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NTSB investigations: Cessna 172M, AK

41 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 172M. 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" = '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 ('2072418')) 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\" = '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 ('2072418'))
  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 ('2072418'))
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 ANC26LA008Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Palmer, AKThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Dec 13, 2025 · N20305 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC25LA023Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Cantwell, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain altitude during a low-altitude maneuver which resulted in inadvertent ground contact and a nose over.Mar 10, 2025 · N5375R · Substantial damage NTSB ANC14LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Bethel, AKThe pilot’s decision to abort the takeoff with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a runway excursion.Dec 15, 2013 · N20109 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC10LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Bethel, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.Jan 19, 2010 · N20109 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC09CA010Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Girdwood, AKThe pilot's decision to attempt to take off on a snow-covered runway. Contributing to the accident was the snow-covered runway.Nov 8, 2008 · N9099H · Substantial damage NTSB ANC06CA127Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Healy, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance while maneuvering, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were rising terrain, and the pilot's low altitude flight.Aug 30, 2006 · N5375R · Substantial damage NTSB ANC06LA049Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Tuluksak, AKThe pilot's inadvertent stall/mush during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's excessive loading of the airplane, his inadequate preflight planning, and a…Apr 26, 2006 · N1453V · Substantial damage NTSB ANC05CA147Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed during landing, which resulted in an overrun, a loss of directional control, and a nose over during the landing roll.Sep 17, 2005 · N124SM · Substantial damage NTSB ANC04IA078Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Aniak, AKThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.Jul 14, 2004 · N1453V · Minor damage NTSB ANC04LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Girdwood, AKThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in an overrun and collision with a snowbank. A factor in the accident was an inoperative airspeed indicator.Jan 25, 2004 · N1361U · Substantial damage NTSB ANC03LA014Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to adequately remove frost/ice from the airplane which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush during the takeoff/initial climb.Nov 9, 2002 · N80948 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC00LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Alexander Creek, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were gusty winds, and a downdraft.Aug 22, 2000 · N12188 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC98FA048Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Palmer, AKThe pilot's intentional flight into known adverse weather conditions. Contributing factors were the terrain induced turbulence, clouds, the pilot's overconfidence in his abilities, and mountainous terrain conditions.May 15, 1998 · N9212H · Substantial damage NTSB ANC98LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Anchor Point, AKThe pilot's failure to compensate for a crosswind. A related factor was the crosswind.Apr 26, 1998 · N8969V · Substantial damage NTSB ANC97LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Bethel, AKthe pilot's improper planning/decision, and resultant failure to obtain/maintain sufficient airspeed during takeoff. A factor related the accident was: taking off with a tailwind.Dec 4, 1996 · N20024 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC95LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Kotzebue, AKFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper planning/decision. The unfavorable (stronger than forecast) headwind was a related factor.Jul 9, 1995 · N1426U · Substantial damage NTSB ANC95LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors associated with the accident are the wet and uneven airstrip surface.Jun 10, 1995 · N13205 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC93LA145Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Atigan Pass, AKThe pilot's improper inflight planning/decision and delay in taking remedial action.Aug 28, 1993 · N80303 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC93LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Kasigluk, AKThe pilot's improper planning/decision and delay in aborting the takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: loose gravel on the surface of the runway and the snowbank (berm) on the overrun (stopway).Apr 12, 1993 · N13147 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC92LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Twin Hills, AKThe pilot in command not following the procedures outlined in the pilot's operating handbook.Jul 23, 1992 · N5339H · Substantial damage NTSB ANC92LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Anchorage, AKInadequate visual look out by the pilot of both aircraft. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's diverted attention, the other moving aircraft/object (c 172), and the excessive taxi speed of the c 172.Jun 10, 1992 · N61670 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB ANC92FA002Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Bethel, AKA power loss over unsuitable terrain which resulted in a nose over.Oct 3, 1991 · N20024 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC90LA166Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's poor judgement due to consumption of alcohol, and his improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel.Sep 30, 1990 · N6523H · Substantial damage NTSB ANC90FA167Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-75 · Mckinley Park, AKFailure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout to see-and-avoid other aircraft.Sep 8, 1990 · N49032 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB ANC88LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Iliamna, AKThe pilot was maneuvering at low altitude in low visibility when he encountered a complete white-out condition. The pilot lost control in flight and crashed on a frozen lake.Jan 17, 1988 · N9974V · Substantial damage NTSB ANC86LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Theodore River, AKThe pilot stated that upon attempting a soft field takeoff the aircraft drifted to the left. The left main landing gear struck a sand berm which caused the aircraft to exit the road into an open ditch.Jun 18, 1986 · N73419 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC86LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot stated that after the landing roll, directional control of the aircraft was lost causing the aircraft to exit the left side of the runway striking an airport sign.Jun 5, 1986 · N9747 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC85LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Chickaloon Flat, AKThe plt made an off-arpt landing on an area of clay silt with sparse grass. After slowing the acft to about 20 to 25 mph, the nosewheel went into a shallow gully of soft clay. The acft then stopped abruptly & nosed over.Aug 6, 1985 · N61684 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC85LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-172M · Wasilla, AKThe pilot-in-command was on a personal flight with the purpose of observing a hunting camp from the air. While maneuvering in the canyon, the pilot stated he encountered a downdraft. He applied full power and lowered the flaps 20 degrees. The airplane…Aug 4, 1985 · N20338 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC85FA138Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Red Devil, AKShortly after the plt took off on a ngt flt to bethel, the acft crashed just north of the east/west rwy in a nose down attitude & on a southwesterly heading. The acft was destroyed during impact, but contd sliding aprx 35 yds to the north edge of the rwy,…Jul 29, 1985 · N12904 · Destroyed NTSB ANC85LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Theodore River, AKAfter loading the acft to its max gross wt, the plt initiated a takeoff from a road on level terrain that had numerous dips & bumps. The road was only 11 ft wide & was bordered by heavy brush. The plt reported that prior to reaching the lift-off speed during…Jul 1, 1985 · N20541 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC83IA056Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Wasilla, AKAcft experienced failure of the left flap during climbout due to worn parts which were not observed on the preflight inspection.Feb 28, 1983 · N786JH · Minor damage NTSB ANC82DA051Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 172 · St. Mary'S, AKPilot found considerable water in fuel during preflight. During takeoff engine quit. Pilot made intersection takeoff allowing less than half of runway available. Tried to land on road during forced landing but used dirt alongside because of truck. Aircraft…Jun 21, 1982 · N9191H · Substantial damage NTSB ANC80DA078Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Galena, AKJul 30, 1980 · N64083 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC80DAG64Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Kenai, AKJun 30, 1980 · N5405H · Substantial damage NTSB ANC80FA030Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 172M · Homer, AKFeb 12, 1980 · N1384U · Destroyed NTSB ANC79FAG02Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Ft.Richardson, AKSep 28, 1978 · N64456 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC78FAG97Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172M · Alexander Crk, AKAug 6, 1978 · N20291 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC77FA084Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 172 · Palmer, AKSep 2, 1977 · N61661 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC77DAA03Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172M · Ambler, AKOct 25, 1976 · N73190 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC76DAA25Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Tanana, AKMar 15, 1976 · N1470V · Substantial damage