# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172N, 2000

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 CHI01LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA058.md): Cessna 172N · Elkhart, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2000 · N6326F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control by the student pilot and the inadequate remedial action and inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor. Factors were the snow and ice covered runway and the snowbank.
- [NTSB LAX01LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA048.md): Cessna 172N · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2000 · N8173E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor in the accident was the morning sun, which momentarily restricted the pilot's vision.
- [NTSB FTW01FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA025.md): Cessna 172N · Katy, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2000 · N6521D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of both pilot's to maintain visual lookout during cruise flight. A contributory factor was the sun glare, which obscured the Cessna 150 pilot's visual lookout.
- [NTSB MIA01FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA028.md): Lockheed-Martin F-16CG · Bradenton, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2000 · USAF · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > the failure of the F-16 flight lead pilot and F-16 accident pilot to maintain an adequate visual lookout while maneuvering. Factors contributing to the accident were: the F-16 flight lead pilot’s decision to discontinue radar traffic advisory service, the…
- [NTSB SEA01LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA013.md): Cessna 172N · Spangle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2000 · N734UW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequately executed remedial action and his failure to ensure that the aircraft touched down at the proper location. Factors include a dark night, an unlighted runway, and trees off the approach end of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC01LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA030.md): Cessna 172N · Ridgefield, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2000 · N4654G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to verify the airplane's fuel tank selector position, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DEN01LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA004.md): Cessna 172N · Jensen, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2000 · N738CW · Substantial damage
  > an undershoot due to misjudging distance/altitude during an emergency landing. Factors were: inadequate preflight, failure to refuel, fuel exhaustion, operating with an inoperative fuel gauge, and failure to attain a proper glide path during approach.
- [NTSB NYC01LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA017.md): Cessna 172 · Poughkeepsie, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2000 · N1297F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX00LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA323.md): Cessna 172N · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2000 · N739HA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain proper airspeed during the aborted landing go-around which resulted in a stall/mush and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX00LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA305.md): Cessna 172 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2000 · N2078E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper go-around procedure and his failure to maintain directional control on landing.
- [NTSB DEN00FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA149.md): Cessna 172N · Kamas, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2000 · N734UD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper inflight decision to enter a valley at low altitude and attempt a climb towards rising terrain. A factor was exceeding the airplane's climb performance.
- [NTSB CHI00LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA254.md): Cessna 208B · North Platte, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2000 · N1116Y · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the pilot of the other airplane not maintaining clearance while taxiing. A factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB SEA00LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA155.md): Cessna 172N · Gleneden Beach, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2000 · N737CM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to remove the control lock during his preflight inspection. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to follow the BEFORE TAKEOFF checklist, trees beyond the upwind end of the runway, and the pilot's self-induced…
- [NTSB FTW00LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA207.md): Cessna 172N · Columbus, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2000 · N3392E · Substantial damage
  > the failure of both magnetos of the dual-magneto single-drive unit. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN00LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA129.md): Cessna 172N · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2000 · N4642J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot prematurely flaring the airplane for landing, resulting in a hard landing, followed by an inadvertent pilot-induced porpoise and loss of directional control. A factor was the fence.
- [NTSB FTW00LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA188.md): Cessna 172N · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2000 · N4918G · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the flight instructor's fatigued condition and diverted attention.
- [NTSB CHI00LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA172.md): Cessna 172N · Canton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2000 · N3416E · Substantial damage
  > the CFI delayed initiating a go-around during the landing. Factors associated with the accident were the student pilot's inadequate handling of the airplane, the crosswind condition, and the soft terrain on which the airplane touched down.
- [NTSB ATL00LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA066.md): Cessna 172N · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2000 · N738WD · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the pilot failed to use carburetor heat during the descent.
- [NTSB CHI00LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA169.md): Cessna 172N · Greenville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2000 · N4919G · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot failed to properly flare the airplane while landing. A factor associated with the accident was the student pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB ANC00FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00FA076.md): Cessna 172N · Tuntutuliak, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2000 · N4762D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's disregard of the existing wind conditions, and an inadvertent stall. Factors associated with the accident are a tailwind, and wind gusts.
- [NTSB LAX00LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA260.md): Cessna 172N · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2000 · N7598D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb, at too low an altitude to afford remedial action, because of an ingested valve, and the airplane's subsequent collision with the ground adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB DEN00LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA114.md): Cessna 172 · Abuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2000 · N738WE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI00LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA146.md): Cessna 172N · Plainwell, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2000 · N5200K · Destroyed
  > the pilot exceeded the proper touchdown point during the landing. Factors associated with the accident were the fence and the ditch which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB MIA00LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA175.md): Cessna 172N · Lincolnton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2000 · N734ZD · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate supervision of the student pilot by the CFI for his failure to note that the student was performing a go-around from a low pass with 30-degree of flaps extended instead of the POH recommended 20-degrees. A factor in the accident was the failure…
- [NTSB SEA00LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA100.md): Cessna 172N · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2000 · N738VZ · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD00LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA043.md): Cessna 172N · Tappahannock, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2000 · N1655E · Substantial damage
  > the pilots's inability to maintain aircraft control after a loss of consciosness.
- [NTSB CHI00LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA117.md): Cessna 172N · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2000 · N5909E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged the landing flare which resulted in the airplane porpoising on the runway during the landing.
- [NTSB LAX00LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA152.md): Cessna 172N · Lakeport, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2000 · N6104G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue with a high, steep, and fast approach, which resulted in a touchdown beyond the halfway point of the runway and the inability to stop on the remaining pavement, and, his delayed decision to initiate a landing abort. Also…
- [NTSB NYC00LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA109.md): Cessna 172 · North Adams, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2000 · N738CG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point. A factor was a tailwind.
- [NTSB FTW00LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA107.md): Cessna 172N · Maud, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2000 · N75958 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power while maneuvering as a result of the separation of the exhaust rocker arm retaining stud due to fatigue, which resulted in a precautionary landing.
- [NTSB SEA00LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA054.md): Cessna 172N · Quincy, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2000 · N229CP · Substantial damage
  > Failure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors include mountainous/hilly terrain.
- [NTSB LAX00FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA101.md): Cessna 172N · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2000 · N6479D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of both flight crews to see and avoid the other airplane while operating in the traffic pattern, which resulted in a mid-air collision. A contributing factor was the failure of the arriving aircraft to comply with air traffic control requests by…
- [NTSB LAX00LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA096.md): Cessna 172N · Bermuda Dunes, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2000 · N739GQ · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI00LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA065.md): Cessna 172 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2000 · N738EJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during the takeoff portion of a touch and go landing.
- [NTSB MIA00LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA074.md): Cessna 172N · Lincolnton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2000 · N2469E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to remove ice from the wings prior to takeoff resulting in the aircraft not climbing after takeoff and colliding with a tree.

## 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") = 2000
  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=2000

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