# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172RG, FL

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 ERA26LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA126.md): Cessna 172RG · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 1, 2026 · N949SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB ERA21LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA219.md): Cessna 172RG · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 8, 2021 · N9795B · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the left main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ANC18LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA009.md): Cessna 172RG · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2017 · N6102R · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the airplane 's electrical system, which led to the failure of the landing gear system, for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal…
- [NTSB ERA14LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA374.md): Cessna 172 · Apalachicola, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2014 · N5276U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination and testing.
- [NTSB ERA12LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA070.md): Cessna 172RG · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2011 · N5095V · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue failure of the right main landing gear pivot assembly, which prevented the landing gear from extending.
- [NTSB ERA11LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA231.md): Cessna 172RG · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2011 · N5284V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the main landing gear to lock in the extended position for undetermined reasons and both pilots’ failure to ensure that the landing gear was down and locked prior to landing.
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 MIA92FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA118.md): Cessna 172RG · Cedar Key, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1992 · N9888B · Substantial damage
  > Improper recovery from the bounced landing by the pilot-in-command, and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB MIA92FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA053.md): Cessna 172RG · Melbourne, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1991 · N9718B · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor pilot in command's failure to maintain airspeed while demonstrating a power off approach to the student and his improper retraction of the wing flaps during go around from the approach resulting in an inadvertent stall and inflight loss…
- [NTSB MIA90LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA048.md): Cessna 172RG · Astatula, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1990 · N6290R · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during a simulated forced landing.
- [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 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 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 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 MIA82FKT03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82FKT03.md): Cessna 172RG · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 15, 1981 · N4662V · 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 MIA80FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FA035.md): Cessna 172RG · Palm Bay, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 18, 1980 · N6265R · Destroyed

## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'FL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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&state=FL

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