NTSB investigations: Cessna 172R
228 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 172R. 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.
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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072401'))
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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 ('2072401'))
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NTSB ERA12CA325Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Culebra, PRThe pilot's failure to remove the flight control lock before takeoff.NTSB ERA12LA294Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Richmond, KYA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to supervise the student’s preflight inspection, his inadequate fuel management and preflight and in-flight fuel planning, and the operator’s…NTSB CEN12CA213Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Council Bluffs, IAThe student pilot’s improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB CEN12LA109Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Denton, TXThe pilot's controlled flight into terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to perform a circling maneuver in weather below circling minimums instead of flying…NTSB ERA12LA061Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Frederick, MDThe student pilot’s inadequate directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR11CA472Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Napa, CAThe student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN11CA664Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing E75 · Houston, TXThe pilot of the other airplane’s failure to maintain visual contact while taxiing.NTSB ERA11CA490Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Naples, FLThe student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB ERA11CA338Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Naples, FLThe pilot’s improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB WPR11FA242Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Wendover, UTThe pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during the downwind turn resulting in an aerodynamic stall, in-flight loss of control, and spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and exceedance of the approved weight and…NTSB CEN11CA331Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Fort Worth, TXThe student pilot's improper recovery from the bounced landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB ERA11CA241Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Ft Pierce, FLThe student pilot's inadequate flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR11CA194Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Othello, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional during the landing roll.NTSB ANC11CA014Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Montana Creek, AKThe pilot's failure to recognize that he was landing at the wrong airstrip on a snow-covered and unplowed runway, resulting in the airplane nosing over.NTSB CEN11CA171Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Shreveport, LAThe student pilot's loss of directional control during the landing.NTSB CEN11CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Warrensburg, MOA hard landing for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Farmersburg, INA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA421Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Key West, FLThe non-instrument-rated pilot's spatial disorientation during night, over-water, low-ambient-light conditions, which resulted in the airplane impacting the ocean.NTSB ERA10CA512Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Hampton, VAThe student pilot's inadequate landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the student’s decision to land with a tailwind.NTSB CEN10CA144Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Newark, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB WPR10CA098Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Ramona, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing.NTSB CEN09IA456Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · West Chicago, ILA partial loss of engine power due to the detachment of the throttle control cable from the throttle assembly during a landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a redundant means to preclude the detachment of the cable from the throttle…NTSB WPR09CA233Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Coeur d'Alene, IDThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswinds while landing.NTSB CEN09CA217Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Lafayette, INThe pilot's improper flare. Contributing to the accident were the wind gusts.NTSB WPR09LA145Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Oceanside, CAA total loss of engine power in flight due to the fatigue failure of the No. 4 cylinder.NTSB ERA09CA110Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Morristown, NJThe flight instructor's failure to execute a missed approach when insufficient runway remained for landing. Contributing to the accident were the low ceiling and visibility conditions.NTSB ERA09FA080Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Ft. Lauderdale, FLThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other aircraft.NTSB CEN09CA002Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Alton, ILThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the presence of the sign struck during the runway excursion.NTSB NYC08CA314Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Brunswick, GAThe student pilot's improper flare while landing.NTSB CHI08CA253Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Cincinnati, OHThe student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident were the improper flare and excessive airspeed.NTSB LAX08CA222Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Byron, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.NTSB DEN08LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Tishomingo, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting in an inadvertent stall during the landing flare. Contributing factors in this accident was the terrain-induced turbulence, and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot.NTSB SEA08FA146Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Monticello, UTThe in-flight collision with mountainous terrain for undetermined reasons. *This report was modified on December 10, 2009.NTSB LAX08LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · S. Lake Tahoe, CAThe pilot's improper flare and subsequent hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusty winds and the high density altitude.NTSB CHI08LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Monroe, WIThe pilot's decision to land on the wrong runway for the existing wind conditions and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CHI08CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Batavia, OHThe pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare and her inadequate recovery from the bounced landing.NTSB NYC08CA135Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Richmond, VAThe student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CHI08CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna Skyhawk 172 · Wausau, WIThe pilot failed to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors that contributed to the accident included the snow on the runway and the snowbank.NTSB CHI08CA029Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Brookings, SDThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's lack of solo flight experience and the runway sign.NTSB DFW08CA021Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Stillwater, OKThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB DFW08CA033Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Lufkin, TXThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB LAX08CA010Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Glendale, AZthe student pilot's improper bounced landing recovery technique, improper use of the flight controls, and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB DFW08CA007Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · New Braunfels, TXThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB NYC07LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Boston, MAThe air traffic controller's improper taxi clearance.NTSB ATL07CA124Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna C172R · Pawtucket, RIThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the takeoff roll.NTSB DEN07CA154Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Fort Collins, COThe student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB NYC07CA117Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Hollywood, FLThe student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with a sign.NTSB CHI07LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Chesterfield, MOInadequate flare during landing. The induced oscillation, not performing a go-around, the pilot's lack of experience and the failure to perform remedial action were factors.NTSB MIA07CA090Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Lantana, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll.NTSB SEA07CA120Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Livermore, CAThe pilot's improper flare during landing.