# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172N, 1983 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. Page 1 of 2 · 53 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB DEN84LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA034.md): Cessna 172N · Helena, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1983 · N4818D · Minor damage > The acft propeller struck a passenger who was attemping to sweep snow off the acft. The plt's and passenger's version of mishap vary. The plt stated he instructed the passenger to stay away from the acft. The passenger stated the plt toldhim to sweep the snow… - [NTSB LAX84LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA088.md): Cessna 172N · Truckee, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1983 · N6134E · Destroyed > The acft collided with trees and the terrain while trying to fly through donner pass on a solo x-country. There was an overcast sky and the mountains were 8300 to 9100 ft high. The plt was quoted as stating that the acft did not climb as well as he… - [NTSB LAX84LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA103.md): Cessna 172 · Half Moon Bay, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1983 · N426SK · Substantial damage > The plt was taxiing to park when the right wing tip of his acft contacted the left wing tip of a Cessna 172RG, N6221R, that was parked beside the taxiway. According to the plt, the wing tip of the parked acft extended aprx 5 ft over the taxiway. - [NTSB NYC84LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA036.md): Cessna 172 · Ft. Plain, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1983 · N734YA · Substantial damage > The flt departed bedford, ma at about 1300. Upon arriving in the area of the destination arpt, the plt had difficulty inlocating the arpt. After seeing what he thought was a wind sock, he landed in a farmer's field. He was told that this was the original… - [NTSB MIA84LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA033.md): Cessna 152 · Bunnell, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1983 · N24842 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The plt of the C-172 stated that as he entered the landing pattern he observed another company C-172 making landings & took an appropriate interval behind the observed traffic. The plt of the C-152 stated he made his approach behind an acft he observed in the… - [NTSB LAX84FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA034.md): Cessna 172N · Woodland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1983 · N76073 · Substantial damage > The aircrew reported that as the acft was entering a left downwind to land on rwy 34, sparks, fire & smoke were observed emanating from the eng compartment. Reportedly, the instructor plt (CFI) assumed command of the acft, shut down the eng & attempted to… - [NTSB SEA84LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA010.md): Cessna 172 · Mccall, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1983 · N738RD · Substantial damage > While en route, the plt entered a drainage area in mountainous terrain with the intent of crossing a ridge at the lowest point. As he continued in a canyon, he had a 500 ft/min climb rate & he believed he could easily clear the ridge. However, as he… - [NTSB FTW84LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA039.md): Cessna 172 · Rockport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1983 · N75794 · Substantial damage > While the plt was taxiing towards the rwy at dusk to depart, the right wing tip of the acft hit the windshield of a parked fuel truck. - [NTSB ATL84LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA020.md): Cessna 172 · Cullman, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1983 · N5082G · Substantial damage > The student plt was on his 1st solo flt. During a touch-and-go pattern, he started to takeoff, after landing, with the elevator trim in a nearly full nose-up position. He stated that after he added power to takeoff, he had to hold the nose down by applying… - [NTSB MIA84LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA002.md): Cessna 172 · Miami, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1983 · N4860F · Destroyed > While in a descending spiral the plt stated that the cockpit filled with smoke. He proceeded to turn off the electrical master switch. Shortly aft the eng failed and the acft was ditched in 480 ft of water. - [NTSB LAX83LA463](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA463.md): Cessna 172N · Tulelake, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1983 · N6089F · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he made a low pass over the medicine lake area, then after circling for a few minutes, he climbed back to 7500 ft, established 2000 RPM & 70 KTS, & continued the flt. Appx 5 min later, he noticed that the trees appeared to be getting… - [NTSB ATL83LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA380.md): Cessna 172 · Mocksville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1983 · N737DR · Substantial damage > The acft overran the rwy during a no-flap landing roll-out. The plt reported that he had electrical failure after takeoff and returned to land but he was unable to extend the flaps. The approach was high and fast but the plt continued and touched down long.… - [NTSB CHI83LA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA432.md): Cessna 172 · Carthage, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1983 · N1443E · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a ditch during landing. The acft bounced and floated during landing. The pilot said he thought hewas too FAR down the rwy for a go-around so he applied the brakes. The acft skidded off the rwy end into a ditch. The pilot thought a gust… - [NTSB MKC83LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA220.md): Cessna 172N · Morland, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1983 · N739HK · Substantial damage > While landing on a country road, the acft landing gear encounter a sand pit on the road. The plt reported that the plane ground looped on the sand, ran into a ditch & hit a tree. - [NTSB LAX83FA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA436.md): Cessna 172N · Newport Beach, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1983 · N734RL · Destroyed > About 30 mins before the accident, the two plts stopped by a hangar to say hello to an individual. This person reported that the plt appeared to be intoxicated; his speech was slurred, he couldn't focus his eyes on things very easily & he giggled a lot. The… - [NTSB CHI83LA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA427.md): Cessna 172 · Carbondale, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1983 · N6317D · Substantial damage > The instructor plt (CFI) was providing a dual check-out for a private plt in the Cessna 172. After flying in the local area, they returned to the arpt to practice touch-and-go landings on rwy 18. The winds were reported from 190 deg at 20, gusting 25 KTS. On… - [NTSB NYC83LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA226.md): Cessna 172N · Tewksbury, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1983 · N737UG · Substantial damage > The acft had just completed a go-around and was trying a 2nd time. The acft floated and bounced until a go-around was started about 100 ft before the departure end of the rwy. The pilot stalled over a fence and miniature golf course. The acft was about 100… - [NTSB FTW83LA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA393.md): Cessna 172N · La Porte, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1983 · N192AR · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a utility pole after the engine lost power shortly after takeoff. The plt reported he was cruising at 300 ft AGL on a pipeline patrol when the engine began to lose power. The plt made a forced landing and collided with a utility pole.… - [NTSB ANC83LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA153.md): Cessna 172 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1983 · N734QV · Substantial damage > During arrival, the plt landed on a gravel strip with a left x-wind at 10 gusting 20 KTS. Reportedly, he encountered a gust of wind during the landing & lost control when the left wheel went into soft gravel on the bank of the strip. Subsequently, the acft… - [NTSB MIA83LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA209.md): Cessna 172N · Manati, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1983 · N734PM · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during the landing, a gust of wind blew the acft to the left. Subsequently, the acft collided with a fence that paralleled the left side of the rwy, then nosed over. - [NTSB ATL83LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA309.md): Cessna 172N · Birmingham, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1983 · N738NV · Substantial damage > The instructor (CFI) reported the eng began missing when power was applied after practicing stalls. A decision was made to return to the arpt. Carburetor heat was applied & the throttle was retarded to descend. The mixture was in full rich. After a couple of… - [NTSB DEN83LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA168.md): Cessna 172 · Salida, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1983 · N37ER · Substantial damage > According to the plt, he crossed ruby mountain at 9900 ft mcl. After crossing, he reportedly encountered light rain & 500 ft/min downdrafts. He stated that he flew into rotor winds & had difficultly keeping the wings level. Reportedly, there was insufficient… - [NTSB NYC83LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA180.md): Cessna 172 · Haverhill, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1983 · N75563 · Substantial damage > The acft overran the departure end of the 2100 ft rwy 32 during landing. The wind was from 320 degrees at 10 KTS. The pilot stated he made one go-around because he was high. He reported that the 2nd approach was flown at 65 mph with the touchdown accomplished… - [NTSB MKC83LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA156.md): Cessna 172 · Superior, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1983 · N737HT · Substantial damage > The plt stated he touched down on the right wheel, rolled on the rwy and became airborne again with the acft banked to the right. He applied power and the engine went to high RPM. The acft swung right almost 180 degrees before touching down off the rwy to the… - [NTSB NYC83LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA175.md): Cessna 172N · Colts Neck, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1983 · N73749 · Substantial damage > Reportedly, the plt-in-command (PIC) was on an annual flt check with an instructor plt (CFI) on board. The flying club had a requirement for an annual, club proficiency, check flt. During the flt, the check plt asked the PIC to land at the Colts Neck arpt. He… - [NTSB LAX83LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA315.md): Cessna 172 · Hayward, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1983 · N4957G · Destroyed > The plt stated that during the takeoff roll he attempted to lift the acft off at about 65-75 KTS indicated airspeed. The plt said that he thought the acft was not responding properly so he cut the power and tried to land on the rwy. The acft kept bouncing, so… - [NTSB ATL83LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA242.md): Cessna 172N · Denton, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1983 · N5096K · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during arrival, she elected to land on the sloping rwy, downhill, since there were lower apch obstacles from that direction. She reported that the acft touched down somewhat too FAR down the rwy. The brakes were applied, but they were… - [NTSB ATL83LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA236.md): Cessna 172 · Gastonia, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1983 · N5284D · Substantial damage > The pilot was on a asr approach and sighted the runway at 1/2-mile out at an altitude of 800 feet AGL. Touchdown was made at about half way down the runway at 68 KTS with 40 degrees of flaps. Braking was less than good and the acft hit a barrier at runways… - [NTSB MKC83FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA130.md): Cessna 172N · South Fork, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1983 · N1298F · Destroyed > Takeoff was from a farm strip 1,600 ft long with grass 8 to 10 inches high. There are trees about 800 ft south of the south end of the strip. The acft took off to the south & made a left turn. After turning about 135 deg the bank abruptlysteepened, the nose… - [NTSB DEN83LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA151.md): Cessna 172 · Ellicott, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1983 · N75958 · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a fence during a forced landing after the engine quit. The plt was descending from airwork at 10800 ft MSL to return to the arpt. The engine was reduced to idle and the carburetor heat was on but the engine would not respond when the… - [NTSB LAX83LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA282.md): Cessna 172 · Yerrington, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1983 · N739BD · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during a landing in a field near Yerrington, NV. After police found empty beer cans & some unidentified drugs in the aircraft, the plt resisted arrest & assaulted the officers. When interviewed at a hospital, he stated 'it was his time to… - [NTSB MIA83LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA154.md): Cessna 172N · Chuluota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1983 · N6376F · Substantial damage > The acft ran off the departure end of the runway into a pond during landing. The landing was on runway 29 and the wind was from 40 degrees at 14 KTS. The pilot said the wind changed after he started landing. He also stated that he landed more than half way… - [NTSB ATL83LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA216.md): Cessna 172N · Mitchellville, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1983 · N1657E · Substantial damage > The plt reported that when he was on final apch to land, his speed was a little fast. After touching down, the acft bounced & began drifting to the right. Once the right wheel went off the rwy, the right turn increased & the acft struck a rwy edge light. Full… - [NTSB NYC83FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA122.md): Cessna 172N · N. Stonington, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 1983 · N4980G · Destroyed > The acft collided with a tree during a go-around at night following a downwind precautionary landing. During the flt the plt had noted the fuel gauges at low readings and said he suspected a 'fuel leak'. He made radio calls to try to go to an arpt before fuel… - [NTSB CHI83LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA222.md): Cessna 172 · Warsaw, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1983 · N2797E · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he was on his final approach for a third touch-and-go landing and that he was aware of a right quartering crosswind. He made adjustments to compensate for the wind but just before touchdown a gust of wind lifted the right wing. Before… - [NTSB CHI83LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA201.md): Cessna 172 · Austin, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1983 · N4664F · Substantial damage > The acft ran off the right side of the rwy during landing flare. The right wing tip struck the ground and the acft cartwheeled. The wind was reported as from 010 degrees at 25 KTS gusting to 33 KTS. - [NTSB LAX83IA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83IA216.md): Cessna C-172-N · Huntington Beac, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 6, 1983 · N4913G · Minor damage > The left aileron sustained damag under undetermined circumstancea. A near miss was described by the pilot and could not be substantiated by radar. - [NTSB SEA83FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FA094.md): Cessna C-172N · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 1983 · N3413E · Destroyed > The acft crashed during an attempted go-around. The acft flap switch was in the down mode and the flaps were in the fulldown(40 degree) position. A passenger said the acft was 'real close to the right side of the runway' just before go- around N3413E impacted… - [NTSB NYC83LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA103.md): Cessna 172N · Hammonton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1983 · N4861G · Substantial damage > The acft swerved off the runway into a soft field and nosed over during landing. The landing was on runway 21 and the wind was from 240 degrees at 10 KTS. The acft had rolled about 1000 feet when it began to veer to the right. The pilot tried left rudder and… - [NTSB DEN83LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA103.md): Cessna 172 · Leadville, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1983 · N4609J · Substantial damage > The acft collided with snow covered rising terrain when flt was attempted through a canyon pass. The plt said he could see that the terrain could not be cleared so he was trying to turn around to fly out. The acft stalled in the turn and mushed into the snow.… - [NTSB ATL83LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA167.md): Cessna 172K · Hendersonville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1983 · N5457D · Destroyed > The student plt had started touch and go landings after some air work. The 1st landing was successful, but during the 2nd a gust of wind carried the acft off the runway during the flare. In attempting to go around with full throttle and flaps retracting, the… - [NTSB DEN83LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA100.md): Cessna 172N · Martinsdale, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1983 · N6322D · Destroyed > Reportedly, the instructor plt was on a personal/business flt with a student plt as a passenger. A landing was made on a road that had been used by crop duster plts. The plt had been informed about the presence of power lines. He saw some power lines & had… - [NTSB FTW83FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA176.md): Cessna 172N · Cuero, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1983 · N734ZR · Destroyed > The non-rated plt had been previously employed by the operator & knew where the keys of the acft had been kept. He had no known flight training, but had previously been a passenger in the acft on at least one ocasion. He took the acft without permission,… - [NTSB NYC83LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA082.md): Cessna 172 · Syracuse, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1983 · N2918E · Substantial damage > The aircraft made an emergency landing on a golf course after the engine quit on final approach to Syracuse, NY. The acft had departed van wert, oh at 1350 and stopped for about 20 minutes at columbus, oh to pick up a passenger at 1445. The pilot contacted… - [NTSB SEA83LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA066.md): Cessna 172N · Telma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1983 · N738QA · Substantial damage > The aircraft collided with deep unplowed snow on the runway during takeoff and nosed over. The pilot stated that he had landed on frozen snow but when he returned to takeoff the snow was soft. He had a 1200 ft long portion of the runway cleared but it was… - [NTSB MIA83LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA094.md): Cessna 172 · Near Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1983 · N84FP · Substantial damage > The acft swerved off the runway and collided with trees during landing, there were no injuries to the aircraft occupants. The pilot said he made a normal soft field landing on his private grass strip. When he passed the large treesthe wind pushed the acft to… - [NTSB FTW83LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA140.md): Cessna 172N · Canton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1983 · N5536E · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during arrival, he started to land with a right crosswind at 15 gusting 22 KTS. He stated that the acft was very low over the runway when a gust of wind blew it over a plowed area adjacent to the runway. He applied full power, raised the… - [NTSB CHI83LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA121.md): Cessna 172 · Galesburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1983 · N738HH · Substantial damage > The plt stated that during cruise, the engine started to run rough. He applied carburetor heat & initiated emergency procedure, and then engine power was restored. However, a short time later, power was lost again. During a forced landing in an open field,… - [NTSB FTW83FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA126.md): Cessna 172N · Pineville, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1983 · N4862G · Destroyed > The owner, an instructor plt (CFI), was in the right front seat & a private plt with no instrument rating was in the left front seat. During arrival, the aircrew had inquired about the wx at the esler regional arpt, however, the fss & the UNICOM had closed… - [NTSB DEN83LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA064.md): Cessna 172N · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1983 · N5802J · Substantial damage > The acft went out of control during an attempted go-around and contacted snow covered terrain where it nosed over. The pilot encountered gusty cross-winds at touchdown during landing and started a go-around. The go-around attempt was unsuccessful as the acft… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=2072434&year=1983&page=2 ## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 1983 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&year=1983 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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