# NTSB investigations: Cessna 182F

A list on [Cessna 182F](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182f.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

Page 1 of 5 · 236 investigations

- [NTSB ERA25LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA362.md): Cessna 182F · Williamsburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 22, 2025 · N3192U · Substantial damage
  > On September 22, 2025, about 1730 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 182F, N3192U, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Williamsburg, Virginia. The airline transport pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a…
- [NTSB WPR25LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA193.md): Cessna 182F · Nephi, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 29, 2025 · N3608U · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the nose wheel steering shaft and subsequent rotation of the nosewheel which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear during landing.
- [NTSB ANC25LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA017.md): Cessna 182F · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 2, 2025 · N3206U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC24LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA058.md): Cessna 182F · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 26, 2024 · N3411U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN24LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA142.md): Cessna 182F · Ben Wheeler, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 30, 2024 · N3322U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control while landing in a gusting wind.
- [NTSB WPR23LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA237.md): Cessna 182F · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 21, 2023 · N3531Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN21LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA138.md): Cessna 182F · Millville, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 24, 2021 · N3209U · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate maintenance/inspection of the airplane, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
- [NTSB CEN20CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA047.md): Cessna 182 · Robstown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 30, 2019 · N3473U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to set the friction lock on the throttle before hand propping the engine, which allowed the airplane to move forward and impact a credit card machine. Contributing to the accident was the malfunction of the parking brake for reasons that…
- [NTSB WPR20FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20FA049.md): Cessna 182 · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 22, 2019 · N3371U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines due to his impairment from cannabis.
- [NTSB CEN18LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA163.md): Cessna 182F · Luling, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2018 · N3291U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to secure the left-wing fuel cap after refueling the airplane, which resulted in a fuel leak on takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA17CA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA243.md): Cessna 182 · Killeen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2017 · N3308U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect landing flare in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR15FA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA236.md): Cessna 182F · Montecito, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2015 · N5738F · Substantial damage
  > Oil starvation that led to the failure of the No. 5 connecting rod and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA15CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA034.md): Cessna 182F · Portland, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2015 · N3586Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform a go-around in time to prevent a runway overrun and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA14FA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA372.md): Cessna 182F · Gansevoort, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2014 · N1DZ · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during initial climb following a banner pick-up, resulting in collision with a tree.
- [NTSB WPR12CA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA399.md): Cessna 182F · Hood River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2012 · N34SR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA11LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA357.md): Cessna 182F · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2011 · N3152U · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the left main landing gear due to inadequate maintenance inspection that did not detect and correct corrosion pitting.
- [NTSB ERA11LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA167.md): Cessna 182F · Auburn, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2011 · N3420U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to an internal failure of the muffler that was not detected by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB ERA10CA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA418.md): Cessna 182F · Canon, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2010 · N3562Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN10LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA186.md): Cessna 182F · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2010 · N3320U · Substantial damage
  > A fire of undetermined origin.
- [NTSB WPR10CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA017.md): Cessna 182F · Elko, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2009 · N3567Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taking off in known gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX07CA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA286.md): Cessna 182F · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2007 · N3580Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and pretakeoff checks during which he failed to remove the gust lock.
- [NTSB NYC06CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA152.md): Cessna 182F · Beverly, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2006 · N830W · Substantial damage
  > Collapse of the nose landing gear for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB ANC05CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA151.md): Cessna 182 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2005 · N3569Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance and speed, which resulted in an overrun and a nose over during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the dusk lighting conditions.
- [NTSB CHI05CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA166.md): Cessna 182F · Lapeer, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2005 · N3184U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection due to his failure to physically verify the security of the fuel tank caps, the unsecured fuel tank cap and fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI05CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA132.md): Cessna 182F · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2005 · N3225U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing which resulted in a hard landing. A factor associated with the accident was the improper landing flare.
- [NTSB NYC05LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA022.md): Cessna 182E · Duanesburg, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2004 · N1DZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a takeoff without allowing the engine to adequately warm-up; which resulted in a partial loss of power during takeoff and subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC04CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04CA088.md): Cessna 182F · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2004 · N3481U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over during the ensuing aborted landing when the airplane encountered soft terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the soft, swampy area surrounding the landing zone.
- [NTSB DEN04FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04FA057.md): Cessna 182F · Burlington, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2004 · N3524Y · Destroyed
  > loss of aircraft control due to structural icing. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions, the icing conditions, and ice fog.
- [NTSB ANC03LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA116.md): Cessna 182 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2003 · N3386U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the distance/altitude to the touchdown point during landing, which resulted in an undershoot and collision with a river bank. A factor contributing to the accident was the presence of a river bank that formed the beginning of the…
- [NTSB CHI03LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA068.md): Cessna 182F · Estherville, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2003 · N3455U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain adequate control of the airplane while taxiing in high wind conditions. A factor was the high winds.
- [NTSB FTW03LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA096.md): Cessna 182F · Wildorado, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2003 · N3535Y · Substantial damage
  > The airplane collided with an animal that wandered onto the runway. A contributing factor was sun glare impairing the pilot's view on final approach.
- [NTSB MIA02LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA069.md): Cessna 182F · Pell City, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2002 · N3486U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to properly recover from a bounced landing resulting in exceedance of the design limits and collapse of the nose gear assembly. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to continue flight with a known equipment deficiency.
- [NTSB CHI99FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA029.md): Cessna 182F · Wichita, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1998 · N3240U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and contaminated fuel supply.
- [NTSB LAX98LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA047.md): Cessna 182F · Palmdale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1997 · N3543Y · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to icing conditions which plugged the fuel system vent.
- [NTSB CHI97LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA237.md): Cessna 182F · Haviland, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1997 · N3265U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to obtain and/or maintain proper runway alignment during a night landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the airplane's inoperative landing lights, the airport's inoperative runway edge lights, and…
- [NTSB ANC97FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97FAMS1.md): Cessna 182F · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Jun 29, 1997 · N3186U · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB LAX97LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA139.md): Cessna 182F · Mokuleia, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1997 · N3652U · Destroyed
  > An unintentional stall for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA96WA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96WA129.md): Cessna 182F · Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 23, 1996 · N3290U · Destroyed
- [NTSB BFO95LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA080.md): Cessna 182F · Mitchellville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1995 · N3516U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW94LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA308.md): Cessna 182F · Monte Vista, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1994 · N3540U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional. Factors were the cross wind conditions, and the pilot's poor evaluation of the weather.
- [NTSB ATL94LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA143.md): Cessna 182F · Raeford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1994 · N3513U · Substantial damage
  > An engine power loss due to water in the fuel system, and the pilot's inadequate preflight of the aircraft. A factor was the presence of trees at the forced landing area.
- [NTSB BFO93LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA192.md): Cessna 182F · Batavia, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1993 · N3332U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare.
- [NTSB LAX93LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA262.md): Cessna 182F · Fallon, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1993 · N1234M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to detect and avoid a guy wire from a power pole during the landing roll on a private farm airstrip.
- [NTSB LAX93LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA156.md): Cessna 182F · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1993 · N3211U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation resulting in an inadvertent encounter with gusty wind conditions while taxiing.
- [NTSB SEA92LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA192.md): Cessna 182F · Blackfoot, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1992 · N3545Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use proper airspeed for takeoff, resulting in loss of control during initial climb. Factors relating to the accident were the high da weather conditions, power line obstructions and a highway with a dirt bank at the end of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA92LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA187.md): Cessna 182F · Alderwood Manor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1992 · N3551Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selected the wrong runway for wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW92LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA030.md): Cessna 182F · Morse, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1991 · N37749 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempted VFR flight into IMC conditions. Factors were, the pilot's lack of instrument qualification, his failure to obtain a weather briefing prior to the flight, and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB LAX91FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA173.md): Cessna 182F · Young, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1991 · N3458U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and the loss of control of the airplane resulting in an inflight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB BFO91FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91FA031.md): Cessna 182F · Princeton, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1991 · N3529Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision which resulted in airframe icing.
- [NTSB CHI90LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA136.md): Cessna 182F · Clare, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1990 · N3632U · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance by maintenance personnel resulting in a sticking carburetor float. Inadequate planning by the pilot in command during the approach is a factor in the accident.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072714')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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