NTSB investigations: Cessna 172M, IL

60 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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NTSB investigations: Cessna 172M, IL per year, 1974–2026: 60 cases
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NTSB CEN24LA174Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · West Chicago, ILThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an encounter with wind while holding short of the runway.May 2, 2024 · N20095 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA329Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Saint Joseph, ILThe pilot’s failure to remain clear of obstacles while landing.Jul 19, 2022 · N9688Q · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20CA181Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Colchester, ILThe pilot's inadequate preflight of the fuel quantity which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during cruise flight.May 15, 2020 · N92036 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA092Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Centralia, ILThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.Feb 8, 2018 · N1409U · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA246Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Wonder Lake, ILThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision and lack of remedial action due to his diverted attention to a radio call, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway.Jul 5, 2016 · N6576H · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06CA227Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Cahokia, ILThe pilot's inadequate flare. A factor was the night light conditions.Jul 12, 2006 · N1725V · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA161Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Gridley, ILThe checklist not followed by the pilot and the fuel starvation of the engine. The incorrect fuel tank selector position by the pilot,, and the lack of recurrent training were contributing factors.Jun 15, 2003 · N20553 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03FA150Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · West Chicago, ILThe abrupt pull-up initiated by the pilot during takeoff before airspeed was attained resulting in a stall. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on takeoff and the crosswind.Jun 7, 2003 · N13474 · DestroyedNTSB CHI03LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Moline, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude clearance during a base to final turn on approach. Contributing factors to the accident were the night conditions and the trees.Dec 6, 2002 · N80213 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · West Chicago, ILThe inadequate compensation for the crosswind by the student pilot. Additional factors included the student pilot's lack of total flight time, the runway sign and the crosswind.May 9, 2001 · N13474 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Decatur, ILthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the T-hangar while taxiing. A Factor associated with the accident was the pilot's attention was diverted to an other airplane which was taxiing on the same taxi line in the opposite direction.Jun 18, 2000 · N6557H · Substantial damageNTSB CHI99LA312Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Bloomington, ILthe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and not performing a maneuver to avoid obstructions. A factor was the road signs.Aug 26, 1999 · N61612 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Wheeling, ILthe pilot-in-command's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty crosswind condition.May 5, 1997 · N5254R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · West Chicago, ILThe loss of power for undetermined reasons.Feb 8, 1997 · N13611 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI90LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Lansing, ILThe pilot's inadvertent selection of unsuitable terrain (taxiway/construction area). The steel marker poles contributed to the aircraft damage.Oct 29, 1989 · N1316U · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Champaign, ILThe pilot had just landed at the airport for refueling and was instructed by the tower to do a 180 degree turn on the runway and then make a left turn on the first taxiway. The pilot executed the 180 degree turn and while attempting to turn left (crosswind)…Apr 6, 1988 · N64508 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI87DEE07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172 · Lansing, ILThe pilot stated that due to an RPM fluctuation he had diverted to an alternate arpt. He attempted to land on rwy 27 when the wind was from 020 degrees 14 KTS gusting 30 knots. The flap operation was also erratic according to the plt. The acft ran off the…Apr 6, 1987 · N80379 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI86LA116Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Seneca, ILThe plt was landing on a 2300 ft rwy with a 80 degree x-wind. The acft bounced hard on touchdown and the plt attempted a go-around with 25 degrees of flaps extended. The airspeed was deteriorating so the plt elected to re-land. During the roll-out the acft…Apr 6, 1986 · N6829H · Substantial damageNTSB CHI86FA100Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Lafox, ILAn instructor plt (cfi/cfii) & his student (pvt single eng rated plt) were on an instructional flt in a Cessna 172, N72MA. The student had rrecently been taking instrument flt training & had a hood for use on this flt. Prior to the acdnt. The Cessna 172 was…Mar 8, 1986 · N72MA · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB CHI85LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Mt Sterling, ILThe plt landed long at his home arpt using no flaps with a prevailing tailwind. The 2600 ft turf strip was frozen. During braking the acft skidded off the rwy and struck a snow berm before rolling inverted.Jan 2, 1985 · N9484H · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA396Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Princeton, ILThe turf rwy was wet from recent rains. The plt stated that during takeoff, the acft had accelerated to near the rotation speed when it was slowed by a soft spot in the rwy near mid field. At the same point, an upslope portion of the rwy was encountered & the…Aug 28, 1983 · N12862 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83FA089Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Rockford, ILThe acft collided into the 2nd floor of a building while making an ILS approach to runway 36 at Rockford, IL. The weather was IMC. An IFR flight plan was filed. A pilot weather briefing was not given. The pilot was instrument rated. An approach was attempted…Jan 24, 1983 · N61558 · DestroyedNTSB CHI82DA356Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 172M · Brimfield, ILThe pilot reported that about 30 minutes after takeoff, a partial loss of power was experienced and was accompanied by the sounds of metal-to-metal contact. He headed toward an airport about 12 miles away, but shortly thereafter, total engine failure…Sep 18, 1982 · N9871Q · Substantial damageNTSB CHI82DA330Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172 · Winchester, ILThe pilot elected to land on a 1600 ft grass strip with a crosswind of about 5 KTS. He reported that he crossed the fence at about 60 KTS with 15 deg of flaps, then touched down about 400 ft down the runway. During the landing roll, he saw he would be unable…Aug 28, 1982 · N22552 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI82DEE11Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172M · Chicago, ILDec 11, 1981 · N80118 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI81FEV22Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172M · Pekin, ILJun 17, 1981 · N4468R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI81FA033Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 172M · Quincy, ILMar 8, 1981 · N9493H · DestroyedNTSB CHI80FEV33Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172M · Litchfield, ILAug 5, 1980 · N20139 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI79FA052Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 172M · Chenoa, ILJul 3, 1979 · N64168 · DestroyedNTSB CHI79DEE62Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Putnam, ILJun 17, 1979 · N73592 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI79FEE60Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172M · New Lenox, ILMay 20, 1979 · N6962H · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB CHI79DEE36Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Sublette, ILFeb 10, 1979 · N13722 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI78FCA04Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172M · Cahokia, ILSep 26, 1978 · N20471 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI78DEE69Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Princeton, ILSep 4, 1978 · N1417U · Substantial damageNTSB CHI79FEE62Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Dwight, ILAug 9, 1978 · N9200H · Substantial damageNTSB CHI78DEV15Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172M · Carbondale, ILFeb 11, 1978 · N12242 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI78FEE03Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172M · Dekalb, ILOct 29, 1977 · N12750 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI77FEE33Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBoeing E75 · Lockport, ILJul 16, 1977 · N4593N · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB CHI77DEV16Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Quincy, ILMar 30, 1977 · N61834 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI77DEV08Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172M · Champaign, ILJan 9, 1977 · N64191 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI77FA014Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 172M · Vandalia, ILDec 11, 1976 · N64024 · DestroyedNTSB CHI77FEE01Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172M · Kankakee, ILOct 2, 1976 · N20195 · DestroyedNTSB CHI76DEE81Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Frankfort, ILSep 27, 1976 · N9159H · Substantial damageNTSB CHI76FEE70Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172M · Antioch, ILAug 14, 1976 · N673PJ · Substantial damageNTSB CHI76FEV53Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172M · Jerseyville, ILJul 26, 1976 · N13381 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI76FEV44Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Pinckneyville, ILJun 17, 1976 · N13209 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI76AC066Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 172M · Shelbyville, ILMay 31, 1976 · N80946 · DestroyedNTSB CHI76DEE60Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172M · Chicago, ILMay 22, 1976 · N5162R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI76DEE48Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172M · Wheeling, ILMar 24, 1976 · N9163H · Substantial damageNTSB CHI76AC051Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 172M · Tinley Park, ILFeb 23, 1976 · N61740 · Destroyed