NTSB investigations: Cessna 172S, 2004
27 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
| 1967 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 |
| 1979 | 3 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2003 | 29 |
| 2004 | 27 |
| 2005 | 28 |
| 2006 | 25 |
| 2007 | 26 |
| 2008 | 31 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2010 | 27 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2012 | 29 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2017 | 24 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2025 | 18 |
| 2026 | 14 |
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2004
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 year(c."eventDate") = 2004
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 DEN05FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Roswell, NMthe pilot not maintaining control of the aircraft resulting in an uncontrolled descent and collision on a highway. Factors contributing to the accident were the dark night and the pilot experiencing spatial disorientation.NTSB MIA05LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Lakeland, FLThe faulure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll resulting in the on-ground collision with a taxiway sign and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB CHI05CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Anderson, INThe student pilot's improper flare and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB IAD05CA014Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Mansfield, MAThe pilot's improper decision to taxi on a closed taxiway, and his misjudgment of obstacle clearance.NTSB LAX05CA028Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Chandler, AZthe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were his improper recovery from the subsequent bounced landing and pilot-induced oscillations.NTSB ATL05CA015Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172SP · West Columbia, SCThe student pilot's improper landing flare, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control during rollout. A factor was the runway sign.NTSB DEN04LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Broomfield, COthe pilot's improper flare, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot.NTSB NYC04CA206Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Mount Gilead, OHThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions which resulted in a collision with the runway. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB LAX04CA309Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Willits, CAthe pilot's inadvertent descent and controlled flight into obstacles while maneuvering to land. Contributing factors were the dark, nighttime condition, which impaired the pilot's visual perceptions, and the pilot's failure to obtain a pertinent Notice to…NTSB DEN04CA137Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Erie, COthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in a hard landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot induced oscillation and the high approach airspeed.NTSB FTW04CA224Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Leakey, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.NTSB DEN04LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Carlsbad, NMthe student pilot's inadequate flare resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the tailwind conditions.NTSB LAX04CA290Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Honolulu, HIthe student pilot's misjudged flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and pilot induced porpoise and failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll, which resulted in…NTSB MIA04CA109Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172SP · Miami, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain control while landing with a crosswind and gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and incurring damage.NTSB LAX04CA288Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Chandler, AZthe student pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB ATL04LA164Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Waterloo, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent and collision into water.NTSB NYC04CA164Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Stevensville, MDThe pilot's improper flare during touch down, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB LAX04CA250Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Glendale, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in a veer off the runway and collision with terrain.NTSB CHI04CA165Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Fishers, INThe pilot's inadequate remedial actions after an inadequate landing flare and subsequent hard landing. Additional causes were the pilot-induced porpoise and the collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB ATL04LA140Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Asheville, NCThe CFII's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clear of objects during flight. Factors were clouds and dark night.NTSB FTW04LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · San Antonio, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.NTSB FTW04CA163Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · McKinney, TXThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB MIA04CA077Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Key West, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusty wind conditions which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and impacting a sign, incurring damage.NTSB LAX04CA186Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Long Beach, CAthe student pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing and porpoise.NTSB DEN04LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C172 · Broomfield, COthe pilot of the Maule's failure to maintain a visual lookout.NTSB LAX04CA130Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Riverside, CAthe pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in his failure to maintain proper alignment with the taxiway. Factors in the accident were the dusk lighting conditions and pilot not understanding the ground control taxi clearance.NTSB FTW04LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172-SP · McKinney, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the take-off roll.