NTSB investigations: Cessna 172S, CA
65 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 172S. 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
| 2001 | 1 |
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| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 3 |
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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\" = 'CA' 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 ('2072439', '2072442'))
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" = 'CA' 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 ('2072439', '2072442'))
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 WPR26LA222Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Death Valley, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and encounter with a tailwind while landing on a rough runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent nose over.NTSB WPR26LA220Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Morgan Hill, CAAn in-flight collision with a bird.NTSB WPR26LA164Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 172S · Pacoima, CAOn April 20, 2026, about 1107 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 172S airplane, N2126F, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Whiteman Airport (WHP), Pacoima, California. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated…NTSB WPR26LA047Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 172S · Lancaster, CAOn November 9, 2025, about 1205 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 172S, N5199J, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Lancaster, California. The pilot and passengers were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…NTSB WPR26LA015Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Lathrop, CAAn inflight collision with a bird.NTSB WPR25FA264Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna 172S · Los Banos, CAOn August 26, 2025, about 1905 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 172S, N5203H, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Los Banos, California. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part…NTSB WPR25LA102Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · La Verne, CAThe failure of the right main landing gear tubular spring due to a fatigue crack that originated at the airframe connecting bolt hole and progressed to an overstress fracture.NTSB WPR23LA298Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Long Beach, CAThe flight instructor’s inattention during ground operations, which resulted in unintentional movement of the airplane and ground collision with another airplane.NTSB WPR23LA253Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Novato, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll for a touch and go, which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB WPR23FA172Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172S · Los Angeles, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with the hilly terrain resulting from his loss of situational awareness due to the deteriorating weather conditions as he descended to approach his destination airport.NTSB WPR22LA123Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · San Carlos, CAThe pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB WPR20LA256Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · San Jose, CAThe airplane’s collision with a bird while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern.NTSB WPR19FAMS1Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportCessna 172 · Pescadero, CAImpact with the ocean for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not located.NTSB GAA19CA282Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Edwards Air Force Base, CAAn undetermined event, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB GAA18CA319Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · San Diego, CAThe biplane pilot’s failure to see and avoid the stopped airplane.NTSB GAA18CA294Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Palo Alto, CAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA17CA573Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Chino, CAAn in-flight collision with a bird while on downwind.NTSB GAA17CA470Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Carlsbad, CAThe student pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA479Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Santa Ana, CAA hard landing and propeller strike for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB GAA17CA312Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · El Cajon, CAThe student pilot's incorrect landing flare, which resulted in the airplane porpoising upon touchdown.NTSB WPR17FA063Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Ramona, CAThe flight instructor's failure to ensure that adequate clearance from terrain was maintained after performance of a simulated engine failure maneuver, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB GAA16CA416Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Palm Springs, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over in rough terrain.NTSB WPR16LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · San Diego, CAThe failure of the flight instructor of the other airplane to maintain awareness while parked on the ramp with the engine operating, which resulted in impact with the parked airplane.NTSB WPR16LA024Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · San Jose, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll at night, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB WPR15FAMS1Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportCessna 172S · Davenport, CAUndetermined because the airplane was not located.NTSB GAA15CA018Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Camarillo, CAThe pilot involved and the phase of flight when the damage occurred were not determined.NTSB WPR15LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Santa Monica, CAThe separation of a section of a propeller blade due to fatigue cracking. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to comply with the manufacturer’s maintenance and inspection instructions.NTSB WPR15CA028Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 - S · Hawthorne, CAThe pilot's improper flare which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent hard landing.NTSB WPR15LA014Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Big Bear, CAA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR14CA351Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Santa Ynez, CAThe student pilot's inadequate flare and loss of aircraft control during landing, which resulted in multiple bounces.NTSB WPR14LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat S2 · Livermore, CAFailure of the pilots of the Pitts airplane to maneuver the airplane as necessary to observe the taxi route and avoid the Cessna airplane ahead. Contributing to the accident was the local controller's failure to provide the required warning of traffic ahead…NTSB WPR13CA332Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Santa Barbra, CAThe pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR13CA328Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Redlands, CAThe student pilot's improper flare and unsuccessful attempt to correct a bounced landing, which resulted in the overrun landing.NTSB WPR13LA286Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182T · San Diego, CABoth pilots’ failure to maintain a proper visual lookout while taxiing during nighttime conditions, which resulted in an on-ground collision.NTSB WPR11LA284Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Palo Alto, CAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the landing approach over unsuitable terrain.NTSB WPR11CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Branscomb, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during the landing roll on an unimproved airstrip.NTSB WPR10CA475Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Santa Maria, CAThe pilot's inadequate flare which resulted in a bounce and hard landing.NTSB WPR10CA230Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Palo Alto, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the certified flight instructor’s delayed response to the student pilot's loss of control during the takeoff roll.NTSB WPR09CA461Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · San Carlos, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a fence post during taxi.NTSB WPR09LA098Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Oceanside, CAA defective alternator wire splice that resulted in an intermittent electrical system malfunction and erroneous fuel gauge readings, and, a loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB WPR09CA273Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Compton, CAThe pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB LAX08FA301Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Fullerton, CAThe pilot's failure to follow the takeoff checklist and verify the proper flap setting before takeoff.NTSB LAX08LA191Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Oceanside, CAFailure of the pilot to regain airplane control during an intentional stall/spin maneuver.NTSB LAX08CA102Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Gualala, CAThe pilot's decision not to use all of the available runway, his premature rotation and failure to obtain and maintain an adequate airspeed to continue the takeoff that resulted in a stall/mush, an aborted takeoff, a runway overrun, and a collision with…NTSB LAX08CA124Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · San Luis Obispo, CAThe pilot's inadequate landing flare, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty wind condition.NTSB SEA08CA052Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Fullerton, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.NTSB SEA08CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · El Cajon, CAThe excessive speed while turning off of the runway which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. The ditch was a factor.NTSB LAX08FA023Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Palm Springs, CAThe flight instructor's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during takeoff-initial climb, and his impairment from alcohol.NTSB SEA07CA243Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Bakersfield, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with a taxiway sign.NTSB LAX07CA199Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Santa Barbara, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.