NTSB investigations: Cessna 172RG

23 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 172RG, where the first occurrence was “Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction”. 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

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NTSB investigations: Cessna 172RG per year, 1982–2026: 23 cases
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NTSB LAX07LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Roche Harbor, WAThe pilot's failure to perform the emergency landing gear extension procedure prior to landing. A contributing factor in the accident was the failure of the electrical system.Jul 12, 2007 · N9551B · Substantial damageNTSB MIA07LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Lantana, FLSeparation of a landing gear hydraulic line at the fitting for undetermined reasons.Jun 10, 2007 · N522GC · Substantial damageNTSB SEA07LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Daytona Beach, FLThe fracture and failure of the right landing gear actuator, which resulted in a gear collapse during the landing roll.Feb 8, 2007 · N9395B · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · San Diego, CAAn undetermined total electrical failure. The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear to the down and locked position was a factor.Nov 20, 2006 · N28RJ · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Kingman, AZLanding gear extension system component failure resulting in a gear up landing.Nov 1, 2004 · N6140R · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04CA186Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172RG · Montgomery, ALThe separation of a hydraulic line for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a hydraulic fluid leak and malfunction of the landing gear.Sep 15, 2004 · N948SM · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04IA138Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Chamblee, GAThe fatigue fracture of the nosewheel bungee assembly, which restricted the movement of the elevator control. A factor was the inadequate equipment from an unknown source/manufacturer.May 11, 2004 · N6562V · No damageNTSB LAX04LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Camarillo, CAThe fracture and failure of the left landing gear actuator. Contributing to the accident was the operator's failure to comply with the manufacturer's service bulletin.Oct 12, 2003 · N6543V · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA290Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Santa Ana, CAthe failure of the right main landing gear pivot assembly.Sep 30, 2003 · N9564B · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Blanchard, IDThe loss of engine oil as a result of the inadequate installation of the idler gear shaft set screw and the lack of a safety wire on the hex head (oil) plug. A contributing factor was the rough and uneven terrain.Sep 6, 2003 · N6368R · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03LA070Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Sanford, FLThe intentional cutting of the hydraulic line by an unknown person resulting in the loss of hydraulic fluid and the inability of the pilot-in-command to extend and lock the main landing gear, and subsequent collapse of the main landing gear after touchdown.Feb 24, 2003 · N5177R · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Billings, MTThe failure of the landing gear actuator during landing as a result of fatigue.Sep 26, 2002 · N6525R · Substantial damageNTSB MIA99LA270Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Orlando, FLthe pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was down and locked following loss of electrical power for undetermined reasons, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane when the right main landing gear collapsed upon landing.Sep 24, 1999 · N9536B · Substantial damageNTSB MIA99LA233Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Miami, FLThe delay by the pilot-in-command to extend the gear resulting in collapse of the main landing gear after touchdown. Factors in the accident were the inoperative gear warning system associated with the throttle due to the broken wire at the throttle…Aug 21, 1999 · N6231V · Substantial damageNTSB MIA98LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Roberta, GAThe pilot's inadequate compliance with the emergency procedures for his failure to completely pump the main landing gear into the down and locked position. Contributing to the accident was the reported loss of electrical power for undetermined reasons.May 17, 1998 · N6562V · Substantial damageNTSB NYC97LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 RG · Quinton, VAThe pilot's failure to identify an unsafe landing gear condition. A factor in the accident was the loss of electrical power.Aug 3, 1997 · N9647B · Substantial damageNTSB CHI92LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Wheeling, ILMain landing gear collapse as a result of the failure of a landing gear hydraulic pump seal.Sep 5, 1992 · N9578B · Substantial damageNTSB DEN92IA014Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Broomfield, COFailure of the left main landing gear pivot assembly due to ductile torsional overstress.Dec 5, 1991 · N9320D · Minor damageNTSB CHI91IA120Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · West Chicago, ILFailure of the splined shaft on the right main landing gear pivot assembly. A factor related to the incident was inadequate design of the landing gear pivot assembly.Apr 2, 1991 · N9592B · Minor damageNTSB NYC87LA231Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Islip, NYAfter landing on an instructional flight, Cessna 172, N9425D, experienced brake failure due to a broken hydraulic fluid line. N9425D rolled into another Cessna. Both aircraft received sustantial damage.Aug 11, 1987 · N9425D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB FTW84LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Monticello, ARDuring flt, the plt detected smoke in the cabin. Thinking that an electrical malfunction was the source, he secured the electrical master switch & used the battery. A precautionary landing was made at Monticello, AR. During the landing, the right main gear…Oct 25, 1983 · N5092U · Substantial damageNTSB LAX83IA036Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Santa Ana, CAWhile cruising at 6500 MSL during a night cross country, the cabin filled with smoke. The pilot declared an emergency and landed after securing all of the electrical equipment. The pilot required hospitalization due to smoke inhalation and an irregular…Nov 20, 1982 · N6428V · No damageNTSB ATL82DA272Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172RG · Prospect, KYThe plt was returning to his departure point due to encountering rough wx. While descending to 4,000 ft for an ILS approach the plt experienced a total electrical failure. The plt elected to descend to VFR conditions & broke out about 100 ft AGL. The plt…Sep 13, 1982 · N5115U · Substantial damage