# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172N, 1996

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 IAD97LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA036.md): Cessna 172N · Manville, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1996 · N738UW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform a go-around, and his failure to retract the flaps in increments.
- [NTSB MIA97LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA030.md): Cessna 172N · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1996 · N739ZA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a ballooned/bounced landing. The gusty wind was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA97LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA007.md): Cessna 172N · Fruitland Park, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1996 · N5155E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain proper runway alignment during takeoff. The unfavorable wind condition was a related factor.
- [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 NYC96LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA184.md): Cessna 172N · Shirley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1996 · N737GJ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's prematurely retraction of flaps during the go-around, which resulted in settling (mushing) of the airplane and a collision with the ground.
- [NTSB LAX96LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA324.md): Cessna 172N · Auburn, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1996 · N9315E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper bounced landing recovery. A contributing factor was his lack of recent flying experience.
- [NTSB CHI96LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA302.md): Cessna 172 · Greenwood, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1996 · N6218F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB LAX96LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA304.md): Cessna 172N · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1996 · N42ES · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged glide path and delayed remedial action by not promptly initiating a go-around. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience flying the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA96LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA183.md): Cessna 172N · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1996 · N738PM · Substantial damage
  > failure of the engine magneto drive, which resulted in a loss of engine power. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL96LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA118.md): Cessna 172N · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1996 · N5291E · Substantial damage
  > inadequate annual inspection by other maintenance personnel and inadequate pre-flight inspection by the pilot.
- [NTSB MIA96LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA199.md): Cessna 172N · Victoria, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1996 · N737DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX96LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA283.md): Cessna 172 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1996 · N6389D · Substantial damage
  > a loss of directional control due to the student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and improper remedial action. Factors in the accident were crosswinds, inadvertent brake application, and failure to use the ailerons.
- [NTSB IAD96LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA120.md): Cessna 172 · Stowe, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1996 · N5091G · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to follow proper IFR procedures and to maintain proper terrain clearance (altitude) during an NDB approach. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of instrument experience, low ceiling, and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB LAX96LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA274.md): Cessna 172N · Daggett, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1996 · N738NZ · Substantial damage
  > The fracture and separation of an exhaust valve head for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL96LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA100.md): Cessna 172N · Hillsborough, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1996 · N75814 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the magneto impulse coupling spring. A factor was the power line at the approach end of the forced landing site.
- [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 CHI96LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA227.md): Cessna 172 · Cottage Grove, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1996 · N1674E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. A factor was the delayed go-around.
- [NTSB LAX96LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA235.md): Cessna 172N · Avalon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1996 · N6261D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to initiate a landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and porpoise, and his loss of directional control during an attempt to initiate a go-around with insufficient airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and…
- [NTSB ATL96FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA094.md): Cessna 172N · Arlington, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1996 · N73941 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance above the trees. A factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB FTW96LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA246.md): Cessna 172N · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1996 · N3535E · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing, which resulted in a ground swerve and subsequent collision with a parked airplane.
- [NTSB LAX96LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA227.md): Cessna 172N · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1996 · N737WR · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB LAX96FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA223.md): Cessna 172N · Bermuda Dunes, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1996 · N734FB · Destroyed
  > the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol and drugs (methamphetamine, amphetamine, & marijuana), his excessive maneuvering (pull-up) after making a touch-and-go landing, and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted…
- [NTSB LAX96LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA237.md): Cessna 172N · Ramona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1996 · N738PS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged and delayed landing flare, and inadequate recovery technique from a bounced landing (porpoise). Sun glare was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB IAD96LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA084.md): Cessna 172M · Findlay, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1996 · N73664 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's misjudged flare during landing.
- [NTSB CHI96LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA156.md): Cessna 172N · Crystal Lake, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1996 · N738CS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not flying a proper glidepath for the displaced runway threshold.
- [NTSB FTW96LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA182.md): Cessna 172N · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1996 · N75839 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to obtain/maintain directional control. A factor was the cross wind.
- [NTSB CHI96LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA140.md): Cessna 172 · Dekalb, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1996 · N6542J · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision, and his delay in taking remedial action to regain directional control of the airplane. Factors relating to the accident were: the student's improper flare for landing, improper recovery from a bounced landing,…
- [NTSB CHI96LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA136.md): Cessna 172N · Middleton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1996 · N739BN · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty crosswind condition, the pilot's excessive lowering of flaps, and the…
- [NTSB SEA96LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA083.md): Cessna 172 · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1996 · N733FF · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare during the landing and improper recovery from the subsequent bounced landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's failure to maintain the proper approach path during the approach for landing.
- [NTSB MIA96LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA105.md): Cessna 172N · New Smyrna Bch, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1996 · N75770 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent porpoise, and subsequent overload failure of the nose gear.
- [NTSB ANC96LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA029.md): Cessna 172 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1996 · N739YR · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of a suitable area for an emergency landing.
- [NTSB SEA96LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA063.md): Cessna 172 · West Jordan, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1996 · N76027 · Destroyed
  > improper installation of the airplane's carburetor fuel lines by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB FTW96LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA134.md): Cessna 172N · Austin, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1996 · N6601D · Substantial damage
  > the partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the #3 connecting rod. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX96FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA115.md): Cessna 172N · Julian, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1996 · N738ED · Destroyed
  > the pilot's delay in requesting assistance to avoid high terrain. Factors were: the downdrafts, mountainous terrain, and the pilot's improper in-flight planning.
- [NTSB FTW96LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA104.md): Cessna 172N · Norman, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1996 · N76067 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper level-off during landing.
- [NTSB CHI96LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA075.md): Cessna 172N · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1996 · N6338D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing. Factors in the accident were the icy condition of the taxiway and the high gusting wind.
- [NTSB MIA96LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA060.md): Cessna 172N · Lantana, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1996 · N800PB · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, while over water, which resulted in a forced landing/ditching at sea.

## 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") = 1996
  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=1996

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