NTSB investigations: Cessna 172M, MI

66 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, MI per year, 1973–2026: 66 cases
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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\" = 'MI' 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"

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NTSB CEN21LA120Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Clare, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.Jan 29, 2021 · N22101 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA258Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Dexter, MIThe airplane's failure to maintain a climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.May 11, 2019 · N21794 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA471Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Dowagiac, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain bank control during takeoff.Aug 4, 2018 · N8994V · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Monroe, MIThe student pilot’s improper yaw control during the landing flare and the flight instructor’s failure to take remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.Dec 21, 2017 · N4491R · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA346Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Flushing, MIThe collision with a deer during touchdown of a night landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer and elevator of the airplane.Jun 26, 2016 · N21553 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Marquette, MIThe pilot did not maintain directional control during takeoff on the snow and ice covered runway in gusting crosswind conditions.Jan 5, 2015 · N6591H · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA335Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Holland, MIThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a loss of directional control.Jun 28, 2014 · N19992 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13FA364Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Waterford, MIThe pilot's failure to retract the wing flaps before attempting to take off, due to his lack of familiarity with the airplane make and model, which prevented the airplane from maintaining adequate altitude for takeoff.Jun 21, 2013 · N9926Q · DestroyedNTSB CEN13CA161Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Jenison, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing on an ice- and snow-covered runway in crosswind conditions.Feb 12, 2013 · N12989 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA270Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Three Rivers, MICollision with a deer during the takeoff roll.May 1, 2012 · N30380 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11CA604Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Plymouth, MIThe pilot's failure to perform a go-around when the airplane was not in a position to make a safe landing and his excessive use of bank control during the landing attempt, which resulted in the wing striking the ground.Aug 29, 2011 · N172LD · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07CA294Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Pontiac, MIThe pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare and her improper recovery from the bounced landing.Sep 5, 2007 · N73455 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Marine City, MIA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors contributing to the accident were the insufficient runway remaining and the soft terrain.Aug 11, 2007 · N13586 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA194Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Roscommon, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a water landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the rough water.Jul 2, 2003 · N172DE · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Midland, MIThe pilot misjugded the flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.May 27, 2003 · N61635 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA259Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Harbor Springs, MIthe pilot's long touchdown, and inadequate braking to stop on the runway. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision resulting in the long touchdown, and the fence.Aug 17, 2000 · N80310 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI99LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · New Hudson, MIThe pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance and his failure to execute a go-around. A related factor was the crosswind.Mar 24, 1999 · N75BG · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98FA274Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Brooklyn, MIThe proper touchdown point was not attained and the visual lookout not being maintained by the pilot-in-command. Contributing factors to the accident were the unmarked static and transmission wires.Jul 26, 1998 · N1461V · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA225Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Flushing, MIwas a delayed go-around maneuver by the pilot. Factors associated with this accident were the pilot misjudging his final approach altitude and glide path, having inadequate altitude to clear the trees at the end of the runway, and inadequate training on how…Jun 29, 1998 · N20043 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Grosse Ile, MIthe instructor pilot's inadequate planning/decision, resulting in an inadvertent stall situation.Jun 22, 1997 · N4491R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI95LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Brooklyn, MIFatigue failure of the left main landing gear. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's improper flare for landing, and soft terrain.May 6, 1995 · N9347H · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA336Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Adrian, MIan excessive taxi speed used by the pilot-in-command. A factor related to the accident was loose gravel on the ramp and inadequate airport maintenance by the airport personnel.Aug 22, 1993 · N13923 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Romeo, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.Mar 6, 1993 · N20043 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI92LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Hastings, MIThe pilot-in-command's misjudgement of the touchdown point which resulted in an undershoot and damage to the elevator. In addition, the pilot-in-command failed to properly inspect the airplane for damage prior to further flight.Jun 10, 1992 · N80490 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI92FA062Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Sanford, MIThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a visual lookout to avoid a wire strike. Factors were the pilot-in-command's intentional low level flight, his failure to maintain proper altitude, and the transmission wires.Dec 27, 1991 · N6623H · DestroyedNTSB CHI92LA029Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Howell, MIProper glidepath was not maintained resulting in an undershoot. A factor related to the accident was dark night flying conditions.Nov 17, 1991 · N73475 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI91LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Cadillac, MIThe pilot-in-command's maintaining excessive airspeed through the landing touchdown which resulted in overrunning the runway.May 28, 1991 · N9591V · Substantial damageNTSB CHI90FA040Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Linden, MIThe failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient speed for flight. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's operation of the airplane above the maximum allowable gross weight.Dec 9, 1989 · N1326U · DestroyedNTSB CHI89LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Wixom, MICarburetor ice due to the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Factors related to the accident were: weather conditions conducive to carburetor ice, dark night, and tree(s) in the emergency landing area.Jul 27, 1989 · N12662 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88FA162Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Holland, MIPilot's inadequate aircraft handling during the approach to landing and landing flare phase of flight. The pilot's failure to recognize and avoid a situation from which it was impossible-due to the weight of the aircraft, the amount of power available from…Jul 10, 1988 · N80943 · DestroyedNTSB CHI88LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Breckenridge, MIThe student pilot was attempting to land on the private airstrip when the aircraft touched down hard on the runway. The aircraft bounced back up into the air. The pilot was unable to maintain control of the aircraft and upon impacting back onto the runway the…Jul 4, 1988 · N20058 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Plainwell, MIDuring an unauthorized flight of unknown duration, by person(s) unknown, aircraft control was not maintained. The aircraft was observed by a witness to 'wobble' as it approached the runway. The witness then saw the aircraft 'crash' into the grass at the left…May 27, 1988 · N20389 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85LA236Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Jenison, MIThe plt leveled the wings during the landing flare in a x-wind but failed to remove rudder input. The acft drifted to the right of the rwy and touched down in a grass area where it contacted a gully and nosed over.Jun 18, 1985 · N5267R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI84LA295Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Southgate, MIAfter takeoff, the plt climbed to 8500 ft MSL to practice maneuvers. He then made a descent to 4500 ft & began heading back to the arpt, then continued descending to 1800 ft & entered the tca. The eng lost power aprx 7 miles from the airport. Later, during an…Jul 14, 1984 · N20218 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI84LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Mt. Pleasant, MIThe student plt was in the traffic pattern practicing touch-&-go landings when the eng lost power. He suspected a carburetor problem because of recent problems. He used the primer, at which time the engine responded momentarily. Subsequent, the plt made a…Jun 4, 1984 · N9801V · Substantial damageNTSB CHI84LA034Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Port Huron, MIThe plt stated that shortly after touchdown several deer came out of the nearby woods & stopped on the left side of the rwy. He attempted to slow the acft down while staying on the right side of the rwy but went off the rwy & collided with a raised concrete…Oct 28, 1983 · N1453U · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA259Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Gaylord, MIThe plt initially departed grayling, MI with intermediate stops in alba, Gaylord, alba again, & finally terminating at grayling. The plt stated he landed short at alba. He also stated that while practicing landings at Gaylord he ran off the side of the rwy.…Jun 14, 1983 · N19996 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Holland, MIThe acft landed nose wheel first in a gusty crosswind. The active runway was 5 and the wind was 150 degrees at 15 KTS gusting to 21 KTS. The pilot stated that before she could round out a wind gust caused the acft to drop and make contacton the nose gear. The…Apr 12, 1983 · N92777 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI82DA348Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172M · Cheboygan, MIThe flight was being conducted over the waters of lake huron when engine stoppage occurred. Unable to glide to the airport the pilot ditched the aircraft on the shoreline in the water. The post-accident investigation revealed that the foam rubber from the air…Sep 9, 1982 · N2AZ · Substantial damageNTSB CHI81DEC35Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Deford, MIJul 25, 1981 · N13203 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI81FEM03Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172M · Lansing, MIOct 31, 1980 · N9019H · Substantial damageNTSB CHI80DEM43Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Lansing, MIAug 31, 1980 · N12136 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI80FEC21Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172M · Fowlerville, MIJun 29, 1980 · N9413H · Substantial damageNTSB CHI79FEM09Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172M · Ludington, MIJan 10, 1979 · N19803 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI78FEC49Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172M · South Rockwood, MIAug 26, 1978 · N73606 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI78FA040Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 172M · Lapeer, MIMay 20, 1978 · N92572 · DestroyedNTSB CHI78DEC28Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Fraiser, MIMay 10, 1978 · N9926Q · Substantial damageNTSB CHI78FEM03Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 172M · Mt Pleasant, MINov 6, 1977 · N4435Q · Substantial damageNTSB CHI77DEM41Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172M · Pleasant, MISep 1, 1977 · N30278 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI77FEC31Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Jackson, MIJun 10, 1977 · N1191U · Substantial damage