# NTSB investigations: Cessna 182H

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

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

Page 1 of 6 · 298 investigations

- [NTSB CEN26LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA214.md): Cessna 182 · Dickinson, ND · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 28, 2026 · N2056X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during landing in gusting wind conditions which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN26LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA033.md): Cessna 182H · Lakeview, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 30, 2025 · N2040X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper approach path during landing which resulted in a collision with terrain short of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the improper flap position during landing, and the pilot being fatigued.
- [NTSB ERA26LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA009.md): Cessna 182H · Smithfield, RI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 4, 2025 · N1998X · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s improper rigging of the elevator trim system, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was the maintenance personnel and pilot’s failure to perform adequate post maintenance/preflight inspections.
- [NTSB ERA25LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA356.md): Cessna 182 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 19, 2025 · N2383X · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The low wing airplane pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout and his decision to activate the portable ADS-B receiver while taxiing, which resulted in a ground collision.
- [NTSB CEN25LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA072.md): Cessna 182H · Harvard, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 8, 2025 · N1935V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to control the airplane during the engine start which resulted in a collision with the hangar.
- [NTSB WPR24LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA152.md): Cessna 182H · Three Forks, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 10, 2024 · N2388X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in an attempted departure with the flight control lock device installed, and subsequent nose landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB WPR22LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA241.md): Cessna 182H · Petaluma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2022 · N8414S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR21FA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA321.md): Cessna 182H · Bountiful, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 16, 2021 · N8477S · Destroyed
  > The decision of both pilots to fly into a steep canyon, which resulted in the airplane being unable to maintain a sufficient altitude to clear rising terrain. Contributing to the accident was their delayed initial action in responding to the hazard, and their…
- [NTSB CEN21FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA220.md): Cessna 182 · St. Louis, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 17, 2021 · N2430X · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate visual lookout to ensure clearance from the radio tower and its guy wires. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s unnecessary use of his mobile device during the flight, which diminished his attention/monitoring…
- [NTSB WPR21LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA156.md): Cessna 182H · Blakely Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 11, 2021 · N2030X · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during climb for reasons that could not be determined which resulted in a forced water landing.
- [NTSB WPR19FA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA263.md): Cessna 182 · Nixon, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2019 · N1891X · Destroyed
  > A loss of airplane control while maneuvering due to spatial disorientation after inadvertently entering instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inexperience in IMC conditions.
- [NTSB GAA19CA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA259.md): Cessna 182 · Crossett, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2019 · N8448S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the runway centerline and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA18CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA051.md): Cessna 182H · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2017 · N8515S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to use taxiways shown on the airport diagrams and his subsequent failure to avoid a ditch.
- [NTSB CEN18FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA009.md): Cessna 182H · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2017 · N8338S · Substantial damage
  > Controlled flight into terrain in dark night conditions.
- [NTSB ERA17FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA073.md): Cessna 182 · Gatlinburg, TN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2016 · N1839X · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's intentional visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's established anti-authority attitude.
- [NTSB GAA16CA470](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA470.md): Cessna 182 · Diller, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2016 · N1928X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to go around after overshooting his intended touchdown point, which resulted in impact with farm equipment and terrain during an aborted landing attempt.
- [NTSB WPR16FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA116.md): Cessna 182 · Hanapepe, HI · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 2016 · N2007X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic…
- [NTSB ERA14CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA082.md): Cessna 182H · Littleton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 27, 2013 · N1833X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR13LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA317.md): Cessna 182H · Hesperia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2013 · N2062X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the detachment of the mixture control cable from its mounting clamp.
- [NTSB WPR12CA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA266.md): Cessna 182H · Meadow Creek, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2012 · N2424X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged approach and improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR11LA452](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA452.md): Cessna 182H · Paragonah, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2011 · N1843X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to secure the left tank's fuel cap after refueling the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR11FA448](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA448.md): Cessna 182H · Stanley, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2011 · N2404X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control due to spatial disorientation while executing a turn to reverse his course in dark night and low-visibility conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to initiate the flight into an area…
- [NTSB ANC11CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA052.md): Cessna 182H · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2011 · N331AA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN11CA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA290.md): Cessna 182H · Park Falls, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 14, 2011 · N8364S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an aborted landing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA288.md): Cessna 182H · Oliver Springs, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2010 · N8311S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to execute a go-around, which resulted in a long landing, runway overrun, and the airplane's subsequent descent into a stream.
- [NTSB CEN09LA542](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA542.md): Cessna 182 · Weeping Water, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2009 · N1921X · Substantial damage
  > The pilots' improper execution of soft/short field take-off procedures.
- [NTSB DFW08FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA131.md): Cessna 182 · Black Hawk, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 8, 2008 · N8553S · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to induction icing. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to continue flight in conditions favorable for structural and induction-system icing.
- [NTSB SEA07CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA076.md): Cessna 182H · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 14, 2007 · N1903X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. A factor was the sign.
- [NTSB SEA07CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA067.md): Cessna 182H · Jean, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 26, 2007 · N1864X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions during final approach, which resulted in a loss of control and an in-flight collision with terrain. A contributing factor was the windshear condition encountered.
- [NTSB ATL06CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA104.md): Cessna 182H · Birmingham, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2006 · N3479S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during final approach resulting in a stall/mush and a hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA06CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA034.md): Cessna 182 · Haines City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2005 · N8304S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation, and operation of equipment with known deficiencies, a right wing fuel cap leak, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC04LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA212.md): Cessna 182H · Nashua, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2004 · N8463S · Substantial damage
  > An in flight collision with birds while landing. A factor was the night conditions.
- [NTSB MIA04CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA095.md): Cessna 182H · La Belle, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2004 · N8304S · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent deployment of the main parachute resulting in damage to the right horizontal stabilizer and elevator.
- [NTSB ATL04LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA008.md): Cessna 182H · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2003 · N1919X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection by his failure to secure the left fuel tank cap which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI03LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA231.md): Cessna 182H · New Era, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2003 · N460JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare which led to a hard landing and subsequent collapse of the landing gear.
- [NTSB FTW03FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA174.md): Cessna 182H · Cushing, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2003 · N8548S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB LAX03FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA066.md): Cessna 182H · Parker, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2003 · N8567S · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > failure of both pilot's to see and avoid one another while maneuvering in the traffic pattern. A factor in the accident was the inability of the Cessna pilot to communicate on the CTAF frequency due to the limitations of his radios.
- [NTSB ATL02LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA148.md): Cessna 182H · Burnsville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2002 · N2008X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged distance and speed, and did not attain the proper touchdown point during landing, resulting in an overrun of the runway.
- [NTSB ATL02LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA132.md): Cessna 182 · Saint Pauls, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2002 · N2044X · Substantial damage
  > The pilots improper flare, during an attempted landing.
- [NTSB DEN01LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA138.md): Cessna 182H · Pueblo, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2001 · N8549S · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel selector position. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA01LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA081.md): Cessna 182H · Weaver, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2001 · N8556S · Substantial damage
  > Damage to the No. 4 cylinder intake valve push rod tube at an undetermined time which resulted in the push rod rubbing on the push rod tube and failing due to wear, resulting in loss of engine power and damage to the airplane during a forced landing in a…
- [NTSB SEA00LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA102.md): Cessna 182H · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2000 · N8321S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain the correct approach airspeed (Vref) on final due to incorrect airspeed indications resulting from a partial blockage of the pitot line. Factors include a quartering tailwind, a wet runway, and the pilot's decision not to…
- [NTSB ANC99LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA146.md): Cessna 182 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1999 · N1881X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/mechanic's improper damage repair, and intentional operation (ferry) of the airplane with known deficiencies. Factors in the accident were the installation of the improper nose gear assembly, and the inadequate surveillance and issuance of a special…
- [NTSB ANC99LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA155.md): Cessna 182 · Nikolai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1999 · N1881X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff and landing area. Factors associated with this accident were the unfavorable winds, and sunglare.
- [NTSB CHI99LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA295.md): Cessna 182H · Eagle River, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1999 · N2498X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and the subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty, crosswind conditions, and the rough/uneven terrain encountered.
- [NTSB MIA98FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FAMS2.md): Cessna 182H · Missing · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Mar 28, 1998 · N8460S · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB IAD97LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA100.md): Cessna 182H · Pedrictown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1997 · N1858X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare.
- [NTSB CHI96LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA115.md): Cessna 182H · East Jordan, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1996 · N8427S · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the terrain during the landing. Factors related to the accident were the snow covered ice pile at the end of the runway and the pilot's perception of the height of the pile.
- [NTSB ANC96TA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96TA016.md): Cessna 182H · Koyuk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 28, 1995 · N1997X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat. Factors in the accident were carburetor icing conditions and lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA053.md): Cessna 182H · Eagle Lake, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1995 · N8493S · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the dark night.

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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 ('2072718')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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