# NTSB investigations: Cessna 175

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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB CHI01LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA200.md): Cessna 175 · Tomahawk, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2001 · N103DL · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight preparation that did not include calculating the density altitude and the pilot not maintaining clearance from the second row of trees on initial climb. Factors include those trees and the high density altitude present at the time of…
- [NTSB LAX01LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA235.md): Cessna 175 · Monterey, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2001 · N9287B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DEN01FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA013.md): Cessna 175 · Hanksville, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2000 · N7360M · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at low altitude, and his physical impairment due to alcohol and drugs. A contributing factor was the downdraft.
- [NTSB SEA00FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00FA127.md): Cessna 175 · Molalla, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2000 · N7625M · Destroyed
  > Failure to maintain clearance from mountainous/hilly terrain.
- [NTSB MIA00LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA031.md): Cessna 175-235 · Mint Hill, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1999 · N7145M · Substantial damage
  > The PIC's improper preflight fuel planning and preparation and the PIC's improper en route fuel consumption calculations resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and damage to the aircraft during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA00LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA022.md): Cessna 175 · Garden Valley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1999 · N7164M · Substantial damage
  > An improper in-flight decision by the pilot-in-command to attempt a landing at a confined-area airstrip which was beyond his piloting capabilities, and his subsequent failure to take adequate remedial action upon encountering a downdraft. Related factors were…
- [NTSB CHI00FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FAMS1.md): Cessna 175 · MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Nov 12, 1999 · N6533E · Destroyed
  > undetermined.
- [NTSB ATL99LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA119.md): Cessna 175 · Mountain City, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1999 · N7566M · Substantial damage
  > A blocked fuel system vent that resulted in fuel starvation and the complete loss of engine power.
- [NTSB SEA99LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA030.md): Cessna 175 · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1999 · N9326B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ATL99LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA023.md): Cessna 175 · Locust Grove, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1998 · N565ML · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to a gear train failure in the accessory gearbox for undetermined reasons. A factor was the rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA98LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA176.md): Cessna 175 · Emmett, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1998 · N7463M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure an adequate fuel supply for the flight, resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor was a fence in the forced landing area.
- [NTSB NYC98LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA158.md): Cessna 175 · East Canton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1998 · N6716E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain direction control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI98LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA270.md): Cessna 175 · Sheboygan, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1998 · N7199M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management which led to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB FTW98FA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA287.md): Cessna 175 · Clovis, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1998 · N7366M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance and the proper landing glide path. Also causal was his loss of aircraft control during an attempted go-around. Factors were the dark night light conditions, the pilot's recent lack of sleep, and the…
- [NTSB IAD98LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA063.md): Cessna 175 · Pemberton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1998 · N6577E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations and his improper in-flight decision to continue flying with an inadequate fuel supply.
- [NTSB SEA98LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA041.md): Cessna 175 · Port Townsend, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1998 · N7620M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance and speed during landing. A factor was the wet grass runway.
- [NTSB FTW98LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA039.md): Cessna 175 · Arnaudville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1997 · N9437B · Substantial damage
  > a cracked fuel line, which allowed air to enter the line and lead to fuel starvation and loss of engine power. A related factor was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA318.md): Cessna 175 · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1997 · N7518M · Substantial damage
  > The delayed landing flare by both student pilot and flight instructor, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student. Factors were the no flap steep approach at low airspeed.
- [NTSB SEA97LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA192.md): Cessna 175 · Lynnwood, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1997 · N7533M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC97LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA044.md): Cessna 175 · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1997 · N9261B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and planning by failing to obtain information about the out of service runway lighting, and the rough…
- [NTSB IAD97LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA053.md): Cessna 175 · Weirs Cave, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1997 · N9485B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and inaccurate fuel calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Darkness and high vegetation in the forced landing area were related factors.
- [NTSB ATL97LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA019.md): Cessna 175 · Soperton, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1996 · N7582M · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot either to attain the proper touch down point for landing or to abort the landing while there was sufficient runway remaining. The terrain (ditch) at the end of the runway was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC96LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA092.md): Cessna 175 · Pittsfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1996 · N7002M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate crosswind compensations during the landing roll.
- [NTSB FTW96LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA032.md): Cessna 175 · Deer, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1995 · N7421M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of a downwind runway for landing. Factors were the tailwind and the pilot's misinterpretation of the wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW96LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA018.md): Cessna 175 · Batesville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1995 · N7021M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA311.md): Cessna 175 · Staples, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1995 · N9425B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delay in the application of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice, loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing in a swampy area. The carburetor icing (weather) condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW95LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA315.md): Cessna 175 · Silvercliff, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1995 · N9304B · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot to fuel the aircraft which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA95LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA117.md): Cessna 175 · Challis, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1995 · N7142M · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight/planning preparation. Factors to the accident were: downdraft and tailwind.
- [NTSB FTW95LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA210.md): Cessna 175 · Malvern, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1995 · N7152M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB NYC95LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA066.md): Cessna 175 · Quantico, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1995 · N7175M · Substantial damage
  > the failure of a connecting rod, which resulted in the total loss of engine power. Subsequently, the airplane was ditched.
- [NTSB LAX95LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA071.md): Cessna 175 · Davis, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1995 · N7098M · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft while on the rollout phase of landing on a dirt road. A factor in the accident was the pilot's intentional selection of the road as a landing site.
- [NTSB FTW94FA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA295.md): Cessna 175 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1994 · N7554M · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance of the engine by unknown person(s), the installation of unapproved parts, and subsequent bearing seizure. The lack of suitable terrain in the forced landing area was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI94LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA236.md): Cessna 175 · Cottage Hill, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1994 · N7101M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot inadequate preflight planning/preparation and his inaccurate fuel consumption calculations.
- [NTSB CHI94LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA160.md): Cessna 175 · Plainfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1994 · N7678M · Substantial damage
  > fuel contamination (water), and inadequate aircraft preflight inspection.
- [NTSB FTW94LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA109.md): Cessna 175 · Leesville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1994 · N6537E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX94LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA169.md): Cessna 175 · Currie, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1994 · N6727E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's poor weather evaluation and continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions. The snow, mountain obscuration, and icing conditions were factors in this accident.
- [NTSB LAX94LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA113.md): Cessna 175 · Oakdale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1994 · N7597M · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout, and his failure to adequately communicate his postion and intentions on the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency. A factor in the accident was the pilot's misidentification of the Cessna aircraft he was…
- [NTSB FTW94LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA080.md): Cessna 175 · Paris, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1994 · N7141M · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot in command to have annual maintenance inspections performed on the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX94LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA082.md): Cessna 175 · Peoria, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1993 · N6623E · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to attain sufficient altitude following takeoff. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to use all available runway for takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI94LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA034.md): Cessna 175 · Hot Springs, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1993 · N7112M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilots to maintain sufficient altitude to ensure terrain clearance. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the dark night and rising terrain.
- [NTSB LAX94LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA036.md): Cessna 175 · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1993 · N7646M · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to adequately monitor the fuel consumption during the flight.
- [NTSB CHI93LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA166.md): Cessna 175 · Houghton Lake, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1993 · N7303M · Destroyed
  > The pilot operating the airplane with a known deficiency.
- [NTSB LAX93FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA202.md): Cessna 175 · Jackson, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 1993 · N9494B · Destroyed
  > A failure of the pilot to adequately calculate the required fuel for the flight and the pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions. The failure of the non-instrument rated pilot to obtain a weather briefing, and adequately…
- [NTSB ANC92LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA113.md): Cessna 175 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1992 · N9304B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine crankshaft due to an oil passage hole being blocked. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB MIA92LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA125.md): Cessna 175 · Yulee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1992 · N7044M · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA91LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA138.md): Cessna C175 · East Glacier, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1991 · N7468M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed. Contributing to the accident was: the gusty wind conditions and the pilot's lack of experience in this type of operation.
- [NTSB MIA91LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA064.md): Cessna 175 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1991 · N7293M · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the right brake line at the caliper during the landing roll rendering the brakes ineffective. A factor was the pilot's misjudgement of wind direction.
- [NTSB CHI91LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA047.md): Cessna 175 · Boscobel, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1990 · N6626E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and his failure to remain clear of the trees. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions and the pilot's lack of instrument experience.
- [NTSB CHI90DEK06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEK06.md): Cessna 175 · Zanesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 17, 1990 · N7296M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly prelfight the airplane which resulted in an inadequate fuel supply and subsequent fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MKC90LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA069.md): Cessna 175 · Derby, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1990 · N7555M · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the nose gear yoke.

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## 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 ('2072502'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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