NTSB investigations: Cessna 172M, MT

13 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.

Cases per year

19752026
NTSB investigations: Cessna 172M, MT per year, 1975–2026: 13 cases
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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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'MT' 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 WPR22LA356Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Superior, MTThe pilot’s excessive airspeed during a landing, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with terrain.Sep 26, 2022 · N12113 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA032Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Billings, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain the proper descent glide path while on final approach for reasons that could not be determined from available evidence.Oct 31, 2020 · N124TW · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14LA023Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 - M · Hardin, MTA rough-running engine and partial loss of power, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat appropriately while operating in an area conducive to carburetor icing.Oct 21, 2013 · N80257 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06CA103Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Hamilton, MTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing roll which resulted in his failure to maintain directional control. Factors included variable winds and gusty crosswinds.May 20, 2006 · N12808 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA01LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Bozeman, MTThe pilot of another aircraft failed to maintain clearance while maneuvering for a formation flight. An updraft was a factor.Jun 27, 2001 · N9341T · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB DEN90LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Three Forks, MTPilot's misjudged landing flare.Mar 21, 1990 · N80830 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN90LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Elkhorn, MTThe pilot's decision to attempt flight in terrain and conditions which exceeded the performance capabilities of the airplane.Mar 18, 1990 · N61918 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN88FA071Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Red Lodge, MTThe plt and two pax were returning to twin falls, id from billings, MT. The plt rec two wx briefings prior to dep. The wx forecast indicated low clouds, snow, turb and icing cond along the intended route of flight. The route of flight required the plt to…Feb 7, 1988 · N20484 · DestroyedNTSB DEN87FA014Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Bozeman, MTThe plt and his 2 pax's went flying to spot elk in a canyon area. A witness observed the acft low over trees when it suddenly shuddered, banked sharply to the left, then entered a steep descent. The aircraft crashed in a wooded area on the side of the canyon.…Nov 4, 1986 · N3263B · DestroyedNTSB SEA78FTA17Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Roundup, MTAug 2, 1978 · N4374R · Substantial damageNTSB SEA78FTI08Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172M · Stevensville, MTFeb 14, 1978 · N9068H · Substantial damageNTSB SEA77FTI09Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Bozeman, MTFeb 17, 1977 · N12752 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA76DTI04Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172M · Hoagland, MTJul 25, 1975 · N20880 · Substantial damage