# 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. Page 3 of 8 · 379 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB LAX89WA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89WA326.md): Cessna 175 · Muiege, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 17, 1989 · N6650E · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL89LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA208.md): Cessna 175 · Spruce Pine, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1989 · N7174M · Substantial damage > A loss of power for undetermined reasons. The power loss may have been due to a sticking valve(s). - [NTSB CHI89DEM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEM04.md): Cessna 175 · Lawton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 15, 1989 · N7404M · Substantial damage > The pilot's delay in aborting takeoff and his excessive rate of descent at touchdown. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. - [NTSB DEN89LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA122.md): Cessna 175 · Sheridan, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1989 · N7557M · Substantial damage > Binding (stuck) #4 exhaust valve. High vegetation (hay) and a hidden obstruction (ditch) were contributing factors. - [NTSB MKC89LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA078.md): Cessna 175 · Murray, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1989 · N175RP · Substantial damage > Water contamination of the fuel and the pilot's inadequate preflight of the aircraft. A factor related to the accident was: the ditch in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB MIA89LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA058.md): Cessna 175 · Starke, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1988 · N9373B · Substantial damage > Flt was 3 miles east of arpt returning to land at alt of aprx 2,000 ft, when the eng quit. Plt was unable to restart & elected to land in small trees as a nearby highway was congested. Acft collided with trees & fell to the ground. Examination of the eng… - [NTSB MKC89LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA045.md): Cessna 175 · Lawrence, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1988 · N7159M · Substantial damage > The plt said that shortly after takeoff, the engine began to misfire and lose power. He elected to abort the takeoff, but was unable to stop on the remaining portion of the runway. He ran off the end, into a farm field, where the acft nosed down and was… - [NTSB LAX89LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA054.md): Cessna 175 · Tracy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1988 · N6641E · Substantial damage > The airplane was found nosed over and abandoned short of the airport. The owner of the airplane was identified as the pilot, however, he does not hold a pilots license nor a medical certificate. Inspection of the airplane revealed that the fuel tanks were… - [NTSB DEN89LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA021.md): Cessna 175 · Fort Peck, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1988 · N7403M · Substantial damage > The plt enctrd hvy snow at night & turned back to find a nearby landing strip that he was familiar with. He recognized a ranch house associated with the strip, but was unable to find the landing area. He began to circle in hopes that someone would turn on the… - [NTSB LAX88LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA283.md): Cessna 175 · Needles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1988 · N7355M · Substantial damage > While at cruise flight, the pilot noticed that the oil pressure was low and shutdown the engine. During the emergency landing, the prop freewheeled, vibrated severely, and smoke filled the cockpit. The acft landed on a pipeline right of way causing… - [NTSB ATL88FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA211.md): Cessna 175 · Ninety Six, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1988 · N6509E · Destroyed > The pilot was cruising the airplane at 2,000 feet AGL when he noted a loss of oil pressure and increase in oil temperature. He also noted a loss in engine power. He elected to make a landing off airport and set up a pattern for the selected field. The… - [NTSB SEA88LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA105.md): Cessna 175 · Olympia, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1988 · N90134 · Substantial damage > After reducing power in order to land onto the runway a total loss of power occurred. The aircraft was landed short of the ruwnay and during landing roll a ditch was struck collapsing the right main and nose gear. Aircraft inspection revealed 2 2/3 gallons of… - [NTSB SEA88LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA047.md): Cessna 175 · Stevens Pass, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1988 · N6642E · Substantial damage > Planned flt was VFR transit of cascade mountains in daylight. Plt filed VFR flt plan; wx brief indicated VFR. Unforeseen delays resulted in arrival at planned mountain Pass over one hour late and wx no longer VMC. Plt could see alternate Pass to north… - [NTSB FTW88FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88FA005.md): Cessna 175 · Crystal City, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1987 · N6512E · Destroyed > The plt was attempting a night visual apch to his unlighted pvt strip when the acft struck trees, flew under a pwr line,struck additional trees & subsequently impacted the gnd. The acdnt occurred aprx 2.5 miles short of the threshold. Samples of the plt's… - [NTSB LAX87LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA348.md): Cessna 175 · Camp Verde, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1987 · N7495M · Substantial damage > When both passengers became air sick the pilot decided to land on a dirt road. Upon touchdown, the pilot heard a loud pop and assumed that a tire had blown. Because of this, he used the brakes sparingly and could not stop the aircraft in time to avoid trees.… - [NTSB ANC87LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA132.md): Cessna 175 · Yellow Jacket, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1987 · N7571M · Substantial damage > The pilot stated he bounced hard on the gravel runway causing him to lose directional control and the airplane nosed over on its back. - [NTSB LAX87LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA271.md): Cessna 175 · Jackson, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1987 · N7499M · Substantial damage > Just after takeoff the engine began missing then quit at an altitude of aprx 200 ft AGL. The plt attempted to return and land at the airport but was unable to reach the runway. Inspection of the engine revealed that the number 5 cylinderbarrel was cracked at… - [NTSB DEN87LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA179.md): Cessna 175 · Kalispell, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1987 · N9201B · Substantial damage > The pvt plt was on a x-country flight. The engine began running rough, made a 'bang' sound and lost partial power. Smoke entered the cockpit, oil pressure was lost and the plt initiated an emergency landing. The acft ldg gr struck powerlines on approach to a… - [NTSB ATL87LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA196.md): Cessna 175 · Sebring, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1987 · N7659M · Substantial damage > Plt and his two pax had spent most of the day at barber apt preparing for the fireman's bbq to be held later. In late afternoon, they decided to take a flt around the area. During the flt, it was decided to land at the tri-city apt. Witnesses reptd that the… - [NTSB MKC87LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA058.md): Cessna 175 · Tipton, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1987 · N7135M · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that, fifteen minutes into the flight, while at cruise the engine oil pressure began dropping as the oil temperature rose. While attempting to reach sedalia, Missouri to perform a precautionary landing, oil began covering the aircraft's… - [NTSB FTW87WA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87WA070.md): Cessna 175 · La Union Morale, Mexico · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 20, 1987 · N7635M · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW87LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA055.md): Cessna 175 · Jacksonville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1987 · N175RF · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he had added oil to the engine prior to his departure on a sight seeing flight, but on scene investigation revealed that the engine froze from oil starvation. No evidence of leakage was found. The aircraft had been owner-maintained for… - [NTSB CHI86LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA211.md): Cessna 175 · Muskegon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1986 · N9275B · Substantial damage > Just prior to applying takeoff power the pilot switched to the left fuel tank. Fuel from this tank had never been used by this pilot since he purchased the aircraft two weeks earlier. Shortly after breaking ground the engine quit. Although the pilot switched… - [NTSB LAX86LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA281.md): Cessna 175 · Atwater, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1986 · N7108M · Substantial damage > A Cessna 175 collided with a tree after a total loss of power during a VFR x-country flt. The plt indicated he experienced an eng failure at 2,000 ft MSL, while on descent, aprx 15 mi from his dest. He reported that the eng began to vibrate slightly. The… - [NTSB MKC86LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA104.md): Cessna 175 · Louisburg, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1986 · N7027M · Substantial damage > During a fly-by over a pvt airstrip owned by the plt, the acft contacted power lines bordering the south end of the airstrip which the plt stated he forgot about. The plt reported he failed to pull up during the over fly and flew under the power lines. The… - [NTSB CHI86LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA104.md): Cessna 175 · Gregory, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1986 · N7191M · Substantial damage > The newly purchased acft was being flown off of the seller's turf strip. After taking off, the acft struck 50 ft trees off of the end of the runway. The seller, who watched the takeoff, stated that the pilot overrotated the acft after lift-off. - [NTSB DEN86LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA091.md): Cessna 175 · Kulm, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1986 · N7647M · Substantial damage > According to the plt, the eng lost partial pwr on takeoff due to carberetor ice. A forced landing was made during which the nose gear collapsed resulting in substantial damage to the acft. - [NTSB FTW85LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA062.md): Cessna 175 · Bastrop, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1984 · N7327M · Substantial damage > Plt stated that on preflight a small amount of water was drained from each wing tank. Also, the main fuel strainer was drained and fuel tanks were topped off (17 gals added). At about 500 ft AGL on initial climb, the engine quit and restart attempts were… - [NTSB SEA85LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA033.md): Cessna 175 · Indian Meadows, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1984 · N7380M · Substantial damage > Landed long and acft slid off end of rwy on compact snow and ice contacting a snow berm near end of rwy. - [NTSB SEA85LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA003.md): Cessna 175 · Astoria, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1984 · N9243B · Destroyed > The plt reported that during landing the acft started to skid to the left of the rwy. He applied rudder and aileron and then added power. The elevator was pulled back, the nose went up and the left wing went down. The acft hit the ground hard on the wing tip… - [NTSB DEN84LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA302.md): Cessna 175 · Corona, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1984 · N6696E · Destroyed > At 0809 hrs, plt obtained telephone weather briefing & was advised VFR flt not recommended for intended route. At 1310 hrs, plt obtained second briefing, VFR flight again not recommended, no improvement expected prior to noon of following day. At 1428 hrs plt… - [NTSB FTW84LA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA384.md): Cessna 175 · Corsicana, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1984 · N7483M · Substantial damage > The plt stated the acft lost eng power & he attempted an emerg landing in a field. During the landing roll the acft collided with a wire fence due to darkness. The exact amount of fuel remaining in the acft was not determined during removal of the acft from… - [NTSB ATL84LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA228.md): Cessna 175 · Enterprise, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1984 · N7278M · Substantial damage > A witness observed the airplane slipping on final apch. The aircraft lost too much altitude and hit the terrain short of the runway. The airplane damage indicated that the pilot failed to correct the slip condition in time to arrest the descent. - [NTSB NYC84LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA179.md): Cessna 175 · Ticonderoga, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1984 · N6709E · Substantial damage > A student plt performing touch and go landings observed another acft at the departure end of the rwy, facing him. Assuming a collision was immenent, the plt aborted the takeoff, but locked the brakes while trying to stop. The acft swerved off the rwy, the… - [NTSB DEN84LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA112.md): Cessna 175 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1984 · N7270M · Substantial damage > After takeoff, the eng began to smoke & lose power. During a forced landing in a muddy plowed field, the acft nosed over. A compression check was accomplished & the #5 cylinder was found to have zero compression. The cylinder was removed & found to be cracked… - [NTSB MIA84LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA008.md): Cessna 175 · Ft. Mccoy, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1983 · N6511E · Substantial damage > About 10 min after departing ft Mccoy, FL, the plt realized he had forgotten his flt bag, so he returned to land at the airstrip. During the landing, the acft floated, & after touching down, there was insufficient rwy remaining to safely stop or go around.… - [NTSB SEA83LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA183.md): Cessna 175 · Chelan, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1983 · N9450B · Substantial damage > The acft stalled into an apple orchard during an attempted go-around. The plt said he was being pushed by a crosswind and during the initial flare was unable to correct so he decided to go-around. During go-around the acft was to the leftof the rwy. The plt… - [NTSB ATL83LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA148.md): Cessna 175 · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1983 · N7588M · Substantial damage > The aircraft landed off the runway in soft terrain during a forced landing and nosed down. According to the pilot the engine began to run rough at 400 AGL on takeoff. He turned back toward the field and the engine quit. The pilot could not complete the turn… - [NTSB CHI83LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA055.md): Cessna 175 · Neenah, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1982 · N6588E · Substantial damage > Pilot took off in short ground run. Crosswind blew aircraft to east side of runway. No climb established. Aircraft flew into trees alongside runway. Alignment with runway not maintained. - [NTSB DEN82DA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA199.md): Cessna 175 · Hulett, WY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 9, 1982 · N9410B · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that during flight the engine began to run rough. He diverted toward a nearby airstrip, but while en route, there was a "bang" and smoke began entering the cabin. At that point, he shut off the fuel, magnetos and master switch, then lost… - [NTSB FTW82DA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA225.md): Cessna 175 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 13, 1982 · N9419B · Substantial damage > During a go-around the aircraft's engine quit. The pilot attempted an off-airport emergency landing; however, collided with bushes and nosed over. Investigation revealed there was a minimum amount of fuel onboard. - [NTSB CHI82DA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA103.md): Cessna 175 · Tuscola, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 27, 1982 · N7452M · Destroyed > A landing was made on runway 27 just prior to sunset. The pilot reported that he realized he was not slowing fast enough, but due to the low altitude of the setting sun, he misjudged the length of the runway. He initiated a go-around, but did not obtain… - [NTSB CHI81FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FA096.md): Cessna 175 · Fenton, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 6, 1981 · N7234M · Destroyed - [NTSB SEA81FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81FA027.md): Cessna 175 · Burton, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 13, 1981 · N7686M · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN81DTI04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81DTI04.md): Cessna 175 · Belgrade, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 12, 1981 · N9428B · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW80FPG41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FPG41.md): Cessna 175 · Sherrill, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 3, 1980 · N7106M · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI80FEI15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEI15.md): Cessna 175 · New Phila, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 4, 1980 · N7018M · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD80DKM15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD80DKM15.md): Cessna 175 · Morgantown, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 7, 1980 · N7077M · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA80FYE25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80FYE25.md): Cessna 175 · Bellevue, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 29, 1980 · N9467B · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC80FGT05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FGT05.md): Cessna 175 · East Berlin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 8, 1980 · N6585E · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=2072502&page=4 ## 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 ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2072502&page=3 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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