# 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 ANC07CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA023.md): Cessna 172 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 10, 2007 · N73813 · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the student while landing, which resulted in an undershoot, and subsequent in-flight collision with snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB SEA07CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA074.md): Cessna 172N · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 9, 2007 · N4663D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent into terrain during landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's distracted attention due to the inaccurate flap indicator.
- [NTSB CHI07CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA076.md): Cessna 172N · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 23, 2007 · N5321D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which caused the airplane to impact the snow bank and nose over. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the snow…
- [NTSB CHI07CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA082.md): Cessna 172N · Pinckneyville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 11, 2007 · N9478E · Substantial damage
  > Presence of a deer on the runway resulting in an inadvertent collision during the landing roll.
- [NTSB DEN07CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA043.md): Cessna 172N · Cottonwood Fall, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2006 · N4811G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the fence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to properly identify the runway environment, and the improper in-flight decision to initiate a go-around.
- [NTSB ATL07CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA022.md): Cessna 172N · Reidsville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 25, 2006 · N172LF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll, which resulted in an on ground collision with trees.
- [NTSB DFW07CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA028.md): Cessna 172N · Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 22, 2006 · N81HT · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC07CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA014.md): Cessna 172N · Morgantown, WV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2006 · N952AC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the flight instructor's improper planning and supervision of the student's solo cross country flight. A contributing factor was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB CHI07CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA006.md): Cessna 172N · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2006 · N739XK · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper recovery from the bounced landing which led to the failure of the nose landing gear. The overload failure of the nose landing gear was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI07CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA004.md): Cessna 172N · St Charles, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2006 · N4775D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly judge the landing flare and his inadequate recovery from the resulting bounced landing. A contributing factor was the inadvertent pilot induced oscillation (porpoise) after initial runway contact.
- [NTSB MIA06CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA134.md): Cessna 172N · Pensacola, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2006 · N1210F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to raise the wing flaps for a go-around resulting in the airplane not climbing and an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC06CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA196.md): Cessna 172N · Windsor, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2006 · N73672 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in an overrun and subsequent collision with trees. A factor in the accident was the tailwind.
- [NTSB ANC06LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA104.md): Cessna 172N · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2006 · N738LJ · Substantial damage
  > The possible loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb for an unknown reason, which resulted in a forced landing in rough terrain and a nose over.
- [NTSB CHI06CA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA204.md): Cessna 172N · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2006 · N739TG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot used an improper aborted takeoff procedure in that she failed to reduce the engine power. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind, the wrong runway selection, the pilot's lack of experience, the guard rail, and the embankment.
- [NTSB DFW06FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA187.md): Cessna 172N · Petal, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2006 · N738KE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper use of flaps, which resulted in an impact with trees during takeoff-initial climb.
- [NTSB NYC06LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA179.md): Cessna 172N · Pompton Lakes, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2006 · N4792D · Destroyed
  > Improper maintenance of the throttle shaft, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during cruise flight, and subsequent impact with trees during a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC06FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA154.md): Cessna 172N · Newry, ME · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2006 · N572BA · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain altitude/clearance while maneuvering, which resulted in an impact with trees.
- [NTSB CHI06CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA151.md): Cessna 172N · Athens, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2006 · N240U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty crosswind, and the ditch.
- [NTSB NYC06LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA124.md): Cessna C-172N · Vineyard Haven, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2006 · N738HE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning and improper fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA06CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA101.md): Cessna 172N · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2006 · N738DW · Substantial damage
  > The improper flare by the pilot resulting in a hard landing and substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA06CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA098.md): Cessna 172N · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2006 · N739AJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a sign while taxiing to parking.
- [NTSB MIA06CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA088.md): Cessna 172N · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 31, 2006 · N172FL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare/touchdown, which resulted in the airplane porpoising and incurring damage.
- [NTSB LAX06CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA125.md): Cessna 172N · Compton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 7, 2006 · N739NU · Substantial damage
  > control interference by the student pilot during a go-around that resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines.
- [NTSB CHI06LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA084.md): Cessna 172 · Muncie, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2006 · N75593 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during the final approach to land for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI06CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA083.md): Cessna 172N · New Hudson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 12, 2006 · N222UN · Substantial damage
  > The solo student pilot's failure to properly compensate for the crosswind, resulting in his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors were the crosswind and the snow bank.
- [NTSB LAX06LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA108.md): Cessna 172N · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2006 · N739GY · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the failure of the pilot of the other airplane to maintain an adequate clearance from obstacles while taxiing.
- [NTSB SEA06LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA049.md): Cessna 172N · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2006 · N492SF · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor heat was not used during the initial climb in probable serious carburetor icing conditions during cruise power. Carburetor icing conditions and wet terrain were factors.
- [NTSB LAX06LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA065.md): Beech F33A · La Verne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2005 · N3084N · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > the failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to comply with his air traffic control clearance and line up for the proper runway, and his failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout, which resulted in his in-flight collision with the Cessna airplane.
- [NTSB DFW06CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA030.md): Cessna 172N · Arlington, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 9, 2005 · N5437J · Substantial damage
  > The students improper recovery from a bounced landing. A contributing factor was the pilots excessive airspeed on final approach.
- [NTSB ATL06CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA118.md): Cessna 172N · Perry, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 7, 2005 · N3015E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a touch-and-go landing on initial takeoff climb, resulting in a hard landing on the departure runway.
- [NTSB DFW06CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA026.md): Cessna 172N · Sherman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 6, 2005 · N2884E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA06CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA009.md): Cessna 172N · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2005 · N952AC · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with a bird resulting in substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC05CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA132.md): Cessna 172 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2005 · N4714F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control, and subsequent in-flight collision with a creek. A factor associated with the accident is a sudden windshift.
- [NTSB LAX05CA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA276.md): Cessna 172N · Ramona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2005 · N734MY · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB DEN05LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA127.md): Cessna 172N · Cedar City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2005 · N9892J · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Contributing factors include the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and the soft dirt.
- [NTSB LAX05CA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA240.md): Cessna 172N · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2005 · N4961D · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA05LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA145.md): Cessna 172N · Bonners Ferry, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2005 · N120ER · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. Mountainous terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL05FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA128.md): Cessna 172N · Penrose, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2005 · N73747 · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the full length of the runway for takeoff, and the inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ANC05CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA099.md): Cessna 172 · Akiachak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2005 · N73788 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing, which resulted in the airplane running off the end of the runway and nosing over. A factor associated with the accident was the rough/uneven terrain off the end of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC05LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA106.md): Cessna 172N · Edgartown, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2005 · N5118D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with terrain. [This report was modified on June 10, 2008]
- [NTSB DEN05LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA093.md): Cessna 172N · Hudson, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2005 · N733RL · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper use raising of the flaps. Contributing factors were the student pilot's misunderstanding of the instructor's intentions, the instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot, the density altitude, and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB LAX05CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA191.md): Cessna 172N · Stockton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2005 · N172MR · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the brakes, and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB LAX05CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA148.md): Cessna 172N · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2005 · N737WF · Substantial damage
  > The student's failure to maintain directional control and the CFI's failure to adequately supervise the flight.
- [NTSB NYC05CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA073.md): Cessna 172N · Wellington, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2005 · N1086F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to initiate a go-around, which resulted in an overrun during landing. A factor in the accident was the tail wind.
- [NTSB DFW05LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA103.md): Cessna 172N · Olney, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2005 · N733UV · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were the weather conditions conducive for carburetor icing and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX05CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA128.md): Cessna 172N · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 1, 2005 · N4789G · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DFW05CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA091.md): Cessna 172N · Rio Grande City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 18, 2005 · N6372D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects, and his improper compensation for wind conditions while landing. A contributing factor was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB LAX05CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA111.md): Cessna 172A · Emigrant Gap, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2005 · N4682G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his selection of an unsuitable landing area, resulting in an encounter with a snow-covered runway.
- [NTSB IAD05LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA043.md): Cessna 172N · Frederick, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2005 · N711DA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout of the pilots in each airplane, which resulted in a ground collision.
- [NTSB ANC05FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05FA037.md): Cessna 172 · Cedar Key, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2005 · N739NK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an abrupt maneuver to avoid a power line, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, a loss of control, and subsequent collision…

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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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