Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna R172K
45 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna R172K. 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
| 1977 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 4 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 3 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 3 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1986 | 4 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 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 ('2072431'))
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 ('2072431'))
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 WPR21LA061Accident · 1 fatalClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Arch Cape, ORThe pilot’s descent into the ocean for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN19FA155Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna R172 · Mertzon, TXThe pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation.NTSB CEN19LA050Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Chesaning, MIThe pilot's loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ANC17FA018Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Nome, AKThe pilot's improper decision to conduct multiple visual approaches to the destination airport despite the night instrument meteorological conditions; the airplane's low fuel state at that time, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel…NTSB WPR14FA283Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 7GCBC · Landmark, IDThe failure of the overtaking airplane’s pilot to maintain visual contact and separation from the airplane being overtaken.NTSB WPR11FA241Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Cold Springs, NVThe pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a controlled collision with terrain.NTSB LAX08FA265Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Rock Springs, WYThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other's aircraft.NTSB MIA06WA076Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationCessna R172K · Cambita Garabit, Dominican RepublicNTSB ANC03FA061Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Skagway, AKThe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Factors associated with the accident were low ceilings, rain, and fog.NTSB IAD03LA036Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Richmond, VAThe passenger's failure to remain clear of the propeller. Factors included the passenger's recent use of marijuana, the pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, and the night lighting conditions.NTSB IAD99FA005Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Bowie, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Also causal was the pilot's poor in-flight planning/decision, and his continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. A related factor was the fog.NTSB LAX97FA225Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Moreno Valley, CAThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his attempt to climb through a low stratus cloud layer while in mountainous/hilly terrain. The pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing, the weather, and the terrain were…NTSB LAX97FA093Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Bagdad, AZcontinued flight by the pilot into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the high/mountainous terrain and adverse weather conditions.NTSB BFO96FA039Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Highland Hills, OHthe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions at a low altitude with known obstacles in the area.NTSB NYC94FA128Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna K172R · Tremont City, OHFailure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's lack of experience in the type of operation.NTSB MIA94FA179Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172XP · Indian Shores, FLA bird collision, which resulted in pilot incapacitation.NTSB MIA92GA002Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 172K · Everglades City, FLThe pilot-in-command's improper management of fuel. This resulted in the airplane experiencing fuel exhaustion, forced landing, and in flight collision with terrain.NTSB LAX90LA271Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Lone Pine, CAThe pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors to the accident were the adverse weather conditions, mountainous terrain, and the likely effect of hypoxia on the pilot.NTSB ANC89LA181Accident · 4 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Anchorage, AKUndetermined.NTSB FTW89FA073Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172XP · Hondo, TXThe pilot's decision to depart into known adverse weather and his lack of instrument training and experience.NTSB MIA88FA179Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Lake City, FLThe acft, while on a local flight, struck a telephone transmission line on the approach end of runway 1. Witnesses stated that they saw the acft takeoff to the west and make a right turn and go out of sight. Aprx three to five minutes later, they heard the…NTSB NYC87DNC08Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna R172K · Cantebury, NHA local CFI heard the plt transmit over the UNICOM freq that he was 'north of the airport at 1100 ft & out of gas, so I guess I'm going to crash.' Attempts to contact the plt were unsuccessful. The CFI flew north of the airport & located the plane where it…NTSB FTW87FA031Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · El Reno, OKPrivate pilot of Cessna 172K attempted VFR flight in IFR flight conditions. Contacted okc approach control and requested special VFR approach during hours of darkness. Approach denied special VFR due to lack of instrument qualification of pilot. Pilot was…NTSB NYC87FA023Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Rockwood, TNThe aircraft was observed departing at approx 2010 hours, reversing course and flying over the airport at 300-400 ft AGL. The aircraft crashed 3/4 miles south of the airport in unpopulated, mountainous/hilly terrain at an elevation of 1560 feet, which is 104…NTSB SEA86FA053Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172XP · Napa, CABefore taking off, the plt appeared to have difficulty following taxi instructions. He then took off without clearance against crossing traffic. When he returned to land, he was cleared for rgt traffic to rwy 18. The acft entered a left downwind for rwy 24…NTSB LAX86LA078Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Kamuela, HIThe acft collided with terrain while maneuvering to aviod clouds during a local scenic flt. The plt stated that turbulence caused loss of control and the acft was blown into trees. The winds were from 050 degs at 37 KTS with gusts to 45 KTS. SIGMET oscar five…NTSB LAX84FA473Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Independence, CAThe plt and two pax departed on a pleasure flt to look for a deer hunting area. Witnesses near the accident site stated that the saw the acft 'fly down the canyon on a northerly heading, reverse course and attempt to fly up the canyon.' They saw the acft…NTSB DEN83FA214Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Silverton, COThe plt departed longmont, CO at about 0520 MDT. At 0617 MDT, he contacted the denver en route flt advisory service & received wx info. The location of the acft at that time was not determined. No further radio communications were received from the plt. A…NTSB FTW83FPG02Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna R172K · Near Paris, ARThe plt & pax were on a flt from amarillo, TX to little rock, AR. An enroute stop was made at haskell, ok at appr 1900 to refuel. The owner of the afpt at haskell stated that the plane arrived in a fairly heavy rainstorm. At that time, a winter type cold…NTSB DEN82FA193Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Vernal, UTThe aircraft collided with trees while low flying on a local flight. Two aircraft piloted by students from a nearby college had been seen flying low and close to each other around the local mountainous terrain. The students were enrolled in the college…NTSB FTW82FRA14Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna R172K · Hearne, TXBefore the aircraft took off, fog was noted at the airport. Witnesses reported that the ceiling was about 100 to 200 ft and the visibility was about 1/2 mile. Reportedly, the pilot tried to contact the fss by telephone; however, only a pay telephone was…NTSB ATL81FA112Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 172K · Philomath, GANTSB DEN80FTC16Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna R172K · Cheyenne, WYNTSB CHI80FA031Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 172K · Manistee, MINTSB CHI80FA027Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 172XP · Indianapolis, INNTSB CHI80FA016Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 172K · Edwardsville, ILNTSB MKC79FA055Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 172XP · Intl Falls, MNNTSB FTW79FA062Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna R172K · Uvalde, TXNTSB NYC79FA024Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 172K · Dover Plains, NYNTSB DEN79FA020Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna R172K · Banner, WYNTSB FTW79FA037Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 172XP · Abilene, TXNTSB SEA79FYP04Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna R172K · Dayton, WANTSB NYC78FA093Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna R172K · Venice Center, NYNTSB SEA78FA056Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 172XP · Eugene, ORNTSB CHI77FEE50Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 172 · Rockford, IL