# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172H, CA

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR23LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA320.md): Cessna 172H · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 19, 2023 · N3282L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR22LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA076.md): Cessna 172H · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 9, 2022 · N8056L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection during which he failed to remove all water contamination in the fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the condition of the fuel caps, which allowed…
- [NTSB WPR20LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA062.md): Cessna 172H · El Monte, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 6, 2020 · N1658F · Substantial damage
  > The inflight separation of a section of a propeller blade due to a fatigue crack which resulted in a forced landing.
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
- [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 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 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 LAX80DVG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DVG09.md): Cessna 172 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 10, 1979 · N8173L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX79FUQ30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FUQ30.md): Cessna 172 · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 20, 1979 · N3711R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK79DVW08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79DVW08.md): Cessna 172 · Independence, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Feb 3, 1979 · N1604F · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK78DVD58](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78DVD58.md): Cessna 172 · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 29, 1978 · N3758F · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK77DX012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77DX012.md): Cessna 172H · Beckwourth, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 20, 1977 · N8099L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK76AP053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76AP053.md): Cessna 172H · Hollister, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · May 16, 1976 · N3744R · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK76DVD22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76DVD22.md): Cessna 172 · Ft Bragg, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 7, 1976 · N2868L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK7LDVA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK7LDVA04.md): Cessna 172H · Oakdale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1975 · N2753L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB /AK75FVA67](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/%2FAK75FVA67.md): Cessna 172H · Merced, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 7, 1975 · N8103L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK75DVG51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75DVG51.md): Cessna 172 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 25, 1975 · N8100L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX75AL037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75AL037.md): Cessna 172H · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jan 31, 1975 · N8043L · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK73DVG39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73DVG39.md): Cessna 172H · Nut Tree, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 31, 1972 · N1641F · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK73DVM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73DVM04.md): Cessna 172 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 30, 1972 · N8099L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX72DVA74](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72DVA74.md): Cessna 172H · Ketlman Cty, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 23, 1972 · N1770F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK72AP038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72AP038.md): Cessna 172H · Orinda, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 23, 1972 · N3732F · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX72AL051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72AL051.md): Cessna 172H · Silverado, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 26, 1972 · N2619L · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK72DVG43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72DVG43.md): Cessna 172 · Napa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 16, 1972 · N3901R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK72DVD35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72DVD35.md): Cessna 172H · Lodi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 5, 1972 · N2596L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK72AP012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72AP012.md): Cessna 150 · Franklin, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 25, 1971 · N4687X · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX72DUN13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72DUN13.md): Cessna 172 · Chula Vista, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 23, 1971 · N8049L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK71FVG74](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71FVG74.md): Cessna 172H · Foresthill, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 13, 1971 · N2528L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX71FUG65](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71FUG65.md): Cessna 172 · El Monte, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 27, 1971 · N2710L · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX71FUG23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71FUG23-201396.md): Cessna 172 · Corona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 5, 1971 · N8823Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK71DVD09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71DVD09.md): Cessna 172 · Concord, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 28, 1970 · N2439L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK71DXQ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71DXQ05.md): Cessna 172 · Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 22, 1970 · N2461L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK71DVM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71DVM03.md): Cessna 172 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 13, 1970 · N1604F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70FUD05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70FUD05.md): Cessna 172H · Malibu, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 6, 1970 · N770LW · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK70D0196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70D0196.md): Cessna 172 · Laytonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 6, 1969 · N8100L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70F0214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70F0214.md): Cessna 172H · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 28, 1969 · N8265L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK70D0155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70D0155.md): Cessna 172 · Stewarts Pt, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 8, 1969 · N2740L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK70A0019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70A0019.md): Cessna 172H · Sacramento, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 12, 1969 · N3774R · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX70D0086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70D0086.md): Cessna 172 · Sunfair, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 24, 1969 · N8044L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70D0034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70D0034.md): Cessna 172 · Escondido, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 2, 1969 · N8161L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX69D0303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69D0303.md): Cessna 172 · Bermuda Dunes, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 22, 1969 · N8283L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK69D0254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69D0254.md): Cessna 172 · Vacaville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 16, 1969 · N8188L · Substantial damage

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

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2072424&state=CA

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