Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna 172H
77 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 172H. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 1967 | 6 |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 1 |
| 1971 | 3 |
| 1972 | 3 |
| 1973 | 3 |
| 1974 | 4 |
| 1975 | 2 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1978 | 2 |
| 1979 | 2 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
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duckdb -csv -c "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.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072424'))
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072424'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB GAA23WA071Accident · 3 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 172H · San Francisco, GuatemalaNTSB ERA22FA226Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172H · Miami, FLA total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.NTSB ERA22FA161Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Dahlonega, GAThe pilot’s delay in initiating a go-around and his failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA21FA029Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Dunnellon, FLA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing was the pilot’s exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and loss of control.NTSB WPR20LA304Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Seeley Lake, MTThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s encounter with instrument meteorological conditions during a night visual approach due to wildfire smoke, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB ERA20FA068Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Newborn, GAThe pilot’s impairment/incapacitation from carbon monoxide poisoning due to a degraded muffler. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly maintain the airplane.NTSB WPR17FA065Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Panguitch, UTThe pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight weather planning and his poor decision-making.NTSB CEN11LA138Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Walnut Grove, MOThe pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's fatigue.NTSB ERA11FA101Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Weyers Cave, VAThe inherent limitations of the see-and-avoid concept, which made it difficult for the helicopter pilot to see the airplane before the collision. Contributing to the accident was the airplane pilot’s non-standard entry to the airport traffic pattern, which,…NTSB ERA10LA233Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Archer, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed for undetermined reasons while maneuvering in the vicinity of an airport, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing.NTSB DFW07FA049Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Armstrong, TXThe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions resulting in a loss of control. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions, the clouds. low ceilings, and the pilot's limited night and instrument experience.NTSB IAD05LA126Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Corry, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with terrain.NTSB CHI03LA216Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Isle, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. The trees, high density altitude, and the soft field were additional factors.NTSB ATL02FA121Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Palmetto, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall while maneuvering after a banner release.NTSB ATL00FA079Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Peachtree City, GAThe pilot's improper use of takeoff checklist procedures, and his failure to maintain flying speed, which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision with the ground. Factors: A factor was the landing flaps were not retracted.NTSB DEN00FA119Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Angel Fire, NMThe pilot's improper inflight decision to prematurely attempt a climb towards rising terrain before sufficient altitude had been attained that would assure adequate obstacle clearance. Factors were high density altitude and trees.NTSB NYC00FA112Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Grottoes, VAThe pilot's loss of control of the airplane in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors included the pilot's lack of instrument time under actual conditions, and his lack of recent instrument flight experience.NTSB CHI99FA341Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Plattsburg, MOthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb. A factor relating to this accident was the inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB ATL96FA119Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · St. Petersburg, FLAn engine malfunction for undetermined reasons. A factor was the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site.NTSB LAX95LA344Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · St. Johns, AZthe pilot's failure to assure that the seat adjustment pin was properly engaged prior to takeoff.NTSB BFO95FA058Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Highgate, VTthe failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other. A factor was the Cessna 172H pilot's impairment due to medication.NTSB ATL95FA014Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Louisville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during a low pass maneuver. A factor was the trees at the vicinity of the low pass.NTSB BFO94FA092Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Millville, NJThe failure of the Cessna's pilot-in-command to perform an adequate visual lookout.NTSB MIA93FA194Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Liberty, MSThe pilot's delayed go-around and failure to retract the flaps in a timely manner. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed which resulted in overshooting the approach, and the existence of power lines…NTSB CHI92FA228Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Grayling, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB MIA92FA127Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172-H · Clewiston, FLThe failure of the pilot-in-command (student pilot) to maintain an airspeed above stall, and his inadvertent stall and spin.NTSB CHI92FA119Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Browntown, WISpatial disorientation and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors associated with this accident were the snow conditions, an inadequate weather evaluation by both the student and instructor, over confidence in personal ability,…NTSB LAX89LA262Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Dana Point, CAPilot-in-commands failure to maintain control of the airplane while in maneuvering flight.NTSB BFO88FA003Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Indian Head, MDThe non-certificated plt took the acft without proper authority. A note was found in his automobile that showed he intended to commit suicide. A revolver was found at the crash scene with a spent cartridge under the hammer. Postmortem studies showed the pilot…NTSB MKC86LA178Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Emporia, KSThe acft was found stopped in an open field having penetrated the southern boundary of the Emporia airport property. The acft eng was still running when rescuers approached the location. Forced entry was made into the acft to shut the eng down and rescue the…NTSB ATL85FA189Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Hendersonville, NCThe plt reported that during takeoff, the eng lost power as the acft was climbing thru about 100 to 125 ft AGL. He made a rgt turn back toward the arpt to land. However, the acft stalled, then impacted in a parking lot near the departure end of the rwy &…NTSB FTW80FA027Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 172H · Moshiem, TXNTSB FTW79FA044Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 172N · Mount Judea, ARNTSB IAD79FA015Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 172 · Mt Airy, NCNTSB FTW79FA013Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 172H · Kent, TXNTSB IAD78FA017Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 172H · Cades Cove, TNNTSB FTW77FA019Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 172H · Houston, TXNTSB FTW76AF120Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 172H · Glen Rose, TXNTSB MKC76AK077Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 172 · Mandan, NDNTSB OAK76AP053Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 172H · Hollister, CANTSB LAX76SL071Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 172H · Winslow, AZNTSB MIA75AM059Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 172H · Olive Branch, MSNTSB LAX75AL037Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 172H · Bakersfield, CANTSB NYC75AN039Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 172H · Bluebell, PANTSB NYC75AN022Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 172 · Catasauqua, PANTSB SEA75AS004Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 172H · Snoqualme Ps, WANTSB OAK74AP050Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 172H · Las Vegas, NVNTSB NYC74AN029Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 172K · Becket, MANTSB NYC74AN022Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 172H · Wheeling, ILNTSB FTW73AF059Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 172H · Campbell, TX