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NTSB investigations: Cessna 172K, WI

20 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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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" = 'WI' 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\" = 'WI' 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" = 'WI' 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 CEN26LA094Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 172K · Amery, WIOn January 16, 2026, about 1130 central standard time, a Cessna 172 airplane, N79118, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Amery, Wisconsin. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…Jan 16, 2026 · N79118 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN19CA239Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot's improper fuel planning and decision to not divert to a closer airport when the planned flight profile changed, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Jul 28, 2019 · N79575 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN17LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Wilmot, WIA failure of the No. 1 piston pin plug due to corrosion in the cylinder barrel, which resulted in oil contamination, oil starvation to the crankshaft connecting rod bearings, and a subsequent partial loss of engine power.Oct 4, 2016 · N46377 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN16LA309Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Neenah, WIA loss of engine power due to oil starvation, which resulted from the pilot, who was not a certified airframe and powerplant mechanic, removing the vacuum pump from the engine, and his misconception that he could operate the airplane without the pump.Aug 2, 2016 · N46459 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI05CA075Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Portage, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the aborted landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall at a low altitude. Factors to the accident were the pilot's lack of experience flying from the right pilot station and his failure to maintain…Feb 26, 2005 · N7325G · Substantial damage NTSB CHI03LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Neenah, WIThe pilot failed to maintain clearance from the post. Factors included the post and the sun glare.Oct 17, 2002 · N46459 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI98LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Eagle River, WIthe pilot failed to compensate for the wind conditions, improperly executed a go-around when he raised the flaps, and failed to maintain obstacle clearance with the trees.Apr 25, 1998 · N79006 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI95LA070Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Cottage Grove, WIThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain/runway for landing. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable wind, icy runway condition, and snowbank at the end of the runway.Jan 20, 1995 · N84603 · Destroyed NTSB CHI94LA326Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Brookfield, WIthe commercial pilot's poor planning/decision making. A related factor is the wet, grass runway selected for landing.Sep 8, 1994 · N7384G · Substantial damage NTSB CHI87LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Jefferson, WIThe aircraft was en route on a personal cross country flight when it experienced an engine failure and was forced to make an emergency landing in an alfalfa field. The aircraft landed long and collided with a telephone pole and fence at the end of the field.…Sep 12, 1987 · N84352 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI86FA174Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Random Lake, WIThe acft lost pwr on final apprch and crashed into a swamp. Post accident investigation revealed that the eng camshaft was worn reducing the pwr output of the powerplant.Jul 20, 1986 · N79069 · Destroyed NTSB CHI85LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Berlin, WIThe plt stated that he attempted to takeoff from a grass strip that is priented north and south. He described the grass as being 'too long' and the wind was from the west. The plt over rotated the acft to raise the nose wheel clear of the grass and was unable…Oct 21, 1984 · N46407 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI80DEP24Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172K · Waunakee, WIApr 21, 1980 · N7301G · Substantial damage NTSB CHI80DEP21Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Wilmot, WIApr 4, 1980 · N84633 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI79FEP16Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172K · Dodgeville, WIDec 22, 1978 · N78428 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI74DEP27Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Kenosha, WIDec 29, 1973 · N7120G · Substantial damage NTSB CHI73AC002Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 172K · Hales Corners, WIJul 4, 1972 · N79022 · Destroyed NTSB CHI71AC062Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172K · Sussex, WIMar 9, 1971 · N46654 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB CHI70D0278Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Milwaukee, WIAug 30, 1969 · N46556 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI69D0675Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Middleton, WIApr 20, 1969 · N78804 · Substantial damage