# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172RG, TX

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 CEN22LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA169.md): Cessna 172RG · Pearland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 3, 2022 · N5338V · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to extend the landing gear and perform a before landing checklist.
- [NTSB GAA16CA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA365.md): Cessna 172RG · Stamford, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2016 · N9318B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a hangar during taxi for departure.
- [NTSB CEN09CA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA365.md): Cessna 172RG · Brownwood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2009 · N6393R · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a large bird while on the downwind leg of a traffic pattern.
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 FTW88FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88FA009.md): Cessna 172RG · Llano, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1987 · N9875B · Destroyed
  > The pilot departed lubbock, Texas in VFR conditions. As the flight progressed the ceiling and visibility deteriorated and the pilot encountered instrument meteorological conditions. No evidence was found to indicate that the pilot obtained a weather briefing…
- [NTSB FTW85LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA355.md): Cessna 172RG · Mineral Wells, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1985 · N6290R · Substantial damage
  > The main landing gear colapsed during a touch and go landing. The landing gear warning circuit breaker had popped, and the instructor pilot received no warning that the gear was not fully extended.
- [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 FTW80DQG16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DQG16.md): Cessna 172RG · Snyder, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 27, 1980 · N6278R · Substantial damage

## 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" = 'TX' 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=TX

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