# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172RG 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. Page 2 of 6 · 256 cases ## Cases, newest first - [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 SEA07CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA029.md): Cessna 172RG · Laurel, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 11, 2006 · N6501V · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over. A contributing factor was the crosswind condition. - [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 DFW06CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA106.md): Cessna 172RG · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2006 · N616SF · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action to regain control of the airplane while landing in a crosswind, and the inadvertent retraction of the landing gear by the pilot receiving instruction while executing a go-around. A factor was the prevailing… - [NTSB LAX06FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA106.md): Cessna 172RG · El Cajon, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2006 · N9531B · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The pilots of both airplanes failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout due to their relative flight paths, which limited the available visual cues. Factors were the failure of the air traffic controller(s) to issue a conflict alert to the Cessna 172RG… - [NTSB CHI06LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA005.md): Cessna 172RG · Union City, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2005 · N6085R · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to perform a preflight weather evaluation which led to his inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his spatial disorientation. The low ceilings and the dark night were contributing factors. - [NTSB LAX05FA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA290.md): Cessna 172RG · Avalon, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2005 · N9636B · Destroyed > an in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB DEN05CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA120.md): Cessna 172RG · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2005 · N5136R · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the crosswind, the pilot's failure to compensate for the wind conditions --- allowing the airplane to touch down without being properly aligned with the runway --- and the flight… - [NTSB LAX05LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA160.md): Cessna 172RG · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2005 · N4970V · Substantial damage > the pilot-in-command's failure to properly lean the mixture, which resulted in a power deficiency, a degraded climb capability, and the inability to attain/maintain an adequate airspeed that led to a stall/mush condition while departing during high density… - [NTSB CHI05CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA060.md): Cessna 172RG · Berrien Springs, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 1, 2005 · N9515B · Substantial damage > The pilot not maintaining airspeed leading to an excessive sink rate during a simulated emergency landing after takeoff. An additional cause was the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision. - [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 LAX04LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA277.md): Cessna 172RG · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2004 · N5167R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was fully extended, by use of the emergency gear extension system, which resulted in its partial collapse during landing rollout. Also causal was the pilot's failure to follow POH procedures relating to… - [NTSB ATL04CA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA145.md): Cessna 172 RG · Fernandina, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2004 · N6321R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist and lower the landing gear prior to landing. - [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 SEA04LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA033.md): Cessna 172RG · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2004 · N64ML · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power while maneuvering due to the failure of the heads of six of the eight cam followers. Factors include the pilot's decision to keep the gear retracted during the forced landing, and the rough/uneven terrain. - [NTSB MIA04LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA038.md): Cessna 172RG · Key West, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2003 · N4721R · Substantial damage > Pilot's improper emergency landing gear extension procedure which resulted in the right main landing gear not locking in the down position subsequent right main landing gear collapsing on landing. - [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 LAX02LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA292.md): Cessna 172RG · Del Mar, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2002 · N6303V · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to failure of the number three connecting rod cap. Also causal was the failure of the pilot of a previous flight to report an engine overspeed event precluding the performance of the appropriate maintenance inspection. - [NTSB NYC02LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA161.md): Cessna 172RG · Rochester, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2002 · N888RG · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. A factor in the accident was the slow response time of the airspeed indicator. - [NTSB IAD02LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA084.md): Cessna 172RG · West Milford, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2002 · N6257R · Substantial damage > The private pilot's excessive rotation and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. - [NTSB FTW02LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA128.md): Cessna 172RG · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2002 · N6288R · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing after takeoff. - [NTSB CHI02FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA113.md): Cessna 172RG · Marthasville, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2002 · N5388R · Destroyed > The inadequate supervision and the stall encountered by the certified flight instructor. - [NTSB SEA01LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA177.md): Cessna 172RG · Newberg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2001 · N6515R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear. A factor was the pilot's failure to follow checklist procedures. - [NTSB DEN01LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA164.md): Cessna 172RG · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2001 · N9320D · Substantial damage > the failure of the dual student to verify that the landing gear was down and locked, and the failure of the flight instructor to adequately supervise the dual student. - [NTSB SEA01LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA168.md): Cessna 172RG · Carbonado, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2001 · N44EF · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to utilize carburetor heat resulting in a loss of power and consequent descent into trees and terrain. Contributing factors were carburetor icing conditions and mountainous/hilly terrain. - [NTSB DEN01LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA130.md): Cessna 172RG · Gunnison, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2001 · N401TA · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to attain the proper climb rate, and his improper inflight planning/decision to attempt to cross mountainous terrain at an inadequate altitude. Contributing factors were the downdraft and the pilot's total lack of experience in mountain… - [NTSB MIA01FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA163.md): Cessna 172RG · Waveland, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2001 · N4734R · Destroyed > The incapacitation of the pilot (cardiovascular) resulting in his inability to fly the airplane and subsequent in-flight collision with trees then a house. - [NTSB FTW01LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA113.md): Cessna 172RG · Washington, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2001 · N9696B · Substantial damage > the in-flight fire for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing. A contributory factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB SEA01LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA071.md): Cessna 172 RG · Gig Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2001 · N9551B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to extend the airplane's landing gear while landing. - [NTSB FTW01LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA085.md): Cessna 172RG · Waco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2001 · N4823V · Substantial damage > the failure of the number four cylinder exhaust valve which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX01LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA123.md): Cessna 172RG · Stanford, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2001 · N6307R · Substantial damage > Failure of company maintenance personnel to properly install and safety wire the oil filter, which subsequently lead to a loss of engine power. - [NTSB CHI01LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA081.md): Cessna 172RG · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2001 · N369ER · Substantial damage > the excessive touchdown airspeed and the directional control not maintained by the pilot. The snow bank was a contributing factor. - [NTSB CHI01LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA106.md): Cessna 172RG · Sunfield, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2001 · N6448V · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and the unsuitable terrain for takeoff encountered. Factors included the slushy runway and the snowbank. - [NTSB LAX00LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA315.md): Pitts S1S · Westminister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2000 · N9PJ · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The pilot of the Pitts misjudged the clearance while maneuvering under the Cessna. - [NTSB LAX00FA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA207.md): Cessna 172RG · Prescott, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 2000 · N5207U · Destroyed > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action, and his failure to correct an inappropriate descent during maneuvering flight, while engaged in commercial flight training maneuvers. - [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 FTW99LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA258.md): Cessna 172RG · Fort Smith, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1999 · N9724B · Substantial damage > The failure of the electric pump motor/hydraulic power pack resulting in the collapse of the right main landing gear 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 FTW99LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA216.md): Cessna 172RG · Celina, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1999 · N9620B · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot in command to use all of the available runway for takeoff. - [NTSB ATL99LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA097.md): Cessna 172RG · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1999 · N9561B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB NYC99LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA154.md): Cessna 172RG · Morristown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1999 · N9475B · Substantial damage > The right main landing gear collapsed for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX99LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA134.md): Cessna 172RG · Moorpark, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1999 · N9451D · Substantial damage > The failure and separation of the number two cylinder for undetermined reasons. A factor was the soft terrain at the forced landing site. - [NTSB LAX98LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA226.md): Cessna 172RG · San Manuel, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1998 · N519PU · Substantial damage > The failure of the certified flight instructor to maintain directional control while landing with a sudden windshift. - [NTSB ANC98FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98FA061.md): Aerospatiale AS-350-B2 · Juneau, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 1998 · N187EH · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of both command pilots to maintain an adequate lookout to see and avoid each other's aircraft. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's failure to follow published advisory procedures to monitor/issue position reports on the… - [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. 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