# NTSB investigations: Cessna R172K

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 IAD03LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA036.md): Cessna R172K · Richmond, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2003 · N1444V · No damage
  > The passenger's failure to remain clear of the propeller. Factors included the passenger's recent use of marijuana, the pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, and the night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB SEA03FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA026.md): Cessna 172K · Gig Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2003 · N1909V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power in the climb due to the fracture of the number seven engine crankshaft cheek due to the propagation of a fatigue crack initiation point. Factors include a vehicle pulling onto the road that the pilot selected for his forced emergency…
- [NTSB SEA02LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA181.md): Cessna R172K · Shaw Island, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2002 · N736PJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for ambient wind conditions. Factors include the pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude, gusting crosswinds, and trees growing near the edge of the airstrip.
- [NTSB SEA02LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA179.md): Cessna R172K · Salmon, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2002 · N1071V · Substantial damage
  > Failure to maintain airspeed while on approach which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing.
- [NTSB DEN02LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA087.md): Cessna R172K · Monticello, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2002 · N758AR · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors include the porpoise and subsequent bounced landing and the student pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB CHI02LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA220.md): Cessna R172K · Flushing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2002 · N1086V · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the wet runway.
- [NTSB FTW02LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA182.md): Cessna R172K · Llano, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2002 · N758W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL01LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA096.md): Cessna R172K · Valdosta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2001 · N758BW · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper flare of the airplane, which resulted in a hard landing. Factors were the dual student's failure to relinquish control of the airplane and the dual student's interference on the flight controls.
- [NTSB LAX01LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA256.md): Cessna R172K · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N736YR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude above the terrain. Factors were the high terrain and the blind canyon.
- [NTSB ATL01LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA086.md): Cessna R172-K · Culebras Island, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2001 · N1278V · Substantial damage
  > Pilots improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DEN00LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA167.md): Cessna R172K · Aurora, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2000 · N1036V · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. Contributing factors were the total loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine oil pump and the dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB DEN00LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA091.md): Cessna 172XP · Larkspur, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2000 · N758SZ · Substantial damage
  > A forced landing on soft unsuitable terrain. Factors were improper wiring of the electric fuel boost pump, which produce high pressure when either on position was selected causing the engine to flood during the practice engine out approach.
- [NTSB IAD00LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA007.md): Cessna 172XP · Phillipi, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1999 · N758LR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare that resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA99LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA205.md): Cessna R172K · Pontotoc, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1999 · N1092V · Substantial damage
  > a complete loss of engine power due to the failure of the oil pressure pump, resulting in oil starvation, a forced landing and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB SEA99LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA072.md): Cessna R172K · Aurora, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1999 · N1909V · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained. The pilot's misjudged flare and inadequate remedial action, along with the flight instructors delayed remedial action were factors.
- [NTSB MIA99FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA126.md): Beech E-55 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1999 · N44LE · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to maintain a visual lookout and visual separation while on approach for landing. This resulted in a midair collision with another airplane and subsequent in-flight collision with the runway.
- [NTSB NYC99LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA088.md): Cessna 172XP · Ramapo, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1999 · N2743V · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. A factor in the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the solo cross-country flight.
- [NTSB SEA99LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA008.md): Cessna 172K · Dillon, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1998 · N736VR · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were rough terrain and crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB IAD99FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA005.md): Cessna R172K · Bowie, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1998 · N736KL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Also causal was the pilot's poor in-flight planning/decision, and his continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. A related factor was the fog.
- [NTSB CHI98LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA196.md): Cessna 172K · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1998 · N758FY · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft modification not being in compliance with the Supplemental Type Certificate. A factor to the accident was the fracture of the landing gear axle during landing.
- [NTSB FTW98LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA083.md): Cessna R172K · Lakeview, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1997 · N736VQ · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during the approach, and his delayed decision to execute a go-around. A related factor was the sunglare interfering with the pilot's view.
- [NTSB LAX97FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA225.md): Cessna R172K · Moreno Valley, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1997 · N7373K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his attempt to climb through a low stratus cloud layer while in mountainous/hilly terrain. The pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing, the weather, and the terrain were…
- [NTSB FTW97LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA108.md): Cessna R172K · Brownsville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1997 · N98DE · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX97FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA093.md): Cessna R172K · Bagdad, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1997 · N736WZ · Destroyed
  > continued flight by the pilot into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the high/mountainous terrain and adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB LAX96LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA247.md): Cessna R172K · Oroville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1996 · N1133V · Substantial damage
  > undetermined.
- [NTSB FTW96LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA256.md): Cessna R172K · Watkins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1996 · N3814V · Substantial damage
  > an improper flare by the pilot, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB SEA96LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA053.md): Cessna R172K · Garden Valley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1996 · N2925V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. The snow covered runway was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI96LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA093.md): Cessna 172 · Worthington, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1996 · N758CQ · Substantial damage
  > Progressive failure of the engine, beginning with failure of the left magneto, which resulted in preignition or detonation, a burned hole in the #3 piston, subsequent oil exhaustion, and failure of the #1 and #2 connecting rods.
- [NTSB BFO96FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96FA039.md): Cessna R172K · Highland Hills, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1996 · N3107V · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions at a low altitude with known obstacles in the area.
- [NTSB BFO95LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA089.md): Cessna R172K · Lisbon, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1995 · N1439V · Substantial damage
  > Loss of oil, where an oil filter adapter had separated from the crankcase cover, due to stripped threads that were caused or allowed by inadequate maintenance or inspection, which resulted in oil exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor…
- [NTSB ANC95LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA135.md): Cessna 172 · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1995 · N758PX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision and delayed decision to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA95LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA008.md): Cessna R172K · St. George, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1994 · N7327K · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate fuel consumption calculations. Factors to the accident were: fuel exhaustion and a parked aircraft in the landing path.
- [NTSB ATL94LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA158.md): Cessna 172XP · Clarksburg, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1994 · N9797V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the alternator drive coupling, and debris from the failed coupling that lodged in the engine oil pump, resulting in a sheared oil pump drive shaft. The engine subsequently failed because of oil starvation.
- [NTSB NYC94FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA128.md): Cessna K172R · Tremont City, OH · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1994 · N1124V · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's lack of experience in the type of operation.
- [NTSB MIA94FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA179.md): Cessna 172XP · Indian Shores, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1994 · N2827V · Destroyed
  > A bird collision, which resulted in pilot incapacitation.
- [NTSB FTW94LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA039.md): Cessna R172K · Mancos, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1993 · N8833T · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion induced power loss and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, during which he failed to insure that the airplane had been refueled to capacity. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC94LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA003.md): Cessna 172 · Mt. Gilead, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1993 · N736RZ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper inflight decision to conduct a night landing at an airport without runway lights, and the subsequent misalignment with the runway and collision with an object.
- [NTSB DEN93LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA078.md): Cessna 172XP · Allen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1993 · N736TJ · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion induced power loss. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC93LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA065.md): Cessna 172K · Rohn Roadhouse, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1993 · N736BY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and allowing the airspeed to go below stalling speed in the landing configuration.
- [NTSB LAX93LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA159.md): Cessna 172K · Fresno, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1993 · N758XY · Substantial damage
  > the improper installation of an electrical wire bundle, and, the chaffing and subsequent arcing of the wires against a fuel line which resulted in a fire.
- [NTSB LAX93LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA008.md): Cessna R172K · Picacho, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1992 · N736WZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with the unforecasted cyclonic wind.
- [NTSB SEA92LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA180.md): Cessna R172K · Pocatello, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1992 · N736PS · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined loss of engine power. A factor to the accident was: an in flight planning/decision delay.
- [NTSB BFO92LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA060.md): Cessna 172XP · Milton, DE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1992 · N4695K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed for climb.
- [NTSB MIA92GA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92GA002.md): Cessna 172K · Everglades City, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Oct 3, 1991 · N758JN · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's improper management of fuel. This resulted in the airplane experiencing fuel exhaustion, forced landing, and in flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX91LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA227.md): Cessna R172K · Santa Clarita, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1991 · N736MR · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the failure of the pilot to properly perform preflight planning and to ensure that an adequate fuel supply existed for the flight.
- [NTSB CHI91LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA094.md): Cessna R172K · Herington, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1991 · N758ML · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to failure of a connecting rod bolt. A factor related to the accident was: the soft, unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB DEN90LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA151.md): Cessna 172XP · Tooele, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1990 · N736NB · Substantial damage
  > The flights encounter with turblence on final which resulted in a loss of control and a subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB FTW90LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA109.md): Cessna 172XP · Leona, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1990 · N1650V · Substantial damage
  > Engine power loss due to a totally obstructed air intake manifold. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain in which the forced landing had to be performed.
- [NTSB DEN90LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA091.md): Cessna 172XP · Hurricane, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1990 · N1530V · Substantial damage
  > The engine oil leak induced connecting rod failure and subsequent total power loss.
- [NTSB LAX90LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA271.md): Cessna R172K · Lone Pine, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1990 · N758UV · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors to the accident were the adverse weather conditions, mountainous terrain, and the likely effect of hypoxia on the pilot.

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## The whole list in SQL

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```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 ('2072431'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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