NTSB investigations: Cessna 172M, 1996
23 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 | 8 |
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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\") = 1996
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") = 1996
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 ANC97LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Bethel, AKthe pilot's improper planning/decision, and resultant failure to obtain/maintain sufficient airspeed during takeoff. A factor related the accident was: taking off with a tailwind.NTSB FTW97LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Tuttle, OKfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff roll, which resulted in a ground swerve. Factors relating to the accident were: tall grass along the edges of the runway, and the proximity of the fence, fence posts, and trees.NTSB SEA96LA221Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Cedar City, UTthe pilot's failure to attain proper airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in a premature lift-off and an encounter with the terrain during the aborted landing. Excessive extension of the wing flaps was a related factor.NTSB SEA96LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Pacific City, ORthe pilot's failure to see-and-avoid the transmission line. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's low altitude flight, and the transmission line.NTSB LAX96LA314Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Truckee, CAthe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. The encounter with a ditch was a related factor.NTSB IAD96LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Cincinnati, OHfailure of the student pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a stall/spin and an uncontrolled collision with the ground. A factor related to the accident was: an improper (premature) flare for landing.NTSB IAD96LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Midland, OHThe pilot's failure to attain adequate alignment with the runway and to maintain adequate terrain clearance during landing.NTSB CHI96LA256Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Backus, MNthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and his abrupt maneuver to avoid the tree tops. The dark night was a factor.NTSB SEA96LA169Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Nez Perce, IDthe pilot's improper in-flight decision to turn up a canyon, which the aircraft was unable to out-climb. Factors relating to the accident were: high ambient temperature, high density altitude, blind/box canyon, and trees in the area where the aircraft's climb…NTSB IAD96LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Tremont City, OHthe student pilot's misjudged flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB MIA96LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Orlando, FLthe student pilot's improper level off during landing.NTSB LAX96LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Frazier Park, CAthe failure of the pilot to maintain terrain clearance after a misjudged approach and landing that necessitated a go-around and subsequent collision with some wires. Factors were high density altitude and an inadequate evaluation by the pilot-in-command of…NTSB LAX96LA246Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Sedona, AZthe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. The variable/gusty/quartering tail wind was a related factor.NTSB SEA96LA115Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Tooele, UTfailure of the flight instructor (CFI) to ensure that adequate airspeed was maintained during initial climb after lift-off, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. High density altitude was a related factor.NTSB CHI96LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Terre Haute, INthe pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in his inadequate compensation (or inability to compensate) for the wind condition. The high/gusty wind condition was a related factor.NTSB IAD96LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Roanoke, VAloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Darkness and the pilot's improper emergency procedures were related factors.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 LAX96LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Napa, CAthe failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other aircraft, and the failure of the pilot of the Cessna 172L, N7668G, to follow VFR procedures by not yielding the right of way to the Cessna 172M, N20858, which was already established in the traffic pattern.NTSB CHI96LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Valparaiso, INthe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather. Factors were the low ceilings, icing conditions, airframe ice, and the muddy field.NTSB NYC96LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Bedford, MAthe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, the pilot's improper compensation for the wind conditions, and the high wind. The instructor's inadequate evaluation of the weather was a contributing factor.NTSB NYC96LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Warehouse Point, CTthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and gusts. The wind conditions were factors.NTSB SEA96LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Mcleary, WAfailure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from mountainous/wooded terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the terrain and downdraft conditions.NTSB NYC96LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Nashua, NHthe pilot's inadequate crosswind compensation during the go-around.