# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172K 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 3 of 14 · 691 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB LAX03LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA184.md): Cessna 172K · Early, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2003 · N78690 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in a loss of engine power while on approach to land, and subsequent off-airport landing. - [NTSB ATL03LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA093.md): Cessna 172K · Bristol, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2003 · N7412G · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of the rudder controls during the takeoff roll resulting in a loss of directional control, and the on-ground collision with an embankment. - [NTSB FTW03LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA100.md): Cessna 172K · Jacksonville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2003 · N678BC · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation for the flight which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB MIA03LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA038.md): North American AT-6A · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2003 · N57318 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > The failure of the pilot of the North American AT6A, N57318 to maintain a proper visual lookout while taxiing, which resulted in him impacting the rear of the Cessna 172K, N522F. - [NTSB NYC03LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA023.md): Cessna 172K · Prestonsburg, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2002 · N7192G · Substantial damage > The loss of oil pressure for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a failure of connecting rod end bolts, due to an over temperature condition. - [NTSB CHI03LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA017.md): Cessna 172 · Neenah, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2002 · N46459 · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain clearance from the post. Factors included the post and the sun glare. - [NTSB IAD02LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA080.md): Cessna 172K · Patuxent River, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2002 · N1177M · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate fuel calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB DEN02FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02FA084.md): Cessna 172K · Greeley, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2002 · N7383G · Destroyed > the student pilot's improper handling of the airplane's controls (for reason undetermined), and the inadequate supervision of the flight instructor. A contributing factor was the high density altitude weather condition. - [NTSB SEA02LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA099.md): Cessna 172K · Clarkston, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2002 · N84840 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during taxi along the gravel landing site after having landed off the designated runway. A contributing factor was the embankment which the aircraft's left wing impacted during taxi. - [NTSB LAX02LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA172.md): Cessna 172K · Lake Thomas A., CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2002 · N79944 · Substantial damage > a partial loss of engine power due to the partial malfunction of the left magneto and leakage of the ignition leads for that magneto, due to inadequate maintenance inspections. Factors in the accident include the high density altitude, the maintenance… - [NTSB DEN02LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA045.md): Cessna 172K · Cedar City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2002 · N78760 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadvertent stall/mush during the landing flare/touchdown. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind weather conditions. - [NTSB DEN02FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02FA017.md): Cessna 172K · Boulder, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2002 · N78035 · Destroyed > the pilot's intentional suicidal flight into terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's psychological depressive state, and his use of inappropriate medication. - [NTSB ANC01LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA085.md): Cessna 172K · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2001 · N78254 · Substantial damage > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff roll. - [NTSB NYC01LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA110.md): Cessna 172K · Honesdale, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2001 · N79210 · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll. A factor was gusting winds. - [NTSB CHI01LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA107.md): Cessna 172K · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2001 · N79301 · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors included the soft ground and the runway lights. - [NTSB CHI01FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA064.md): Cessna 172K · Martinsville, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2001 · N46628 · Destroyed > The pilots decision not to fly to the alternate airport, his decision to continue the flight in known adverse weather conditions, spatial disorientation by the pilot, and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were the low ceilings, the dark night,… - [NTSB SEA01LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA036.md): Cessna 172K · Troutdale, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 2001 · N78284 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions while taxiing the airplane. - [NTSB FTW01LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA022.md): Cessna 172K · Belcher, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2000 · N567QL · Substantial damage > the total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were the weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing. - [NTSB NYC01LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA038.md): Cessna 172K · Hagerstown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2000 · N79054 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to remove the gust lock from the control column before takeoff, and his failure to abort the takeoff. - [NTSB ATL01LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA006.md): Cessna 172K · Indiantown, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2000 · N7396G · Substantial damage > The pilot had excessive airspeed, misjudged the landing distance, and did not perform a go-around, which resulted in a nose over. The ditch was a contributing factor. - [NTSB SEA00LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA194.md): Cessna 172K · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2000 · N84034 · Substantial damage > The separation of a portion of one propeller blade as a result of a fatigue crack that initiated at the site of foreign object damage to the blade. - [NTSB LAX00LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA335.md): Cessna 172L · Novato, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2000 · N84828 · Substantial damage > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing rollout resulting in a collision with a berm. - [NTSB NYC00LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA236.md): Cessna 172K · Warwick, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2000 · N46549 · Substantial damage > The pilot's delayed recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB LAX00LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA289.md): Cessna 172K · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2000 · N79004 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The pilot of the other airplane's (Cessna) inadequate visual lookout and misjudged distance to the standing Beech. - [NTSB DEN00LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA115.md): Cessna 172K · Orchard, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2000 · N84105 · Destroyed > The pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane. A factor was his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed. - [NTSB MIA00FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA103.md): Cessna 172K · Sarasota, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2000 · N79960 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The failure of the supervisor/ground controller and the local controller to provide effective separation between the accident airplanes on the runway, resulting in a collision during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot and… - [NTSB FTW00LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA088.md): Cessna 172K · Alpine, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2000 · N46469 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. A factor was the crosswind condition. - [NTSB FTW99LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA260.md): Cessna 172K · Mountain Home, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1999 · N84697 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to obtain runway alignment. Factors were the dark night conditions, an embankment, and the pilot's lack of total experience flying at night. - [NTSB CHI99LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA333.md): Cessna 172K · Pickrell, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1999 · N84385 · Substantial damage > the loose oil dipstick guide tube resulting in loss of oil and the engine failure. The night condition was a contributing factor. - [NTSB ANC99LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA098.md): Cessna 172 · Sheldon Point, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1999 · N79169 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were a crosswind, and wind gusts. - [NTSB LAX99LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA252.md): Cessna 172K · Taft, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1999 · N46451 · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of the wrong runway in consideration of the wind conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control. The pilot's decision to abort the landing attempt with inadequate runway remaining for the takeoff phase was also… - [NTSB NYC99FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA107.md): Cessna 172K · Shirley, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 8, 1999 · N7068G · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane due to intoxication. A factor was the pilot's self-induced pressure to conduct the flight. - [NTSB MIA99LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA084.md): Cessna 172K · Marathon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1999 · N75RR · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of elevator control while landing in gusty winds resulting in the aircraft nosing down and the propeller and wing contacting the runway. - [NTSB IAD99LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA001.md): Cessna 172K · Middlefield, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1998 · N78624 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB NYC98LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA145.md): Cessna 172K · Chateaugay, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1998 · N155AA · Destroyed > Binding in the control yoke for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI98LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA134.md): Cessna 172 · Eagle River, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1998 · N79006 · Substantial damage > the pilot failed to compensate for the wind conditions, improperly executed a go-around when he raised the flaps, and failed to maintain obstacle clearance with the trees. - [NTSB FTW98LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA137.md): Cessna 172K · Marietta, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1998 · N84561 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB NYC98FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA063.md): Cessna 172K · Boxborough, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1998 · N79588 · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to remove the frost on the wings before departure, which resulted in a stall - [NTSB IAD98LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA025.md): Cessna 172K · Oxford, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1998 · N78222 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB LAX97FA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA331.md): Cessna 172K · Sandy Valley, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1997 · N84621 · Destroyed > the pilot's intentional VFR flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from mountainous/hilly terrain. Related factors were: the high/mountainous/hilly terrain, and the adverse weather condition (low… - [NTSB MIA97WA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97WA220.md): Cessna 172K · Normans Cay, Bahamas · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 28, 1997 · N84653 · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI97LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA100.md): Cessna 172K · Olathe, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1997 · N46311 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision and exceeding the airplane recommended crosswind component. Factors associated with this accident were the weather conditions of a high wind, gusts, and a crosswind. - [NTSB FTW97LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA145.md): Cessna 172K · Glenwood Spgs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1997 · N7273G · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane directional control, and his use of excessive rudder control. - [NTSB FTW97LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA138.md): Cessna 172K · Telluride, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1997 · N686JF · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudged landing flare and his improper bounced landing recovery technique. A factor was the snow bank. - [NTSB NYC96LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA189.md): Cessna 172K · Deal, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1996 · N84593 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper decision/planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB ANC96LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA112.md): Cessna 172K · Nikiski, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1996 · N78108 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the windshear. - [NTSB NYC96LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA154.md): Cessna 172K · West Milford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1996 · N46700 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure in attaining the proper touchdown point, and his delay in initiating a go-around (aborted landing). - [NTSB IAD96LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA118.md): Cessna 172 · Frederick, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1996 · N78149 · Substantial damage > the private pilot's inadvertently stalling the airplane immediately after takeoff. A related factor was the pilot's improper procedures during lift-off. - [NTSB NYC96LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA124.md): Cessna 172 · Gardner, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1996 · N7373G · Substantial damage > the pilot 's misjudgment of speed and distance during landing. - [NTSB MIA96LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA145.md): Cessna 172K · Englewood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1996 · N7284G · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain visual lookout while taxiing to takeoff resulting in an on-ground collision with a tree. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=2072430&page=4 ## 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 ('2072430')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2072430&page=3 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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