# NTSB investigations: Cessna 182G

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

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

Page 1 of 6 · 255 investigations

- [NTSB GAA26WA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA26WA144.md): Cessna 182 · Pucallpa, Peru · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 31, 2026 · N2406R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA26LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA116.md): Cessna 182G · Quail Heights, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Feb 16, 2026 · N515CL · Substantial damage
  > On February 16, 2026, at 1020 eastern standard time a Cessna 182G, N515CL, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Quail Heights, Florida. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…
- [NTSB ANC25LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA063.md): Cessna 182G · Kona, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 3, 2025 · N3261S · Substantial damage
  > On July 3, 2025, about 0657 Hawaii-Aleutian standard time, a Cessna 182G airplane, N3261S, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Kona, Hawaii. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB WPR24LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA042.md): Cessna 182G · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 26, 2023 · N2428R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during landing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN23LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA263.md): Cessna 182G · Gunnison, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2023 · N3289S · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s improper decision to fly into an area of unsuitable terrain which the airplane was unable to exit, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN22FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA232.md): Cessna 182G · Kenedy, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 6, 2022 · N2118R · Destroyed
  > A loss of airplane control on final approach for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR22LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA165.md): Cessna 182G · Eloy, AZ · Accident · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 25, 2022 · N3694U · Substantial damage
  > The unoccupied airplanes exceedance of the critical angle of attack which resulted in a stall, subsequent inverted spin, and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA20CA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA300.md): Cessna 182 · Millington, MD · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2020 · N3707U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s misidentification of a corn field for the destination airport’s runway, and a subsequent aerodynamic stall at low altitude while attempting to land.
- [NTSB CEN19LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA061.md): Cessna 182 · Norwood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 23, 2018 · N3120S · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR19LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA020.md): Cessna 182 · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 27, 2018 · N3267S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear due to fatigue cracking of a bolt that initiated at a corrosion pit, which formed in the absence of a required protective cadmium coating.
- [NTSB WPR18FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA141.md): Cessna 182G · Cascade, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 2018 · N2377R · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's improper decision to initiate a visual flight rules flight into an area with low ceilings due to mountain obscuration, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB CEN17LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA178.md): Cessna 182G · Manistee, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2017 · N2056R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the airplane owner and maintenance personnel to follow the propeller manufacturer's recommend overhaul schedule, which resulted in a fatigue fracture of the propeller blade actuating pin and a loss of thrust in flight.
- [NTSB GAA16CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA081.md): Cessna 182 · Salisbury, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2015 · N2000R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare, causing the airplane to balloon and land hard.
- [NTSB CEN16FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA042.md): Cessna 182G · Sandia Park, NM · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2015 · N2440R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN15LA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA430.md): Cessna 182G · Glenwood Springs, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2015 · N3147S · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat, which resulted in a forced landing on rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CEN14CA528](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA528.md): Cessna 182G · Port Eads, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2014 · N2011R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to depart from a runway not suitable for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB CEN14CA523](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA523.md): Cessna 182G · Silver City, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2014 · N2309R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot overcorrected when the airplane experienced a downdraft during the takeoff which resulted in the airplane stalling and impacting the terrain.
- [NTSB ERA13LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA239.md): Cessna 182G · Clewiston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2013 · N2440R · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and fuel management and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA13CA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA231.md): Cessna 182G · Arcadia, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2013 · N2143R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue a high approach with a tailwind, rather than perform a go-around, which resulted in an overrun on a wet, down-sloping, grassy runway.
- [NTSB CEN12LA493](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA493.md): Cessna 182G · Montrose, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2012 · N3198S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR12CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA169.md): Cessna 182G · Georgetown, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2012 · N3272S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing with a gusting wind.
- [NTSB CEN10LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA168.md): Cessna 182G · Mount Vernon, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2010 · N2381R · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the failure of the number four connecting rod for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA07LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA255.md): Cessna 182G · Fairfield, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2007 · N2420R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX07LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA212.md): Cessna 182G · Orland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2007 · N4521M · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper preflight inspection and preparation, and his failure to ensure adequate fuel was onboard for the anticipated flight.
- [NTSB SEA07LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA137.md): Cessna 182 · Moab, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2007 · N2164R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering after takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA06CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA034.md): Cessna 182G · Sweet Home, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 28, 2005 · N3199S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane exiting the paved runway surface, encountering muddy terrain and nosing over. Contributing factors were the night light condition and the muddy terrain.
- [NTSB DFW05LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA085.md): Cessna 182G · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2005 · N2315R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were the weather conditions conducive for carburetor icing, lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and the prevailing dark night conditions.
- [NTSB SEA05CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA045.md): Cessna 182G · Redmond, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 4, 2005 · N3127S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. Trees were factors.
- [NTSB LAX04LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA299.md): Cessna 182G · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2004 · N2059R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's mistaken selection of an airport road as the landing runway. Factors in the accident were the nonstandard markings on the temporary landing surface and the glare from the setting sun.
- [NTSB ATL04LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA063.md): Cessna 182G · Taylorsville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2004 · N3102S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist, resulting in a loss of directional control on the takeoff roll when the seat moved rearward, and on ground collision with an embankment.
- [NTSB SEA04FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA032.md): Cessna 182G · Glasgow, MT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2004 · N3171S · Destroyed
  > Loss of aircraft control resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors include marginal weather and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB NYC04LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA014.md): Cessna 182G · Athol, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2003 · N3419S · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power due to disengagement of the magneto idler gear. Also causal was the improper reinstallation of the magneto during the annual inspection.
- [NTSB CHI03FA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA251.md): Cessna 182G · Topeka, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2003 · N2064R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall during takeoff. Contributing factors were the low altitude he was at during the takeoff, and the trees.
- [NTSB LAX03FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA116.md): Cessna 182G · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2003 · N3236S · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the takeoff ground roll, which resulted in the left wing contacting the brush lining the runway edge. The combined effects of the brush and tree contact retarded the airplanes acceleration and…
- [NTSB NYC03FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA058.md): Cessna 182G · Renfrew, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2003 · N3404S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering to land. Factors in the accident were the pilot's decision to fly into forecasted\known icing conditions, and the accumulation of structural ice.
- [NTSB LAX02LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA301.md): Cessna 182G · Paradise, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2002 · N2443R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX01LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA300.md): Cessna 182G · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2001 · N3250S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain a proper descent rate, as well as prematurely starting his decent during nighttime operations, subsequently colliding with 60-foot power lines 4 miles from the airport.
- [NTSB LAX00FA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA346.md): Cessna 182G · Tuba City, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2000 · N3103S · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadvertent descent into terrain on the downwind leg for landing. Contributing to the accident was the dark night and sparse population.
- [NTSB LAX00LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA357.md): Cessna 182G · Fallon, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2000 · N24RE · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing by a pilot of a previous flight. Additional causes of the accident were an undershoot that resulted in a hard landing, and the CFI's failure to adequately supervise the flight.
- [NTSB SEA99LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA136.md): Cessna 182G · Freeland, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1999 · N2492R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper use of carburetor heat and overload of the nose gear assembly during the forced landing. Contributing factors were carburetor icing conditions, the ditch and fence.
- [NTSB FTW99FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA121.md): Cessna 182G · Blanco, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1999 · N2330R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions and his failure to maintain clearance with terrain. Factors were, the low cloud and drizzle weather conditions, and the dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB LAX99LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA069.md): Cessna 182G · San Andreas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1998 · N3787U · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The other pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout while taxiing in a confined area between rows of parked aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA98LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA003.md): Cessna 182G · Jackson, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1997 · N3434S · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to a blockage of the induction system by a piece of gasket material.
- [NTSB ATL97FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA135.md): Cessna 182G · Lexington, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1997 · N3725U · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which led to the fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Trees in the emergency landing area were a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA97LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA177.md): Cessna 182G · Big Creek, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1997 · N3134S · Destroyed
  > The flightcrew's failure to maintain clearance from trees. A factor was trees north of the departure end of the airstrip.
- [NTSB LAX97LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA249.md): Cessna 182G · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1997 · N2164R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX97LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA184.md): Cessna 182G · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1997 · N3165S · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to perform either preflight or en route fuel consumption calculations. The pilot's decision to fly the aircraft without the required pilot's operating handbook (POH) on board was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB SEA97LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA026.md): Cessna 182G · Hardin, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1996 · N3126S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing, and his failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft after touched down. Factors relating to the accident included the pilot's abrupt movement of the throttle as he…
- [NTSB SEA96LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA173.md): Cessna 182G · Portland, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1996 · N3135S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path above the MD-80's wake turbulence.
- [NTSB LAX96LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA181.md): Cessna 182G · Riverside, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1996 · N2182R · Substantial damage
  > the loss of directional control by the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind gusts, and improper use of the engine and flight controls. The wind was a factor.

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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 ('2072716')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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