo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1990 · N3941R · Substantial damage > The student failed to maintain directional control of the aircraft during takeoff in variable wind conditions. - [NTSB NYC90LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA094.md): Cessna C-172 · Matawan, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1990 · N3242L · Substantial damage > Pilot factor in that the pilot landed long and was unable to stop the a/c on the remaining r/w. - [NTSB NYC90LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA079.md): Cessna 172H · Andover, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1990 · N8213L · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft after encounter with turbulence during landing. - [NTSB DEN90LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA009.md): Cessna 172H · Del Norte, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1989 · N1639F · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during climb resulting in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB CHI90LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA013.md): Cessna 172H · Bay City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1989 · N1407F · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to execute a go-around in a timely manner. - [NTSB ANC89LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA159.md): Cessna 172H · Sparrevohn, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1989 · N2459L · Substantial damage > The bucket which was blown into the flight path by a crosswind. - [NTSB CHI89LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA171.md): Cessna 172H · Lake Village, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1989 · N2484L · Substantial damage > Water contamination in the fuel/fuel system and inadequate preflight by the pilot. Soft terrain in the emergency landing area was a contributing factor. - [NTSB LAX89LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA262.md): Cessna 172H · Dana Point, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1989 · N2667L · Destroyed > Pilot-in-commands failure to maintain control of the airplane while in maneuvering flight. - [NTSB DEN89LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA168.md): Cessna 172H · Hatton, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1989 · N3269L · Destroyed > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot and his failure to maintain sufficient clearance above the ground. The tailwind, high obstruction (shelter belt), and downdraft were contributing factors. - [NTSB BFO89LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA026.md): Cessna 172H · Odenton, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1989 · N8027L · Substantial damage > The inflight collision with birds. - [NTSB MIA89FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA111.md): Cessna 172H · Melbourne, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1989 · N1480F · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an inappropriate runway for takeoff and his inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions. - [NTSB MKC89LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA049.md): Cessna 172 · Chadron, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1989 · N3799R · Substantial damage > The plt failed to devote full time & attention to flying the acft, with a resulting loss of control and collision with the ground. Contributing to the accident was the dark night conditions. - [NTSB ANC89FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89FA028.md): Cessna 172 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1988 · N3752F · Substantial damage > The 103 hour private pilot was in the process of demonstrating his Cessna 172 conventional gear airplane (tail-dragger) to a prospective purchaser, when he lost directional control during landing and nosed-over. The pilot reported that he had just touched… - [NTSB MKC88LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA170.md): Cessna 172 · Warrensburg, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1988 · N1462F · Substantial damage > While practicing stop and go ldgs, the student lost directional control. The takeoff was attempted with a left crosswind. The acft veered to the left, off the runway, and hit an embankment. The nose and left main gears, the propeller, and fuselage were… - [NTSB ATL88LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA049.md): Cessna 172H · Paducah, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1987 · N2522L · Substantial damage > Abt 20 mi from Paducah (pah), the plt contacted the fss & said the acft was low on fuel & that he intended to land at pah. He was informed that the FBO at pah was closed for the night & fuel was available only if a $25 call-out fee was paid. Also, he was told… - [NTSB BFO88FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88FA003.md): Cessna 172H · Indian Head, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1987 · N9WB · Destroyed > The non-certificated plt took the acft without proper authority. A note was found in his automobile that showed he intended to commit suicide. A revolver was found at the crash scene with a spent cartridge under the hammer. Postmortem studies showed the pilot… - [NTSB NYC88LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA003.md): Cessna 172H · Oneonta, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1987 · N1677F · Destroyed > The plt rprtd he started to depart from rwy 13 with the wind from the south at 15 gusting 25 KTS. He stated the acft was not climbing as expected so he elected to land on the remaining rwy. He stated the wind gusts were strong from the right rear. He said he… - [NTSB ATL87LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA266.md): Cessna 172H · Chuckey, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1987 · N3885R · Substantial damage > The plt estimated there was 9 gal of fuel on board when he took off. Aprx 20 min later, he was making a low pass over a private strip when the eng lost power. He stated that he repositioned the fuel selector to the other tank, but was unable to restart the… - [NTSB CHI87LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA169.md): Cessna 172 · Madison, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1987 · N2501L · Substantial damage > The instructor (CFI) & pvt plt (student) were on a renter's check-out flt to familiarize the student with a Cessna 172. While practicing landings, tower psnl provided a windshear alert. Drg an apch to land, the acft went into a high sink rate over the apch… - [NTSB DEN87LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA071.md): Cessna 172H · Larimore, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1987 · N1725F · Substantial damage > The plt was practicing stop and go landings at an arpt near his home. His passenger was a rated plt. On takeoff the aircraft swerved to the right. The right main gear struck a snow bank and the acft nosed over. - [NTSB CHI87LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA059.md): Cessna 172H · Mosinee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1986 · N3220L · Substantial damage > The CFI stated that while in the landing configuration, over the apch end of the rwy, the student excessively flared the acft and it stalled with the right wing contacting the rwy. According to the CFI, power was added but it was too late to 'save the… - [NTSB MKC86LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA178.md): Cessna 172 · Emporia, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1986 · N3791R · Minor damage > The acft was found stopped in an open field having penetrated the southern boundary of the Emporia airport property. The acft eng was still running when rescuers approached the location. Forced entry was made into the acft to shut the eng down and rescue the… - [NTSB DEN86LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA214.md): Cessna 172H · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1986 · N3809R · Substantial damage > While taxiing for takeoff in strong gusty wind conditions the aircraft was blown into an inverted position on the taxiway. - [NTSB MIA86LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA204.md): Cessna 172H · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1986 · N1448F · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that he initiated a flt around the pattern, but stalled the acft during the apch to land. The acft crashed outside the arpt boundry, just short of the rwy. Prior to the flt, a mechanic, who had been working on the acft, told the plt that the… - [NTSB SEA86LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA157.md): Cessna 172 · Glenn'S Ferry, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1986 · N1641F · Substantial damage > The student pilot had to be vectored during a night x-country. During cruise, 35 miles from his destination, he became concerned about his low fuel state. He then diverted, with ATC assistance to an unlit airstrip for landing. The acft touched down short of… - [NTSB LAX86LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA232.md): Cessna 172 · Huntington Bch, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1986 · N172HW · Substantial damage > The acft contacted a parked car and a hangar following a loss of control during an attempted go-around. The plt reported the acft was high and fast on final apch. He selected full flaps and a nose up attitude to lose airspeed and alt. He flared the acft at 20… - [NTSB DEN86LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA117.md): Cessna 172H · Crossroads, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1986 · N2896L · Substantial damage > According to the plt, he was attempting to underfly powerlines over a public road during landing, when the aircraft contacted an unseen wire and crashed. - [NTSB FTW86LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA055.md): Cessna 172H · Bristow, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1986 · N2826L · Substantial damage > The pilot reported encountering strong gusty winds while taxiing for departure at jones memorial airport, Bristow, OK. As a result his aircraft was flipped upside down and substantially damaged. The pilot was not injured. - [NTSB BFO86FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO86FA020.md): Cessna 172H · Upper Marlboro, MD · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1986 · N2780L · Substantial damage > Since the fuel gages in the acft were known not to be accurate, the plt measured the amount of fuel in each tank with a dipstick before departing. He determined that he had 18 gallons for the 2 hours of flying he planned to do and based on a fuel consumption… - [NTSB CHI85LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA341.md): Cessna 172H · Whitewater, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1985 · N8229L · Substantial damage > According to the plt he planned to use max performance takeoff procedures out of the owner's manual for the takeoff. After brake release the acft began to roll down the sod rwy. Acceleration continued, but according to the plt, his airspeed increase seemed… - [NTSB CHI85LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA264.md): Cessna 172H · Coleman, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1985 · N3859R · Substantial damage > The pilot departed on a short x-country flt. Stated fuel aboard was 8 gls. Pilot diverted from drct flt and ran out of fuel after one hour airborne. Ld in farm field. Struck a post with resultant sub damage to airframe. - [NTSB ATL85FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA189.md): Cessna 172H · Hendersonville, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1985 · N3714R · Destroyed > The plt reported that during takeoff, the eng lost power as the acft was climbing thru about 100 to 125 ft AGL. He made a rgt turn back toward the arpt to land. However, the acft stalled, then impacted in a parking lot near the departure end of the rwy &… - [NTSB LAX85LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA246.md): Cessna 172H · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1985 · N8188L · Substantial damage > The plt reported that while he was flying & looking for 'wild animals at the base of the mountain' the acft's eng lost power. The acft descended & when it was close to the ground eng power was reacquired. The plt further reported that there was 'severe'… - [NTSB NYC85LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA112.md): Cessna 172H · Middletown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1985 · N8052L · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over in a plowed field during a forced landing after a pwr loss during cruise flt. After the pwr loss the plt declared an emergency and set up a slide for the nearby arpt. Strong winds interfered in the planned approach and the acft settled in… - [NTSB ATL85LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA116.md): Cessna 172H · Buena Vista, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1985 · N3227L · Substantial damage > Acft slipped on final due to being high. Landed hard and bounced. On second touchdown rudder was still applied and acft veered off runway colliding with ditch bank. - [NTSB ATL85LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA108.md): Cessna 172H · Bessemer, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1985 · N5105G · Substantial damage > The plt was taxiing to the rwy on a narrow taxiway when the left wing struck a t hangar support post. - [NTSB LAX85LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA009.md): Cessna 172H · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1984 · N8048L · Substantial damage > The plt said that after he returned to the arpt for a night landing, he applied back pressure during the flare, then heard the stall warning horn. Subsequently, the acft was damaged when it landed hard & bounced. However, the plt was able to taxi to the… - [NTSB NYC84LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA249.md): Cessna C172 · Sandy Lake, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1984 · N3275L · Substantial damage > The acft struck a ridge at the rwys approach end and collapsed the nose gear. The acft then slid 120 ft down the center of the rwy. The plt stated he made a normal apch for a short field landing but the acft touched down 10 ft short of the rwy. There were no… - [NTSB MKC84LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA215.md): Cessna 172H · Marvell, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1984 · N8820Z · Substantial damage > The acft collided with telephone lines as the plt was making a low pass over the passengers place of business. The plt said he did not know the lines were there when his passenger asked for the low pass. The acft stalled and contacted the ground on the… - [NTSB CHI84LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA213.md): Cessna 172H · Port Washington, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1984 · N2665L · Destroyed > The plt stated that after takeoff from a sod field covered with tall grass, the acft drifted to the right of the rwy. While bringing the acft back to the center of the rwy, the acft stalled. The nose gear hit the ground & collapsed, the left wing hit a fence… - [NTSB FTW84LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA230.md): Cessna 172H · Many, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1984 · N2434L · Substantial damage > The acft was damaged when it failed to climb during takeoff and went past the departure end of the rwy for 1400 ft before stopping. There was a witness who observed six persons on board the 4 place acft. The plt stated that his son in the rt front seat… - [NTSB NYC84LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA126.md): Cessna 172H · Hagerstown, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1984 · N2477L · Substantial damage > The plt initiated a 5 mi straight-in approach. When the acft was within 2 mi of the arpt, the plt reduced power, appliedcarb heat & slowed the acft. When it appeared he was going to land short, he added power, but the eng would not respond. The acft was… - [NTSB CHI84LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA044.md): Cessna 172 · Kentland, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1983 · N2549L · Substantial damage > The acft ran off the rwy into soft dirt during landing roll and cartwheeled. The student plt landed on rwy 27 with windsreported from the south at 18-20 KTS. After a 100 ft ground roll the acft left the rwy to the right into an open field where it cartwheeled. - [NTSB CHI83LA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA417.md): Cessna 172H · Wolcott, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1983 · N2549L · Substantial damage > The student pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings. He stated he landed long with the right wing scraping a shed. The acft continued off the end of the rwy and struck a tree before coming to a stop. - [NTSB FTW83LA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA395.md): Cessna 172H · Plano, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1983 · N8058L · Substantial damage > The acft collided with 2 parked acft after the student plt lost control during landing. The plt stated that he experienced a crosswind gust or updraft during touchdown. The landing was on rwy 16 and the wind was estimated to be from 220 degrees at 12 KTS. The… - [NTSB FTW83LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA348.md): Cessna 172 · Marshall, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1983 · N8095L · Substantial damage > The aircraft collided with an unmarked pile of dirt off the appraoch end of the runway at the harrison county airport. The runway was being extended and 5 1/2 to 6 foot tall mounds of fill dirt were left in the approach path of the runway. The pilot stated he… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=2072424&page=5 ## 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 ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2072424&page=4 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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