# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172RG, 2001

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 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.

## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 2001
  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&year=2001

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