# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172K, FL

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 ERA22LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA006.md): Cessna 172K · Williston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 6, 2021 · N78604 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain on approach which resulted in controlled flight into trees. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the approach path, the dark night conditions and the landing…
- [NTSB ERA19LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA246.md): Cessna 172 · Jay, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 13, 2019 · N84287 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to fly over a river at a very low altitude, which resulted in a collision with power lines.
- [NTSB GAA19CA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA362.md): Cessna 172 · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2019 · N84402 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA15LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA318.md): Cessna 172K · Chiefland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2015 · N84308 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident airframe and engine examination and engine test run revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures.
- [NTSB ERA13CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA181.md): Cessna 172 · Tistusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2013 · N7113G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control while taxiing in gusting wind conditions associated with nearby thunderstorm activity.
- [NTSB ERA12LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA234.md): Cessna 172K · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2012 · N79509 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the crankshaft gear bolt or lockplate by maintenance personnel. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL05CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA107.md): Cessna 172 K · Panama City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2005 · N7748L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [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 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 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 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 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.
- [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 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 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 MIA88LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA048.md): Cessna 172K · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1987 · N84613 · Substantial damage
  > The pvt plt flying the acft for the first time from the rt seat landed it aprx 170 ft short of the runway on soft grass. The acft rolled 6-10 ft, after which the nose gear sank & the acft then nosed over & came to rest inverted.
- [NTSB MIA85LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA158.md): Cessna 172K · Sharpes, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1985 · N46494 · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor had rusted parts and needed an overhaul. Pilot was demonstrating power off stall to passengers, when he tried to apply power, engine did not respond. Landed in soft terrain. Swerved to avoid ditch. Nose wheel collapsed.
- [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 MIA80DLD88](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80DLD88.md): Cessna 172K · Chiefland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 8, 1980 · N79010 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78FKT64](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FKT64.md): Cessna 172 · Key Largo, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 19, 1978 · N46303 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77DLA34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77DLA34.md): Cessna T-41A · Panama City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 2, 1977 · N7748L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77FKT20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FKT20.md): Cessna 172 · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 20, 1977 · N79419 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76FLD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76FLD03.md): Cessna 172K · Venus, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 6, 1975 · N7188G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA75AM063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75AM063.md): Cessna 172K · Miami, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Feb 23, 1975 · N7250G · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA74AM039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74AM039.md): Cessna 172K · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Oct 18, 1973 · N46575 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA73AM084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73AM084.md): Cessna 172K · Perry, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 14, 1973 · N84051 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA73DLD25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73DLD25.md): Cessna 172 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 27, 1972 · N84465 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA72DKT20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72DKT20.md): Cessna 172K · Key Largo, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 19, 1971 · N7248G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA72FLA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72FLA07.md): Cessna 172K · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 1, 1971 · N78703 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA71AM058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71AM058.md): Cessna 172K · Lake City, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jan 6, 1971 · N84438 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA71AM057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71AM057.md): Cessna 172K · High Springs, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jan 6, 1971 · N79116 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA71DLA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71DLA01.md): Cessna 172K · Panacea, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 3, 1970 · N46434 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA70FKT02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70FKT02.md): Cessna 172K · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 7, 1970 · N79900 · 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" = 'FL' 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 ('2072430'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2072430&state=FL

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