NTSB investigations: Cessna 172N, 1982
91 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
| 1965 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 2 |
| 1967 | 2 |
| 1975 | 1 |
| 1976 | 2 |
| 1977 | 26 |
| 1978 | 62 |
| 1979 | 81 |
| 1980 | 107 |
| 1981 | 86 |
| 1982 | 91 |
| 1983 | 53 |
| 1984 | 55 |
| 1985 | 40 |
| 1986 | 44 |
| 1987 | 42 |
| 1988 | 47 |
| 1989 | 45 |
| 1990 | 46 |
| 1991 | 57 |
| 1992 | 40 |
| 1993 | 51 |
| 1994 | 43 |
| 1995 | 48 |
| 1996 | 37 |
| 1997 | 40 |
| 1998 | 37 |
| 1999 | 46 |
| 2000 | 35 |
| 2001 | 32 |
| 2002 | 43 |
| 2003 | 32 |
| 2004 | 38 |
| 2005 | 26 |
| 2006 | 23 |
| 2007 | 21 |
| 2008 | 21 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 24 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 15 |
| 2026 | 11 |
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1982
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 year(c."eventDate") = 1982
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 MKC83LA047Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Kearney, NEPilot landed on icy runway and started to swerve. Go-around was initiated. Before aircraft could takeoff it collided with a snow bank.NTSB ATL83FKJ01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 172N · Clanton, ALThe acft was observed in a high speed glide to touch down briefly in a pasture at the top of a knoll. It then dropped below the rise & crashed in a wooded area adjacent to the pasture. Examination of the eng showed a crack extending from the top forward…NTSB LAX83FA051Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Casa Grande, AZThe aircraft flew into wires 34 feet above ground 800 feet from the runway at dusk. The wires were marked and both the student pilot and the instructor were aware of them. A no flap landing was being attempted. This was one of several landings made. All…NTSB LAX83FUG07Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportCessna 172N · Near Rialto, CAThe pilot and his passengers had flown from van nuys, CA to palm spring, CA during the afternoon. After arrival, they spent several hours on the ground. At 1740, the pilot called a fss to obtain a weather briefing for a flight to concord, CA. During the…NTSB LAX83FA047Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · 12nm East Of An, CADuring the preflight wx briefing from thermal fss the plt was advised that VFR flt was not recommended into the san diego area. Although the plt requested a briefing to san diego, it is believed that the initial destination was carlsbad to deplane the rear…NTSB MKC83FA024Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Wamego, KSA witness observed the acft flying low along the Kansas river for about 2 mi just before the accident. He stated that the acft was flying below the tops of trees bordering the river. The two lower strands of a power line, which crosses the river, were found…NTSB DEN83LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · St. Ignatius, MTAccording to the pilot, the passenger door opened before lift off. He attempted to brake the aircraft in wet snow and ice and slid off the end of the runway into a ditch. The investigation revealed the aircraft had a past history of the entry door latch…NTSB DEN83LA016Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Beulah, NDPilot said he experienced power loss during takeoff, used carburetor heat but it seemed to get worse. He landed in a soft field to right of runway. Wing hit a fence and aircraft flipped inverted. Engine kept running until crash. No malfunctions found.NTSB CHI83LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Port Hope, MIThe pilot estimated that the wind was from 210 to 220 deg at 15 KTS. He reported that the grass runway was soft and wet. For takeoff on runway 18, he used 10 deg of flaps and about 1/2 of the available aileron while using a soft field takeoff procedure. The…NTSB ATL83LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Loris, SCWhile taxiing from ramp left wingtip struck a van parked in the tie-down area.NTSB ATL83LA016Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Indian Mound, INApproximately 10 minutes after departure the pilot of N739RJ reported "engine problems." The pilot stated that he tried various power settings and fuel selections without success. He advised fort campbell approach control that he was landing into trees.…NTSB MIA83LA020Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Ft. Myers, FLThe plt stated that during his solo x-country the throttle became stuck several times enroute. While approaching Ft. Myers he retarded the throttle but was unable to advance it again. Unable to maintain altitude, the plt made a forced landing. Post…NTSB DEN83LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Toston, MTThe pilot elected to practice some landings on a gravel road. He stated that during the first approach, he was high and elected to go around. On the second approach, a landing was made. However, the pilot reported that during touchdown, the airspeed was fast…NTSB ATL83FIG01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172N · Mitchellville, MDThe aircraft was landed with 20 degrees flaps at 67 mph. It continued off the end of the 2,150 foot runway, went through a fence and came to rest at the edge of highway route 50. The handbook recommended 40 degrees of flaps and a 61 mph approach speed.NTSB ATL83LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Albany, GAThe pilot of N737LJ departed on a cross-country business trip with less than full fuel tanks. After flying about 2 hours the aircraft engine quit and the pilot made an emergency landing in an open field. The aircraft collided with trees at the edge of the…NTSB FTW83LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Sugarland, TXAfter overshooting his first approach, the plt touched down at midfield & ran off the end of the rwy into a ditch.NTSB CHI83LA003Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Seneca, ILWhile landing on a 2300 ft runway, the plane touched down about 1000 to 1200 ft beyond the approach end. The pilot felt that there was insufficient room to stop safely, so she initiated a go-around. The pilot was unable to attain enough altitude to clear…NTSB MIA82FLA07Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 172N · Oak Hill, FLThe aircraft collided with trees while flying in fog and rain on a dark night. This occurred shortly after the non-instrument rated pilot canceled his VFR flight plan. Neither the pilot nor the passenger could remember the details of the crash. The pilot…NTSB CHI82DA362Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172 · Park Forest, ILThe pilot stated there was a partial loss of power during the takeoff roll. He reported that there was insufficient runway remaining to stop when the power loss occurred. The available airspeed was used to "hop" over a 3-foot embankment, but the nose gear,…NTSB LAX82DUQ18Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172N · Burbank, CAPilot doing touch and go cut off carb. Heat waited for full flap retraction then added power for takeoff. When plane did not climb out of ground effect he closed throttle, landed, and ground looped into wall to avoid blast fence head on.NTSB CHI82DA354Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 172N · Bucyrus, OHStudent pilot made landing and aircraft veered left off runway. Pilot made go-around during which he collided with a fence but continued flight. During later landing left landing gear collapsed. ELT was activated by fence. Left tire was found to have a flat…NTSB SEA82FYM24Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 172P · 3nm Se Scappoos, ORThe acft struck & severed power lines strung between two 90-foot towers located about 1500 feet apart. The power lines were about 50 to 60 feet above the water at the lowest point of the line sag.NTSB FTW82DA380Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172N · Hobbs, NMPilot collided with power line while on pipeline patrol. A sucessful landing was made at hobb, NM airport after accident.NTSB NYC82DA221Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172N · Spring Valley, NYThe pilot reported that he landed too FAR down the runway at a speed of 75 KTS. Reportedly, there was a hump in the runway which obstructed his view of the end. Subsequently, he decided that it was too late to abort the landing; however, he was unable to stop…NTSB FTW82DA375Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172N · Katy, TXDuring a biennial flight review, the pilot/owner began a simulated emergency landing. Reportedly, the engine was not cleared during a long power-off descent from 900 ft. when it became apparent that the field would not be reached, the flight instructor took…NTSB MKC82FCG19Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 172N · Lake Of The Oza, MOWitnesses reported that the pilot made a low pass at a cove, then flew out over the water, turned and flew back at low altitude. During a second low pass, it struck electrical cables that crossed the cove. After hitting the cables, the aircraft crashed in a…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 MKC82DA152Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 172 · Thedford, NEThe pilot reported that after he took off on a dark night, he remembered there were obstacles in that area and he reversed his direction of turn. He stated that after reversing the turn, he became disoriented and the aircraft dove into the ground.NTSB LAX82FUM11Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 172N · San Clemente, CAAircraft declared missing by wife of passenger. Parts of the aircraft were found by boater and beach walkers from 8/18 to 8/25. Injury index presumed.NTSB LAX82DA307Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172N · Buckeye, AZThe pilot was on a flight to a private dirt strip. While on final approach to land, the sun was in his eyes and he did not see a 3 ft high mound of dirt near the threshold. The left main gear hit the dirt and sheared from the aircraft. After touchdown, the…NTSB DEN82DA164Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172N · Durango, COThe pilot reported that he was starting his flare to land when a gust of wind was encountered. He reported that the aircraft touched down on the left main gear and got out of alignment with the runway. The pilot stated that rudder was applied, but he was…NTSB LAX82FA297Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Lompoc, CAA student plt in a Cessna 152, N4603L, was departing from rwy 25 while Cessna 172, N733HV, was arriving from the north. After taking off, the student made a right climbing turn toward the north, then began another turn to the east in accordance with published…NTSB LAX82DA303Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 172N · Pine Springs, AZPlt stated he landed at what he thought was his destination arpt. The field was soft & an attempted takeoff was unsuccessful. He then taxied to an adjacent paved road & a second takeoff was attempted. The main landing gear went off the shoulder & the acft…NTSB FTW82DA349Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172N · Antoine, ARThe pilot stated that during the takeoff run from a private airstrip he allowed the aircraft to veer to the left and struck a drainage ditch.NTSB DEN82DA152Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172N · Lander, WYThe pilot reported that the aircraft suddenly veered to the right after he had slowed to about 30 to 35 KTS. An examination revealed that the nose gear fork had failed in two places. The breaks were just below the strut attachment point and directly accross…NTSB LAX82DA286Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172N · Novato, CAThe pilot landed on runway 31 with a left crosswind. While landing, the aircraft went off the right side of the runway and nosed over in a drainage ditch. The pilot estimated that the wind was from 220 deg at 10 KTS. The official observation at oakland, CA…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 CHI82IA282Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Columbus, OHDuring stall recovery practice, the right control yoke jammed in the full forward position. Recovery was accomplished byplacing both feet on the instrument panel for leverage then pulling the yoke rearward. Investigation revealed that the RH nylon bearing on…NTSB ATL82DA217Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 172 · Laurinburg, NCThe weather briefing forecast thunderstorms however the pilot took off on a cross country and circumnavigated two cells. The air became turbulent so the pilot decided to land in a plowed field. A downdraft caught the plane and it landed nosedown and nosed…NTSB NYC82DA164Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 172N · Jamaica, NYAn airport operations agent, in a port authority automobile monitored ground control conversation with the pilot and offered to assist N9426E in locating the active runway. When approaching the lost aircraft's position the vehicle driver experienced sun glare…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…NTSB CHI82DA269Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172N · Isle, MNThe pilot was on a cross-country flight and began an approach to a private airstrip. He reported that the weather conditions were good with light turbulence. About 100 ft from the threshold, the aircraft began to settle and the pilot added power. However, the…NTSB DEN82DA138Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 172 · Billings, MTThe aircraft crashed during a landing on runway 27R. At the time of the accident, the winds were reported to be from 210 degrees at 11 KTS. The pilot stated that he encountered moderate turbulence during the approach. He believed that he also encountered a…NTSB FTW82FQA22Accident · 4 fatalFinal reportCessna 172N · Santa Fe, NMThe acft struck the ground at a 40-45 deg angle & left wing down 1/2 mi from the departure end of rwy 20. No discrepancies were noted in aircraft systems. An eng disassembly revealed no malfunction. It was known the four occupants had a total weight of 857…NTSB MKC82FCQ12Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 172 · Medicine Lodge, KSThe acft stalled while the plt was buzzing his grandfather's fishing cabin on a lake.NTSB NYC82DA150Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172N · Millinocket, MEAfter takeoff at about 50 ft AGL the plt reached down to recover his watch which had fallen to the floor. At the same time the pax accidently pushed forward on the other wheel causing the acft to hit the water & nose over. The acft sank &was not recovered.NTSB FTW82DRJ19Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBoeing B-75 · Lufkin, TXN733BD was holding for the active runway when N59257 taxied into the tail of the aircraft. N733BD received substantial damage and N59257 received minor damage.NTSB LAX82FA226Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Granada Hills, CAThe student pilot departed van nuys, CA at about 1530 PDT on a round-robin, cross-country flight to turlock, CA. It was a combination personal and training flight. His instructor pilot (CFI) had verbally approved the flight, but did not endorse the student's…NTSB FTW82DA247Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172 · Houston, TXAfter the student pilot returned from a cross-country. He taxied into the parking area, but noticed there were no parking spaces available. While making a 180 deg turn, the right wing struck a fence post. After hitting the post, the plane turned and the…NTSB DEN82DA112Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172 · Colorado Spring, COThe pilot saw thunderstorms near pueblo and Colorado springs, CO, and checked the ATIS at both places. He encountered turbulence on the approach to the airport, but otherwise, the approach and touchdown were normal. According to the pilot, a strong gust of…