NTSB investigations: Cessna 172P, FL
80 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 172P. 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
| 1981 | 2 |
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| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 4 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 4 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 2 |
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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\" = 'FL' 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 ('2072436'))
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" = 'FL' 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 ('2072436'))
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 ERA26LA299Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Lakeland, FLAn in-flight collision with a bird while on approach.NTSB ERA26LA221Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 172P · Pembroke Pines, FLOn May 29, 2026, at 1138 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172P, N96100, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pembroke Pines, Florida. The flight instructor sustained serious injuries. The student pilot sustained minor injuries.…NTSB ERA26LA063Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · DeLand, FLThe flight instructor’s inadequate fuel quantity inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA25LA194Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Hastings, FLThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA24LA198Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Palatka, FLThe failure of the nose oil seal to remain secure in the engine crankcase, which resulted in a loss of engine oil and partial loss of engine power.NTSB ERA23FA323Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Pembroke Pines, FLThe flight instructor’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent rapid descent into terrain.NTSB ERA23FA247Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Lake Worth, FLMaintenance personnel’s failure to detect the corroded aileron cable during recent inspections, which resulted in the separation of the aileron control cable and a subsequent loss of airplane control during takeoff.NTSB ERA20LA299Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Weston, FLA total loss of engine power due to the failure of the Nos. 1 and 3 connecting rods from lack of lubrication.NTSB ERA20CA114Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Everglades City, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in the left wing striking the runway.NTSB GAA19CA085Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · St. Petersburg, FLThe pilot's failure to remove the gust lock before flight, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to rotate and a subsequent runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the preflight checklist.NTSB GAA17CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Destin, FLThe student pilot’s overcorrection with right rudder, which resulted in a loss of directional control, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB GAA16CA360Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Pembroke Pines, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare, which resulted in a runway excursion, and impact with a sign.NTSB GAA16CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Miami, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA15CA196Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Sebastian, FLThe pilot's misjudged airspeed and glidepath, which resulted in a landing area overshoot and runway excursion.NTSB ERA15CA038Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Miami, FLThe failure of the student pilot to achieve a proper touchdown during a touch-and-go landing resulting in a hard landing and substantial damage.NTSB ERA14LA434Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Spruce Creek, FLA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilots’ improper preflight and in-flight fuel planning.NTSB ERA14CA001Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Christmas, FLAn inflight collision with a bird during cruise flight.NTSB ERA13CA146Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Valparaiso, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ERA12CA466Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · St. Augustine, FLUndetermined due to a lack of information about when the damage to the airplane occurred.NTSB ERA12LA259Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Brooksville, FLThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA11CA284Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Stuart, FLThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA11CA283Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Fort Pierce, FLThe student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA10CA208Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Ft. Pierce, FLThe student pilot's improper flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, resulting in a hard landing.NTSB ERA10CA213Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Fort Pierce, FLThe student pilot’s improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA10CA143Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Fort Pierce, FLThe student pilot's improper flare during landing.NTSB ERA09CA541Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Pensacola, FLThe pilot's inability to maintain control during landing due to the separation of the nose landing gear upper scissor from the nose gear assembly. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate visual examination performed during the annual inspection.NTSB ERA09LA549Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Pensacola, FLThe student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ANC08CA054Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Tyndall AFB, FLThe pilot's misjudged flare and subsequent hard landing, and her inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB NYC08CA103Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Gainesville, FLThe pilot's improper flare.NTSB MIA06CA032Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Hialeah, FLThe failure of the CFI to perform a go-around following a long landing resulting in overrun, on ground encounter with soft terrain, and subsequent nose over.NTSB MIA06FA007Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · La Belle, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial takeoff climb, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin and uncontrolled descent to ground impact. A contributing factor was the failure of the wing flap control, which resulted in the flaps…NTSB MIA05CA061Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Brooksville, FLThe pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in substantial damage during the subsequent hard landing.NTSB ANC04LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Clewiston, FLThe student pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, a collapse of the nose wheel landing gear, and the airplane nosing over when it encountered a ditch.NTSB MIA03TA175Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 172P · Jay, FL**This case was modified on 2/18/2016. Refer to the public docket for this accident to view the changes.** Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA03LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Plymouth, FLThe pilot's continue operation with known deficiencies (engine vibration) resulting in a partial loss of engine power during climb after takeoff and overrun of the runway during the aborted takeoff.NTSB MIA03LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Lantana, FLthe pilot's use of excessive airspeed and the improper touchdown point during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway, and impacting with trees.NTSB MIA03FA066Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Osteen, FLThe intentional suicidal act by the pilot-in-command resulting in the in-flight collision with trees then the ground.NTSB MIA03FA043Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Edgewater, FLThe pilot's inflight loss of control and the pilot's failure to recover from the resultant dive for unknown reasons which resulted in flight beyond the design stress limits of the airplane and subsequent in flight airframe breakup.NTSB ATL02LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Merritt Island, FLThe pilot's improper recovery after a bounced landing and improper landing flare which resulted in the airplane colliding with the runway.NTSB ATL02LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Pensacola, FLThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land with a tailwind.NTSB ATL01LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Cedar Key, FLThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to abort the landing resulted in the collision with water. A factor was the variable wind condition.NTSB MIA01LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Inverness, FLa loss of directional control on landing due to the pilot's failure to execute a proper flare and recovery from the resultant bounced landing, causing the airplane to depart the runway, enter the uneven grass infield, and sustain a nose over.NTSB MIA00LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · St. Petersburg, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance between the left wingtip and a hangar door resulting in the on-ground collision.NTSB MIA98LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Fort Myers, FLThe pilot's inadequate inflight decision and her selection of unsuitable terrain to conduct a precautionary landing.NTSB ATL98LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Key West, FLfailure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. The student pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of airplane was a related factor.NTSB ATL98TA054Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172 · Arcadia, FLThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight and in-flight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. Trees and rough/uneven terrain are contributing factors.NTSB MIA98LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Destin, FLthe pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB MIA97LA066Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Fort Lauderdale, FLFailure of other maintenance personnel to properly torque a connecting rod bolt and nut for the No. 3 cylinder during engine overhaul.NTSB ATL96LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Sanford, FLthe pilot-in-command's excessive taxi speed and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles.NTSB MIA95LA165Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Lake Placid, FLTotal failure of the fuel vent system resulting in the total loss of engine power during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection of the airplane during the last annual inspection for failure of the mechanic to identify that…