NTSB investigations: Cessna 172M, TX
103 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
| 1974 | 4 |
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| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 3 |
| 1978 | 4 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 4 |
| 1981 | 3 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 4 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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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\" = 'TX' 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'))
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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" = 'TX' 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" DESCRun 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 CEN26LA301Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 172M · Frankston, TXNTSB CEN25LA355Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Lubbock, TXThe pilot’s mismanagement of available fuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN24LA178Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Midland, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of system knowledge regarding the operation of the…NTSB CEN23LA154Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Terrell, TXThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial response.NTSB CEN23LA065Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Denton, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from another airplane while taxing in the run-up area.NTSB CEN22LA173Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Tomball, TXThe pilot did not maintain directional control during landing, which led to a runway excursion and nose-over of the airplane.NTSB WPR20CA209Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Lubbock, TXThe pilot's improper approach and descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN20CA154Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Ft Worth, TXThe student pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action to initiate a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with runway lights and fences.NTSB CEN19LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Abilene, TXThe pilot's failure to see and avoid a cell tower wire during a pipeline patrol flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction due to writing down observations about the pipeline while flying.NTSB GAA17CA232Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Houston, TXThe pilot’s delayed attempt to abort the takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB GAA16CA076Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Abilene, TXThe student pilot's abrupt control inputs during the flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's lack of over sight and delayed reaction while landing.NTSB CEN15FA083Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Odessa, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at an excessive bank angle at a low altitude, which resulted in an accelerated stall and spin with insufficient altitude for a recovery.NTSB CEN14CA027Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Raymondville, TXThe operation of an airplane by a non-certificated pilot. Contributing to the accident was his failure to maintain airspeed following a total loss of engine power at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Also contributing was the pilot's…NTSB CEN13LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Arcola, TXThe loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN10CA075Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Pearland, TXThe student pilot's failure to control the airplane's descent rate during the short-field landing, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight examiner's delayed response.NTSB DFW08CA154Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object while taxiing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's diverted attention and a vehicle.NTSB DFW08CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna CE-172M · San Antonio, TXThe student pilots improper short field landing procedure and excessive rate of descent. A contributing factor was the student pilots improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB DFW08FA078Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Gun Barrel City, TXThe pilot's failure to avoid the transmission line. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to perform a low-level maneuver.NTSB DFW08CA051Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A contributing factor was prevailing crosswind.NTSB DFW07CA163Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Throckmorton, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power transmission lines. A contributing factor was the prevailing dusk illumination.NTSB DFW07CA046Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions during the landing roll resulting in a loss of control. A contributing factor was the crosswind.NTSB DFW05CA237Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Amarillo, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the high density altitude.NTSB DFW05CA093Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Spring, TXThe pilot's inadequate use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice and the loss of engine power. A contributing factor was conditions conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB FTW04LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Levelland, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for the winds.NTSB FTW03FA184Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · McAllen, TXThe pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing factors were the gusty winds.NTSB FTW03LA176Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Beaumont, TXThe instructor's delay in executing a go-around and his failure to maintain aircraft control due to inadequate compensation of wind gusts. A contributing factor was the gusty winds.NTSB LAX03LA178Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Conroe, TXThe pilot's failure to attain/maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush.NTSB FTW02LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Kirbyville, TXthe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. A contributing factor was the loose gravel.NTSB FTW02LA082Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Mount Selman, TXthe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW02LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Iraan, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. Contributing factors were the pilot's selection of a downwind runway for landing, the tail wind condition, and his lack of total experience in the type of aircraft.NTSB FTW02LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · New Braunfels, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.NTSB FTW99LA133Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Lancaster, TXThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB FTW99LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Midlothian, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerlines. Factors were the low ceilings and the dusk light illumination.NTSB FTW99LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Midlothian, TXThe student pilot's failure to compensate for a crosswind resulting in a loss of control. Factors were the gusty high winds and the flight instructor's improper decision to allow the student to solo during high winds.NTSB FTW98LA122Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Port Lavaca, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line. Factors were the gusty winds, the pilots lack of experience in the type of operation, inadequate training and insufficient standards/requirements by the company/operator management, and the power…NTSB FTW98LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Bulverde, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath following a total electrical failure resulting from an inoperative voltage regulator. Factors were the dark night conditions, the pilot's lack of experience in night flying, and the trees.NTSB FTW98LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Mesquite, TXthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, while landing. The gusty crosswind was a related factor.NTSB FTW97LA104Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience.NTSB FTW96LA152Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Fredericksburg, TXfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach and go-around, which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision with the ground. Factors relating to the accident were: the high, gusty, crosswind conditions, and the pilot's lack of…NTSB FTW96LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Sugar Land, TXthe student pilot's diverted attention and failure to maintain directional control.NTSB FTW94FA050Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Lancaster, TXwas THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL DUE TO PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT (ALCOHOL).NTSB FTW93LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Lamesa, TXThe pilot's improper flare, improper recovery from a bounced landing and the inadvertent stall. A factor was the gusty wind.NTSB FTW93LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Baytown, TXThe loss of power due to a stuck exhaust valve in the number 3 cylinderNTSB FTW93FA039Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Snook, TXThe pilot's intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions as a result of his alcoholic and drug impairment of efficiency and judgement. Factors contributing to the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain weather information, the dark night…NTSB DEN93LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Addison, TXThe attempt by both pilots to pass each other without adequate clearance between their airplanes.NTSB FTW92LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Canton, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and directional control during the attempted go around following an encounter with adverse wind conditions on approach.NTSB FTW90FA151Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Elmendorf, TXInadequate visual lookout by both pilots in the T-38 and by the instructor pilot (CFI) in the Cessna 172.NTSB FTW90FA063Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Tomball, TXFailure of the pilot in Cessna 150, N714RS, to comply with the air traffic control clearance, and failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout to see-and-avoid each other. Factors related to the accident were: physical impairment of the pilot in…NTSB FTW90LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Goliad, TXThe pilot in command's failure to identify and correct for carburetor icing conditions which existed at the time of the accident and precipitated the precautionary landing.NTSB FTW89LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Bellville, TXImproper flare by the pilot and his improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent porpoise and subsequent nose gear failure.