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NTSB investigations: Cessna 172, UT

29 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.

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'UT' 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

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\" = 'UT' 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" = 'UT' 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

Run 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 WPR26LA180Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Marysvale, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering in mountainous terrain prior to encountering a downdraft.May 10, 2026 · N6643A · Destroyed NTSB DEN00LA046Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Tooele, UTThe pilot's failure to correct the descent, and his failure to maintain a visual lookout. Factors were the pilot's improper weather evaluation, his lack of recent experience in type of operation, his inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological…Jan 19, 2000 · N6445B · Substantial damage NTSB DEN99LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Panguitch, UTInadequate preflight planning and preparation by the pilot in command. Factors were high velocity gusty winds, high-density altitude, and unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.Sep 25, 1999 · N9103B · Destroyed NTSB FTW98FA384Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · West Jordan, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain proper airport traffic pattern altitude. Factors were night lighting conditions and the unseen static line.Sep 3, 1998 · N8232B · Destroyed 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…Jun 14, 1997 · N8776B · Substantial damage NTSB SEA91LA016Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172A · Brigham City, UTThe pilot did not maintain a proper climb rate.Nov 15, 1990 · N5030A · Substantial damage NTSB DEN89FA200Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Tremonton, UTThe pilot failed to maintain obstruction clearance while making a low pass over a newly constructed highway. The powerline was considered a contributing factor.Aug 27, 1989 · N4129F · Destroyed NTSB DEN87LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Paradise, UTThe plt departed bear lake arpt, montpelier, ID, and flew to logan, UT. He departed logan and flew to his father's ranch at avon, UT, near Paradise. A 1400-FT dirt/gravel driveway leading to the ranch house was used as a rwy. The plt said he helped his father…Jun 21, 1987 · N7121A · Substantial damage NTSB DEN82FA038Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · 3nm East Of Mar, UTWitnesses in the vicinity of the accident at the approximate time of the accident stated that blizzard like weather conditions existed, that the snow fall was dense & the wind was variable & gusting. The wreckage was located atop a mountain at approximately…Mar 5, 1982 · N3963F · Destroyed NTSB DEN81FA044Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 172 · Price, UTJun 23, 1981 · N6417B · Substantial damage NTSB DEN77FA022Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 172 · Moab, UTJan 24, 1977 · N4171F · Destroyed NTSB DEN76FTM06Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Beaver, UTAug 26, 1975 · N7954B · Substantial damage NTSB DEN75AD008Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 172 · Parowan, UTAug 31, 1974 · N5114A · Destroyed NTSB DEN74DTM07Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Green River, UTAug 25, 1973 · N5934A · Substantial damage NTSB DEN73DTM24Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Navajo Mt, UTMar 25, 1973 · N4181F · Substantial damage NTSB DEN73DTM19Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Vernal, UTFeb 10, 1973 · N7022A · Substantial damage NTSB DEN72DTM01Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Cedar City, UTFeb 20, 1972 · N3927F · Substantial damage NTSB DEN70DVW20Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Cedar City, UTJun 18, 1970 · N3927F · Substantial damage NTSB DEN70D0109Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Green River, UTOct 2, 1969 · N5934A · Substantial damage NTSB DEN69F0170Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Ogden, UTJan 16, 1969 · N7978B · Substantial damage NTSB DEN69F0005Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Ogden, UTMay 19, 1968 · N6920A · Substantial damage NTSB DEN68D0146Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Richfield, UTNov 10, 1967 · N4091F · Destroyed NTSB DEN68D0017Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Vernon, UTJun 18, 1967 · N7998B · Substantial damage NTSB DEN67D0109Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Vernon, UTOct 2, 1966 · N6188E · Substantial damage NTSB DEN66F0265Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Kearns, UTMar 24, 1966 · N8307B · Substantial damage NTSB DEN66F0059Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Salt Lake City, UTAug 3, 1965 · N7079T · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X0308Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Ouray, UTOct 17, 1964 · N5031A · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X4095Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Carrington Is, UTSep 22, 1964 · N8926B · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X0430Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Sandy, UTFeb 2, 1964 · N7079T · Substantial damage