# NTSB investigations: Cessna R182

A list on [Cessna R182](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-r182.md).

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

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- [NTSB ANC26LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA096.md): Cessna R182 · Lebanon, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 1, 2026 · N6346T
- [NTSB ERA26LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA321.md): Cessna R182 · Clarksville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 30, 2026 · N756EB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA26LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA228.md): Cessna R182 · Fitchburg, MA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 26, 2026 · N6287T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN26LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA038.md): Cessna R182 · Brainerd, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 5, 2025 · N9054C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extended to landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB WPR25LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA237.md): Cessna R182 · Thermal, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 31, 2025 · N2658C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use a pre-landing checklist.
- [NTSB CEN25LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA290.md): Cessna R182 · Lansing, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 22, 2025 · N737HN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing due to his distraction of other traffic and failure to follow his landing procedures.
- [NTSB ERA25LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA235.md): Cessna R182 · Milton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2025 · N262AL · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the throttle cable sleeve during takeoff, which resulted an uncommanded engine power reduction and the pilot’s inability to control the engine throttle, and resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN25LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA045.md): Cessna R182 · Crowley, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 18, 2024 · N738PG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s un-stabilized landing approach and high airspeed during the approach, that resulted in touchdown with insufficient runway remaining to stop the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA24LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA288.md): Cessna R182 · Medina, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 25, 2024 · N182GZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear and the flight instructor’s lack of remedial action, which resulted in a landing with the landing gear not correctly configured.
- [NTSB ERA24LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA108.md): Cessna R182 · Abingdon, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 4, 2024 · N756ZW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to lower the airplane's landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in abnormal runway contact.
- [NTSB WPR23FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA225.md): Cessna R182 · McCall, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 12, 2023 · N3138C · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's failure to properly torque and inspect the magneto hardware, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA23LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA240.md): Cessna R182 · Macon, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 21, 2023 · N182LG · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to properly set the elevator trim before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR23LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA162.md): Cessna R182 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 19, 2023 · N4166C · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR22LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA047.md): Cessna R182 · Puyallup, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 22, 2021 · N7592Y · Substantial damage
  > An overstress fracture of the left main landing gear pivot assembly, which resulted in the failure of the left main landing gear to fully extend and lock into place.
- [NTSB WPR21LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA215.md): Cessna R182 · Minden, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 30, 2021 · N757ZZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN21LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA218.md): Cessna R182 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 13, 2021 · N8051B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to extend the main landing gear due to incomplete maintenance, which resulted in a partial wheels-up landing and the mechanic’s failure to follow proper maintenance procedures that led to the loss of main landing gear system hydraulic…
- [NTSB ERA21FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA140.md): Cessna R182 · Gainesville, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 26, 2021 · N3652C · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to depart into low instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB WPR20LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA318.md): Cessna 182 · Island Park, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 22, 2020 · N756RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.
- [NTSB CEN20CA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA411.md): Cessna R182 · Marksville, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2020 · N6208T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, during which he failed to ensure the landing gear handle in the “down” position which resulted in the landing gear retracting during takeoff, a loss of directional control, and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN20LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA361.md): Cessna R182 · Crowley, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 24, 2020 · N639RR · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 4 cylinder exhaust valve that resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Based on available evidence, the reason for the failed valve was not determined.
- [NTSB WPR19LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA201.md): Cessna R182 · King City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 21, 2019 · N3268C · Substantial damage
  > A landing gear collapse following an undetermined loss of electrical power, which prevented the landing gear from fully extending.
- [NTSB GAA19CA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA398.md): Cessna R182 · Petersburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2019 · N757PU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to verify that the main landing gear were extended, which resulted in landing with partially extended landing gear. Contributing to the accident was a tripped landing gear motor circuit breaker.
- [NTSB GAA19CA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA204.md): Cessna R182 · Marysville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 11, 2019 · N2238T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA18CA556](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA556.md): Cessna R182 · Mount Holly, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2018 · N7304T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA18LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA215.md): Cessna R182 · Florence, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2018 · N1693R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to comply with emergency procedures in the pilot's operating handbook, resulting in the collapse of the main landing gear during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to address the low battery voltage before…
- [NTSB ERA18FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA118.md): Cessna R182 · Ashville, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2018 · N3167C · Destroyed
  > Descent and impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN17LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA356.md): Cessna R182 · Worland, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2017 · N1835R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to operate an airplane with unreliable fuel gauges and the worn fuel cap seal that allowed fuel to siphon from the left wing fuel tank, which ultimately resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN17LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA326.md): Cessna 182 · Booneville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2017 · N182DW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA17LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA287.md): Cessna R182 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2017 · N9155C · Substantial damage
  > The improper maintenance of the landing gear system and subsequent failure of the hydraulic landing gear down return line, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid and the pilot’s inability to extend and lock the main landing gear.
- [NTSB GAA17CA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA395.md): Cessna R182 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2017 · N1746R · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The other pilot’s failure to maintain separation from another airplane in the run-up area while taxiing.
- [NTSB ERA17LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA141.md): Cessna R182 · Mooresville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2017 · N2383C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly configure the airplane's flaps for takeoff, which resulted in a longer ground roll and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA17CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA197.md): Cessna R182 · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 18, 2017 · N747AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to complete the landing checklist and to extend the landing gear before touchdown.
- [NTSB GAA17CA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA289.md): Cessna R182 · Llano, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2016 · N855SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA16LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA190.md): Cessna R182 · Lake City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2016 · N9077C · Substantial damage
  > Internal failure of the main electrical contactor, which resulted in a complete loss of electrical power and an inability to extend the landing gear through normal means.
- [NTSB WPR16FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA111.md): Cessna R182 · Altadena, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 15, 2016 · N133BW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from rising mountainous terrain while flying in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the loss of radio communications for a reason that could not be determined because of the…
- [NTSB GAA16CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA101.md): Cessna 182 · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 11, 2016 · N4423R · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a bird while maneuvering during an aerial observation flight.
- [NTSB GAA16CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA043.md): Cessna 182 · Douglas Bisbee, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2015 · N1706R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion, left main landing gear collapse, and a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA333.md): Cessna 182 · Watertown, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2015 · N1685R · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA15CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA074.md): Cessna R182 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 4, 2014 · N756EB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA14LA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA390.md): Cessna R182 · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2014 · N292LC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the aluminum nipple fuel supply line fitting, which resulted in an engine compartment fire.
- [NTSB WPR14CA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA295.md): Cessna R182 · El Monte, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2014 · N7571T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear pivot assembly. Contributing to the accident was the owner's failure to perform an inspection of the assembly in accordance with the manufacturer's service bulletin.
- [NTSB CEN14LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA131.md): Cessna R182 · Eustis, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2014 · N1833R · Substantial damage
  > A catastrophic engine failure, which was initiated by the failure of the No. 5 connecting rod cap.
- [NTSB CEN14CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA124.md): Cessna R182 · Mt. Morris, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 25, 2014 · N6359T · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning and decision-making.
- [NTSB CEN13CA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA458.md): Cessna R182 · Lago Vista, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2013 · N6370T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing in crosswind conditions, and an inadvertent aerodynamic stall during the subsequent go-around attempt.
- [NTSB CEN12LA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA387.md): Cessna R182 · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2012 · N4702R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the landing gear was down and locked before landing.
- [NTSB CEN12CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA157.md): Cessna R182 · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 4, 2012 · N2696C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB WPR11LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA311.md): Cessna R182 · Hesperia, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2011 · N7392X · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the end baffle cone inside the muffler, which blocked airflow through the engine after takeoff and resulted in a loss of engine power and an off-airport landing into obstacles.
- [NTSB CEN11FA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA428.md): Cessna R182 · Thornton, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2011 · N2344C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a microburst while operating at a low altitude, which resulted in a loss of control from which the pilot could not recover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning for the forecasted…
- [NTSB CEN11CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA155.md): Cessna R182 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 19, 2011 · N6187S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear to fully extend and lock in the down position due to the inoperative electric pump motor.
- [NTSB CEN10CA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA341.md): Cessna R182RG · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2010 · N9849C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction with an erroneous airspeed indicator.

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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 ('2072734')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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