# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172N

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 WPR09FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA248.md): Cessna 172N · Long Beach, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 2009 · N738NN · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other's aircraft.
- [NTSB WPR09LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA245.md): Cessna 172N · Desert Center, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2009 · N738LF · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to low compression from an obstructed intake valve. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to shut down the engine while in flight.
- [NTSB CEN09CA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA292.md): Cessna 172N · Springdale, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2009 · N73842 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll and subsequent go-around.
- [NTSB CEN09CA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA253.md): Cessna 172N · Roanoke, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2009 · N172SV · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to a failure of the throttle control rod-end to carburetor arm hardware. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to fly the airplane without a current annual inspection.
- [NTSB WPR09CA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA182.md): Cessna 172S · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2009 · N4915F · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a crow.
- [NTSB WPR09LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA149.md): Cessna 172N · Oceanside, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2009 · N726RJ · Destroyed
  > A loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA187.md): Cessna 172N · Carlisle, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 1, 2009 · N739NP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA181.md): Cessna 172N · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 26, 2009 · N737KR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot and airplane's inability to compensate for the unforecasted gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA182.md): Cessna 172N · Johnson County Exec Airport, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2009 · N734WD · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot of the Cessna 172S to ensure the taxiway was clear prior to initiating the turn. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot of the Cessna 172N to obtain taxi clearance prior to entering the movement area.
- [NTSB CEN09CA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA229.md): Cessna 172 · Manhattan, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 22, 2009 · N733FR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA122.md): Cessna 172N · Big Bear Lake, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2009 · N6443E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering in a ravine. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue flight in an area that exceeded the climb rate capabilities of the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC09LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA018.md): Cessna 172N · Atmautluak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2009 · N5246D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while landing in gusty winds, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall; his improper aircraft weight calculations; and his operation of the airplane over the allowable gross weight limit.
- [NTSB ERA09CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA103.md): Cessna 172 · Corning, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2008 · N6621D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusty wind conditions and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA09CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA058.md): Cessna 172 · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 10, 2008 · N172PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA015.md): Cessna 172 · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2008 · N734BL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was a fuel tank cap that did not seal properly.
- [NTSB CHI08CA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA291.md): Cessna 172 · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2008 · N739BX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive airspeed during the approach and landing and failure to perform a go-around. Contributing to the accident were the barricade and the down-sloping terrain at the end of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA08LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA191.md): Cessna 172N · Burbank, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2008 · N172ST · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight and in-flight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's loss of situational awareness while conducting the normal and emergency checklists during his turn from base to final…
- [NTSB CHI08CA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA256.md): Cessna 172N · Huntington, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2008 · N733KC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadvertent use of the toe brake.
- [NTSB LAX08FA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA246.md): Cessna 172N · McMurray, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2008 · N75558 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological weather conditions. Contributing to the accident were low ceilings, reduced visibility, and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB NYC08CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA250.md): Cessna 172 N · Williamstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2008 · N739UG · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the attempted aborted landing. Contributing to the severity of the accident were the trees.
- [NTSB NYC08CA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA248.md): Cessna 172N · Edgewater, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2008 · N734AT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance/speed during landing.
- [NTSB LAX08LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA206.md): Cessna 172N · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2008 · N6360D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice resulting from the flight instructor's failure to use the carburetor heat when simulating an engine failure. Contributing to the accident were the carburetor icing weather condition and the lack of suitable…
- [NTSB CHI08CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA161.md): Cessna 172 · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2008 · N31SZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a building during taxi. A factor was the building.
- [NTSB LAX08CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA155.md): Cessna 172N · Sells, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2008 · N2857E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain proper runway alignment.
- [NTSB CHI08CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA139.md): Cessna 172N · Blue Ash, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2008 · N75528 · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the throttle cable from the linkage during the approach to land and the altitude/clearance not being available to the pilot during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the electrical wires the airplane impacted.
- [NTSB LAX08CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA149.md): Cessna 172N · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2008 · N6521J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB SEA08FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA116.md): Cessna 172N · McCall, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 2008 · N75856 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate visual lookout and clearance from another airplane while attempting to land on the same runway. Contributing to the accident was the non-standard pattern entry of the pilot.
- [NTSB NYC08CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA127.md): Cessna 172N · Charlottesville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 8, 2008 · N733LE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper engine starting procedures.
- [NTSB MIA08CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA057.md): Cessna 172N · Centre, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 3, 2008 · N203GT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC08CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA110.md): Cessna 172N · Perry, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 19, 2008 · N3015E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting winds.
- [NTSB LAX08CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA053.md): Cessna 172N · Beaver Marsh, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 25, 2008 · N734KU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision to land on a snow covered runway without first determining the depth of the snow.
- [NTSB CHI08CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA069.md): Cessna 172N · South St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 22, 2008 · N738UE · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the snow-covered runway and the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX08FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA049.md): Cessna 172N · Corona, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2008 · N737EJ · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane.
- [NTSB NYC08LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA049.md): Cessna 172N · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2007 · N259ER · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an attempted touch-and-go. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's delay in taking remedial action, and the presence of trees in proximity to the side of the runway.
- [NTSB DFW08FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA040.md): Cessna 172N · Marlow, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2007 · N6555D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident were the low altitude for recovery and the gusty tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC08CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA042.md): Cessna 172N · Hamilton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2007 · N172MG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB SEA08CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA030.md): Cessna 172N · Atwater, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 17, 2007 · N3318E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors contributing to the accident included the sign and the ditch.
- [NTSB NYC08CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA037.md): Cessna 172N · Statesboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 17, 2007 · N6492E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain a proper flare at touchdown.
- [NTSB DEN08CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA020.md): Cessna 172N · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2007 · N1422E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX08CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA015.md): Cessna 172N · Daggett, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2007 · N5323D · Substantial damage
  > The flight's encounter with a strong gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB DFW08CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA003.md): Cessna 172N · Oxford, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2007 · N5260J · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inadvertent stall during takeoff. A contributing factor was his failure to calculate the aircraft gross weight prior to the flight.
- [NTSB DEN08CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA002.md): Cessna 172N · Calhan, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2007 · N2263E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB MIA07CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA143.md): Cessna 172N · Carrabelle, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2007 · N1954F · Substantial damage
  > The improper flare by the pilot-in-command resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ATL07CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA132.md): Cessna C172N · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2007 · N733BS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to correct for a pilot-induced oscillation/porpoise, during flare/touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC07FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA193.md): Cessna 172N · Rochester, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2007 · N738JE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failuire to maitain adequate airspeed during a turning maneuver which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI07CA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA245.md): Cessna 172N · New Hudson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2007 · N222UN · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. An additional cause was the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Factors in the accident include the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll…
- [NTSB CHI07CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA202.md): Cessna 172N · Yorkville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2007 · N738SV · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot, the fuel exhaustion during cruise flight, and the unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot. Contributing factors were the night light conditions and trees.
- [NTSB SEA07CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA183.md): Cessna 172N · Greenwater, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2007 · N733XW · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight encounter with a sudden windshift during the takeoff initial climb, to which the certified flight instructor responded by aborting the takeoff and landing off the end of the runway. The ditch was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI07FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA140.md): Cessna 172N · Sharonville, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 2007 · N6614D · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The inadequate visual lookout of the pilots in both airplanes and their not maintaining clearance from each others airplane during climb.
- [NTSB LAX07FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA123.md): Cessna 172N · Page, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2007 · N6267D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude, and, his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering to reverse course in a box canyon. Contributing to the accident were the rising terrain and the box canyon.

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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 ('2072434'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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