# NTSB investigations: Cessna 182S

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

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

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- [NTSB ERA26LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA351.md): Cessna 182S · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 25, 2026 · N9539L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA26LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA244.md): Cessna 182S · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jun 20, 2026 · N7270H · Substantial damage
  > On June 20, 2026 at 1030 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 182S, N7270H, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Naples, Florida. The pilot and three passengers were uninjured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB CEN26LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA122.md): Cessna 182 · Golden, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 21, 2026 · N7276V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to establish stabilized approach that would have allowed the airplane to touch down with adequate runway remaining. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to execute a go-around.
- [NTSB ERA25LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA325.md): Cessna 182 · Lebanon, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 31, 2025 · N628FN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a sign.
- [NTSB WPR23FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA137.md): Cessna 182S · Alcova, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 21, 2023 · N314FR · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s encounter with low level wind shear associated with moderate turbulence, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA23LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA134.md): Cessna 182S · Labelle, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 28, 2023 · N397ME · Substantial damage
  > A malfunction of the airplane’s right main wheel brake, which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion during landing.
- [NTSB ERA20LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA323.md): Cessna 182 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 18, 2020 · N234ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind takeoff, which resulted in a collision with airport lights and a sign.
- [NTSB ERA19FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA113.md): Cessna 182 · Louisburg, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2019 · N26617 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation and loss of airplane control following takeoff in night instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB WPR18CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18CA059.md): Cessna 182 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 26, 2017 · N698MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to follow ground control instructions and to see and avoid ground obstacles while taxiing.
- [NTSB CEN18LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA041.md): Cessna 182S · Bolingbrook, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2017 · N7111W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA17LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA185.md): Cessna 182 · West Chester, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2017 · N378ES · Substantial damage
  > An engine crankcase overpressurization and the subsequent loss of engine oil for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in the failure of the No. 6 cylinder connecting rod due to a lack of lubrication.
- [NTSB CEN14CA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA355.md): Cessna 182S · Put in Bay, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2014 · N2366G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA14LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA252.md): Cessna 182 · Elkton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2014 · N182PJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point during a no-flap landing to a wet, down-sloping runway, and the airplane's dynamic hydroplaning after touchdown, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of…
- [NTSB CEN13TA441](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13TA441.md): Cessna 182S · Tecumseh, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 27, 2013 · N820HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent aerodynamic stall at a low altitude, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN13CA435](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA435.md): Cessna 182S · Steamboat Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2013 · N5467C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in reacting to the adverse wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN12CA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA303.md): Cessna 182S · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2012 · N703MM · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s interference with the flight instructor’s attempted remedial actions.
- [NTSB CEN11CA560](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA560.md): Cessna 182S · Los Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2011 · N493JL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control due to insufficient aircraft performance during takeoff, with a heavy gross weight and a high density altitude.
- [NTSB ERA11FA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA412.md): Cessna 182S · Erwin, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2011 · N23739 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering in dark night conditions.
- [NTSB CEN11CA492](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA492.md): Cessna 182S · Meeker, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2011 · N314FR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into a downdraft, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB ERA10CA479](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA479.md): Cessna 182S · Toms River, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2010 · N313MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during a night taxi. Contributing to the accident was the improper parking of a ground vehicle partially onto the taxiway.
- [NTSB ERA10CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA209.md): Cessna 182S · Montauck, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2010 · N127S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive airspeed on final approach and his failure to achieve the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB WPR09FA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA385.md): Cessna 182S · Napa, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2009 · N23750 · Substantial damage
  > The instrument-rated pilot’s loss of situational awareness and failure to follow the prescribed instrument departure clearance/procedure, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB ERA09CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA172.md): Cessna 182S · Westminster, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 21, 2009 · N139RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to stop the airplane within the available runway after touchdown.
- [NTSB WPR09CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA037.md): Cessna 182S · White Swan, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2008 · N24658 · Substantial damage
  > Collision with terrain while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI08CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA013.md): Cessna 182 · Middlefield, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2007 · N9774F · Substantial damage
  > The proper touchdown point not obtained by the pilot and the inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor during landing. A contributing factor was the rough terrain encountered during landing.
- [NTSB SEA07FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA199.md): Cessna 182S · New River, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2007 · N2454M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into IMC and his ensuing failure to maintain aircraft control while in cruise flight. Contributing factors were the cloudy weather and the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB SEA07CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA197.md): Cessna 182S · Astoria, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2007 · N233KS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare/touchdown, resulting in an inadvertent swerve and collapse of the left main and nose landing gears.
- [NTSB CHI07CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA158.md): Cessna 182S · Cedarburg, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2007 · N2366M · Substantial damage
  > The improper landing flare which resulted in the airplane porpoising during the landing and the subsequent overload of the nose gear.
- [NTSB CHI07CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA153.md): Cessna 182S · Harvard, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2007 · N234ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which caused the nose gear to collapse and subsequent damage to the propellor and underside of the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA06CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA131.md): Cessna 182S · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2006 · N250CS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing rollout during gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway.
- [NTSB CHI05CA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA270.md): Cessna 182S · Waukesha, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2005 · N5467C · Substantial damage
  > The misjudged flare by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI04LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA232.md): Cessna 182S · Eastport, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2004 · N537CR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudging the landing flare resulting in the hard landing and his unsuccessful remedial action following the bounced landing.
- [NTSB ATL04FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA093.md): Cessna 182S · North Augusta, SC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2004 · N364ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent in-flight collision with trees and the ground.
- [NTSB NYC04LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA106.md): Cessna 182S · Plainville, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2004 · N518CR · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the elevator servo which resulted in restricted elevator movement and the pilot's inability to initiate a landing flare.
- [NTSB LAX04LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA119.md): Cessna 182S · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2004 · N2462X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged landing flare, which led to a hard touchdown and a porpoise.
- [NTSB CHI03LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA314.md): Cessna 182S · Joliet, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2003 · N775WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not performing a go-around when the other airplane taxied onto the landing runway, which resulted in the pilot not attaining the proper touchdown point. Factors to the accident include the failure of the alternator, the complete loss of electrical…
- [NTSB SEA03LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA146.md): Cessna 182S · Henry's Lake, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2003 · N146NE · Substantial damage
  > A set of inadequately torqued vacuum pump retaining nuts, leading to the failure of the vacuum pump gasket, resulting in oil exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise. A ditch and rough uneven terrain were factors.
- [NTSB FTW03FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA114.md): Cessna 182S · Fayetteville, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2003 · N97TD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to fly a stabilized, published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain. Factors were the low clouds and night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI03LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA045.md): Cessna 182S · Alton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2003 · N2724R · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing factors were the wet, icy runway conditions and the presence of the snowbank.
- [NTSB ATL03LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA027.md): Cessna 182S · Nashville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2002 · N416ES · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and his inattentiveness during taxi that resulted in an on ground collision with an embankment. A factor was the fog.
- [NTSB NYC03FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA015.md): Cessna 182S · Accident, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2002 · N7099L · Substantial damage
  > The pilots improper in-flight decision to continue flight into known adverse weather conditions. A factor related to the accident was the icing conditions.
- [NTSB IAD03FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03FA004.md): Cessna 182S · Brownville Jct, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2002 · N100TY · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude while flying in mountainous terrain at night. A factor was the night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB CHI02LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA264.md): Cessna 182S · Fishers, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2002 · N4183N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain clearance with the light pole while taxiing. A factor was the light pole.
- [NTSB CHI02FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA120.md): Cessna 182S · Sheboygan, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 2002 · N293MA · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX02LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA021.md): Cessna 182S · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2001 · N2453A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control of the airplane after encountering a dust devil during landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX02FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA019.md): Cessna 182S · Little River, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2001 · N7270E · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB IAD01LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA074.md): Cessna 182S · Montgomery, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2001 · N2437P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB MIA01LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA160.md): Cessna 182S · Corolla, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2001 · N314FR · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control during landing flare and touchdown resulting in the airplane touching down on the left side of the runway and the left wing contacting trees.
- [NTSB LAX01LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA031.md): Cessna 182S · French Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2000 · N7279B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow procedures and directives contained in the information manual. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor examiner/passenger's inattention to the sequence of events.
- [NTSB LAX01FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA003.md): Cessna 182S · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2000 · N2373D · Destroyed
  > the pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. A related factor was the low ceiling.

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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 ('2072701')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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