NTSB investigations: Cessna 172N, AK
36 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 172N. 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
| 1979 | 3 |
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| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
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WHERE c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AK' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
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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" = 'AK' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
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NTSB ANC26LA001Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 172N · Petersburg, AKOn October 7, 2025, at 1456 Alaska daylight time, a Cessna 172 airplane, N80628, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Petersburg, Alaska. The student pilot and flight instructor were not injured. The airplane was operated as a…NTSB ANC25LA029Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Manley Hot Springs, AKThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on a snow and ice-covered runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over.NTSB ANC25LA014Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Anchorage, AKThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during touch-and-go operations on an ice-covered runway during her first solo flight.NTSB ANC22LA024Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot’s improper positioning of the fuel selector during takeoff, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB ANC20CA032Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Big Lake, AKThe pilot's improper decision to initiate the takeoff roll from a snow-covered taxiway, which resulted in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and impact with a snow berm.NTSB GAA19CA529Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Mekoryuk, AKThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ANC13LA021Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Kalskag, AKThe pilot’s decision to take off into deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in a loss of visual reference and the subsequent controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the severity of the rear seat passenger’s injuries was the incorrect…NTSB ANC10CA060Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Palmer, AKThe pilot's decision to fly towards rising terrain that exceeded the climb capability of the airplane.NTSB ANC09LA018Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Atmautluak, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while landing in gusty winds, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall; his improper aircraft weight calculations; and his operation of the airplane over the allowable gross weight limit.NTSB ANC07CA023Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Chugiak, AKThe instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the student while landing, which resulted in an undershoot, and subsequent in-flight collision with snow-covered terrain.NTSB ANC06LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Anchorage, AKThe possible loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb for an unknown reason, which resulted in a forced landing in rough terrain and a nose over.NTSB ANC05CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Tyonek, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control, and subsequent in-flight collision with a creek. A factor associated with the accident is a sudden windshift.NTSB ANC05CA099Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Akiachak, AKThe pilot's delay in aborting the landing, which resulted in the airplane running off the end of the runway and nosing over. A factor associated with the accident was the rough/uneven terrain off the end of the runway.NTSB ANC02LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Fairbanks, AKThe failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual outlook while taxiing.NTSB ANC00FA076Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Tuntutuliak, AKThe pilot's disregard of the existing wind conditions, and an inadvertent stall. Factors associated with the accident are a tailwind, and wind gusts.NTSB ANC00LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Bethel, AKThe failure of the driver of the forklift to maintain an adequate visual outlook.NTSB ANC96LA029Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Ketchikan, AKloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of a suitable area for an emergency landing.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 ANC95LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Delta Junction, AKThe pilot's improper compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in dragging the right wing and shearing off the nose gear.NTSB ANC95LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to correct for torque/p factor. The presence of snowberms that narrowed the width of the runway and the pilot's lack of total experience were factors in the accident.NTSB ANC95LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Bethel, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions. A crosswind and icy runway conditions were factors in the accident.NTSB ANC93LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Kasigluk, AKThe pilot's poor judgement in attempting a takeoff from a narrow, wet, soft gravel runway with a crosswind. The runway conditions and the crosswind were factors in the accident.NTSB ANC92LA166Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Seldovia, AKThe failure of the pilot to perform a go around when a tail wind was encountered prior to touch down. Factors related to the accident were: the tailwind and the downdraft.NTSB ANC92FA069Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Ruth Glacier, AKThe failure of the pilots of both airplanes to maintain an adequate visual lookout. Factors which contributed to the accident was the failure of the pilot of the CE-172 to become aware of and to use the listed frequency for inter aircraft communications, and…NTSB ANC91LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172-N · Egegik, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the high winds.NTSB SEA90LA053Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Juneau, AKThe pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during the initial climb and did not adequately correct the situation prior to colliding with an object.NTSB ANC88LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Healy, AKThe commercial pilot/flight instructor was attempting to land at a private turf airstrip when she reportedly encountered the outflow from a thunderstorm located about one mile away. She elected to continue with the landing and touched down with a greater than…NTSB ANC88FA065Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Hatcher Pass, AKThe aircraft crashed at the 3100 foot level of a mountain Pass. The aircraft was destroyed by ground impact and fire, and the pilot and the two passengers were fatally injured. Witnesses near the crash site stated the aircraft was maneuvering very low above…NTSB ANC87LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Salcha, AKThe pilot was indecisive during his attempted takeoff. He first elected to abort the effort, then changed his mind and added full power to continue the take off. The airplane rose a few feet off the river bar before stalling and crashing into the river.NTSB ANC84FA036Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Anchorage, AKThe plt reported that after taking off, the acft climbed to about 50 ft AGL, then 'didn't have any power to gain any alt.' He began shallow turns, then the acft entered a spin & crashed. Several minor discrepancies were noted, but no reason for a loss of…NTSB ANC83LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Anchorage, AKDuring arrival, the plt landed on a gravel strip with a left x-wind at 10 gusting 20 KTS. Reportedly, he encountered a gust of wind during the landing & lost control when the left wheel went into soft gravel on the bank of the strip. Subsequently, the acft…NTSB ANC81DA027Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172N · Red Devil, AKNTSB ANC80DA022Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Kasigluk, AKNTSB ANC80DAG21Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Kipnuk, AKNTSB ANC79DAD04Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Lace Rvr, AKNTSB ANC79DAA18Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Tok Junction, AK