NTSB investigations: Cessna 172H, 1989
9 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.
Cases per year
| 1966 | 11 |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 59 |
| 1968 | 48 |
| 1969 | 32 |
| 1970 | 24 |
| 1971 | 28 |
| 1972 | 32 |
| 1973 | 22 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1975 | 16 |
| 1976 | 18 |
| 1977 | 18 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 15 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 4 |
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Where
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1989
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072424'))
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") = 1989
AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072424'))
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 DEN90LA009Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Del Norte, COThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during climb resulting in an inadvertent stall.NTSB CHI90LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Bay City, MIThe pilot's failure to execute a go-around in a timely manner.NTSB ANC89LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Sparrevohn, AKThe bucket which was blown into the flight path by a crosswind.NTSB CHI89LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Lake Village, INWater contamination in the fuel/fuel system and inadequate preflight by the pilot. Soft terrain in the emergency landing area was a contributing factor.NTSB LAX89LA262Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Dana Point, CAPilot-in-commands failure to maintain control of the airplane while in maneuvering flight.NTSB DEN89LA168Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Hatton, NDImproper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot and his failure to maintain sufficient clearance above the ground. The tailwind, high obstruction (shelter belt), and downdraft were contributing factors.NTSB BFO89LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Odenton, MDThe inflight collision with birds.NTSB MIA89FA111Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Melbourne, FLThe pilot's selection of an inappropriate runway for takeoff and his inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions.NTSB MKC89LA049Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Chadron, NEThe plt failed to devote full time & attention to flying the acft, with a resulting loss of control and collision with the ground. Contributing to the accident was the dark night conditions.