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NTSB investigations: Cessna 172K, TX

47 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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Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19692026

NTSB investigations: Cessna 172K, TX per year, 1969–2026: 47 cases
1969	4
1970	3
1971	4
1972	2
1973	4
1974	2
1975	1
1976	1
1977	1
1978	2
1979	1
1980	1
1981	1
1984	1
1986	1
1987	1
1988	1
1989	1
1990	1
1993	1
1996	1
2000	1
2003	3
2004	1
2007	2
2010	1
2011	2
2013	1
2022	1

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Latest cases

Query with SQL

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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'TX' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072430')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'TX' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072430'))
  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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'TX' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072430'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run 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 CEN22LA155Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172K · Plains, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during taxi with a strong crosswind.Mar 22, 2022 · N7199G · Substantial damage NTSB CEN13CA222Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Manvel, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while taking off in gusting wind conditions.Apr 8, 2013 · N7825T · Substantial damage NTSB CEN11CA322Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Farmersville, TXA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management.May 5, 2011 · N46400 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN11CA257Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · San Antonio, TXThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind while landing in gusty wind conditions.Apr 1, 2011 · N79286 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN11LA073Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land with a tailwind.Nov 15, 2010 · N7183G · Substantial damage NTSB DFW07LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Amarillo, TXThe failure of the left main landing gear spring assembly as a result of an unapproved repair by an unknown person(s), which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll.Jun 7, 2007 · N7370G · Substantial damage NTSB DFW07LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210R · Boerne, TXThe pilot of the other airplane's failure to maintain proper spacing during approach to landing and subsequent go-around, which resulted in a midair collision.Mar 8, 2007 · N766DP · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB FTW04LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Angleton, TXThe unqualified person's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines. A contributing factor was the night light conditions.Feb 29, 2004 · N79502 · Destroyed NTSB FTW04FA045Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Grand Saline, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while on final approach. Factors were the high winds and prevailing crosswind.Dec 21, 2003 · N78189 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX03LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Early, TXThe student pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in a loss of engine power while on approach to land, and subsequent off-airport landing.Jun 8, 2003 · N78690 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW03LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Jacksonville, TXThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation for the flight which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Feb 18, 2003 · N678BC · Substantial damage NTSB FTW00LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Alpine, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. A factor was the crosswind condition.Feb 26, 2000 · N46469 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW96LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Hedley, TXthe failure of maintenance personnel to properly torque the connecting rod bolts. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Feb 11, 1996 · N7358G · Substantial damage NTSB FTW94LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Jacksonville, TXThe pilot's failure to follow proper emergency procedures to troubleshoot the electrical system. A factor was an electrical system irregularity of an undetermined nature.Oct 16, 1993 · N7825T · Substantial damage NTSB FTW91LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Granbury, TXTotal loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations, and the darkness of the night.Nov 26, 1990 · N46383 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW90LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Fabens, TXThe pilot's improper flare during landing and inadequate recovery from the ensuing bounced landing. The unfavorable wind was a related factor.Nov 11, 1989 · N7337G · Substantial damage NTSB FTW88LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Houston, TXThe high-wing, tricycle gear airplane was taxiing out in winds gusting to 29 knots from about 320 degrees. While the airplane was heading 250 degrees, it was overturned to the inverted position. Owner's manual does not list any restrictions for maximum…Apr 11, 1988 · N7116G · Substantial damage NTSB FTW87LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Brenham, TXThe student pilot lost directional control during the landing roll. The aircraft veered off the runway and nosed over to the inverted position when the nose gear dropped into a hole hidden by tall grass.Jul 19, 1987 · N84861 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW86LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Weatherford, TXThe pilot reported losing control of the acft during touchdown due to the crosswind. The landing was being made on runway 16 and there was a 7 kt wind from 200 degrees.Jun 21, 1986 · N84839 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW84LA273Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Bridgeport, TXDuring flt, the plt noted a progressive loss of eng power. The application of carburetor heat had no effect. Subsequently, a loud noise occurred & the plt shut down the eng. During a forced landing the nose gear collapsed & the acft nosed over. An exam…Jun 16, 1984 · N84103 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW82DRG06Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Blanco, TXNov 4, 1981 · N79223 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW80DQD06Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Dell City, TXApr 18, 1980 · N7124G · Substantial damage NTSB FTW80DRA10Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172K · Arcola, TXNov 25, 1979 · N79573 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW79FA028Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 172K · Austin, TXDec 19, 1978 · N79029 · Destroyed NTSB FTW78FPD31Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172K · Saginaw, TXSep 1, 1978 · N84159 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW77DQD29Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Alpine, TXSep 21, 1977 · N79047 · Destroyed NTSB FTW76FRJ18Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172K · Hughes Springs, TXMar 10, 1976 · N79444 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW76DRA06Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172K · Houston, TXJul 21, 1975 · N79090 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW75FPD10Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 172K · Graham, TXOct 3, 1974 · N78811 · Destroyed NTSB FTW74FRG65Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172K · Corpus Chrsti, TXFeb 21, 1974 · N78211 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW74DRG39Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Austin, TXDec 4, 1973 · N84148 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW74AF035Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 172K · Cherokee, TXNov 4, 1973 · N79049 · Destroyed NTSB FTW73DQG38Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172K · Follett, TXApr 18, 1973 · N78587 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW73AF045Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 172K · Startzville, TXFeb 22, 1973 · N7012G · Destroyed NTSB FTW72AF055Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 172 · Eagle Pass, TXFeb 21, 1972 · N79018 · Destroyed NTSB FTW72FRA38Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 172K · Sugar Land, TXFeb 4, 1972 · N46377 · Minor damage NTSB FTW72DPD03Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Bridgeport, TXJun 21, 1971 · N46461 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71FRG94Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 172K · Killeen, TXMar 13, 1971 · N46446 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71FRG83Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172K · Corpus Chrsti, TXFeb 18, 1971 · N78487 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71FRA34Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172K · Katy, TXJan 10, 1971 · N7210G · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71FPD18Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Arlington, TXAug 31, 1970 · N78623 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71DQG27Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Memphis, TXAug 16, 1970 · N7209G · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71DQG01Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172K · Sterling City, TXJul 4, 1970 · N79139 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW70A0039Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 172K · Bellville, TXDec 8, 1969 · N84307 · Destroyed NTSB FTW70A0008Accident · 1 fatalClosedBoeing 707 · Fort Worth, TXAug 3, 1969 · N7567A · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB FTW70D0090Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172K · Eagle Lake, TXJun 9, 1969 · N78469 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW70D0002Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Smithfield, TXMay 13, 1969 · N78429 · Substantial damage