NTSB investigations: Cessna 172H
570 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 172H. 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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NTSB CEN09CA042Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172H · Ingleside, TXThe pilot's decision to land in crosswind conditions, leading to his inability to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were the crosswinds.NTSB CHI08CA264Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Pullman, MIA complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the rough terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB NYC08LA199Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Brockport, NYA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the flight instructor's inadequate preflight planning.NTSB DEN08CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172H · Brookshire, TXThe pilot's decision to duck under marked transmission lines and his failure to maintain clearance from the fence. Contributing to the accident was the marked transmission lines.NTSB DFW07FA049Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Armstrong, TXThe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions resulting in a loss of control. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions, the clouds. low ceilings, and the pilot's limited night and instrument experience.NTSB ATL06LA099Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Ringgold, GAThe pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting in a forced landing, and collision with trees and the ground.NTSB ATL06CA033Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172H · Waycross, GAThe student pilot's improper landing flare and the CFI's inadequate supervision resulting in a hard landing.NTSB IAD05LA126Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Corry, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with terrain.NTSB CHI05CA115Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172H · Plattsmouth, NEThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. A factor associated with the accident was the gusting crosswind.NTSB ATL05CA074Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172H · Oakwood, GALoss of engine power due to fuel system contamination.NTSB SEA05CA055Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172H · Waldport, ORThe pilot's failure to attain sufficient altitude/clearance during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees. A factor was the tall grass on the turf runway, which slowed the airplane's acceleration during the takeoff roll.NTSB MIA05CA067Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CHI05LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Belle Plaine, MNA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during descent, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB FTW04CA245Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172H · Houston, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a parked aircraft while taxiing. A contributing factor was the student pilot's anxiety attack.NTSB ANC04LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Chugiak, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area, and his failure to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a stump, and subsequent loss of control. Factors associated with the accident were snow-covered terrain and a…NTSB FTW04LA028Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Wichita Falls, TXThe loss of engine power due to an obstruction in the fuel line.NTSB FTW04LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Manvel, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the attempted go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing.NTSB CHI03LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Red Wing, MNThe pilot's failure to follow the checklist resulting in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB CHI03LA216Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Isle, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. The trees, high density altitude, and the soft field were additional factors.NTSB SEA03LA136Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Sullivan Lake, WAThe pilot-in-command's downwind landing. A contributing factor was the tailwind condition.NTSB CHI03LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Plymouth, INThe collision with a deer during landing.NTSB NYC03LA127Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · East Vincent, PAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight. The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation in which he failed to refuel the airplane is a contributing factor.NTSB SEA03LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Glasgow, MTA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing factors were carburetor icing conditions and the muddy, wet terrain at the landing site.NTSB CHI03LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Council Bluffs, IAMisjudgment of the landing flare by the pilot in command resulting in a hard landing.NTSB ATL03LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Somerville, TNThe pilot's misjudged approach airspeed and distance which resulted in an undershoot of the runway and collision with terrain.NTSB CHI03LA105Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Holt, MOThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor to the accident were the trees.NTSB CHI03LA082Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Callao, MOA loss of engine power due to the erosion of the number 2 piston, resulting in loss of compression on that cylinder. Contributing factors were the tailwind, the muddy runway condition, and the roadway and ditch.NTSB ATL03LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Camden, SCThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion, subsequent loss of engine power and an in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB IAD03LA022Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Leeds, MAThe flight instructor's failure to ensure adequate fuel onboard, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.NTSB LAX02LA293Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Weed, CAThe pilot's failure to follow adequate hand propping engine starting procedures.NTSB ANC02LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane exiting the runway and colliding with objects. Factors contributing to the accident were the rough and uneven runway, and the premature lift-off of the…NTSB ATL02FA121Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Palmetto, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall while maneuvering after a banner release.NTSB MIA02LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Ehrhardt, SCthe pilot's failure to attain proper touchdown point while landing on a wet grass runway, resulting in the airplane departing the runway and impacting with trees.NTSB CHI02LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Hackensack, MNThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the winds conditions which resulted in the failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty crosswind conditions and the trees alongside the runway which the…NTSB LAX01LA052Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · San Diego, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and weather evaluation that resulted in the inadvertant entry into instrument meteorological conditions while conducting visual flight. A factor was fog and the night visual conditions.NTSB CHI01LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Kalkaska, MIThe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control on the ground. Factors relating to this accident were the student pilot's improper abort procedures, the sign, and the ditch.NTSB LAX01LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Hilo, HIAn inadvertent pilot-induced porpoise resulting from the pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate power management.NTSB ATL00FA079Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Peachtree City, GAThe pilot's improper use of takeoff checklist procedures, and his failure to maintain flying speed, which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision with the ground. Factors: A factor was the landing flaps were not retracted.NTSB NYC00LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Rainelle, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper decent rate. A factor was the up-sloping runway.NTSB IAD00LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Kutztown, PAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his delay in remedial action.NTSB IAD00LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Friendly, MDthe student pilot's inadequate compensation for winds that resulted in his failure to maintain runway alignment and a hard landing.NTSB DEN00FA119Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Angel Fire, NMThe pilot's improper inflight decision to prematurely attempt a climb towards rising terrain before sufficient altitude had been attained that would assure adequate obstacle clearance. Factors were high density altitude and trees.NTSB ATL00LA060Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Foley, ALThe pilot exceeding the performance capability of the airplane during takeoff. A factor was the trees.NTSB FTW00LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Mesquite, TXThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot during the landing.NTSB MIA00LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Picayune, MSAn in-flight fire in the vicinity of the firewall from an undetermined source. This resulted in a forced landing to an airport and total consumption of the airplane by fire after landing.NTSB NYC00FA112Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Grottoes, VAThe pilot's loss of control of the airplane in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors included the pilot's lack of instrument time under actual conditions, and his lack of recent instrument flight experience.NTSB CHI99FA341Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Plattsburg, MOthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb. A factor relating to this accident was the inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB NYC99LA173Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Falmouth, KYA stuck intake-valve on the number one cylinder which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB MIA99LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Sylvan Springs, ALThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX99LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · North Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll resulting in a collision with taxiway sign. A factor was the sign.