NTSB investigations: Cessna 172S, VA
18 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 |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 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\" = 'VA' 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" = 'VA' 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 ERA26LA038Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Lynchburg, VAAn in-flight collision with a bird.NTSB ERA24LA137Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Leesburg, VAAn in-flight collision with a bird while on the downwind leg of the airport traffic pattern.NTSB ERA22LA084Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Midland, VACollision with a bird in flight, which resulted in damage to the right-wing leading-edge spar.NTSB ERA21LA202Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Martinsville, VAThe pilot’s improper pitch control during a go-around in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a tail strike and a runway excursion.NTSB ERA21LA128Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Orange, VAThe student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA21LA092Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Culpeper, VAThe pilot’s decision to land the airplane in crosswind conditions that exceeded the airplane’s maximum demonstrated crosswind velocity.NTSB GAA16CA268Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Newport News, VAThe student pilot's incorrect pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in abnormal runway contact and a substantially damaged firewall.NTSB GAA16CA134Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Newport News, VAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.NTSB GAA15CA241Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Upperville, VAAn inflight bird strike, which resulted in wing spar damage.NTSB ERA15CA150Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Richmond, VAThe student pilot's inadequate landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and substantial damage to the airplane.NTSB ERA15LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Norfolk, VAThe engine’s failure to regain full power after a simulated engine failure for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations and testing.NTSB ERA15FA046Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Hinton, VAThe flight instructor’s decision to conduct a night training flight in mountainous terrain without conducting or allowing the student to conduct appropriate preflight planning and his lack of situational awareness of the surrounding terrain altitude, which…NTSB ERA13CA371Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Manassas, VAThe student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA12CA496Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Culpeper, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an attempted takeoff.NTSB ERA10CA363Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Chesapeake, VAA hard landing by person(s)unknown.NTSB NYC08CA282Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Charlottesville, VAThe pilot's improper flare while landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty wind condition.NTSB IAD05CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Charlottesville, VAThe student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB IAD02LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Leesburg, VAThe pilot's improper stowage of hazardous material.