NTSB investigations: Cessna 172, AK
32 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 172. 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
| 1969 | 1 |
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| 1974 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2025 | 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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AK' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072402'))
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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AK' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072402'))
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 ANC25LA112Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Yakataga, AKThe total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat in meteorological conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor icing.NTSB CEN22LA380Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · McCarthy, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff in turbulent weather conditions.NTSB ANC21LA061Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Skwentna, AKA partial loss of engine power due to detonation/preignition damage to the No. 2 cylinder. The reason for the detonation/preignition damage could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB ANC20LA002Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, a precautionary landing, and impact with terrain.NTSB ANC19FA038Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot’s decision to depart into marginal visual flight rule conditions in mountainous terrain with the potential for icing, and the airplane’s accumulation of structural icing, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain airplane control and the…NTSB ANC19LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Whittier, AKA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB GAA18CA454Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Meadow Lakes, AKThe pilot’s selection of the wrong fuel tank for departure, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB GAA18CA119Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Juneau, AKThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ANC17FA003Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Palmer, AKThe student pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a steep climbing turn following a touch-and-go landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at too low of an altitude to recover.NTSB ANC16CA009Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Manley Hot Springs, AKThe pilot's decision to depart from an unsuitable, off-airport site, which resulted in a collision with a tree.NTSB ANC14CA005Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Juneau, AKThe pilot's decision to land on an unsuitable surface, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ANC12CA054Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Skwentna, AKThe improper decision of the driver of the all-terrain vehicle to enter an active runway.NTSB ANC06CA138Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's failure to follow the checklist to ensure the proper positioning of the magneto switch during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, and a subsequent collision with high vegetation during the takeoff run. A factor…NTSB ANC06FA048Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Chugiak, AKThe inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes during cruise flight, which resulted in their failure to see-and-avoid each other, and a subsequent midair collision.NTSB ANC06CA006Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Naknek, AKThe pilot's inadequate removal of frost from the wings, and his failure to attain adequate airspeed during takeoff initial climb, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's delayed aborted…NTSB ANC02LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilots improper starting procedure. Factors associated with the accident are the continued operation of the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency, and failure to use wheel chocks and/or tie-down rope/straps to restrain the airplane during the engine…NTSB ANC98LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Palmer, AKFatigue of the forward end of the engine crankshaft resulting in separation of the propeller assembly, and the operator's failure to comply with a required maintenance procedure. A factor was uneven terrain.NTSB ANC98LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Angoon, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff. A factor associated with the accident was rough and uneven terrain.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 ANC96FA141Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Eagle River, AKThe first pilot's failure to maintain sufficient distance/altitude from terrain. A box canyon and mountainous terrain are factors in the accident.NTSB ANC96LA015Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Kasilof, AKThe pilot's inadvertent liftoff, and an inoperative elevator that became jammed due to frozen slush/snow.NTSB ANC95LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Unalakleet, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition. A crosswind was a factor in the accident.NTSB ANC94FA109Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Big Lake, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. Factors in the accident were the fog, and the pilot becoming lost/disoriented.NTSB ANC93LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Juneau, AKImproper airport ramp operations, specifically, the vehicle driver's operation of a loaded forklift near taxiing aircraft and standing aircraft.NTSB ANC92LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Moose Pass, AKThe pilot's premature lift-off, causing the airplane to settle back to the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's loss of directional control after settling back on the runway, due to his visibility being restricted by frost on the windshield.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 ANC87LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Pt. Mackenzie, AKAfter a complete engine failure and an emergency landing on the beach, the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft causing the plane to nose over on its back. Examination of the engine revealed a blocked oil screen which caused oil starvation.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 ANC80DAG82Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Seward, AKNTSB ANC77DA002Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Lower Kalskag, AKNTSB ANC75AA020Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 172 · Palmer, AKNTSB ANC70D0089Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · St Mary Mssn, AK