NTSB investigations: Cessna 172M, 1988
28 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
| 1972 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 24 |
| 1974 | 59 |
| 1975 | 82 |
| 1976 | 104 |
| 1977 | 99 |
| 1978 | 92 |
| 1979 | 80 |
| 1980 | 59 |
| 1981 | 50 |
| 1982 | 53 |
| 1983 | 34 |
| 1984 | 35 |
| 1985 | 34 |
| 1986 | 38 |
| 1987 | 29 |
| 1988 | 28 |
| 1989 | 38 |
| 1990 | 37 |
| 1991 | 36 |
| 1992 | 31 |
| 1993 | 37 |
| 1994 | 24 |
| 1995 | 29 |
| 1996 | 23 |
| 1997 | 35 |
| 1998 | 30 |
| 1999 | 22 |
| 2000 | 22 |
| 2001 | 30 |
| 2002 | 26 |
| 2003 | 24 |
| 2004 | 18 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 24 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2026 | 9 |
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1988
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 year(c."eventDate") = 1988
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 DEN89LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Erie, COThe pilot said that he made a normal preflight and engine runup prior to takeoff on runway 33 at the tri-county airport, Erie, Colorado. A normal takeoff was made but he said that as the aircraft reached 200 feet, the engine lost about 400 RPM. When he…NTSB NYC89LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Block Island, RIThe pilot of the Cessna 182 was on downwind when he stated that he pulled the carburetor heat on and then pulled the power back to 1500 RPM. Within a few seconds the engine quit and the pilot informed the tower. The aircraft landed about 500 feet short of the…NTSB ATL89LA049Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Griffin, GAAfter a preflight and runup the pilot made a takeoff and remained in closed traffic for landing practice. On downwind, opposite the desired point of touchdown, he retarded power, applied carb heat and slowed the airplane. Turning base, the acft lost power.…NTSB ATL89LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Hilton Head Is., SCThe plt reported that the airplane lost power shortly after takeoff. A forced ldg was subsequently made in a swamp near the arpt. The airplane nosed over during rollout. Post-crash exam of the airplane revealed that the throttle cable outer casing had become…NTSB DEN89LA022Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Peyton, COA practice touch and go landing was being made on rwy 15, with winds reported as gusting to 20 knots. During the takeoff, the wing flaps would not retract and the aircraft climbed to 15 ft AGL. The pilot said he attempted to land after flying 500 yards and…NTSB LAX89LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Auberry, CAThe pilot was unfamiliar with the area that he was attempting to land in and circled to familiarize himself with the terrain. He then made a low pass over the dirt runway and circled to land. The first attempt was discontinued because the pilot felt that he…NTSB SEA88LA177Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Battle Mountain, NVAt about 1 mile from the departure airport and 200 feet AGL, the pilot elected to make a right turn back to the airport, as the aircraft was not climbing and power lines were in the flight path. During the turn, the pilot lost control of the aircraft. The…NTSB CHI88LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Kelley'S Island, OHShortly after crossing the runway threshold on final approach, the pilot experienced a wind shift and elected to attempt a go-around. The pilot discontinued the attempted go-around when he judged that he would be unable to clear trees located at the departure…NTSB MKC88LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Lamar, MOThe plt of the aerial applicator acft said he was pulling out for an intersection departure on rwy 21, when the Cessna on a landing roll, struck him from the rear. The pilot said that possibly the background, haze, and airframe components made the incoming…NTSB MIA88LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Plymouth, FLAfter a normal lndg, during the lndg roll at aprx 50-55 mph, the acft rolled through a 1-2' deep puddle of water. The acft slowed & at aprx 35 mph, the rt main lndg gear slowly began rotating aft. The acft came to rest supported by the rt horizontal…NTSB 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…NTSB MKC88LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Topeka, KSWhile taxiing in from a personal solo training flight, the student pilot taxied into a chain link fence while attempting to park the acft. The right wing spar sustained substantial damage.NTSB 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…NTSB ATL88LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Spring Creek, NCThe plt reported that the engine began to run rough & lose power as the airplane climbed through 9,000 ft MSL. She then switched fuel tanks and moved the mixture to full rich, but the engine continued to lose power. Carb heat was not used at any time. A…NTSB ATL88LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Meridianville, ALThe plt reported that he attempted to make a touch and go ldg at the departure arpt before heading out on the first leg of a cross-country flt. The airplane encountered a gust of wind at touchdown and veered off the side of the rwy. The airplane subsequently…NTSB SEA88LA101Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Lester State, WAThe pilot inadvertently flew into a narrow valley with trees on both sides and steep rising terrain during climb to cruise. The aircraft was not able to outclimb the rising terrain, so the pilot slowed the aircraft to 40 m.p.h. and attempted a shallow…NTSB NYC88LA157Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Lairdsville, PAThe Cessna 172 took off on a solo x-c flight with a student pilot/owner operator at the controls. After takeoff. The pilot reported a loss of engine power and made an off airport forced landing in a plowed field. The nose wheel dug in after approx 200 ft and…NTSB 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…NTSB SEA88LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Hood River, ORPlt had diverted back along course to land because of observed wx ahead. On late final, a strong wind gust tipped the acft to near wings-vertical attitude. Plt managed to correct to wings level but could not control altitude loss before ground contact. Plt…NTSB BFO88LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Fayetteville, WVThe pilot landed long and with excessive airspeed, which resulted in an overrun of the runway. Inadequate inflight planning is a contributing factor.NTSB CHI88DEX04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172M · Alexandria, INAircraft experienced intermittent engine operation while on final, followed by complete engine failure on landing rollout. Pilot noticed smoke entering cockpit during restart attempt. Aircraft was evacuated by pilot and three passengers. There was an engine…NTSB SEA88LA076Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Lake Mead, NVThe pilot was flying very close to the water for the purpose of dropping beer to friends. The pilot allowed the aircraft to inadvertently descend and strike the water.NTSB 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)…NTSB FTW88FA084Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Hope, ARThe non-instrument rated pilot initiated the flight into known adverse weather after being advised during a preflight weather briefing that VFR flight was not recommended. About 40 minutes before the crash, he called el dorado (Arkansas) radio and requested…NTSB FTW88DPJ03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 172M · Norman, OKPilot retracted flaps during go around and aircraft settled into trees and was destroyed. Front seat occupants were not wearing the available shoulder harnesses. The acft was landing with a quartering tailwind. Due to serious head injuries the plt never…NTSB MKC88LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Kimball, NEThe pilot said that he was using outdated charts for his destination apt. He failed to notice a new runway. He also failed to notice the yellow x's, signifying closure of the old runway. It was almost parallel to the runway, within ten degrees of heading. Ldg…NTSB 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…NTSB ANC88LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Iliamna, AKThe pilot was maneuvering at low altitude in low visibility when he encountered a complete white-out condition. The pilot lost control in flight and crashed on a frozen lake.