# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172N, 2004

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 NYC05LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA033.md): Cessna 172N · Mount Gilead, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2004 · N737AZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following an inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions. A factor in the accident was the rapidly deteriorating weather.
- [NTSB CHI05CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA034.md): Cessna 172N · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2004 · N737CR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his distance and speed which resulted in an overrun.. Factors were the wet runway, the grass and the berm.
- [NTSB ATL05CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA024.md): Cessna 172N · Wilmington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2004 · N75776 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to recognize the proper emergency procedure, which resulted in a precautionary landing in a field and subsequent collision with a ditch. Factors were the undetermined electrical malfunction, smoke in the cockpit, and the student…
- [NTSB MIA05LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA037.md): Cessna 172N · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2004 · N8077E · Substantial damage
  > The improper flare by the pilot in command resulting in a hard landing, Restricted movement of the throttle was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ATL05CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA019.md): Cessna 172N · Columbia, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 3, 2004 · N4874G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC05FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA001.md): Cessna 172N · Germantown, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2004 · N2771J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which led to VFR flight into IMC and his loss of aircraft control. Factors were night and cloud conditions.
- [NTSB DEN05LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA005.md): Cessna 172N · Casper, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2004 · N73764 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the student pilot's improper recovery from the bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI04LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA248.md): Cessna 172 · Gary, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2004 · N2355E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose wheel for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the student pilot's failure to properly flare the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW04LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA215.md): Cessna 172N · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2004 · N739AM · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A contributing factor was the high wind condition.
- [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 FTW04CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA205.md): Cessna 172N · Cleveland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2004 · N4865G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper judgment of the airplanes altitude during landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's level of anxiety/apprehension after becoming lost/disoriented.
- [NTSB DEN04LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA114.md): Cessna 172N · Hurricane, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2004 · N5426J · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Contributing factors include the crosswind, the wind gusts, and the exceeded maximum demonstrated crosswind component.
- [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 ATL04CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA162.md): Cessna 172 · Chamblee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2004 · N6555D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare that resulted in a hard landing. A factor was a tailwind condition.
- [NTSB LAX04CA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA255.md): Cessna 172N · Chemehuevi, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2004 · N734PW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB DEN04CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA099.md): Cessna 172N · Laramie, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2004 · N737YJ · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper inflight decision not to stop and refuel. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.
- [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 ATL04CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA129.md): Cessna 172N · Dover, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2004 · N5153E · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor initiated flight into thunderstorm activity that resulted in a loss of control and the subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB CHI04CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA152.md): Cessna 172N · Hillsboro, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2004 · N737SV · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not obtained/maintained by the pilot during landing roll.
- [NTSB NYC04CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA134.md): Cessna 172M · Worcester, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2004 · N73704 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor in the accident was the gusting wind.
- [NTSB FTW04LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA138.md): Cessna 172 · Decatur, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2004 · N5302E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to follow the flight instructor's instructions and relinquish the controls, and the flight instructor's delay in initiating a go-around.
- [NTSB MIA04CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA085.md): Cessna 172N · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2004 · N737FE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to establish a climb and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing leading to the airplane departing the runway and incurring substantial damage.
- [NTSB ATL04CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA113.md): Cessna 172N · Odessa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2004 · N737HW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare that resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX04CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA196.md): Cessna 172N · Lincoln, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 25, 2004 · N734RE · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB DEN04CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA067.md): Cessna 172N · Lyons, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2004 · N5048E · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing factors were weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and unsuitable terrain available on which to make a forced landing and the road sign.
- [NTSB ATL04FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA099.md): Cessna 172N · Moselle, MS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2004 · N75812 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance and his inadequate visual look-out while maneuvering resulting in an in-flight collision with a radio tower.
- [NTSB NYC04CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA104.md): Cessna 172N · Bridgeport, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2004 · N6583D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the gusty winds.
- [NTSB ATL04CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA089.md): Cessna 172N · Statesboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2004 · N4874G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to establish a positive climb and his failure to maintain clearance during a go-around, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor was the gusting winds.
- [NTSB ATL04LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA088.md): Cessna 172N · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2004 · N271EP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The pilot's preflight planning and uneven terrain were contributing factors.
- [NTSB SEA04LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA052.md): Cessna 172N · Creswell, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2004 · N739HQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempting takeoff with the fuel selector in the OFF position resulting in fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the change in habit pattern and expectancy of the fuel selector position as well as the fence and tree.
- [NTSB ATL04LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA082.md): Cessna 172N · Knoxville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2004 · N6257F · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and his inadequate supervision which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the inadequate preflight planning/preparation to ensure an adequate fuel supply, and the berm.
- [NTSB SEA04LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA048.md): Cessna 172N · Gig Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2004 · N75844 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published IFR procedure resulting in failure to maintain clearance from objects during an instrument approach. Trees and an inoperative glide slope receiver were factors.
- [NTSB NYC04CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA076.md): Cessna 172N · Youngstown, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 23, 2004 · N738EK · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a deer while landing.
- [NTSB LAX04LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA124.md): Cessna 172N · Upland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2004 · N5107K · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN04LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA045.md): Cessna 172N · Parowan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2004 · N9892J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's in-flight decision/planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The fence and night conditions were contributing factors.
- [NTSB NYC04CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA073.md): Cessna 172N · Easton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 12, 2004 · N734AT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI04CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA067.md): Cessna 172N · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 7, 2004 · N738EJ · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor which lead to the student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the snowbank during the landing. The snowbank was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA04LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA038.md): Cessna 172N · Rigby, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2004 · N734CB · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to follow procedures, i.e., operating the non-icing certified aircraft in known icing conditions contrary to the pilot operators handbook which resulted in ice accretion and ultimately a stall and loss of control in flight.…

## 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") = 2004
  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=2004

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