NTSB investigations: Cessna 172
23 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 172, where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - on ground/water”. 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
| 1983 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 4 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 |
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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 ('2072402')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 260))
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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072402')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 260))
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 CHI05CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Baudette, MNThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind which resulted in the failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind, the snow covered surface on which the landing was being made, and the…NTSB SEA05CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Gooding, IDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of control during taxi. A contributing factor was the wind gusts.NTSB SEA02LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · W. Yellowstone, MTThe pilot's compensation for the wind conditions was inadequate during the landing roll. A quartering tailwind was a factor.NTSB DEN01LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Grand Junction, COFailure by the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing roll. A factor was lack of total pilot experience in aircraft make and model.NTSB IAD99LA067Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Honeoye Falls, NYthe pilot's loss of directional control after landing. A factor in the accident were ruts in the turf runway that were hidden from view.NTSB ANC98LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Naknek, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated with this accident was a crosswind.NTSB SEA97LA139Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Wendover, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include the pilot's improper decision to continue his flight into an area where he had observed thunderstorms, and a thunderstorm outflow which created strong wind gusts that the aircraft…NTSB CHI96LA329Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Wellston, MIThe pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors were the rough road, the tree, and the tire.NTSB MIA96LA192Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Okeechobee, FLfailure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during a high speed taxi check, which resulted in a lift-off and subsequent collision with the terrain.NTSB LAX94LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Santa Ana, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor in the accident was the pilot's limited experience in conventional gear aircraft.NTSB CHI93LA176Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Plainwell, MIThe pilot-in-command's initiating hand starting of the airplane unattended by a qualified person.NTSB CHI93LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Towanda, KSThe pilot failed to adequately compensate for a gusty crosswind condition.NTSB BFO92LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Groveport, OHThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning by selecting unsuitable soft terrain which resulted in a nose over during an aborted takeoff.NTSB LAX92LA407Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Inyokern, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to this accident was the student's pilot total lack of experience and the crosswind.NTSB SEA92LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Auburn, WAThe improper recovery from a bounced landing and the improper use of brakes by the CFI. A factor relating to the accident was the failure of the dual student to touchdown properly.NTSB LAX92LA268Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Lake Havasu, AZThe failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for the existing wind conditions and to maintain directional control of the aircraft.NTSB ANC91LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Montague Island, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor was the unsuitable terrain selected for landing by the pilot, which was loose gravel, rough and uneven.NTSB LAX90LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Show Low, AZThe pilot improperly used the flight controls and failed to maintain directional control.NTSB ATL88LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Jackson, TNWhile returning home with his newly purchased acft the plt made a refueling stop. The winds were strong and gusting upwards of thirty KTS at the refueling arpt and the destination arpt. During the takeoff roll the winds shifted to a right crosswind. The acft…NTSB ANC85LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Shirleyville, AKThe acft nosed over following a loss on control while landing on a gravel road. The plt reported that after a 100 ft landing roll, the right wing caught brush along the side of the road. The acft veered right and the right main gear contacted a log resulting…NTSB DEN85LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Wesbter, SDThe student pilot made a touch and go landing on a grass runway. The airplane bounced 6 feet in the air during landing and a go around was initiated. The airplane was then on a collision course with airport obstacles. The pilot initiated a left turn, the…NTSB SEA84LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Moscow, IDThe acft ran off the rwy into tall wet weeds during a landing on a private agricultural airstrip. The plt said a x-wind caused the swerve. A weather reporting station 6 NM away reported the wind as 7 KTS with no gusts. The plt landed to thenorth and the…NTSB LAX83LA391Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Herndon, CAThe pilot reported that the approach and landing were normal. During rollout, the acft's landing light failed and the pilot was unable to see well enough to maintain his course on the rwy. The acft veered off the left side onto soft terrain and the nose gear…