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 FTW99LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Conroe, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees. Factors were the fogged front windshield and side windows.NTSB FTW98LA318Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Commerce, TXThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind resulting in a loss of control. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB LAX98LA183Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Mariposa, CAFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and improper in-flight decision not to make a precautionary landing for additional fuel.NTSB MIA98LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · St. Petersburg, FLa sudden encounter with wind gusts associated with a quickly passing rain shower which resulted in a nose-over, and subsequent collision with the runway.NTSB CHI97LA138Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Flushing, MIwas the pilot not maintaining sufficient altitude to clear obstructions. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot was inattentive to the airplane's altitude.NTSB IAD97LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Westminister, MDThe pilot misjudged landing distance on the runway and his failure to perform a go-around.NTSB LAX97LA103Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · San Pablo Bay, CAtotal loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.NTSB FTW97LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Hammond, LAthe pilot's inadequate preflight, resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB NYC97LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Chatham, MAthe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of airplane.NTSB FTW96LA362Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Durango, COthe pilot's improper flaring of the airplane at too high an altitude, resulting in a hard landing.NTSB ATL96FA119Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · St. Petersburg, FLAn engine malfunction for undetermined reasons. A factor was the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site.NTSB ATL96LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Hickory, NCEngine stoppage for undetermined reasons. A factor was the terrain furrows.NTSB NYC96LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Cherry Tree, PAthe pilot's failure to assure that adequate takeoff distance was available to clear an obstacle.NTSB FTW96LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Pierce, COa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB MIA96LA164Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Jonesville, SCthe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain altitude and/or clearance from the obstruction (power line) during low altitude flight. The lack of natural lighting at dusk was a related factor.NTSB FTW96LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Crockett, TXLoss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).NTSB LAX96LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Borrego Springs, CAthe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect a bird's nest in the air induction system. Factors in the accident were carburetor icing conditions and the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat.NTSB NYC96LA006Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Honeoye Falls, NYthe pilot's failure to establish a climb in that he failed to raise the flaps and failed to assure full power was applied during the go-around.NTSB LAX95LA344Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · St. Johns, AZthe pilot's failure to assure that the seat adjustment pin was properly engaged prior to takeoff.NTSB ATL95LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Manteo, NCThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to touchdown at the mid-field point of the runway.NTSB BFO95FA058Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Highgate, VTthe failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other. A factor was the Cessna 172H pilot's impairment due to medication.NTSB FTW95LA214Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · San Ignacio, NMThe pilot flying at an inadequate altitude to clear surrounding terrain. Factors were: high mountainous terrain and high density altitude.NTSB MIA95LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Hattiesburg, MSThe pilot-in-command's improper use of carburetor heat during descent, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, and subsequent forced landing to unsuitable terrain.NTSB CHI95LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Atkinson, NEThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the gusty crosswind. The wind was a factor.NTSB FTW95LA104Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Mountain View, ARThe pilot's selection of a downwind runway for takeoff, his failure to use all available runway, and delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor was the tailwind.NTSB ATL95FA014Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Louisville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during a low pass maneuver. A factor was the trees at the vicinity of the low pass.NTSB FTW95LA025Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Tres Piedras, NMThe pilot's inadequate inflight planning which led to maneuvering at slow airspeed to avoid terrain which resulted in further loss of airspeed and an aerodynamic stall.NTSB FTW95LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Moro, AREngine compartment fire due to undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI94LA239Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Marinette, WIThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions encountered. Factors associated with this accident were the pilot's inadequate remedial action and the gusty wind conditions.NTSB BFO94FA092Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Millville, NJThe failure of the Cessna's pilot-in-command to perform an adequate visual lookout.NTSB ATL94FA036Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Perry, GAThe pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight inspection, in that he did not remove the flight control gust lock prior to the flight. A factor was the use of an unapproved, unmarked rivet as a flight control lock.NTSB SEA94LA043Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Cheyenne, WYThe pilot's poor in flight decision. Factors include high winds, gusts, and the pilot's lack of total experience operating in high wind conditions.NTSB LAX94LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing PT-13D · Half Moon Bay, CAImproper planning/decision by the pilot of the second stearman, and his selection of the wrong runway on which to land. A factor related to the accident was: failure of the stearman pilots to obtain pertinent NOTAM information.NTSB MIA93FA194Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Liberty, MSThe pilot's delayed go-around and failure to retract the flaps in a timely manner. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed which resulted in overshooting the approach, and the existence of power lines…NTSB CHI93LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Manistique, MIAn excessive taxi speed.NTSB ATL93LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Palmetto, GAThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience in the airplane.NTSB ATL93LA034Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Columbus, GAThe student pilot's failure to plan a refueling stop for the flight which resulted in the complete exhaustion of the fuel supply and a loss of engine power.NTSB BFO92LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · New Braintree, MAWater contaminated fuel which resulted in the loss of engine power and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB SEA92LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Lakeview, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include soft terrain.NTSB CHI92FA228Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Grayling, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB CHI92LA212Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Chenoa, ILInadequate preflight planning and preparation on the part of the pilot. Factors associated with this accident were a lack of recent experience in the type of operation the pilot was undertaking, a proper climb rate not obtained by the pilot and remedial…NTSB ATL92LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Huntsville, ALThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions at the airstrip, and the excessive airspeed on final approach. A factor was the prevailing tailwind at the airstrip.NTSB LAX92LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Blythe, CAThe improper engine overhaul performed by the mechanic. Factors relating to this accident were the intake and exhaust valve leaks and the soft terrain.NTSB MIA92FA127Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172-H · Clewiston, FLThe failure of the pilot-in-command (student pilot) to maintain an airspeed above stall, and his inadvertent stall and spin.NTSB CHI92FA119Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Browntown, WISpatial disorientation and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors associated with this accident were the snow conditions, an inadequate weather evaluation by both the student and instructor, over confidence in personal ability,…NTSB LAX92LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Arcata, CACarburetor icing and the failure of the pilot to use carburetor heat.NTSB CHI92LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Greencastle, INThe worn centering locking lug on the nose gear assembly.NTSB MIA92WA030Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 172H · Virgin Gorda, British Virgin IslandsNTSB MIA91LA225Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)Total loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX91LA345Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Lake Elsinore, CAThe pilot's poor judgement for unwarranted low flying and poor visual lookout.