# 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 5 of 6 · 256 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB MIA85FA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85FA227.md): Cessna 172RG · Cedar Key, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1985 · N6419R · Destroyed > The manager of the destination arpt said the plt had called earlier in the evening & had asked to be picked up at the arpt. The plt said that he would fly over the manager's house after he arrived. The manager heard the acft fly over from east to west.… - [NTSB DEN85LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA205.md): Cessna 172RG · Evanston, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1985 · N9455D · Destroyed > The plt lost direstional control of the acft while attempting to land in gusty x-wind conditions. The acft was destroyedwhen it impacted terrain in a 50 ft deep ravine. - [NTSB LAX85LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA271.md): Cessna 172RG · Upland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1985 · N6225R · Substantial damage > The plt stated that on the flt prior to the accident he felt a slight pull to the right as he applied brakes. On the next flt he touched down normally, lowered the nose and lightly applied brakes. The pull to the right was more severe this time. He applied… - [NTSB MKC85FCQ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85FCQ03.md): Cessna 172RG · Wichita, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 4, 1985 · N7190C · Minor damage > The acft collided with a cushman scooter during taxi. A witness stated that when the scooter driver 'looked up' I saw the acft taxiing, he made a hard rt turn which threw him off. The scooter driver and scooter were struck separately by the acft. The scooter… - [NTSB CHI85LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA142.md): Cessna 172RG · Portland, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1985 · N9584B · Substantial damage > Upon landing the nose gear was down & locked, but both main gear collapsed. The plt was not certain if a down & locked indication was received before touchdown. During a gear retraction/extension test after the accident, the gear operated normally. Also, the… - [NTSB CHI85LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA112.md): Cessna 172RG · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1985 · N6312R · Substantial damage > The acft slid into a snowbank at the end of a lndg roll on an icy rwy with a x-wind. The plt said that he did not use brakes because of the icy condition of the rwy. The x-wind weathervaned the acft to the left and into the snow alongside the rwy. - [NTSB CHI85LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA105.md): Cessna 172RG · Lawrenceville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1985 · N6464R · Substantial damage > The private plt & his instructor were practicing instrument approaches. The instructor stated that the fuel gages were reading low & the VOR needle was oscillating, so they decided to make a straight-in landing. He stated that they lowered the gear & flaps,… - [NTSB LAX85LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA096.md): Cessna 172RG · Camarillo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1985 · N5194U · Substantial damage > The plt reported that upon landing a strong gust of wind caused the acft to deviate to the left. Application of the appropriate flight controls did not arrest the deviation. Brakes were applied but not in time to prevent the acft from exiting the rwy. The… - [NTSB LAX85LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA021.md): Cessna 172RG · El Monte, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1984 · N6456V · Substantial damage > The plt landed the acft fast & lost control. Subsequently, the acft went off the right side of the rwy & struck a perimeter fence. - [NTSB NYC84FA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA293.md): Cessna 150M · Meriden, CT · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1984 · N45288 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > A cesnna N45288 was above and slightly to the rear of Cessna N4669V when they collided on final approach over the displaced threshold to runway 36 at mmk. Both aircraft landed without further incident. There were no injuries. - [NTSB DEN84FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA196.md): Cessna 172RG · Red Feather Lak, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1984 · N5096R · Destroyed > Acft departed downwind into rising terrain with density altitude calculated to be 10,935 ft. acft was observed to mush into rising terrain 300 ft higher than and 3 mi west of the rwy. - [NTSB LAX84LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA364.md): Cessna 172RG · Lee Vining, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1984 · N5269V · Destroyed > The plt reported that after entering tioga pass, he made a left turn to follow the center of the pass & the acft began to sink. He applied full power & went to the best angle of climb speed, but was unable to stop the sink. The acft then hit an electrical… - [NTSB ATL84FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA168.md): Cessna 172RG · Dallas, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 1984 · N6293V · Destroyed > Approximately one-half hour after takeoff, the aircraft collided with rising terrain and was destroyed. The flight was unauthorized and no witnesses observed the crash. Weather at the time of the crash is unknown. The private pilot on board probably had not… - [NTSB CHI84FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84FA169.md): Cessna 172RG · Woodbury, MN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1984 · N6446V · Destroyed > The acft collided with a radio antenna support cable at aprx 171 ft AGL during low altitude maneuvering in snow showers. One witness stated that the heaviest snow showers were in the vicinity of the accident site. A policeman saw the acft over a field near… - [NTSB SEA84LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA059.md): Cessna 172RGII · Grangeville, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1984 · N6522R · Substantial damage > The acft ground looped during landing on an icy rwy and nosed over after leaving the rwy. The landing was made with a right quartering tailwind. - [NTSB ATL84FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA095.md): Cessna 172RG · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1984 · N5299U · Destroyed > Prior to departure, the plt was twice advised that the destination wx was below most users minimums. The non-instrument rated plt then departed dulles arpt on an IFR flt plan in IMC. After departure, he did not follow assigned headings, & for a period of… - [NTSB SEA84LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA051.md): Cessna 172 Rgii · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1984 · N9557B · Substantial damage > During a takeoff after a touch and go landing the nose gear retracted at about the time of rotation. Power was reduced to idle and the acft slid to a stop. This acft is equipped with squat switches which prevent gear retraction when the weight of the acft… - [NTSB NYC84LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA080.md): Cessna 172RG · Marietta, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1984 · N9508B · Substantial damage > The acft struck a snowbank during a night landing. The CFI stated everything was normal until flareout when the acft began to settle. After striking the snowbank the acft nosed over. - [NTSB ANC84LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA029.md): Cessna 172RG · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1984 · N4856V · Substantial damage > The dual student and instructor were practicing emergency procedures. During the turn onto final approach the left main landing gear and left wing struck a snowbank. Flying club procedures state that no emergency practice procedure will be conducted below 500… - [NTSB MIA84FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84FA038.md): Cessna 172RG · Cross City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1983 · N9682B · Destroyed > While in the vicinity of Cross City the plt requested VFR flt following from jacksonville ARTCC. While he was in radio &radar contact, the controller suddenly lost radar contact with the flt. Radar indicated that the acft made a rapid descent from the cruise… - [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 CHI83LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA286.md): Cessna 172RG · Dayton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1983 · N4929V · Substantial damage > The acft collided with equipment when landing on a closed rwy at night. The plt of N4929V called Dayton approach regarding landing at Dayton general but did not receive info that the fld was closed. Another acft called ATC at about this time, without… - [NTSB LAX83FUM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FUM06.md): Cessna 172RG · San Clemente, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 5, 1983 · N4789R · Destroyed > The acft crashed on San Clemente island during a fish spotting flt on a dark night. These flts are usually flown at an alt of 1000-2000 ft AGL. A navy witness on the accident island said the ceiling was zero and the visibility about 200 yards at the accident… - [NTSB MKC83LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA099.md): Cessna 172RG · Newton, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1983 · N5533R · Substantial damage > The aircraft crashed alongside the runway during an attempted go-around. The runway in use was 17 and the wind was from 250 degrees at 15 KTS gusting to 24 KTS. The pilot stated he could not get aligned with the runway so he retracted the landing gear and… - [NTSB MIA83FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA113.md): Cessna 172RG · Gainesville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1983 · N6418V · Destroyed > The acft crashed about 8 miles from the intended destination during weather on a dark night. The plt had gone outbound that afternoon with two passengers who did not return with him because of motion sickness. According to the one of his former instructors… - [NTSB LAX83LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA102.md): Cessna 172RG · Wenden, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1983 · N9645B · Substantial damage > The acft drifted off the runway into a plowed area of a private airstrip during landing and nosed over. The private pilot reported that as he began to flare the acft for landing to the west a gust of wind from the north caused the acft to drift southward. The… - [NTSB CHI83LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA081.md): Cessna 172 RG · Green Bay, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1983 · N9916B · Substantial damage > The acft collided with the ground during an ILS approach. The weather was IMC at the time and an IFR flt plan was filed. The pilot was instrument rated and had received a weather briefing which forecast icing and freezing drizzle. The pilot told the weather… - [NTSB FTW83LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA077.md): Cessna 172RG · San Angelo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1983 · N5276U · Destroyed > The acft had reached an alt of 3500 ft MSL when the engine started to lose power. The pilot turned back toward his departure airport. The engine then lost all power and the pilot elected to land in a plowed field with landing gear down. When the acft touched… - [NTSB LAX83LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA063.md): Cessna 172RG · Sedona, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1983 · N5262U · Destroyed > While enroute, the plt noticed that he had lost his airspeed indication. Observing the pitot head on the wing with a flashlight, he stated that the flip-up cover was down, covering the ram tube. Unable to maintain proper airspeed, the plt inadvertently… - [NTSB NYC83LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA031.md): Cessna 172RG · Middletown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1982 · N5223V · Substantial damage > After landing the tower directed the pilot to back taxi on the runway. After clearing the runway the pilot taxied straight ahead with proper control deflections for a 10 degree strong wind behind the left wing. A strong gusty wind was encountered causing the… - [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… - [NTSB MIA82FKT10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82FKT10.md): Cessna 172RG · Labelle, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 27, 1982 · N5143V · Destroyed > The pilot and two passengers planned to depart on a flight to spot hogs for hunters. The aircraft was loaded with about 50 gallons of fuel and was near its maximum gross weight. Before takeoff, the pilot noted the wind. He reported that it was light and… - [NTSB SEA82DA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA033.md): Cessna 172RG · Plush, OR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 7, 1982 · N6247R · Substantial damage > The pilot departed lakeview, Oregon on a local flight with two passengers on board. After a stopover at a private airstrip, he began a short field takeoff from a grass/gravel/dirt runway that was 2500 ft in length. The density altitude was approximately 4600… - [NTSB NYC82DA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA042.md): Cessna 172RG · Palmer, MA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 3, 1982 · N9678B · Substantial damage > The pilot initiated a takeoff on runway 04. He reported the wind was from 300 to 330 degrees at 10 gusting 25 KTS. During the takeoff roll, a bump in the runway was encountered and the aircraft became airborne. The pilot reported that a gust of wind from the… - [NTSB CHI82FEE12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FEE12.md): Cessna 172RG · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 24, 1982 · N6492V · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that after the aircraft was started and warmed up approximately five to ten minutes the engine was shut down to investigate frozen brake pads. After the brake pads were freed the engine was restarted and during cranking the pilot noticed… - [NTSB CHI82FEE06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FEE06.md): Cessna 172RG · Fox Lake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 15, 1981 · N5359R · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA82FKT03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82FKT03.md): Cessna 172RG · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 15, 1981 · N4662V · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL82FLQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FLQ01.md): Cessna 172RG · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 3, 1981 · N5216V · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW81FQA42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FQA42.md): Cessna 172RG · Eagle Nest, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 22, 1981 · N5414V · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN81FTE67](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTE67.md): Cessna 172RG · Walden, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 20, 1981 · N6324R · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI81DEP38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DEP38.md): Cessna 172RG · Greenbay, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 19, 1981 · N5207U · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW81DPG41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DPG41.md): Cessna 172RG · Grady, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 8, 1981 · N9568B · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA81DLA26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81DLA26.md): Cessna 172RG · Perry, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 20, 1981 · N6117R · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN81DTG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81DTG09.md): Cessna 172RG · Harvey, ND · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 20, 1981 · N5185V · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW81FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FA091.md): Cessna 172RG · Grants, NM · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · May 15, 1981 · N5086U · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX81DUG21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DUG21.md): Cessna 172RG · 29 Palms, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 17, 1981 · N6210R · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW80FQA32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FQA32.md): Cessna 172RG · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 2, 1980 · N6305R · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW80DQG16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DQG16.md): Cessna 172RG · Snyder, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 27, 1980 · N6278R · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA80FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FA035.md): Cessna 172RG · Palm Bay, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 18, 1980 · N6265R · Destroyed Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=2072438&page=6 ## 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')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2072438&page=5 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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