NTSB investigations: Cessna 172F, NC

13 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 172F. 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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19652026

NTSB investigations: Cessna 172F, NC per year, 1965–2026: 13 cases
1965	1
1966	1
1968	1
1969	1
1973	1
1975	1
1976	1
1987	1
1989	1
2002	1
2012	1
2014	1
2021	1

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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" = 'NC' 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 ('2072414')) 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\" = 'NC' 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 ('2072414'))
  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" = 'NC' 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 ('2072414'))
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 ERA21LA176Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172F · Fayetteville, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent noseover.Apr 6, 2021 · N5424R · Substantial damage NTSB ERA14CA398Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172F · Oxford, NCThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions.Aug 14, 2014 · N8432U · Substantial damage NTSB ERA13LA075Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Albemarle, NCThe student pilot's failure to remain clear of the airplane’s rotating propeller.Dec 2, 2012 · N8475U · Minor damage NTSB ATL02LA081Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Smithfield, NCThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.Apr 13, 2002 · N8458U · Substantial damage NTSB ATL89LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Elkin Arpt., NCThe failure of the pilot to properly compensate for the gusty wind conditions during takeoff and the delay in his decision to abort the takeoff before colliding with trees. Contributing to the accident were the gusty wind conditions and the pilot's lack of…Apr 23, 1989 · N7908U · Substantial damage NTSB ATL88LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Eden, NCThe student plt attempted to land in a farm pasture adjacent to his brother's farm. The airplane ldg gear 'dug in' on ldg, and the airplane nosed over. The student plt described the terrain as 'wet & soggy'. The student did not have an instructor's…Dec 2, 1987 · N8674U · Substantial damage NTSB IAD76FLJ33Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Apex, NCAug 17, 1976 · N5539R · Substantial damage NTSB IAD76FLJ03Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 172F · Burlington, NCJul 22, 1975 · N8845U · Substantial damage NTSB IAD74DLJ21Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172F · Raeford, NCNov 14, 1973 · N5652R · Substantial damage NTSB DIA69F0144Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Mooresville, NCFeb 10, 1969 · N371LA · Substantial damage NTSB DIA69D0092Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Burnsville, NCOct 25, 1968 · N8262U · Substantial damage NTSB MIA66F0563Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Hendersonville, NCJun 2, 1966 · N5498R · Substantial damage NTSB MIA65F0086Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172F · Aurora, NCApr 14, 1965 · N8395U · Substantial damage