NTSB investigations: Cessna 172G
16 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 172G, where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - in flight”. 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
| 1983 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
Where
Open the mapLatest cases
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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072420')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 250))
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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072420')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 250))
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 CHI03LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Bowdon, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which led to a stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience, the crosswind condition, wind gusts and power lines.NTSB NYC02LA165Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Sangerville, METhe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB FTW01LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · N. Little Rock, ARthe pilot's delayed go-around on landing.NTSB CHI99LA288Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Glenarm, ILthe pilot's selection of the wrong runway for the prevailing winds. Factors were the pilot's misunderstanding of the wind information and the tailwind.NTSB FTW97LA251Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Powderly, TXThe inadvertent stall due to the pilot's diverted attention to an open service door. A factor was the inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot.NTSB CHI96LA040Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Nora Springs, IAthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in loss of airspeed and a stall/mush as he was maneuvering to avoid obstructions off the end of the runway. Factors relating to the accident were: the unfavorable wind condition, high…NTSB NYC96LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Wilkes-Barre, PAthe instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. Contributing factors were the instructor's inexperience and the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB NYC95LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Augusta, METhe student pilot's delay in aborting the landing attempt. The crosswind, and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind were factors.NTSB ATL93FA059Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Jackson, GAThe pilots inadequate preflight planning and his failure to properly compensate for the wind. A factor was the unfavorable wind condition at the time of take off.NTSB LAX92LA311Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Elko, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude over the terrain, and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed. The mountainous terrain was a factor.NTSB SEA92LA028Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-172G · Jackson, MTLoss of control due to the pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed. Factors relating to the accident were the improper flap setting, the high density altitude, mountainous terrain, lack of experience by the pilot, and downdrafft winds.NTSB SEA91FA246Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna C-172G · Red Lodge, MTThe loss of control by the instructor due to the improper recovery altitude selected to terminate a simulated forced landing, the excessive pull-up by the student due to his lack of experience, and the delayed remedial action of the instructor. Factors…NTSB ATL91LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Summerton, SCThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions at the airstrip. Factors in the accident were the quartering tailwind and the wet field conditions at the airstrip.NTSB MIA91LA042Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Jacksonville, FLFailure to maintain aircraft control after intentional flight into known adverse weather conditions.NTSB ATL89FA182Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Ridgeland, SCImproper planning/decision by the pilot-in-command (PIC), which resulted in an inadvertent stall during takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: the excessive gross weight and improper lift-off by the PIC, the pilot/passenger's improper crew…NTSB LAX84LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Macdoel, CAThe acft collided with trees during landing rollout. The plt said he thought the wind was 'southerly at about 20 kts'. He stated that while flaring for landing on rwy 15 a stront gust estimated at 40 KTS was encountered & the acft drifted off the 40 ft wide…