# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172RG: Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction 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 LAX07LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA215.md): Cessna 172RG · Roche Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2007 · N9551B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to perform the emergency landing gear extension procedure prior to landing. A contributing factor in the accident was the failure of the electrical system. - [NTSB MIA07LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA109.md): Cessna 172RG · Lantana, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2007 · N522GC · Substantial damage > Separation of a landing gear hydraulic line at the fitting for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA07LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA062.md): Cessna 172RG · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2007 · N9395B · Substantial damage > The fracture and failure of the right landing gear actuator, which resulted in a gear collapse during the landing roll. - [NTSB LAX07LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA039.md): Cessna 172RG · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2006 · N28RJ · Substantial damage > An undetermined total electrical failure. The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear to the down and locked position was a factor. - [NTSB LAX05LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA027.md): Cessna 172RG · Kingman, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2004 · N6140R · Substantial damage > Landing gear extension system component failure resulting in a gear up landing. - [NTSB ATL04CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA186.md): Cessna 172RG · Montgomery, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2004 · N948SM · Substantial damage > The separation of a hydraulic line for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a hydraulic fluid leak and malfunction of the landing gear. - [NTSB ATL04IA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04IA138.md): Cessna 172RG · Chamblee, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 11, 2004 · N6562V · No damage > The fatigue fracture of the nosewheel bungee assembly, which restricted the movement of the elevator control. A factor was the inadequate equipment from an unknown source/manufacturer. - [NTSB LAX04LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA011.md): Cessna 172RG · Camarillo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2003 · N6543V · Substantial damage > The fracture and failure of the left landing gear actuator. Contributing to the accident was the operator's failure to comply with the manufacturer's service bulletin. - [NTSB LAX03LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA290.md): Cessna 172RG · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2003 · N9564B · Substantial damage > the failure of the right main landing gear pivot assembly. - [NTSB SEA03LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA187.md): Cessna 172RG · Blanchard, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2003 · N6368R · Substantial damage > The loss of engine oil as a result of the inadequate installation of the idler gear shaft set screw and the lack of a safety wire on the hex head (oil) plug. A contributing factor was the rough and uneven terrain. - [NTSB MIA03LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA070.md): Cessna 172RG · Sanford, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2003 · N5177R · Substantial damage > The intentional cutting of the hydraulic line by an unknown person resulting in the loss of hydraulic fluid and the inability of the pilot-in-command to extend and lock the main landing gear, and subsequent collapse of the main landing gear after touchdown. - [NTSB SEA02LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA182.md): Cessna 172RG · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2002 · N6525R · Substantial damage > The failure of the landing gear actuator during landing as a result of fatigue. - [NTSB MIA99LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA270.md): Cessna 172RG · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1999 · N9536B · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was down and locked following loss of electrical power for undetermined reasons, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane when the right main landing gear collapsed upon landing. - [NTSB MIA99LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA233.md): Cessna 172RG · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1999 · N6231V · Substantial damage > The delay by the pilot-in-command to extend the gear resulting in collapse of the main landing gear after touchdown. Factors in the accident were the inoperative gear warning system associated with the throttle due to the broken wire at the throttle… - [NTSB MIA98LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA165.md): Cessna 172RG · Roberta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1998 · N6562V · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compliance with the emergency procedures for his failure to completely pump the main landing gear into the down and locked position. Contributing to the accident was the reported loss of electrical power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB NYC97LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA158.md): Cessna 172 RG · Quinton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1997 · N9647B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to identify an unsafe landing gear condition. A factor in the accident was the loss of electrical power. - [NTSB CHI92LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA281.md): Cessna 172RG · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1992 · N9578B · Substantial damage > Main landing gear collapse as a result of the failure of a landing gear hydraulic pump seal. - [NTSB DEN92IA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92IA014.md): Cessna 172RG · Broomfield, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1991 · N9320D · Minor damage > Failure of the left main landing gear pivot assembly due to ductile torsional overstress. - [NTSB CHI91IA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91IA120.md): Cessna 172RG · West Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1991 · N9592B · Minor damage > Failure of the splined shaft on the right main landing gear pivot assembly. A factor related to the incident was inadequate design of the landing gear pivot assembly. - [NTSB NYC87LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA231.md): Cessna 172 · Islip, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1987 · N9425D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > After landing on an instructional flight, Cessna 172, N9425D, experienced brake failure due to a broken hydraulic fluid line. N9425D rolled into another Cessna. Both aircraft received sustantial damage. - [NTSB FTW84LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA031.md): Cessna 172RG · Monticello, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1983 · N5092U · Substantial damage > During flt, the plt detected smoke in the cabin. Thinking that an electrical malfunction was the source, he secured the electrical master switch & used the battery. A precautionary landing was made at Monticello, AR. During the landing, the right main gear… - [NTSB LAX83IA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83IA036.md): Cessna 172RG · Santa Ana, CA · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1982 · N6428V · No damage > While cruising at 6500 MSL during a night cross country, the cabin filled with smoke. The pilot declared an emergency and landed after securing all of the electrical equipment. The pilot required hospitalization due to smoke inhalation and an irregular… - [NTSB ATL82DA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA272.md): Cessna 172RG · Prospect, KY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 13, 1982 · N5115U · Substantial damage > The plt was returning to his departure point due to encountering rough wx. While descending to 4,000 ft for an ILS approach the plt experienced a total electrical failure. The plt elected to descend to VFR conditions & broke out about 100 ft AGL. The plt… ## 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 ('2072438') AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 130)) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2072438&occurrence=130 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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