# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172H, 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 CEN25LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA360.md): Cessna 172H · Goliad, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 28, 2025 · N8078L · Substantial damage
  > On August 27, 2025, about 1904 central daylight time, a Cessna 172H airplane, N8078L, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Goliad, Texas. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB CEN24LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA102.md): Cessna 172 · Terrell, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 30, 2024 · N8805Z · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN23LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA108.md): Cessna 172H · Crosby, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 12, 2023 · N3238L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed soft-field takeoff procedure, which prevented the pilot from achieving adequate airspeed and a proper climb rate resulting in a collision with a moving train.
- [NTSB CEN21LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA103.md): Cessna 172H · Cypress, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 29, 2020 · N3702R · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN15LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA215.md): Cessna 172 - H · Circleville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2015 · N8282L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine to regain normal power after a simulated engine failure due to carburetor icing, which resulted in a forced landing on muddy terrain and a subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN14LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA347.md): Cessna 172H · Baytown, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2014 · N3732R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to verify the fuel onboard before the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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…
- [NTSB FTW80FRG69](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FRG69.md): Cessna 172H · Stonewall, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 30, 1980 · N2597L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FA027.md): Cessna 172H · Moshiem, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 21, 1979 · N1792F · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW79DQG19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DQG19.md): Cessna 172H · Crosbyton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 22, 1979 · N2277K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FA013.md): Cessna 172H · Kent, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 18, 1978 · N2757L · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW79DQG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DQG06.md): Cessna 172 · Andrews, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 5, 1978 · N1788F · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW77FPD10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FPD10.md): Cessna 172 · Denton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 27, 1977 · N8066L · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW77FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FA019.md): Cessna 172H · Houston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 11, 1976 · N1455F · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW76AF120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76AF120.md): Cessna 172H · Glen Rose, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Sep 12, 1976 · N8228L · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW76DRG80](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DRG80.md): Cessna 172H · Lowake, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 31, 1976 · N3251L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76FQG37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FQG37.md): Cessna 172 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 8, 1975 · N2459L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75DRG56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75DRG56.md): Cessna 172H · Seguin, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 20, 1975 · N1445F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW73DPD33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73DPD33.md): Cessna 172 · Abilene, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 21, 1973 · N3718F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW73AF059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73AF059.md): Cessna 172H · Campbell, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 10, 1973 · N8232L · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW73DPA28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73DPA28.md): Cessna 172 · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 24, 1973 · N8151L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW73DRG44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73DRG44.md): Cessna 172 · Eagle Pass, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 27, 1973 · N3263L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72FPA14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72FPA14.md): Cessna 172 · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 20, 1972 · N3876R · Minor damage
- [NTSB FTW72DRA32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72DRA32.md): Cessna 172H · Woodville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 9, 1972 · N3768F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71FQG32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FQG32.md): Cessna 172H · Lubbock, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 12, 1970 · N1442F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70F0251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70F0251.md): Cessna 172H · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 10, 1969 · N2879L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW69F0378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69F0378-191726.md): Cessna 172H · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 1, 1969 · N3876R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW69D0395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69D0395.md): Cessna 172 · Dougherty, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 12, 1969 · N1454F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW69D0339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69D0339.md): Cessna 172 · College Sta., TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 27, 1968 · N1784F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68D0395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68D0395.md): Cessna 172H · Junction, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 18, 1967 · N3772R · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW68D0144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68D0144.md): Cessna 172 · Harlingen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 30, 1967 · N1439F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68D0088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68D0088.md): Cessna 172H · Alpine, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 10, 1967 · N2595L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW67D0588](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67D0588.md): Cessna 172 · Dalhart, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 30, 1967 · N3712F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW67F0463](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67F0463.md): Cessna 172H · Victoria, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 11, 1967 · N3946R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW67D0357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67D0357.md): Cessna 172 · Odessa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 12, 1966 · N1459F · 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 ('2072424'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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

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