# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172N, PA

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 ERA24FA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA292.md): Cessna 172N · Lock Haven, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 4, 2024 · N739GV · Destroyed
  > The student pilot’s premature turn to the crosswind leg of the traffic pattern at low airspeed and altitude, resulting in a collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB ERA19FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA161.md): Cessna 172 · Tyrone, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 1, 2019 · N733KZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in controlled flight into trees and terrain.
- [NTSB ERA17CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17CA250.md): Cessna 172 · Factoryville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2017 · N4876F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB GAA16CA447](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA447.md): Cessna 172 · Williamsport, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2016 · N9480E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's distraction during taxi operations, which resulted in the airplane's left wing impacting a hangar.
- [NTSB ERA13CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA185.md): Cessna 172N · Bally, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2013 · N4601D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA09CA539](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA539.md): Cessna 172 · Factoryville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2009 · N5123E · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed decision to take control of the airplane and execute a missed approach. Contributing to the accident was the lack of communication between the certificated flight instructor and the pilot receiving instruction.
- [NTSB ERA09CA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA301.md): Cessna 172N · Tunkhannock, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2009 · N9492E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point while landing with a tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC04CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA189.md): Cessna 172P · Wilkes-Barre, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2004 · N4599D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and improper recover from a bounced landing. Factors in this accident were the crosswind condition and the partial failure of the airplane's transceiver, as reported by the pilot.
- [NTSB NYC04LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA169.md): Cessna 172N · Erwinna, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2004 · N262MC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his failure to follow the go-around procedure which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB IAD04LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA034.md): Cessna 172N · Wellsboro, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2004 · N10DJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB IAD02LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA085.md): Cessna 172N · Williamsport, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2002 · N739GV · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a building while taxiing.
- [NTSB IAD02LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA004.md): Cessna 172 · Perkasie, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2001 · N5385J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the sun glare.
- [NTSB NYC97LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA189.md): Cessna 172 · Kutztown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1997 · N5338E · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors relating to the accident were: the student's pilot's selection of the wrong runway, the resultant tailwind, and the encounter…
- [NTSB NYC97LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA001.md): Cessna 172 · Coudersport, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1996 · N5154E · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, and his failure to ensure that adequate airspeed would be maintained, while maneuvering at low altitude to photograph a residence. The rising terrain and lack of altitude were related factors.
- [NTSB NYC96LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA136.md): Cessna 172N · Newry, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1996 · N4776E · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to identify the inoperative airspeed indication and abort the takeoff, while there was sufficient runway remaining; excessive speed during the approach/landing; and the pilot's failure to perform a go-around after not attaining a proper…
- [NTSB BFO95LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA069.md): Cessna 172N · Factoryville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1995 · N4876F · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the subsequent hard landing by the student pilot.
- [NTSB NYC94FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA126.md): Cessna 172N · Trout Run, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1994 · N3150E · Destroyed
  > the delayed decision of the pilot to deviate from known weather which resulted in an inflight loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB BFO92LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA081.md): Cessna 172M · Coatesville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1992 · N733PG · Substantial damage
  > The passengers interference with the control yoke, which resulted in the airplane entering an unusual attitude, and the pilot overstressing the wings during the recovery.
- [NTSB NYC92LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA081.md): Cessna 172N · Blaine Hill, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1992 · N172DG · Destroyed
  > A leaking fuel line which resulted in a power loss and inflight fire. A factor related to the accident was the rolling terrain.
- [NTSB NYC91LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA138.md): Cessna 172N · Canadensis, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1991 · N739GV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision. A factor related to the accident was the downhill slope of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC91LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA121.md): Cessna 172 · Meadville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1991 · N739EC · Substantial damage
  > The improper use of carburetor heat control by the pilot, which resulted in the total loss of engine power and the subsequent emergency forced landing in rough terrain. A factor relating to the accident was the lack of experience of the student pilot.
- [NTSB NYC87FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA119.md): Cessna 172N · Ferguson Twnshp, PA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1987 · N5535E · Destroyed
  > The pilot, who had not completed his checkout in a Cessna 172, was observed to make a long landing and lift off with approximately 750 ft of runway remaining. The aircraft was observed to enter a nose high pitch attitude and drift into a right turn. The…
- [NTSB NYC87LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA081.md): Cessna 172 · Beaver Falls, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1987 · N6539E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot attempted a turn while taxiing and added power to taxi over soft ground. The pilot did not realize the close proximity of aircraft wing tip to the hanger. The edge of the right wing caught a part of the hanger and was substantially damaged.
- [NTSB NYC87LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA007.md): Cessna 172N · Port Matilda, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1986 · N5094K · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft experienced power loss for unknown reasons while cruising at 4500 feet MSL. An emergency landing was executed in an open field in a heavily wooded mountainous area. The aircraft was substantially damaged, and there was no fire. The pilot, being…
- [NTSB NYC86LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA242.md): Cessna 172 · Seven Springs, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1986 · N733CP · Substantial damage
  > Pilot came in long and high for landing, attempted to land then decided to abort due to insufficient runway remaining. The aircraft continued off the end of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC86LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA145.md): Cessna 172 · Perkasie, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1986 · N1009F · Substantial damage
  > During takeoff roll and as the aircraft was brought to full power, the flight started to veer left. Attempts to correct with right rudder but the aircraft continued to roll left. The aircraft could not be brought under control before contact with two parked…
- [NTSB NYC84LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA215.md): Cessna C172 · Patton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1984 · N738CN · Substantial damage
  > The plt landed fast and long and before running off the end of the 1750 ft rwy he turned right toward the ramp. A gust of wind caught the acft and the acft collided with a ditch beside the ramp.
- [NTSB NYC84LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA123.md): Cessna 172 · Reedsville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1984 · N5261D · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that at about the time he applied power to takeoff, the acft veered to the left. He stated that his efforts to return the acft to the centerline of the rwy did not work. Subsequently, the acft went thru a snowbank beside the rwy, then entered…
- [NTSB NYC82DA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA123.md): Cessna 172N · Schellsburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 12, 1982 · N5017E · Destroyed
  > During a cross-country flight the pilot encountered lowering ceilings and rain. The pilot descended to 2200 feet; however, the weather continued to deteriorate and the pilot elected to climb. The aircraft collided with trees and was destroyed.
- [NTSB NYC81DHA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81DHA03.md): Cessna 172 · Ambler, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 6, 1980 · N12178 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC80FHA28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FHA28.md): Cessna 172 · Perkasia, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 18, 1980 · N2409L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC80DA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80DA062.md): Cessna 172 · Mifflintown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 27, 1980 · N5757E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC80DHA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80DHA03.md): Cessna 172N · Reading, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 6, 1980 · N5593E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79DHA24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79DHA24.md): Cessna 172 · Lederach, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 9, 1979 · N145ML · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78FGM34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FGM34.md): Cessna 172 · Erie, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 29, 1978 · N737NZ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78FGM16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FGM16.md): Cessna 172 · Clearfield, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 2, 1978 · N73892 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78FHA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FHA10.md): Cessna 172 · Landsdale, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 9, 1978 · N738QS · 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" = 'PA' 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 ('2072434'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2072434&state=PA

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