# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB CHI83LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA240.md): Cessna 172 · Bemidji, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1983 · N7453G · Substantial damage
  > The acft veered off the rwy during landing. The landing was on rwy 07. The wind was from 360 degrees at 15 KTS. A thunderstorm was in the area and some turbulence remained. The pilot stated he felt one good bump at 50 AGL and from that point to touchdown very…
- [NTSB DEN83LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA061.md): Cessna 172K · Dove Creek, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1983 · N84631 · Substantial damage
  > The acft crashed during a low pass over the snow covered runway. The pilot stated that he made two low passes over the rwy during the 2nd pass 'the acft was in ground, effect with mild up and down drafts using minimal power setting.' The left wing was down…
- [NTSB CHI83LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA070.md): Cessna 172 · Greenburg, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1983 · N7230G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that the engine RPM began dropping while he was crusing at 2500 ft. when carburetor heat was applied, the engine stopped running. The pilot was able to restart the engine and get it to 1200 prm, but it stopped again. A forced landing was…
- [NTSB MIA83LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA040.md): Cessna 172J · Lowell, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1982 · N79412 · Substantial damage
  > While attempting a go-around maneuver, the aircraft tail struck treetops that were located at the departure end of runway 18. The pilot landed the aircraft safely and discovered damage to the right horizontal stabilizer and the fuselage.
- [NTSB MKC83FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA025.md): Cessna 172K · Oxford, NE · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1982 · N79173 · Destroyed
  > The pilot made 3 low passes near his son's home. Reportedly, the 3rd pass was made at an altitude of about 40 to 50 ft AGL. A witness then observed the pilot pull up abruptly to about a 45 deg climb. After climbing an additional 40 to 50 ft, the aircraft…
- [NTSB NYC82DA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA225.md): Cessna 172K · Vinalhaven, ME · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 11, 1982 · N84220 · Destroyed
  > The engine lost power at 100 feet of altitude after takeoff. The pilot found by pumping the throttle, he could regain some power. The aircraft collided with trees and came to rest on the ground. The mixture control cable had separated about one inch from it…
- [NTSB LAX82DA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA292.md): Cessna 172K · Hanapepe, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 9, 1982 · N7014G · Destroyed
  > Just prior to touchdown a strong gust of wind caused the acft to drift right of the rwy centerline. During the go-aroundthe left wing struck the ground causing the acft to cartwheel.
- [NTSB ANC82DAG38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DAG38.md): Cessna 172K · 44mi Nw Mccarth, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 2, 1982 · N84345 · Substantial damage
  > Shortly after liftoff from a short gravel strip the aircraft settled back onto the rough terrain and crashed.
- [NTSB ANC82DA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DA054.md): Cessna 172K · Kasilof, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 2, 1982 · N84211 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot made a landing approach over trees at the approach end of the runway. The runway sloped slightly downhill in the direction of landing. The pilot landed long, then elected to go around, and during the go-around, the left wing struck a tree.
- [NTSB LAX82FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA170.md): Cessna 172K · Huntington Beac, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 1982 · N7394G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that while he was on final approach to runway 19, he applied full flaps near the airport boundary and the aircraft veered to the right. He said that the aircraft did not respond to aileron control inputs. The aircraft continued to the…
- [NTSB LAX82FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA167.md): Cessna 172 · Morman Lake, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 1982 · N78810 · Destroyed
  > The acft departed winslow, AZ on a flt to long beach, CA with an en route stop scheduled for prescot, AZ. Before departing winslow, the plt was warned by another plt that he had encountered extreme turbulence in the vicinity of mormon mtn. The plt and pax's…
- [NTSB FTW82DA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA070.md): Cessna 172 · Hennessey, OK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 24, 1982 · N79325 · Destroyed
  > The pilot reported that he encountered a gust of wind as he was flaring with full flaps about two feet above the strip. He stated that the right wing was blown down (the tail moved to the left) and the right wing collided with a fence beside the airstrip. The…
- [NTSB LAX82FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA078.md): Cessna 172K · Hollister, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1982 · N99WM · Destroyed
  > The aircraft flew into the side of a mountain in level cruise. The accident happened during weather in which VFR flight had not been recommended. Clouds were obscuring the mountains. The aircraft was on the return leg of a cross-country flight. No flight plan…
- [NTSB NYC82DA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA032.md): Cessna 172K · Plymouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 10, 1982 · N84330 · Substantial damage
  > After entering the traffic pattern, the pilot completed his prelanding checklist while opposite of the numbers on downwind. After turning to final approach, there was a loss of engine power. He stated that he reached down and switched the fuel selector…
- [NTSB LAX82FUA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FUA08.md): Cessna 172K · Laguna Beach, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 27, 1981 · N79965 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI82FEM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FEM04.md): Cessna 172 · Kinross, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Nov 16, 1981 · N79225 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA82DYM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DYM01.md): Cessna 172 · Long Creek, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 8, 1981 · N7244G · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW82DRG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DRG06.md): Cessna 172 · Blanco, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 4, 1981 · N79223 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA82DKA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DKA02.md): Cessna 172 · Ponce, PR · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 20, 1981 · N7145G · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW82FPM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FPM02.md): Cessna 172 · Broken Arrow, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 17, 1981 · N84796 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI81DEM34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DEM34.md): Cessna 172K · Mackinac Is, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 24, 1981 · N78424 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL81FLJ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FLJ09.md): Cessna 172K · Conetoe, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 17, 1981 · N7327G · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX81FUG27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FUG27.md): Cessna 172 · Hesperia, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 2, 1981 · N7490G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW81DPG19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DPG19.md): Cessna 172 · Bay, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 26, 1981 · N79078 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX81DUJ53](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DUJ53.md): Cessna 172 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 21, 1981 · N7296G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC81DCD10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81DCD10.md): Cessna 172 · Spencer, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 22, 1981 · N7318G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL81DKJ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81DKJ06.md): Cessna 172 · Dothan, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 13, 1981 · N78803 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX81DUQ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DUQ03.md): Cessna 172K · Inyokern, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 23, 1980 · N78595 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN81DTK02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81DTK02.md): Cessna 172 · Faith, SD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 24, 1980 · N84920 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA80DLD88](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80DLD88.md): Cessna 172K · Chiefland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 8, 1980 · N79010 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN80FTE68](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FTE68.md): Cessna 172K · Aspen, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 5, 1980 · N79208 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC80FCG28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80FCG28.md): Cessna 172K · Warrensburg, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 13, 1980 · N78395 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80DEP24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80DEP24.md): Cessna 172K · Waunakee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 21, 1980 · N7301G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80FEX11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEX11.md): Cessna 172 · Mooresville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 19, 1980 · N7186G · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW80DQD06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DQD06.md): Cessna 172 · Dell City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 18, 1980 · N7124G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA80DYE28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80DYE28.md): Cessna 172 · Concrete, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 12, 1980 · N79242 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI80DEP21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80DEP21.md): Cessna 172 · Wilmot, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 4, 1980 · N84633 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC80FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FA060.md): Cessna 172 · Rockland, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 16, 1980 · N707BB · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX80DUG21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DUG21.md): Cessna 172K · Blythe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 17, 1980 · N7031G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC80DNA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80DNA05.md): Cessna 172K · Bedford, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 8, 1979 · N79883 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80DRA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DRA10.md): Cessna 172K · Arcola, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 25, 1979 · N79573 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80FPJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FPJ04.md): Cessna 172K · Norman, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 24, 1979 · N84907 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80FEM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEM01.md): Cessna 172K · Byron Center, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 1, 1979 · N84660 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA79FTI26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79FTI26.md): Cessna 172K · Three Forks, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 27, 1979 · N84445 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79DEG23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79DEG23.md): Cessna 172 · Troy, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 15, 1979 · N7149G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA79FYP40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79FYP40.md): Cessna 172K · Deer Park, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 13, 1979 · N46652 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC79DAG82](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79DAG82.md): Cessna 172 · Purkeypile, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 29, 1979 · N7339G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK79FVD34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79FVD34.md): Cessna 172K · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 30, 1979 · N7134G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79FEI29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEI29.md): Cessna 172K · Youngstown, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 17, 1979 · N79516 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK79FXQ18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79FXQ18.md): Cessna 172K · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 5, 1979 · N79954 · 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."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=6

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