NTSB investigations: Cessna 172N, NJ
43 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
| 1978 | 2 |
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| 1979 | 1 |
| 1980 | 4 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'NJ' 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 ('2072434'))
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" = 'NJ' 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 ('2072434'))
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 ERA24LA048Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Blairstown, NJThe student pilot’s improper control inputs and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control during an attempted go-around.NTSB ERA22LA217Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Toms River, NJLoss of engine power due to the throttle linkage becoming disconnected in flight due to improper maintenance.NTSB ERA22LA070Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Old Bridge, NJThe student pilot’s loss of control during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA21LA055Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Manville, NJThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath while on approach to the runway, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in the airplane colliding with a tree on final approach.NTSB ERA21LA045Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Manville, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and noseover.NTSB ERA20LA034Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Toms River, NJThe failure of the Cessna 172N pilot to see and avoid a second airplane while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the Cessna 172N pilot to tune his radio to the correct…NTSB GAA18CA024Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Old Bridge, NJThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA14CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Farmingdale, NJThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA11CA236Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Millville, NJThe pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a loss of aircraft control during the go-around.NTSB ERA10LA322Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · West Milford, NJThe student pilot’s control interference which resulted in a landing with a higher than normal airspeed, and the commercial pilot’s failure to initiate a go-around to avoid the runway overrun.NTSB NYC08CA250Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 N · Williamstown, NJThe student pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the attempted aborted landing. Contributing to the severity of the accident were the trees.NTSB NYC08CA042Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Hamilton, NJThe pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB NYC06LA179Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Pompton Lakes, NJImproper maintenance of the throttle shaft, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during cruise flight, and subsequent impact with trees during a forced landing.NTSB NYC03LA146Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Linden, NJThe mechanic's improper installation of the carburetor, and his failure to secure the mixture control wire to the mixture control arm pivot bolt.NTSB NYC03LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Morristown, NJThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB NYC02LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · West Milford, NJThe flight instructor's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB NYC99FA213Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Sussex, NJThe pilot's improper decision to takeoff with a tailwind. Factor's in this accident were the tailwind condition and pressure to depart caused by other airplanes performing successful downwind departures.NTSB NYC99LA131Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · West Milford, NJThe flight instructors failure to maintain climb airspeed during the go-around, which degraded climb performance, resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors in the accident were, delay in executing a go-around, retracting the flaps to 10…NTSB NYC99LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Berlin, NJThe pilot in command's failure to obtain the proper touch down point on the runway, and failure to perform a go-around. A factor relating to the accident was a sudden wind shift.NTSB NYC99FA015Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Linden, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines. A factor was sunglare.NTSB NYC97LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Lincoln Park, NJthe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a hard landing, collapsed nose gear, loss of directional control, and subsequent nose over.NTSB IAD97LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Manville, NJThe pilot's failure to perform a go-around, and his failure to retract the flaps in increments.NTSB NYC93FA158Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Lincoln Park, NJThe failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout while in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in an in-flight collision.NTSB NYC91LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Lincoln Park, NJThe decision of the pilot to discontinue a go-around, from an attempted landing, resulting in the airplane striking trees. A factor related to the accident was the lack of total flight experience of the student pilot.NTSB NYC90FA041Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Washington Twp, NJThe failure of the pilot to properly pre-flight plan and execute the VFR flight. Factor's related to the accident were: the pilot's inexperience; no visual cues (lights) due to dark night conditions; the pilot's disregard of the weather briefing.NTSB NYC88LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · North Hanover, NJThe eng lost power while the acft was circling at aprx 1500 ft AGL & the occupants were engaged in aerial photography. Subsequently, the acft was damaged during an emergency landing in a swampy area. An exam of the acft revealed the left tank was empty. The…NTSB NYC87LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Atlantic City, NJAccording to a witness, the acft was hi & fast on final apch to lnd & touched down nosewheel 1st in a x-wind. Drg the lndg, the acft bounced, then drifted to the left & touched down on wet grass beside the rwy. Subsequently, the left main wheel strut hit a…NTSB NYC87LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Caldwell, NJThe student plt was on his 1st supervised solo flt. He stated that drg a touch-&-go lndg, he cleaned up the acft & applied power, but as the speed increased, the nosewheel began to shimmy & the acft veered to the left. The student said he shut-off the power &…NTSB NYC86LA236Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Pedricktown, NJFlight encountered a gust of wind on takeoff, ran off the left side and collided with a sewer ditch. The aircraft flipped over and received substantial damage.NTSB NYC85LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Vincentown, NJThe acft collided with tree tops during a lndg in gusty winds. The plt said a gust of wind lifted the rt wing during the flare. As the acft veered to the left the plt said he considered a go-around but there was not room enough to clear the trees. The left…NTSB NYC83LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Colts Neck, NJReportedly, the plt-in-command (PIC) was on an annual flt check with an instructor plt (CFI) on board. The flying club had a requirement for an annual, club proficiency, check flt. During the flt, the check plt asked the PIC to land at the Colts Neck arpt. He…NTSB NYC83LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Hammonton, NJThe acft swerved off the runway into a soft field and nosed over during landing. The landing was on runway 21 and the wind was from 240 degrees at 10 KTS. The acft had rolled about 1000 feet when it began to veer to the right. The pilot tried left rudder and…NTSB NYC82DA072Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 172N · Trenton, NJDuring a departure, the pilot initiated an intersection takeoff with about 4000 ft of runway remaining. He reported that the takeoff proceeded normally through lift-off to about 25 ft AGL. From there, the aircraft returned to the runway surface and bounced.…NTSB NYC82DA031Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172N · Wrightstown, NJThe pilot returned from a local flight with four passengers on board. The aircraft gross weight was near the maximum limit and the center of gravity was near the forward limit. The pilot entered the traffic pattern for landing on runway 36. The wind was from…NTSB NYC81FHM12Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172N · Ridgefield Prk, NJNTSB NYC81FHD23Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172N · Elmer, NJNTSB NYC81FHA04Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Andover, NJNTSB NYC80DHD21Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Atlantic City, NJNTSB NYC80DHA22Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Pittstown, NJNTSB NYC80FHD09Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Cross Keys, NJNTSB NYC79FHD15Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172N · Woodline, NJNTSB NYC79DHD07Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172N · Robbinsville, NJNTSB NYC78DHM25Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna C172H · Morristown, NJ