# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172K, 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 CEN22LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA155.md): Cessna 172K · Plains, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 22, 2022 · N7199G · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during taxi with a strong crosswind. - [NTSB CEN13CA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA222.md): Cessna 172 · Manvel, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2013 · N7825T · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while taking off in gusting wind conditions. - [NTSB CEN11CA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA322.md): Cessna 172K · Farmersville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2011 · N46400 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management. - [NTSB CEN11CA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA257.md): Cessna 172K · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 1, 2011 · N79286 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind while landing in gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB CEN11LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA073.md): Cessna 172K · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2010 · N7183G · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land with a tailwind. - [NTSB DFW07LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA130.md): Cessna 172K · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2007 · N7370G · Substantial damage > The failure of the left main landing gear spring assembly as a result of an unapproved repair by an unknown person(s), which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB DFW07LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA082.md): Cessna T210R · Boerne, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2007 · N766DP · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > The pilot of the other airplane's failure to maintain proper spacing during approach to landing and subsequent go-around, which resulted in a midair collision. - [NTSB FTW04LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA085.md): Cessna 172K · Angleton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 29, 2004 · N79502 · Destroyed > The unqualified person's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines. A contributing factor was the night light conditions. - [NTSB FTW04FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA045.md): Cessna 172K · Grand Saline, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2003 · N78189 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while on final approach. Factors were the high winds and prevailing crosswind. - [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 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 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 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 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 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 FTW90LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA026.md): Cessna 172K · Fabens, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1989 · N7337G · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare during landing and inadequate recovery from the ensuing bounced landing. The unfavorable wind was a related factor. - [NTSB FTW88LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA089.md): Cessna 172K · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1988 · N7116G · Substantial damage > The high-wing, tricycle gear airplane was taxiing out in winds gusting to 29 knots from about 320 degrees. While the airplane was heading 250 degrees, it was overturned to the inverted position. Owner's manual does not list any restrictions for maximum… - [NTSB FTW87LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA172.md): Cessna 172K · Brenham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1987 · N84861 · Substantial damage > The student pilot lost directional control during the landing roll. The aircraft veered off the runway and nosed over to the inverted position when the nose gear dropped into a hole hidden by tall grass. - [NTSB FTW86LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA117.md): Cessna 172K · Weatherford, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1986 · N84839 · Substantial damage > The pilot reported losing control of the acft during touchdown due to the crosswind. The landing was being made on runway 16 and there was a 7 kt wind from 200 degrees. - [NTSB FTW84LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA273.md): Cessna 172K · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1984 · N84103 · Substantial damage > During flt, the plt noted a progressive loss of eng power. The application of carburetor heat had no effect. Subsequently, a loud noise occurred & the plt shut down the eng. During a forced landing the nose gear collapsed & the acft nosed over. An exam… - [NTSB FTW82DRG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DRG06.md): Cessna 172 · Blanco, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 4, 1981 · N79223 · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW80DQD06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DQD06.md): Cessna 172 · Dell City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 18, 1980 · N7124G · 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 FTW79FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FA028-201217.md): Cessna 172K · Austin, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Dec 19, 1978 · N79029 · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW78FPD31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FPD31.md): Cessna 172K · Saginaw, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 1, 1978 · N84159 · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW77DQD29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77DQD29.md): Cessna 172 · Alpine, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 21, 1977 · N79047 · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW76FRJ18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FRJ18.md): Cessna 172K · Hughes Springs, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 10, 1976 · N79444 · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW76DRA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DRA06.md): Cessna 172K · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 21, 1975 · N79090 · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW75FPD10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75FPD10.md): Cessna 172K · Graham, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 3, 1974 · N78811 · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW74FRG65](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FRG65.md): Cessna 172K · Corpus Chrsti, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 21, 1974 · N78211 · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW74DRG39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74DRG39.md): Cessna 172 · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 4, 1973 · N84148 · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW74AF035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74AF035.md): Cessna 172K · Cherokee, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 4, 1973 · N79049 · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW73DQG38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73DQG38-201512.md): Cessna 172K · Follett, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 18, 1973 · N78587 · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW73AF045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73AF045.md): Cessna 172K · Startzville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 22, 1973 · N7012G · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW72AF055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72AF055.md): Cessna 172 · Eagle Pass, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 21, 1972 · N79018 · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW72FRA38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72FRA38.md): Cessna 172K · Sugar Land, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 4, 1972 · N46377 · Minor damage - [NTSB FTW72DPD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72DPD03.md): Cessna 172 · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 21, 1971 · N46461 · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW71FRG94](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FRG94.md): Cessna 172K · Killeen, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 13, 1971 · N46446 · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW71FRG83](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FRG83.md): Cessna 172K · Corpus Chrsti, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 18, 1971 · N78487 · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW71FRA34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FRA34.md): Cessna 172K · Katy, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 10, 1971 · N7210G · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW71FPD18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FPD18.md): Cessna 172 · Arlington, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 31, 1970 · N78623 · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW71DQG27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71DQG27.md): Cessna 172 · Memphis, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 16, 1970 · N7209G · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW71DQG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71DQG01.md): Cessna 172K · Sterling City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 4, 1970 · N79139 · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW70A0039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70A0039.md): Cessna 172K · Bellville, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Dec 8, 1969 · N84307 · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW70A0008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70A0008.md): Boeing 707 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 3, 1969 · N7567A · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW70D0090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70D0090.md): Cessna 172K · Eagle Lake, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 9, 1969 · N78469 · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW70D0002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70D0002-201561.md): Cessna 172 · Smithfield, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 13, 1969 · N78429 · 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 ('2072430')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2072430&state=TX --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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