NTSB investigations: Cessna 172K, FL

35 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 172K. 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 investigations: Cessna 172K, FL per year, 1970–2026: 35 cases
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NTSB ERA22LA006Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172K · Williston, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain on approach which resulted in controlled flight into trees. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the approach path, the dark night conditions and the landing…Oct 6, 2021 · N78604 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA19LA246Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Jay, FLThe pilot's improper decision to fly over a river at a very low altitude, which resulted in a collision with power lines.Aug 13, 2019 · N84287 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA362Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Tampa, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over.Jun 14, 2019 · N84402 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA318Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Chiefland, FLThe partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident airframe and engine examination and engine test run revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures.Aug 17, 2015 · N84308 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13CA181Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Tistusville, FLThe pilot's loss of airplane control while taxiing in gusting wind conditions associated with nearby thunderstorm activity.Mar 24, 2013 · N7113G · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Pensacola, FLA total loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the crankshaft gear bolt or lockplate by maintenance personnel. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.Mar 16, 2012 · N79509 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL05CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 K · Panama City, FLThe pilot's inadequate planning of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.Jun 19, 2005 · N7748L · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American AT-6A · Melbourne, FLThe failure of the pilot of the North American AT6A, N57318 to maintain a proper visual lookout while taxiing, which resulted in him impacting the rear of the Cessna 172K, N522F.Jan 4, 2003 · N57318 · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB ATL01LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Indiantown, FLThe pilot had excessive airspeed, misjudged the landing distance, and did not perform a go-around, which resulted in a nose over. The ditch was a contributing factor.Oct 11, 2000 · N7396G · Substantial damageNTSB MIA00FA103Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Sarasota, FLThe failure of the supervisor/ground controller and the local controller to provide effective separation between the accident airplanes on the runway, resulting in a collision during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot and…Mar 9, 2000 · N79960 · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB MIA99LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Marathon, FLThe pilot's improper use of elevator control while landing in gusty winds resulting in the aircraft nosing down and the propeller and wing contacting the runway.Feb 14, 1999 · N75RR · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Englewood, FLFailure of the pilot-in-command to maintain visual lookout while taxiing to takeoff resulting in an on-ground collision with a tree.May 14, 1996 · N7284G · Substantial damageNTSB MIA92FA158Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Rockledge, FLFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the final approach resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience in the type operation, lack of experience at the airport in the type…Aug 2, 1992 · N1196M · DestroyedNTSB MIA91LA175Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Groveland, FLFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in inadvertent stall/mush.Jun 29, 1991 · N46305 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA91LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Jacksonville, FLTotal loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the oil cooler resulting in oil exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was lack of suitable terrain.Jun 12, 1991 · N79542 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA91LA137Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Bunnell, FLLoss of control in flight due to a foreign object which restricted the movement of the elevator flight control.May 7, 1991 · N7270G · Substantial damageNTSB MIA91LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Everglades City, FLInformation given during a weather briefing was disregarded, in-flight encounter with wind gust, and failure of the pilot to execute a go-around. Contributing to the accident was inadequate placement of a windsock which was blocked by trees resulting in an…Mar 4, 1991 · N84461 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA88LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Pensacola, FLThe pvt plt flying the acft for the first time from the rt seat landed it aprx 170 ft short of the runway on soft grass. The acft rolled 6-10 ft, after which the nose gear sank & the acft then nosed over & came to rest inverted.Nov 29, 1987 · N84613 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA85LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Sharpes, FLCarburetor had rusted parts and needed an overhaul. Pilot was demonstrating power off stall to passengers, when he tried to apply power, engine did not respond. Landed in soft terrain. Swerved to avoid ditch. Nose wheel collapsed.Apr 27, 1985 · N46494 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA83LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172J · Lowell, FLWhile attempting a go-around maneuver, the aircraft tail struck treetops that were located at the departure end of runway 18. The pilot landed the aircraft safely and discovered damage to the right horizontal stabilizer and the fuselage.Nov 28, 1982 · N79412 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA80DLD88Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172K · Chiefland, FLAug 8, 1980 · N79010 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA78FKT64Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Key Largo, FLJul 19, 1978 · N46303 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA77DLA34Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna T-41A · Panama City, FLJun 2, 1977 · N7748L · Substantial damageNTSB MIA77FKT20Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Pembroke Pines, FLJan 20, 1977 · N79419 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA76FLD03Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 172K · Venus, FLJul 6, 1975 · N7188G · Substantial damageNTSB MIA75AM063Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 172K · Miami, FLFeb 23, 1975 · N7250G · DestroyedNTSB MIA74AM039Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 172K · Kissimmee, FLOct 18, 1973 · N46575 · DestroyedNTSB MIA73AM084Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 172K · Perry, FLFeb 14, 1973 · N84051 · DestroyedNTSB MIA73DLD25Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Daytona Beach, FLOct 27, 1972 · N84465 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA72DKT20Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172K · Key Largo, FLSep 19, 1971 · N7248G · Substantial damageNTSB MIA72FLA07Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172K · Jacksonville, FLSep 1, 1971 · N78703 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA71AM058Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 172K · Lake City, FLJan 6, 1971 · N84438 · DestroyedNTSB MIA71AM057Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 172K · High Springs, FLJan 6, 1971 · N79116 · DestroyedNTSB MIA71DLA01Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172K · Panacea, FLJul 3, 1970 · N46434 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA70FKT02Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172K · Pompano Beach, FLJan 7, 1970 · N79900 · Substantial damage