NTSB investigations: Cessna 182P
47 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 182P, where the sequence of events included Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT). Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 2009 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 |
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duckdb -csv -c "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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2075816')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND s.aircrafts_position = x.position AND s.\"tier2Number\" = '470' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE \"isDefiningEvent\")))
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2075816')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND s.aircrafts_position = x.position AND s."tier2Number" = '470' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent")))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB ERA25LA104Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Smyrna, TNThe pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate approach path, resulting in the airplane contacting a tree during a landing approach at night.NTSB ERA25LA014Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · South Charleston, WVThe pilot’s decision to continue landing after encountering a strong tailwind, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent runway excursion.NTSB WPR24LA286Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182P · Stanley, IDThe pilot’s loss of directional control in reduced visibility conditions due to a wind gust, which resulted in a collision with a trailer.NTSB CEN24LA118Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182P · Charleston, MSThe pilot’s failure to attain/maintain aircraft control during an approach for landing that resulted in an impact with terrain.NTSB CEN22FA406Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 182 · Cleveland, TNThe pilot’s loss of airplane control while operating in instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB CEN22LA198Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182P · Port Bolivar, TXThe pilot’s failure to attain a proper soft field takeoff pitch attitude during takeoff that resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with a canal.NTSB ERA22LA053Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182P · Ringwood, NJA loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s failure to secure the left wing’s fuel cap.NTSB WPR21LA201Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182P · Minden, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while on approach in microburst or windshear conditions, which resulted in impact with a runway sign.NTSB ERA21LA004Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Beechhurst, NYThe pilot’s selection of a landing area that provided inadequate distance from obstacles and his subsequent decision to abort the landing with inadequate takeoff distance available, which resulted in a high-speed collision with a concrete bulkhead.…NTSB WPR20CA217Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Absarokee, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around that resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and aerodynamically stalling which resulted in a collision with the ground.NTSB WPR20CA146Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Perris, CAThe pilot's diverted attention while taxing which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from the skip loader during taxi.NTSB WPR20CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Camas, WAThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and the student’s failure to relinquish control, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with a fence.NTSB GAA19CA365Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Burley, IDThe pilot's improper landing flare during landing in a gusting, right quartering tailwind, which resulted in the airplane wheel barrowing and a subsequent runway overrun, impact with terrain, and noseover.NTSB ERA19TA185Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3Final reportCessna 182 · Robertsdale, ALThe pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point while landing on a wet turf runway, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB WPR19LA021Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Ontario, CAA partial loss of engine power during descent due to an incorrectly installed carburetor.NTSB ERA19LA017Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Opelika, ALThe improper torque application and ongoing inspection of an oil filter adaptor by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of lubrication and a catastrophic engine failure.NTSB GAA18CA296Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Prescott, WAThe pilot’s taxiing too fast on rough terrain, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB GAA18CA058Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Black River Falls, WIThe student pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the high-performance airplane during the go-around in crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA361Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Doniphan, MOThe pilot’s improper decision to take off with a known fuel leak, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR17LA106Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182P · Anderson, CALoss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB GAA17CA202Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Mackay, IDThe pilot's decision to maneuver the airplane over mountainous terrain in high-density altitude conditions, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to maintain altitude or establish a climb.NTSB WPR17FA044Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Dabob, WAThe non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to continue a night visual flight rules into instrument flight rules conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain…NTSB CEN17LA044Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Bridgeport, TXThe pilot's failure to properly position the fuel selector before takeoff, which resulted a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR16FA183Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Gilbert, AZAn inadvertent explosion of pyrotechnics, which were contained in a box that had been installed on the airplane's left main landing gear assembly spring leg which resulted in shrapnel striking the airplane's left wing and breaching the left wing fuel tank,…NTSB GAA16CA298Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Stanley, IDThe pilot's failure to attain an adequate climb gradient, which resulted in a collision with a tree and subsequent substantial damage to the left wing and aileron.NTSB GAA16CA271Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Elk River, IDThe pilot exceeded the critical angle of attack during takeoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN15LA369Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Bolivar, MOTotal electrical failure due to a failed voltage regulator and the pilot’s failure to maintain a proper airspeed during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.NTSB ERA13CA438Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Newport News, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in a runway excursion.NTSB WPR13CA257Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Bridgeport, CAThe pilot's distracted attention while on final approach which resulted in his failure to maintain adequate airspeed and subsequent loss of aircraft control.NTSB ERA13LA262Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Brevard, NCThe cylinder manufacturer's misalignment of the exhaust valve guides in the No. 2 cylinder during manufacture, which resulted in the exhaust valve sticking and the pushrod breaking and the subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR13CA231Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Carson City, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after an encounter with downdrafts while flying over mountainous terrain.NTSB ERA13CA027Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Maryville, TNThe pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and his subsequent delayed decision to perform a go-around, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to clear obstacles.NTSB CEN12CA665Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Tiskilwa, ILThe pilot’s loss of control while preforming a short field takeoff.NTSB CEN12TA604Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 182P · Newberry, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane due to distraction from a combination of smoke in the cockpit and a sudden turbulence encounter while on short final approach. The cause of the cockpit smoke could not be determined due to the extensive…NTSB WPR12FA316Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Corona, CAA loss of engine power shortly after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to take off…NTSB WPR12CA268Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Woodland, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent path during the approach to land, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and his improper retraction of the flaps during the subsequent attempted go-around.NTSB CEN11CA276Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Troy, MIThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and subsequent loss of control.NTSB CEN11CA255Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Humnoke, ARThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA11CA186Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Kissimmee, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare.NTSB ERA11LA093Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · West Milford, NJThe pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat while taking off in weather conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.NTSB ERA11LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Columbia, SCA total loss of engine power due to a loss of lubrication after the engine experienced a piston ring failure for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10CA402Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Compton, CAThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point that resulted in an overrun of the runway and collision with a wall.NTSB WPR10FA324Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Avalon, CAThe pilot's incapacitation due to a heart attack, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.NTSB ERA10TA197Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 182P · Frederick, MDA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons following a reported severe turbulence encounter.NTSB CEN10CA081Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Bowie, TXA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to properly secure the right wing fuel cap and monitor the available fuel supply.NTSB WPR09FA334Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Mammoth Lakes, CAThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision to attempt to fly at a low altitude in a confined area of mountainous terrain in a high density altitude weather condition, and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees.NTSB ERA09FA185Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Carrollton, GAThe pilot's decision to continue visual flight rules flight into an area of reduced visibility weather conditions, which resulted in disorientation and subsequent loss of aircraft control.