NTSB investigations: Cessna 172N, WA
62 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 | 2 |
| 1980 | 4 |
| 1981 | 3 |
| 1982 | 4 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2025 | 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\" = 'WA' 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" = 'WA' 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 WPR25LA162Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Monroe, WAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in impact with a ditch.NTSB WPR24LA022Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Bandera, WAThe pilot’s decision to land at a closed water-soaked grass runway, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB WPR22LA013Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Laurier, WAThe flight instructor’s delayed remedial action to prevent the airplane from landing long which, resulted in a runway overrun and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR20CA125Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Yakima, WAThe pilot's failure to attain sufficient altitude during a go-around, which resulted in impact with hilly terrain.NTSB GAA18CA248Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Port Angeles, WAThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a turn away from terrain, which resulted in an accelerated stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to delay the turn to avoid terrain.NTSB GAA18CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Everett, WAThe pilot’s decision to abort the takeoff following a touch-and-go landing with too little runway remaining, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB GAA16CA417Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Everett, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the building door, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing.NTSB GAA16CA305Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Pasco, WAThe flight instructor's failure to maintain pitch control during the simulated engine failure after takeoff, which resulted in a hard landing, landing gear(s) collapse, and wing damage.NTSB WPR13LA299Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 - N · Trout Lake, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during takeoff from a soft field and to abort the landing when the airplane reached the runway’s midpoint at a low airspeed.NTSB WPR11CA294Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Olympia, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles.NTSB WPR11CA191Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Snohomish, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a hangar while taxiing.NTSB WPR09CA182Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Snohomish, WAAn in-flight collision with a crow.NTSB LAX08FA246Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · McMurray, WAThe pilot's improper decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological weather conditions. Contributing to the accident were low ceilings, reduced visibility, and mountainous terrain.NTSB SEA07CA183Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Greenwater, WAThe in-flight encounter with a sudden windshift during the takeoff initial climb, to which the certified flight instructor responded by aborting the takeoff and landing off the end of the runway. The ditch was a contributing factor.NTSB SEA06LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Snohomish, WACarburetor heat was not used during the initial climb in probable serious carburetor icing conditions during cruise power. Carburetor icing conditions and wet terrain were factors.NTSB SEA04LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Gig Harbor, WAThe pilot's failure to follow the published IFR procedure resulting in failure to maintain clearance from objects during an instrument approach. Trees and an inoperative glide slope receiver were factors.NTSB SEA03LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 N · Center Island, WAThe pilot did not attain the proper touchdown point during landing. The pilot's diverted attention, deer near the runway, and trees were factors.NTSB SEA02LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Snohomish, WAThe student pilot misjudged the distance from a fence during taxi. The flight instructors inadequate supervision and the fence were factors.NTSB SEA02FA002Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Decatur Island, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a low altitude turn, resulting in a stall. The pilot exceeding the aircraft's maximum gross takeoff weight was a factor.NTSB SEA01LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Pasco, WAThe DHC-8 maintenance crew's failure to maintain radio contact with the tower during its engine run. Factors included the tower controller not issuing a safety advisory on the DHC-8 engine run to the accident pilot as recommended by FAA guidance, and the…NTSB SEA01LA076Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 N · Sultan, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees and terrain during the airplane's initial climb.NTSB SEA01LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Spangle, WAThe pilot's inadequately executed remedial action and his failure to ensure that the aircraft touched down at the proper location. Factors include a dark night, an unlighted runway, and trees off the approach end of the runway.NTSB SEA00LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Quincy, WAFailure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors include mountainous/hilly terrain.NTSB SEA99LA077Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Covington, WAThe student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and his subsequent improper execution of the go-around procedure, resulting in collision with trees off the departure end of the runway. Factors included the student pilot's lack of total…NTSB SEA99LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Puyallup, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB SEA98FA088Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Prindle, WAThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during attempted flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were clouds, dark night conditions, spatial disorientation, and drug impairment.NTSB SEA98LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Enumclaw, WAThe pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain. Clouds and mountainous terrain were a factor.NTSB SEA97LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Pullman, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fuel truck parked near his taxi route. Factors include a dark night and a vehicle parked near the pilot's route of taxi.NTSB SEA97LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Auburn, WAthe pilots' inadequate evaluation of the strong winds, when they attempted to turn to taxi with a very strong tailwind. Factors relating to the accident included the high and unfavorable winds.NTSB SEA96LA183Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Enumclaw, WAfailure of the engine magneto drive, which resulted in a loss of engine power. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.NTSB SEA95FA037Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Blyn, WAThe pilot's VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors in the accident were the weather conditions and the dark night.NTSB SEA94LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Renton, WAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. The crosswind was a factor.NTSB SEA93FA214Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Ellensburg, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed (vs), and his inadequate remedial action. Factors include the pilot's diverted attention, and an inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB SEA93LA167Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Monroe, WAThe improper inflight decision by the PIC and his failure to attain proper runway alignment. Factors relating to the accident were the dark night light conditions, unavailability of runway lights, and lack of recent night flight time by the PIC.NTSB SEA92LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Snohomish, WAInadequate visual lookout by the other pilot.NTSB SEA91LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Waldron, WAVisual lookout was not maintained, and diverted attention.NTSB SEA91LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-172N · Ellensburg, WAThe improper maintenance inspection of the airccraft. A factor relating to the accident was a ditch in the ladning area.NTSB SEA90LA199Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Neilton, WAThe failure of the crew to maintain adequate clearance from the terrain. Factors to the accident were mountainous and box canyon terrain.NTSB SEA90FA027Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Nordland, WAUndetermined.NTSB SEA88LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Anacortes, WAAfter overflying the intended seaplane base landing area. The pilot, who had logged only 1 hour of fixed wing time in the previous 90 days, misjudged the necessary downwind leg length and landed with insufficient surface distance available to stop the…NTSB SEA86LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Concrete, WAThe pilot was flying only 50 feet AGL when the aircraft struck power lines. A successful landing was then accomplished at an airport.NTSB SEA86LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Renton, WAThe pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff. Although a crosswind from the left was present the pilot lost control for unknown reasons to the left, crossing the taxiway and then striking a parked vehicle and building. No mechanical reason…NTSB SEA86FA054Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Renton, WAThe recently certificated private pilot was engaged in practice touch and go landings. Sometime after the second approach the throttle control rod became disconnected from the throttle cable and the pilot was unable to retard the throttle from a full power…NTSB SEA85LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Ashford, WAThe acft ground looped during a landing in a gusty x-wind. After directional control was lost the acft veered off the rwy striking trees. No accident report form was filed by the plt.NTSB SEA84LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Everett, WAThe plt reported that during a landing, the acft encountered a gust of wind & ballooned. The airspeed decreased to 40 KTS & the acft dropped to the rwy. The plt applied full power & reduced the flaps from 40 deg to full up. The acft became airborne, but…NTSB SEA83FA094Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna C-172N · Friday Harbor, WAThe acft crashed during an attempted go-around. The acft flap switch was in the down mode and the flaps were in the fulldown(40 degree) position. A passenger said the acft was 'real close to the right side of the runway' just before go- around N3413E impacted…NTSB SEA83LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Telma, WAThe aircraft collided with deep unplowed snow on the runway during takeoff and nosed over. The pilot stated that he had landed on frozen snow but when he returned to takeoff the snow was soft. He had a 1200 ft long portion of the runway cleared but it was…NTSB SEA82DA156Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 172N · Cle Elum, WAThe pilot elected to get additional cross-country and mountain flying time, so she elected to fly to Cle Elum, WA. Upon arrival, she flew over and observed the wind sock to be limp. While on approach to runway 25, she decided she was too low and executed a…NTSB SEA82DA131Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172N · Roche Harbor, WAThe pilot flew to a private airstrip that was open to grazing animals. During arrival, he made a low pass to check that the runway was clear of animals and other obstructions. He then circled to land. During final approach, he noticed sheep coming onto the…NTSB SEA82AA126Accident · 6 fatalFinal reportCessna 172 · Mercer Island, WAN2428E, a C-172, had departed sea-tac arpt for a VFR flt to snohomish, WA, about 27 mi on the 355 deg radial from the sea-tac VORTAC. It proceeded nnw over the west shore of Mercer Island located approximately 10 mi north of the sea-tac arpt. N761EL, a…