# 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 3 of 6 · 256 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB MIA98LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA146.md): Cessna 172RG · Greenville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1998 · N9769B · Substantial damage > The pilot's use of full flaps while landing in a strong crosswind resulting in loss of directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB MIA98LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA142.md): Cessna 172RG · Sanford, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1998 · N9303D · Substantial damage > The inadvertent stall of the airplane and inadequate supervision of the student by the CFI-PIC while performing a soft field takeoff. - [NTSB LAX98LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA036.md): Cessna 172RG · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1997 · N9451D · Substantial damage > Overload of the main gear actuator piston and the subsequent collapse of the landing gear. - [NTSB SEA97LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA214.md): Cessna 172RG · Monroe, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1997 · N64ML · Substantial damage > The failure of the flight instructor to adequately perform remedial action, and her failure to abort the takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident include the premature rotation of the airplane by the dual student, the failure of the dual student to… - [NTSB LAX97LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA297.md): Cessna 172RG · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1997 · N9710B · Substantial damage > Improper flare. - [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 CHI97LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA180.md): Cessna 172RG · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1997 · N6280R · Substantial damage > the pilot inadvertently executed a wheels up landing. - [NTSB FTW97LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA197.md): Cessna 172RG · Rio Hondo, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1997 · N9492D · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to use all of the available runway during landing, and his resultant failure to attain a proper touchdown point for a safe rollout. Factors relating to the accident were: the wet runway with hydroplaning conditions, the uneven terrain… - [NTSB FTW97FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA181.md): Cessna 172RG · Intracoastal, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 8, 1997 · N6505V · Destroyed > the pilot's decision to fly, when he was not in good physical condition; and his subsequent loss of aircraft control due to incapacitation. A related factor was: the pilot's perception of an urgency (pressure) to fly, induced by conditions/events. - [NTSB LAX97LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA095.md): Cessna 172RG · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1997 · N80138 · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot in command to follow the airplane's before landing checklist and verify the landing gear was fully extended before landing. Factors in the accident were anxiety and diversion of the pilot's attention due to fuel gauge readings. - [NTSB NYC97LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA032.md): Cessna 172RG · Stamford, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1996 · N4829V · Destroyed > inadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate fuel supply of fuel. Darkness and trees in the emergency landing area were related factors. - [NTSB FTW97LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA041.md): Cessna 172RG · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1996 · N9520B · Substantial damage > The failure of the main landing gear pivot gear assembly. - [NTSB LAX97FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA003.md): Cessna 172RG · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1996 · N6267R · Destroyed > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, which resulted in an inability to outclimb rising/wooded terrain after takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were: failure of the pilot to ensure that the aircraft's gross weight was not exceed… - [NTSB CHI96LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA352.md): Cessna 172RG · Aurora, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1996 · N966LA · Substantial damage > undetermined. - [NTSB IAD96LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA123.md): Cessna 172 RG · Union Bridge, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1996 · N6169R · Substantial damage > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). - [NTSB FTW96LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA238.md): Cessna 172RG · Leadville, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1996 · N9431D · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight planning and preparation and failure to follow aircraft operating procedures and directives. Factors were high density altitude, inadequate training of the flight instructor and insufficient standards and requirements for flight… - [NTSB NYC96FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA094.md): Cessna 172RG · Duanesburg, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1996 · N9678B · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to attain adequate airspeed (or abort the takeoff while there was sufficient runway remaining), which resulted in a stall after liftoff and collision with the terrain. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's distraction due to… - [NTSB ATL96LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA063.md): Cessna 172RG · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1996 · N6612V · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout. A factor was the lack of position reports via radio by the pilot of the helicopter. - [NTSB NYC96LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA015.md): Cessna 172RG · Chester, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1995 · N9412B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed, and his delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with trees. Factors relating to the accident were: the wet runway and hydroplaning conditions. - [NTSB FTW96FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA012.md): Cessna 172RG · Bayfield, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1995 · N4834V · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. A factor was the pilot diverting attention while looking for game. - [NTSB NYC95LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA227.md): Cessna 172RG · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1995 · N9497B · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point and excessive airspeed which resulted in an overrun and a subsequent collision with a trailer off the departure end of the runway. - [NTSB NYC95LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA213.md): Cessna 172RG · Meriden, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1995 · N4671V · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in the aircraft veering off the runway, and a subsequent collision with a fence. - [NTSB MIA95FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA174.md): Cessna 172RG · Ft. Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1995 · N9324B · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed after a momentary loss of engine power during takeoff, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. The reason for power loss could not be determined. - [NTSB FTW95LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA281.md): Cessna 172RG · Weston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1995 · N9502D · Substantial damage > The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain clearance with power lines while maneuvering at low altitude and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. A factor was the instructor's decision to allow the simulation to continue to such a low… - [NTSB FTW95LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA168.md): Cessna 172 RG · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1995 · N6394V · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper emergency procedure preventing emergency gear extension. A factor was the loss of electrical alternator power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW95LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA117.md): Cessna 172RG · Plano, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1995 · N5096U · Substantial damage > The disengagement of the crankshaft gear due to the loosening of the gear retaining bolt and the subsequent fracture of the gear alignment dowel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI94LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA325.md): Cessna 172RG · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1994 · N616SF · Substantial damage > the pilot-in-command (CFI)'s inadequate supervision. Factors were the abrupt flare by the dual student. - [NTSB LAX94FA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA353.md): Cessna 172RG · Truckee, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1994 · N3745B · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed to climb after takeoff, which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision with the ground. Factors related to the accident were: high density altitude, improper trim setting for takeoff, the… - [NTSB ATL94FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA156.md): Cessna 172RG · Atlanta, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1994 · N9340D · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning in that he operated the aircraft at a weight which exceeded the maximum takeoff weight and his improper use of flaps during takeoff. - [NTSB NYC94LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA151.md): Cessna 172RG · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1994 · N9686B · Substantial damage > The pilot's premature lift off and failure to attain adequate airspeed. - [NTSB FTW94LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA244.md): Cessna 172RG · Englewood, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1994 · N6086R · Substantial damage > An inadvertent stall. Factors were the airplane's maximum gross weight and climb capability were exceeded, and a high density altitude. - [NTSB NYC94FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA119.md): Cessna 172RG · Kiptopeka, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1994 · N6624R · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Inadequate visual lookout by the flightcrew of the helicopter. A factor related to the accident was: failure of the departure controller to issue a traffic advisory. - [NTSB MIA94LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA106.md): Cessna 172RG · Parkland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1994 · N9786B · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the director of operations, and failure of the instructor pilot to take adequate remedial action. A factor related to the accident was: the soft/wet runway condition. - [NTSB MIA94LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA103.md): Cessna 172RG · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1994 · N9781B · Substantial damage > The failure of the aircraft operator to comply with engine manufacturers service bulletins which resulted in improper inspection of exhaust valves and subsequent sticking of the no. 4 exhaust valve. - [NTSB NYC94LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA063.md): Cessna 172RG · Fairfield, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1994 · N9585B · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to attain a proper touchdown, at the proper speed which resulted in an overrun and contact with a fence. A factor was the failure of the pilot to follow his initial air traffic instructions. - [NTSB FTW94FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA101.md): Cessna 172RG · Dulce, NM · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1994 · N4663V · Destroyed > Failure by the pilot in command to properly plan the flight and calculate performance data. - [NTSB CHI94LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA099.md): Cessna 172RG · Frankfort, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1994 · N4871V · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control. The snow covered runway was a factor. - [NTSB MIA94LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA068.md): Cessna 172RG · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1994 · N9346D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of the student pilot to follow instuctions given by ground control and the failure of both pilots to maintain proper obstruction clearance between aircraft. - [NTSB LAX94LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA050.md): Cessna 172RG · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1993 · N9620B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > were the CFI's inadequate supervision of the flight and his delay in taking remedial action. The dual student's excessive taxi speed and the worn right brake lining were factors in this accident. - [NTSB SEA94LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA008.md): Cessna 172RG · Corvallis, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1993 · N16ED · Substantial damage > The cfi's inadequate in-flight planning, and his inadvertent gear-up landing. Factors include the cfi's diverted attention. - [NTSB NYC93LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA153.md): Cessna 172RG · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1993 · N6419V · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > Failure of the cessa pilot to remain clear of the parked Beech C90. - [NTSB FTW93LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA231.md): Cessna 172RG · Salida, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1993 · N9633B · Destroyed > The climb capability of the airplane being exceeded and the pilot's decision to turn into the rising terrain. A factor was the high density altitude. - [NTSB MIA93LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA123.md): Cessna 172RG · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1993 · N5338V · Substantial damage > The failure of the left main gear pivot assembly, resulting in the collapse of the left main landing gear during the landing rollout. - [NTSB BFO93LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA025.md): Cessna 172RG · White Plains, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1993 · N6433V · Substantial damage > The collapse of the left main landing gear for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB MIA93LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA019.md): Cessna 172RG · Key Largo, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1992 · N5190V · Substantial damage > The pilot in command's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point on landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's improper preflight planning preparation and selection of the wrong runway relative to the wind. - [NTSB ATL93LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA011.md): Cessna 172RG · Clarksville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1992 · N9797B · Substantial damage > The fracture of the section gear in the main landing gear retraction and extension mechanism. - [NTSB LAX92LA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA387.md): Cessna 172RG · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1992 · N519PU · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [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 DEN92FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92FA077.md): Cessna 172RG · Fairplay, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1992 · N4963R · Destroyed > The flight instructor's operation at an altitude insufficient to clear obstacles in rising mountainous terrain. Factors were: high density altitude, diversion of the instructor's attention, and the rising terrain. - [NTSB LAX92LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA228.md): Cessna 172RG · Strawberry, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1992 · N9645B · Destroyed > The pilot committed suicide due to the pilot's emotional state from interpersonal relations. 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