NTSB investigations: Cessna 172, 1991
11 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
| 1964 | 80 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 77 |
| 1966 | 84 |
| 1967 | 85 |
| 1968 | 65 |
| 1969 | 35 |
| 1970 | 32 |
| 1971 | 37 |
| 1972 | 40 |
| 1973 | 35 |
| 1974 | 35 |
| 1975 | 15 |
| 1976 | 29 |
| 1977 | 25 |
| 1978 | 27 |
| 1979 | 15 |
| 1980 | 21 |
| 1981 | 27 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 21 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1991
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 year(c."eventDate") = 1991
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 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 CHI91LA243Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Oberlin, KSThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors in the accident were the pilot's discontinuing his crosswind compensation and his lack of experience in the type of operation.NTSB LAX91LA318Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Chico, CAThe pilot's improper starting procedure.NTSB LAX91LA268Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Payson, AZA premature liftoff, stall, and subsequent in flight collision with terrain. A factor related to the accident was the high density altitude.NTSB LAX91FA247Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna C-172 · Lakeside, CAThe failure of the pilot to request radar assistance to avoid low ceilings in high terrain and the pilot's inadequate visual outlook which ultimately resulted in an inflight collision with high terrain. Contributing to the accident were the weather conditions…NTSB CHI91LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Neosho, WIThe pilot's failure to properly flare the airplane and an improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB SEA91FA059Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Oregon City, ORThe pilot's failure to attain proper airspeed before takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were the binding brake, the uphill grass airstrip, the tail wind weather conditions, and the improper annual inspection that was just completed on the aircraft.NTSB LAX91FA103Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Bullhead City, CAThe pilot's poor in-flight planning and decision and physical impairment from fatigue; he also failed to maintain flying speed. The lineman's failure to secure the access door and the pilot's impairment due to consumption of alcohol were factors in the…NTSB ATL91FA054Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Crossville, TNThe improper flight planning by the noninstrument rated pilot which resulted in his inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions in mountainous terrain.NTSB SEA91FA046Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna C-172 · Colstrip, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's lack of total night flight experience, his lack of recent night flight experience, the dark night light conditions, and the mountainous/hilly terrain…