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NTSB investigations: Cessna 172N, WI

29 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.

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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" = 'WI' 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

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\" = 'WI' 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" = 'WI' 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

Run 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 CEN24LA082Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Middleton, WIThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.Jan 4, 2024 · N3477E · Substantial damage NTSB CEN21LA127Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Prairie du Sac, WIThe student pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in the collision with a snowbank. Contributing to the accident was the compacted snow conditions on the runway surface.Feb 12, 2021 · N3477E · Substantial damage NTSB CEN20CA257Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Reedsburg, WIThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted a hard, bounced landing.Jun 12, 2020 · N738VY · Substantial damage NTSB CEN11CA271Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Appleton, WIThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.Mar 31, 2011 · N73836 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN10LA123Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Genoa City, WIA total loss of engine power due to the failure of the bolts that held in place the connecting rods to the engine's No. 3 and No. 4 cylinders as a result of the engine overhaul facility's improper installation of the bolts during a recent overhaul.Feb 14, 2010 · N24CV · Substantial damage 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…Aug 14, 2002 · N4731D · Destroyed NTSB CHI02LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Appleton, WIThe pilots failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll resulting in the subsequent impact with terrain.Apr 10, 2002 · N733PX · Substantial damage NTSB CHI00LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Crandon, WIthe deer that ran out onto the runway and collided with the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the night lighting conditions.Oct 25, 1999 · N4776E · Substantial damage NTSB CHI98LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Stone Lake, WIthe lack of effective braking due to hydroplaning. Contributing factors to the accident were the trees off the end of the runway that made a go-around not possible and the ditch off the end of the runway.Jun 29, 1998 · N6596D · Substantial damage NTSB CHI97LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Madison, WIthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions which resulted in a loss of directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty, crosswind conditions and the VASI lights.May 16, 1997 · N738LM · Substantial damage NTSB CHI96LA227Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Cottage Grove, WIthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. A factor was the delayed go-around.Jun 27, 1996 · N1674E · Substantial damage NTSB CHI96LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Middleton, WIfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty crosswind condition, the pilot's excessive lowering of flaps, and the…Apr 21, 1996 · N739BN · Substantial damage NTSB CHI96LA039Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Stevens Point, WIflying into known icing conditions and descending below the minimum descent altitude.Nov 26, 1995 · N6293F · Substantial damage NTSB CHI95LA032Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Hudson, WIinadequate maintenance (major overhaul) by maintenance personnel which resulted in the total loss of engine power. Soft terrain was a related factor.Nov 6, 1994 · N734LJ · Substantial damage NTSB CHI92FA059Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Cumberland, WIFailure to maintain aircraft control by the pilot in commnd. Factors in the accident are the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather, a blocked pitot static system, lack of total expereince in type of operation, and lack of total expereince in…Dec 17, 1991 · N73920 · Destroyed NTSB CHI91LA234Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Sheboygan, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors are the pilot's lack of total expereince, his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing and the crosswind condition.Jul 27, 1991 · N4821G · Substantial damage NTSB CHI91LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Portage, WIThe PIC became lost and disorientated and performed a premature precautionary landing.Oct 27, 1990 · N738AP · Substantial damage NTSB CHI90FA123Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · New Richmond, WIFailure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall/spin. A factor related related to the accident was: the pilot's lack of familiarity with the make and model of aircraft.May 6, 1990 · N76089 · Destroyed NTSB CHI90LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N II · Middleton, WIThe pilot's improper use of flaps to provide lift on short final approach instead of applying power and the failure to maintain aircraft control.Dec 10, 1989 · N75912 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI89LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Superior, WIFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were the icy and snow covered runway conditions and the snowbank.Mar 5, 1989 · N5315D · Substantial damage NTSB CHI88LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Madison, WIThe pilot was landing on the 40 foot wide rnwy in a 10-12 knot x-wind. He stated he had little rnwy reference in the dark night due to a very faded rnwy centerline. The acft ran off the hard surface into the mud, ran into a depression in the soil and nosed…Mar 26, 1988 · N73954 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI88LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Fond Du Lac, WIJan 24, 1988 · N75716 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI87LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Prairie Duchien, WIWhile in cruise flight, tape which was holding a piece of plexiglass over the cracked windshield came loose. The windshield lifted up and the pilot was not able to maintain altitude. During the forced landing in a soft field. The nose gear sheared off.Jun 12, 1987 · N4691G · Substantial damage NTSB CHI85LA022Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Dodgeville, WIThe plt attempted a landing on rwy 30 which is 85 ft higher in elev at the approach end of the rwy than the departure end. This was the plt's first flt to this arpt. The acft touched down further down the rwy than intended so the plt applied pwr to abort the…Oct 20, 1984 · N734YR · Destroyed NTSB CHI81FEP27Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172N · Hartford, WIJul 4, 1981 · N8913G · Destroyed NTSB CHI81FA034Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 172 · Lake Geneva, WIMar 10, 1981 · N733XU · Destroyed NTSB CHI81DEP02Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172N · Phillips, WIOct 6, 1980 · N75951 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI79FEP58Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172N · Milwaukee, WIJul 15, 1979 · N734AD · Substantial damage NTSB CHI79DEP36Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Milwaukee, WIMar 14, 1979 · N739HC · Minor damage