# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172P

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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB WPR14LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA147.md): Cessna 172P · Inarajan · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2014 · N9551L · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN14CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA104.md): Cessna 172P · Cotulla, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 5, 2014 · N55277 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing. The flight instructor's failure to monitor the flight contributed to the accident.
- [NTSB ERA14CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA001.md): Cessna 172P · Christmas, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2013 · N65704 · Substantial damage
  > An inflight collision with a bird during cruise flight.
- [NTSB ERA13CA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA377.md): Cessna 172P · Mitchellville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2013 · N98923 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to depart with a known deficiency following a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was an anomaly of the airplane’s nosewheel steering that could not be replicated during post-accident examination.
- [NTSB CEN13CA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA333.md): Cessna 172P · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2013 · N549TT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff and his interference with the flight instructor's ability to provide remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA13CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA218.md): Cessna 172P · Davis, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 26, 2013 · N96178 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper glidepath as he approached the runway and his subsequent delayed decision to abort the landing.
- [NTSB ERA13CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA154.md): Cessna 172P · Bardstown, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 4, 2013 · N89847 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper flare during a crosswind landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA13CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA146.md): Cessna 172P · Valparaiso, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 18, 2013 · N98598 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA13CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA086.md): Cessna 172P · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 13, 2012 · N54500 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR13LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA038.md): Cessna 172P · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2012 · N65835 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper pitch control during the initial climb, which resulted in a stall, loss of airplane control, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA12CA579](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA579.md): Cessna 172P · Richmond, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2012 · N53720 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student.
- [NTSB ERA12CA531](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA531.md): Cessna 172P · Lyman, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2012 · N65747 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff as a result of his attempt to close an unsecured cockpit window.
- [NTSB ERA12FA483](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA483.md): Cessna 172P · Plainville, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2012 · N64182 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath during final approach in visual meteorological conditions, resulting in collision with a berm.
- [NTSB ERA12CA466](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA466.md): Cessna 172P · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2012 · N127EP · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined due to a lack of information about when the damage to the airplane occurred.
- [NTSB WPR12CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA260.md): Cessna 172P · Hemet, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2012 · N216AF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to monitor and maintain clearance from an obstacle during taxi.
- [NTSB WPR12CA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA204.md): Cessna 172P · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2012 · N54036 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA12LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA259.md): Cessna 172P · Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2012 · N99087 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN12CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA200.md): Cessna 172P · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2012 · N97LP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB WPR12CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA082.md): Cessna 172P · Honolulu, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2012 · N66540 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare and inadequate directional control while performing an aborted landing.
- [NTSB CEN12TA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12TA122.md): Cessna 172P · Conroe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 4, 2012 · N54872 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the rear crankshaft gear dowel pin due to improper installation, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA12CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA098.md): Cessna 172P · Schenectady, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 1, 2011 · N83PD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN12CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA022.md): Cessna 172P · Ozark, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2011 · N54356 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions while on approach.
- [NTSB WPR12CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA008.md): Cessna 172P · Cornelius, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2011 · N52013 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s encounter with an unseen hole or obstacle on the grass runway.
- [NTSB WPR12CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA003.md): Cessna 172P · Agana · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2011 · N9853L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to avoid the jet blast while taxiing and the ground air traffic controller's failure to advise the pilot of the hazard.
- [NTSB WPR11CA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA376.md): Cessna 172P · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2011 · N216AF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles while taxiing.
- [NTSB ERA11CA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA385.md): Cessna 172P · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2011 · N65659 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control following a bounced landing.
- [NTSB OPS11IA673](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS11IA673.md): Embraer EMB-145EP · Gulfport, MS · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2011 · N13929 · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > the Gulfport control tower local controller cleared two aircraft for takeoff from runways with intersecting departure flight paths without ensuring the first aircraft had passed the flight path intersection prior to clearing the second aircraft for takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR11LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA266.md): Cessna 172P · Mount Pleasant, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2011 · N65654 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to determine the airplane’s fuel quantity before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR11CA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA259.md): Cessna 172P · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2011 · N9849L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA11CA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA284.md): Cessna 172P · Stuart, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2011 · N88EP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA11CA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA283.md): Cessna 172P · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2011 · N5460K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR11CA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA204.md): Cessna 172P · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2011 · N62145 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA11LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA230.md): Cessna 172P · Vega Baja, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2011 · N98FR · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve resulting in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN11LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA169.md): Cessna 172P · Chesapeake, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2011 · N55212 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat and failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway during the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA062.md): Cessna 172 · Pineville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 9, 2010 · N9747L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/mechanic’s improper inspection of the airplane following the engine installation.
- [NTSB CEN10CA552](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA552.md): Cessna 172P · Stow, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2010 · N97921 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA513](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA513.md): Cessna 172P · Bartlesville, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2010 · N52071 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff due to an improper flap setting.
- [NTSB WPR10CA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA392.md): Cessna 172P · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2010 · N64204 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA406.md): Cessna 172 · Chattanooga, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2010 · N51745 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper execution of the go-around procedure.
- [NTSB CEN10LA449](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA449.md): Cessna 172P · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2010 · N52708 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power following a loss of oil pressure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC10CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA063.md): Cessna 172P · New Stuyahok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2010 · N63022 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, resulting in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB ERA10FA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA346.md): Cessna 172P · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2010 · N52614 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's impact with terrain for undetermined reasons following the pilot's report of a flight control malfunction.
- [NTSB WPR10CA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA255.md): Cessna 172P · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2010 · N529MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during taxi.
- [NTSB WPR10CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA218.md): Cessna 172 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2010 · N914JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions during taxi.
- [NTSB ERA10CA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA241.md): Cessna 172P · Wurtsboro, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2010 · N51231 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR10CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA152.md): Cessna 172P · Camarillo Airport, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 7, 2010 · N23FR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gusts and failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA208.md): Cessna 172P · Ft. Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 1, 2010 · N5460K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA213.md): Cessna 172P · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 23, 2010 · N88EP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA143.md): Cessna 172P · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 11, 2010 · N106JK · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare during landing.
- [NTSB ERA10LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA131.md): Cessna 172 · Jackson, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2010 · N97075 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a collision with a snow bank.

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## 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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072436'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2072436&page=3

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