NTSB investigations: Cessna 172N
64 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 172N, where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical”. 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
| 1982 | 5 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 4 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 4 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2007 | 2 |
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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072434')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 353))
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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072434')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 353))
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 NYC08CA042Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Hamilton, NJThe pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB CHI07CA202Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Yorkville, ILThe inadequate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot, the fuel exhaustion during cruise flight, and the unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot. Contributing factors were the night light conditions and trees.NTSB ATL05CA019Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Columbia, SCThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB DEN04CA099Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Laramie, WYfuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper inflight decision not to stop and refuel. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.NTSB DEN04CA067Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Lyons, COa loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing factors were weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and unsuitable terrain available on which to make a forced landing and the road sign.NTSB ATL04LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Columbia, SCThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The pilot's preflight planning and uneven terrain were contributing factors.NTSB SEA04LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Creswell, ORThe pilot's attempting takeoff with the fuel selector in the OFF position resulting in fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the change in habit pattern and expectancy of the fuel selector position as well as the fence and tree.NTSB ATL04LA082Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Knoxville, TNThe CFI's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and his inadequate supervision which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the inadequate preflight planning/preparation to ensure an adequate fuel supply, and the berm.NTSB DEN04LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Parowan, UTthe pilot's in-flight decision/planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The fence and night conditions were contributing factors.NTSB LAX04CA024Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Fresno, CAthe pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. Also causal was the pilot's failure to follow engine out emergency procedures as defined by the pilot operating handbook.NTSB CHI02FA247Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Shell Lake, WIThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to departure leading to fuel exhaustion during the flight, the inadequate preflight/inflight planning, and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing attempt. Contributing factors…NTSB FTW01LA162Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Caldwell, TXthe solo student pilot's intentional engine shutdown, while practicing emergency landing prodecures. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ATL01LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Colquitt, GAThe student pilot's failure to use the fuel selector valve properly which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power, and the pilot's improper flare during landing.NTSB FTW01LA112Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Marfa, TXfuel exhaustion resulting in a total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and the dark night condition.NTSB NYC01LA030Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Ridgefield, CTThe pilot's failure to verify the airplane's fuel tank selector position, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB DEN01LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Jensen, UTan undershoot due to misjudging distance/altitude during an emergency landing. Factors were: inadequate preflight, failure to refuel, fuel exhaustion, operating with an inoperative fuel gauge, and failure to attain a proper glide path during approach.NTSB FTW00LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · San Antonio, TXThe flight instructor's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the flight instructor's fatigued condition and diverted attention.NTSB DEN00LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Rawlins, WYThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors in the accident were the unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing and the pilot's lack of experience in aircraft type.NTSB LAX00LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Deer Valley, AZFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight verification of the fuel quantity, and, once he became aware of the critical fuel state, his decision to over-fly two alternate airports in order to continue to his destination.NTSB CHI99LA348Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Des Moines, IAthe pilot's improper in-flight planning and decisions which led to fuel exhaustion. A factor relating to this accident was the telephone pole.NTSB FTW99LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Hot Springs, ARthe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB CHI99LA211Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Addison, ILThe pilot's improper fuel selector positioning resulting in fuel starvation during cruise.NTSB LAX99LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Fort Ord, CAFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's becoming lost and disoriented during multiple attempts at completing an ILS approach.NTSB LAX99LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Prescott, AZThe failure of the flight instructor to provide adequate supervision of the student pilot during a simulated emergency landing.NTSB CHI98LA331Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Detroit Lakes, MNAn inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB LAX98LA269Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Chandler, AZFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and in-flight monitoring of the aircraft's fuel consumption.NTSB MIA98LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · West Palm Beach, FLthe dual student's failure to use carburetor heat while circling at a reduced power setting, and the flight instructor's failure to properly supervise the student.NTSB IAD98LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Rutland, VTthe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Related factors were: unfavorable (headwind) conditions, and brush/small trees in the forced landing area.NTSB LAX97LA302Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Kenwood, CAthe pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing, due to an inadequate supply of fuel.NTSB CHI97LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Fort Wayne, INthe pilot's inadequate fuel management and fuel system exhaustion. A factor involved was the inadequate in-flight planning/decision.NTSB CHI96LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Niles, MIfuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft and operating with a known malfunctioning fuel gauge.NTSB ANC95LA160Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Glennallen, AKImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.NTSB CHI95LA297Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Clarkston, MIthe pilot's failure to refuel.NTSB LAX94LA335Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Simi Valley, CAFuel exhaustion after the student pilot became lost/disoriented. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the supervising flight instructor (CFI) to follow the FAA approved syllabus, inadequate supervision by the company/operator management, darkness,…NTSB CHI94LA205Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Lambertville, MIThe inadequate maintenance of the airplane resulting in a foreign object in the induction system.NTSB FTW94FA034Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Fort Collins, COPower loss due to throttle linkage disconnect. Factors were missing cotter key, improper maintenance, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI93FA272Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Long Grove, ILThe pilot-in-command's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. Related factors to the accident were: inadequate certification/approval of the STC by the FAA, inadequate performance data, and unavailable fuel consumption information.NTSB MIA93LA158Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)Total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was inaccurate fuel comsumption calculations by the pilot-in-command.NTSB NYC93LA078Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Durham, NHImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. Factors related to the accident were flight into adverse weather conditions, failure to obtain inflight weather information, and pilot fatigue.NTSB FTW93LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Tryon, OKPower loss due to fuel starvation and the pilots improper selection of the off position on the fuel selector. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB NYC92LA081Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Blaine Hill, PAA leaking fuel line which resulted in a power loss and inflight fire. A factor related to the accident was the rolling terrain.NTSB DEN92LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Parshall, COImproper use of powerplant controls by the duel student and inadequate supervision by the CFI. Factors were: carburetor heat not used, deep snow covered terrain, and carburetor ice conditions.NTSB LAX92LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Saipan, SarkA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the failure of the pilot to correctly use carburetor heat.NTSB CHI91LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Fort Scott, KSThe mixture control was set incorrectly resulting in fuel starvation, and the check list was not followed by the cfi/pic.NTSB CHI90FA252Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Pine City, MNThe pilot's misjudgement of the fuel supply, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of aircraft.NTSB CHI90LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Northwood, OHThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in an off-airport landing, when the engine lost power due to fuel exhaustion. The fact that the engine lost power over a populated area was a factor in this accident.NTSB FTW90LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Arlington, TXInstructor pilot's inadequate preflight procedures and failure to assure an adequate fuel supply for the proposed flight which led to the ensuing engine failure due to fuel exhaustion. Factors in the accident were the left fuel gauge's erroneous quantity…NTSB NYC90LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T172N · Townsend, MAThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during weather conditions favorable to carburetor icing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain.NTSB CHI88LA210Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Montgomery, OHWhile on a local pleasure night flight, in normal cruise configuration, the pilot experienced a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination and executed a forced landing on a highway exit ramp. The pilot stated that he attempted to make the forced landing…NTSB MIA88FA187Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Jacksonville, FLThe private pilot had been hired to ferry a recently purchased aircraft. He stated that the aircraft had not been flown for about 2 weeks. He had it refueled and checked the fuel tanks for water. After takeoff the engine failed at about 200 ft. he crashed…