# 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 4 of 14 · 691 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB FTW96LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA203.md): Cessna 172K · Leadville, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1996 · N79212 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions and to maintain directional control. Factors were: the gusting cross wind and the pilot's lack of total experience in make and model of aircraft. - [NTSB ATL96LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA079.md): Cessna 172K · Lebanon, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1996 · N7479G · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB FTW96LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA160.md): Cessna 172K · Danville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1996 · N84262 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind. Factors were the crosswind and the soft terrain. - [NTSB ATL96LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA059.md): Cessna 172K · Asheville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1996 · N79058 · Substantial damage > failure of the brake on the right main landing gear as a result of water (ice) in the brake fluid, which resulted in a loss of braking control. - [NTSB FTW96LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA116.md): Cessna 172K · Hedley, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1996 · N7358G · Substantial damage > the failure of maintenance personnel to properly torque the connecting rod bolts. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB SEA96LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA041.md): Cessna 172K · Park City, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1996 · N172NS · Substantial damage > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from the transmission line. - [NTSB SEA96LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA032.md): Cessna 172K · Owyhee, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1995 · N143JP · Substantial damage > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. The soft terrain and high vegetation were related factors. - [NTSB BFO96LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA030.md): Cessna 172K · Lovingston, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1995 · N84460 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper planning/decision during the approach/landing phase of flight. Related factors were: the pilot's selection of the wrong runway, and the gusty tailwind conditions. - [NTSB ANC95LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA081.md): Cessna 172 · Gustavus, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1995 · N84468 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor relating to the accident was: the diminished nosewheel steering capability due to an overinflated nosewheel strut. - [NTSB CHI95LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA088.md): Cessna 172 · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1995 · N79569 · Substantial damage > delayed remedial action by the flight instructor. Factors in the accident were the student pilot not maintaining directional control once airborne. - [NTSB MIA95LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA075.md): Cessna 172K · Wrightsville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1995 · N79157 · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in a turn. The low altitude at the time of the stall was a factor. - [NTSB CHI95LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA070.md): Cessna 172 · Cottage Grove, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1995 · N84603 · Destroyed > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain/runway for landing. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable wind, icy runway condition, and snowbank at the end of the runway. - [NTSB LAX95FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA037.md): Cessna 172K · Springerville, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1994 · N7178G · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. The pilot's diverted attention and overconfidence in the aircraft's ability to fly slow were factors in this accident. - [NTSB FTW94LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA301.md): Cessna 172K · Russellville, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1994 · N79897 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during the takeoff ground roll. A factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB CHI94LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA326.md): Cessna 172 · Brookfield, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1994 · N7384G · Substantial damage > the commercial pilot's poor planning/decision making. A related factor is the wet, grass runway selected for landing. - [NTSB SEA94FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA225.md): Cessna 172K · Laramie, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1994 · N79444 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain. Downdraft wind on the lee side of the ridgeline was a factor. - [NTSB ANC94LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA121.md): Cessna 172 · Wrangell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1994 · N78428 · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for undertermined reasons and the lack of a suitable landing area. - [NTSB CHI94LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA251.md): Cessna 172K · Rockford, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1994 · N84514 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB SEA94FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA182.md): Cessna 172K · Patos Island, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1994 · N7417G · Substantial damage > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs (marijuana), and his improper planning/decision, which resulted in his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from trees, while taking off toward the closed end of a cove. - [NTSB CHI94LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA139.md): Cessna 172K · Howes, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1994 · N46474 · Substantial damage > The diverted attention of the pilot-in-command and his failure to maintain proper altitude. - [NTSB ATL94LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA083.md): Cessna 172K · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1994 · N711GT · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of Cessna 172K, N711GT. - [NTSB NYC94LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA060.md): Cessna 172K · Dayton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1994 · N79136 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in a runway overrun. Factors are the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his lack of experience. - [NTSB MIA94LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA074.md): Cessna 172K · Culebra, PR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1994 · N79401 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot-in-command(CFI) to initiate a go-around after encountering severe turbulence during landing flare and his decision to raise the flaps and reduce engine power to idle after directional control was lost resulting in the aircraft… - [NTSB LAX94LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA123.md): Cessna 172K · New Cuyama, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1994 · N7333G · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. - [NTSB SEA94FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA018.md): Cessna 172K · North Bend, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1993 · N79405 · Destroyed > Loss of control while in flight due to pilot incapacitation from atherosclerotic heart disease. - [NTSB FTW94LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA013.md): Cessna 172K · Jacksonville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1993 · N7825T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow proper emergency procedures to troubleshoot the electrical system. A factor was an electrical system irregularity of an undetermined nature. - [NTSB LAX93LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA277.md): Cessna 172K · Torrance, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1993 · N79034 · Substantial damage > An encounter with a windshear condition. The delayed banner jettison was a factor. - [NTSB ANC93LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA099.md): Cessna 172 · Katmai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1993 · N7300G · Substantial damage > The unsuitable terrain selected by the pilot-in-command. Factor was soft terrain condition. - [NTSB SEA93LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA093.md): Cessna 172K · Pony, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1993 · N79505 · Destroyed > The improper preflt planning by the PIC and his failure to attain takeoff airspeed during ground roll on a soft snow covered airstrip. A factor relating to the accident was the soft snow on the airstrip. - [NTSB CHI93LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA096.md): Cessna 172K · Jackson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1993 · N46460 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB LAX93FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA110.md): Cessna 172K · Gorman, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1993 · N79411 · Destroyed > The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions and continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions - [NTSB ANC92LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA182.md): Cessna 172 · Taylor Road, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1992 · N79046 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were the gusting crosswinds and the pilot's lack of total experience in this type operation. - [NTSB MIA92FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA158.md): Cessna 172K · Rockledge, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1992 · N1196M · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the final approach resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience in the type operation, lack of experience at the airport in the type… - [NTSB BFO92LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA104.md): Cessna 172K · Piqua, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1992 · N78483 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB LAX92LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA281.md): Cessna 172K · Agua Caliente, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1992 · N78669 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate approach airspeed and an inadvertent stall/mush condition which resulted in a collision with the ground short of the runway. A factor in the accident was the pilots lack of total experience in type of aircraft. - [NTSB LAX92LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA072.md): Cessna 172K · Kamuela, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1991 · N79948 · Substantial damage > The pilots encounter with a wind gust beyond the ground handling capability of the aircraft and his failure to obtain preflight weather information. - [NTSB ATL91LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA175.md): Cessna 172K · Greeneville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1991 · N78239 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of N78239, and his failure to accurately judge the distance between the two aircraft. Factors in the accident were the dark night conditions and the resulting visual perception of aircraft lighting in dark conditions. - [NTSB LAX91FA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA386.md): Cessna 172K · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1991 · N7031G · Destroyed > 1) A short circuit, 2) electrical overload which ignited the cabin interior, 3) inadequate electrical circuit protection, and 4) insufficient electrical system design standards. - [NTSB SEA91LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA224.md): Cessna 172K · Corbett, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1991 · N6LG · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, his delay in taking remedial action, and his failure to maintain clearance from trees on rising terrain. The weather and terrain conditions were related factors. - [NTSB FTW91LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA157.md): Cessna 172K · Fisher, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1991 · N7043G · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to use the aircraft performance data to compute the takeoff distance. A factor was the high density altitude. - [NTSB NYC91LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA180.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Old Bridge, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1991 · N7191W · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of both pilots to maintain proper visual lookout. Factor related to the accident was inadequate radio communications by the pilots. - [NTSB MIA91LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA175.md): Cessna 172K · Groveland, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1991 · N46305 · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in inadvertent stall/mush. - [NTSB MIA91LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA161.md): Cessna 172K · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1991 · N79542 · Substantial damage > Total loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the oil cooler resulting in oil exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was lack of suitable terrain. - [NTSB MIA91LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA137.md): Cessna 172K · Bunnell, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1991 · N7270G · Substantial damage > Loss of control in flight due to a foreign object which restricted the movement of the elevator flight control. - [NTSB CHI91LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA109.md): Cessna 172K · Bridgman, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1991 · N78195 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to correct a descent. A factor in the accident was the pilot's maneuvering at an improper altitude. - [NTSB MIA91LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA092.md): Cessna 172K · Everglades City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1991 · N84461 · Substantial damage > Information given during a weather briefing was disregarded, in-flight encounter with wind gust, and failure of the pilot to execute a go-around. Contributing to the accident was inadequate placement of a windsock which was blocked by trees resulting in an… - [NTSB LAX91LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA043.md): Cessna 172 · Tonopah, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1990 · N79551 · Substantial damage > The airplane's encounter with a wind gust while taxiing from landing. Contributing factors related to the pilot's improper weather evaluation and his lack of experience in making weather evaluations. - [NTSB FTW91LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA019.md): Cessna 172 · Granbury, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1990 · N46383 · Substantial damage > Total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations, and the darkness of the night. - [NTSB DEN90LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA163.md): Cessna 172 · Grants, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1990 · N46593 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB SEA90FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA091.md): Cessna 172K · Tacoma, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1990 · N79931 · Destroyed > The pilot did not adequately maintain a proper glide path for landing which resulted in an inflight collision with a tree. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=2072430&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 ('2072430')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2072430&page=4 --- 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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