NTSB investigations: Cessna 172N, PA
37 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 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1980 | 4 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2024 | 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\" = 'PA' 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'))
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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" = 'PA' 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'))
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NTSB ERA24FA292Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172N · Lock Haven, PAThe student pilot’s premature turn to the crosswind leg of the traffic pattern at low airspeed and altitude, resulting in a collision with trees and terrain.NTSB ERA19FA161Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Tyrone, PAThe pilot’s continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in controlled flight into trees and terrain.NTSB ERA17CA250Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Factoryville, PAThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB GAA16CA447Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Williamsport, PAThe student pilot's distraction during taxi operations, which resulted in the airplane's left wing impacting a hangar.NTSB ERA13CA185Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Bally, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB ERA09CA539Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Factoryville, PAThe flight instructor's delayed decision to take control of the airplane and execute a missed approach. Contributing to the accident was the lack of communication between the certificated flight instructor and the pilot receiving instruction.NTSB ERA09CA301Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Tunkhannock, PAThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point while landing with a tailwind.NTSB NYC04CA189Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Wilkes-Barre, PAThe student pilot's improper flare and improper recover from a bounced landing. Factors in this accident were the crosswind condition and the partial failure of the airplane's transceiver, as reported by the pilot.NTSB NYC04LA169Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Erwinna, PAThe student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his failure to follow the go-around procedure which resulted in a stall.NTSB IAD04LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Wellsboro, PAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB IAD02LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Williamsport, PAThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a building while taxiing.NTSB IAD02LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Perkasie, PAThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the sun glare.NTSB NYC97LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Kutztown, PAthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors relating to the accident were: the student's pilot's selection of the wrong runway, the resultant tailwind, and the encounter…NTSB NYC97LA001Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Coudersport, PAthe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, and his failure to ensure that adequate airspeed would be maintained, while maneuvering at low altitude to photograph a residence. The rising terrain and lack of altitude were related factors.NTSB NYC96LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Newry, PAfailure of the pilot to identify the inoperative airspeed indication and abort the takeoff, while there was sufficient runway remaining; excessive speed during the approach/landing; and the pilot's failure to perform a go-around after not attaining a proper…NTSB BFO95LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Factoryville, PAthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the subsequent hard landing by the student pilot.NTSB NYC94FA126Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Trout Run, PAthe delayed decision of the pilot to deviate from known weather which resulted in an inflight loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB BFO92LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Coatesville, PAThe passengers interference with the control yoke, which resulted in the airplane entering an unusual attitude, and the pilot overstressing the wings during the recovery.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 NYC91LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Canadensis, PAThe pilot's improper planning/decision. A factor related to the accident was the downhill slope of the runway.NTSB NYC91LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Meadville, PAThe improper use of carburetor heat control by the pilot, which resulted in the total loss of engine power and the subsequent emergency forced landing in rough terrain. A factor relating to the accident was the lack of experience of the student pilot.NTSB NYC87FA119Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Ferguson Twnshp, PAThe pilot, who had not completed his checkout in a Cessna 172, was observed to make a long landing and lift off with approximately 750 ft of runway remaining. The aircraft was observed to enter a nose high pitch attitude and drift into a right turn. The…NTSB NYC87LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Beaver Falls, PAThe pilot attempted a turn while taxiing and added power to taxi over soft ground. The pilot did not realize the close proximity of aircraft wing tip to the hanger. The edge of the right wing caught a part of the hanger and was substantially damaged.NTSB NYC87LA007Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Port Matilda, PAThe aircraft experienced power loss for unknown reasons while cruising at 4500 feet MSL. An emergency landing was executed in an open field in a heavily wooded mountainous area. The aircraft was substantially damaged, and there was no fire. The pilot, being…NTSB NYC86LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Seven Springs, PAPilot came in long and high for landing, attempted to land then decided to abort due to insufficient runway remaining. The aircraft continued off the end of the runway.NTSB NYC86LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Perkasie, PADuring takeoff roll and as the aircraft was brought to full power, the flight started to veer left. Attempts to correct with right rudder but the aircraft continued to roll left. The aircraft could not be brought under control before contact with two parked…NTSB NYC84LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C172 · Patton, PAThe plt landed fast and long and before running off the end of the 1750 ft rwy he turned right toward the ramp. A gust of wind caught the acft and the acft collided with a ditch beside the ramp.NTSB NYC84LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Reedsville, PAThe plt reported that at about the time he applied power to takeoff, the acft veered to the left. He stated that his efforts to return the acft to the centerline of the rwy did not work. Subsequently, the acft went thru a snowbank beside the rwy, then entered…NTSB NYC82DA123Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 172N · Schellsburg, PADuring a cross-country flight the pilot encountered lowering ceilings and rain. The pilot descended to 2200 feet; however, the weather continued to deteriorate and the pilot elected to climb. The aircraft collided with trees and was destroyed.NTSB NYC81DHA03Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Ambler, PANTSB NYC80FHA28Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Perkasia, PANTSB NYC80DA062Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Mifflintown, PANTSB NYC80DHA03Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172N · Reading, PANTSB NYC79DHA24Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Lederach, PANTSB NYC78FGM34Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Erie, PANTSB NYC78FGM16Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Clearfield, PANTSB NYC78FHA10Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Landsdale, PA