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NTSB investigations: Cessna 172M, TN

22 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" = 'TN' 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\" = 'TN' 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" = 'TN' 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 ERA26LA255Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Lafayette, TNThe passenger’s abrupt manipulation of the flight controls during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a fence.Jun 30, 2026 · N6814H · Substantial damage NTSB ERA24LA181Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Shelbyville, TNThe student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent runway excursion.Apr 15, 2024 · N73605 · Substantial damage NTSB ERA23LA271Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Seymore, TNThe flight instructor’s failure to properly configure the wing flaps for a soft-field takeoff on a short runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with trees.Jun 18, 2023 · N12395 · Substantial damage NTSB GAA17CA556Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Gallatin, TNThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.Sep 16, 2017 · N5146R · Substantial damage NTSB GAA17CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Dayton, TNThe student pilot’s inability to maintain pitch and bank control during the landing after the airplane was struck by a deer.Nov 20, 2016 · N4331R · Substantial damage NTSB ERA14CA169Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Knoxville, TNThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a collision with an obstacle.Mar 23, 2014 · N8893V · Substantial damage NTSB ERA14LA122Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Pinson, TNThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s decision to continue flight into deteriorating weather conditions at night and his failure to divert in a timely manner, which resulted in an off-airport precautionary landing and subsequent substantial damage to the airplane.Feb 14, 2014 · N194EX · Substantial damage NTSB ERA12CA420Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Smyrna, TNThe pilot’s inadequate flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing.Jun 27, 2012 · N80985 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC08CA191Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Chuckey, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was his failure to abort the takeoff.May 22, 2008 · N74WC · Substantial damage NTSB ATL03LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 M · Collegedale, TNThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a loss of control, impact with terrain and subsequent nose over.Mar 9, 2003 · N1754V · Substantial damage NTSB ATL00LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Clinton, TNThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning necessitating an intentional ground loop maneuver on landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's misjudgment of distance/airspeed, the high terrain surrounding the runway, and the tailwind condition.Apr 30, 2000 · N13330 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA98LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Kingsport, TNThe dual student's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall mush. Contributing to the accident were the flight instructor's inadequate supervision and the night conditions.Mar 31, 1998 · N9233H · Destroyed NTSB ATL97LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Athens, TNthe pilot's failure to initiate a go-around. The pilot's misjudged approach was a factor.Jul 20, 1997 · N13428 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL94LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Blountville, TNImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in inadequate fuel and fuel exhaustion.Oct 12, 1993 · N12657 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL93LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Athens, TNFailure of the aircraft engine to produce power for unknown reasons.May 22, 1993 · N1497V · Substantial damage NTSB ATL93LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Greenville, TNThe pilot's improper procedures in that he landed with excessive flap extension, and his inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind.Apr 15, 1993 · N70397 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL91LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C172M · Mc Minnville, TNThe failure of the pilot to maintain cleearance from obstacles during the final approach to landing.Jul 28, 1991 · N64022 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD79FKW09Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Murfreesboro, TNApr 26, 1979 · N20388 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD78FKW08Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · S.Pittsburg, TNJun 8, 1978 · N12982 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD76FKW26Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Spencer, TNApr 4, 1976 · N5063H · Substantial damage NTSB IAD76FKW12Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 172M · Nashville, TNSep 29, 1975 · N5047R · Substantial damage NTSB IAD75AI060Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 172 · Tullahoma, TNMay 18, 1975 · N13224 · Destroyed