NTSB investigations: Cessna 172P, IL
47 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
| 1983 | 3 |
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| 1984 | 3 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 4 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 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\" = 'IL' 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'))
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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" = 'IL' 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'))
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NTSB CEN22LA136Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172P · Pinckneyville, ILThe airplane’s collision with a deer on the runway during landing.NTSB CEN22LA043Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172P · Wheeling, ILThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was the student pilot’s self-induced pressure to land after being admonished by the controller.NTSB GAA19CA558Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Chicago, ILThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, porpoised landing.NTSB GAA18CA588Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Chicago, ILThe student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a truck while taxiing.NTSB GAA18CA360Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Salem, ILThe student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a pole while taxiing the airplane on the ramp.NTSB CEN15LA414Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Nutwood, ILA partial loss of engine power due to the undetected loosening of the four carburetor bolts that connect the throttle body to the bowl assembly.NTSB CEN15FA289Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Bartlett, ILThe pilot’s loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airplane did not reveal any preimpact abnormalities.NTSB CEN15CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Kankakee, ILThe student pilot's improper flight control inputs resulting in the loss of control during the landing flare.NTSB CHI08CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Belleville, ILthe design limits of the aircraft being exceeded by a previous pilot during an unknown phase of flight.NTSB CHI07CA128Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · West Chicago, ILThe instructor's inadequate remedial action following the student pilot's loss of control during the crosswind landing and the instructor's failure to compensate for the wind conditions. Contributing factors were, the crosswind, the gusting wind conditions…NTSB CHI04CA114Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Schaumburg, ILThe student pilot not maintaining directional control during the takeoff roll and his inadequate remedial action.NTSB CHI03LA212Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Pinckneyville, ILThe planned approach not maintained by the pilot and the delayed remedial action by the certified flight instructor. A contributing factor to the accident was the approach light.NTSB CHI00LA309Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Wheeling, ILThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind that resulted in the failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind, the ditch, the student's lack of experience, and the poor…NTSB CHI00MA066Accident · 3 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportMoravan Z242L · Zion, ILClearance not maintained by the pilot of the other airplane. A factor relating to the accident was the airport control tower's local controller's failure to provide effective sequencing.NTSB CHI99LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Plainfield, ILthe pilot's inadequate directional control during landing roll. A factor was the snow bank.NTSB CHI98LA215Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Grays Lake, ILthe pilot's not performing a recovery from a bounced landing and his not maintaining directional control. A factor was soft terrain.NTSB CHI97FA218Accident · 7 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Chicago, ILthe pilots not maintaining visual separation between their airplanes. A factor in this accident was the pilot of the southbound airplane not reporting her position abeam the airport as directed by the ATC controller.NTSB CHI97LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Waukegan, ILthe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the pilot's misjudging the flare.NTSB CHI96LA326Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Chicago, ILthe pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of experience (or lack of training) in recovery from bounced landings.NTSB CHI96LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · West Chicago, ILthe student pilot's misjudging the flare. A factor was the gusts.NTSB CHI94LA289Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Plato Center, ILThe pilot's attempt to take off on a short runway with a gross weight which exceeded the maximum allowable weight and an improper flap setting. A factor was the location of obstructions (trees) at the departure end of the runway.NTSB CHI94LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Wheeling, ILthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind.NTSB CHI93LA364Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Fieldon, ILPartial failure (deterioration) of the #1 piston pin plug, which resulted in contamination of the lubricating system and failure of the #3 connecting rod.NTSB CHI92LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Waukegan, ILThe student pilot's failure to maintain airplane directional control. Related factors are the student's lack of total flight experience, and improper aircraft control.NTSB CHI92LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Wheeling, ILThe pilot's improper approach to landing. Related factors are the thunderstorm and the excessive airspeed.NTSB CHI92FA020Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Zion, ILWater contamination of the fuel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight of the aircraft. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and obstructions (trees & transmission lines) in the emergency landing area.NTSB NYC91FA246Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · West Chicago, ILThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to return to the airport following a loss of engine power at a low altitude. The pilot failed to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall at an altitude insufficient for recovery. Factors contributing to…NTSB CHI91LA249Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Wheeling, ILInadequate compensation for wind conditions and directional control was not maintained by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were a gusty crosswind landing environment and a ditch.NTSB CHI91LA233Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Lansing, ILThe pilot's inadvertent stall/spin during low altitude maneuvers. Related factors are ground personnel's inadequate traffic advisory, and the pilot's abrupt pull up.NTSB CHI91LA222Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · West Chicago, ILDirectional control was not maintained by the cfi/pic. Factors related to the accident were a gusty cross wind and an airport facility, VASI light.NTSB CHI91FA059Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Freeport, ILThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed. Factors contributing were the pilot-in-command's misuse of flaps and his lack of total experience in this type of operation.NTSB CHI90DEV05Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 172P · Jerseyville, ILThe pilot's failure to go around when crosswinds upset aircraft alignment with the runway in the flare. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's attempt to land in crosswinds which exceeded the maximum for which the model has been demonstrated capable.NTSB CHI90LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Plainfield, ILThe student's improper flare, improper recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain directional control. The crosswind was a related factor.NTSB CHI90LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Savanna, ILImproper planning/decision by the pilot. The strong/gusty crosswind was a related factor.NTSB CHI90LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Newark, ILImproper planning/decision by the pilot. The wet condition of the grass runway was a related factor.NTSB CHI89LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Ottawa, ILStudent pilot's continuing an approach to landing beyond the point where she could bring the aircraft to a controlled stop on the remaining runway surface.NTSB CHI89LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Carbondale, ILThe student pilot, while on the takeoff roll on his first solo flight, experienced a loss of directional control which he failed to correct. The aircraft swerved to the left and departed the runway, striking a VASI installation before coming to a stop. The…NTSB CHI87LA208Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172PC · Jerseyville, ILThe pilot and one passenger were returning from a local flight. It had become dark during their flight and as the pilot was approaching to land on runway 36 the landing gear of the aircraft struck a drainage ditch approximately 2-3 feet short of the runway.…NTSB CHI87LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Wheeling, ILAccording to the plt, the lndg was normal until after touchdown when the acft bgn to 'track' toward the rgt side of the rwy. The plt said he applied left rudder, but the acft contd off the rgt side, went into a drainage ditch with standing water & nosed over.NTSB CHI86FA215Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Grayslake, ILDrg cruise flt, there was a loss of eng power (decreasing to 1900 RPM). The plt initiated a precautionary landing on rwy 27, but overran the intended landing area. The acft contd beyond the end of the rwy & subsequently flipped over in a corn field, west of…NTSB CHI86FEE01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 172 · Marseilles, ILThe takeoff was being made from an arpt which is on the grounds of a golf course. During takeoff the nose wheel struck the raised terrain of a golf tee located aprx 75 ft left of the rwy 18 centerline and 1000 ft from the departure end of the rwy. The plt…NTSB CHI85FA054Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Waukegan, ILThe acft collided with the terrain during a forced landing following a loss of power during takeoff. Investigation revealed that two days previously a loss of power had occured during a test flt which was virtually identical to the power loss experienced…NTSB CHI85LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Chicago, ILThe pvt plt stated that he was aware of a nose wheel shimmy on the acft before flt but was advised by the operator that it was safe to fly. He stated that upon landing, when the nose wheel touched down, it began to shimmy violently and the nose tire blew.…NTSB CHI84LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-172P · Macomb, ILThe acft swerved off the rwy into a ditch during a crosswind landing. The wind was from 180 degrees at 10 KTS. The plt said that he lost directional control of the acft because of the wind.NTSB CHI83FA224Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Joliet, ILThe acft made a hard landing and nosed over during a forced landing after engine failure on the base leg. The flt was onthe base leg with power at idle and carburetor heat on when the engine lost power. The pilot was unable to restart the engine. The pilot…NTSB CHI83LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Mchenry, ILThe acft went off the departure end of runway 09 during landing and nosed over. The weather as reported by the operator,was scattered clouds, more than 5 miles visibility and winds calm. Runway 09 had been in use all day. The pilot stated that his approach…NTSB CHI83LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Frankfort, ILThe wind was gusting to 40 KTS. The pilot stated a strong gust of wind lifted the left wing and blew the acft off the runway where a row of trees swung the acft into a plowed field. The pilot said the winds were stronger than reported.