# Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna 182

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR24FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA215.md): Cessna 182 · Big Creek, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 28, 2024 · N6210A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed decision to go around after descending below the recommended abort altitude with a slight tailwind and an over-gross-weight airplane, which resulted in impact with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to…
- [NTSB ERA22FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA083.md): Cessna 182 · Statesboro, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 8, 2021 · N5776B · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to initiate a visual flight rules flight into dark night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR14FA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA286.md): Cessna 182 · Fall City, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2014 · N5816B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to depart in low-ceiling conditions and his continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB WPR10FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA018.md): Cessna 182 · Pryor, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2009 · N6202A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue flight into an area of low ceilings and low visibility and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain.
- [NTSB DFW07WA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07WA137.md): Cessna 182 · San Luis Gonzag, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 15, 2007 · N5603B · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA03LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA190.md): Cessna 182 · Challis, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2003 · N5547B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering. Factors include mountainous terrain and trees.
- [NTSB LAX03FA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA224.md): Cessna 182Q · Saugus, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2003 · N129JB · Destroyed
  > in-flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA97FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA105.md): Cessna 182 · Clinton, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 1997 · N5434B · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Inadequate prior arrangements for formation flight by the pilot-in-command of the Cessna 182, N5434B, and his subsequent failure to see-and-avoid the Piper PA-28R, N5270T. Factors were: the Cessna pilot's visibility of the Piper impaired by the sun;…
- [NTSB LAX94WA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94WA341.md): Cessna 182 · Creel, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 9, 1994 · N2160G · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW94FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA028.md): Cessna 182P · Marlow, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1993 · N182JS · Destroyed
  > An inoperative vacuum system, an inoperative turn & bank indicator, and an inoperative directional gyro, which resulted in an inability of the pilot to control the airplane after it encountered instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Factors related to…
- [NTSB CHI92FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA120.md): Cessna 182 · Port Washington, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1992 · N1230D · Destroyed
  > The continuation of VFR flight into IMC conditions, by a (pilot) unknown, and not maintaining aircraft control by a (pilot) unknown.
- [NTSB ATL92LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA067.md): Cessna 182 · Barnwell, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1992 · N5441B · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a safe altitude above the ground while making a low pass at night.
- [NTSB FTW92FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA064.md): Cessna 182 · Bartlesville, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1992 · N6444A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. A factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB FTW92FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA048.md): Cessna 182 · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1991 · N5530B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control. Factors were the dark night, pilot's apprehension, pilot's lack of instrument experience, spatial disorientation, poor instrument location, visual perception and inadequate cockpit lighting.
- [NTSB ANC91FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91FA107.md): Cessna 182 · Takotna, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1991 · N5663B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control in flight due to spatial disorientation while attempting to operate under visual flight rules while in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CHI91FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA088.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Osceola, WI · Accident · 7 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1991 · N4676R · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilots in both aircraft to seeing-and-avoid the other airplane.
- [NTSB CHI90FA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA240.md): Cessna 182 · Marine City, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1990 · N5373B · Destroyed
  > Pilot-in-command's ostentation display resulted in his failure to maintain flying sped, and a subsequent stall.
- [NTSB ATL89FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA122.md): Cessna 182 · Luthersville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1989 · N5458B · Destroyed
  > Pilot's failure to take action that would prevent the formation of carburetor ice. Following the engine malfunction, the pilot did not configure the airplane so as to reduce the severity of the impact, I.e. extend the flaps and slow the airplane. Contributing…
- [NTSB DEN85FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA203.md): Cessna C-182 · La Salle, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1985 · N5642B · Destroyed
  > The plt and his girlfriend t/o from a pvt airfield north of denver co in a C182 in heavy fog conditions. The pilot was not inst rated. Shortly after t/o the aircraft hit the ground and was destroyed. Both occupants rec'd fatal injuries.
- [NTSB ATL85FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA113.md): Cessna 182 · Le Banon, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1985 · N5430B · Destroyed
  > The acft impacted trees and came to rest 400 ft downslope from the top of clinch mountain. The non-instrument rated plt departed sprinfield, MO, with a ceiling of aprx 300-400 ft AGL. The plt then landed at cookeville, TN, where he received a wx briefing and…
- [NTSB CHI83FA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA365.md): Cessna 182 · Marseilles, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1983 · N6351A · Destroyed
  > The acft was on a parachute jumping mission. After climbing to 9000 ft MSL, 4 sky divers jumped out & the plt began a descent back to the arpt. The acft was seen level at aprx 500 ft AGL & in the aprx position for a downwind leg for a left pattern for runway…
- [NTSB SEA81FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81FA049.md): Cessna 182A · Kingston, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 28, 1981 · N4794D · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL81FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA076.md): Cessna 182 · Louisville, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 23, 1981 · N5529B · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL81FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA056.md): Cessna 182 · Raeford, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 15, 1981 · N5505B · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI80FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FA034.md): Cessna 182 · Alhambra, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Apr 13, 1980 · N6405A · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW80FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FA025.md): Cessna 182 · Story, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 21, 1979 · N5393B · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK78FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78FA015.md): Cessna 182 · Turlock, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 29, 1978 · N5472B · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN78FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78FA013.md): Cessna 182 · Socorro, NM · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Dec 8, 1977 · N6488A · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK77FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77FA051.md): Aerostar 601 · Little Norway, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Aug 26, 1977 · N7481S · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FA050.md): Cessna 182 · Bryson City, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 3, 1977 · N5478B · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA76AS038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76AS038.md): Cessna 182H · Gimlet, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 20, 1976 · N2300X · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN76AD039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN76AD039.md): Cessna 182 · San Ysidro, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 6, 1976 · N5537B · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD76AI003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76AI003.md): Cessna 182 · Edneyville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 17, 1975 · N52208 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX75AL063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75AL063.md): Cessna 182 · Costa Mesa, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 26, 1975 · N5554B · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC75AN098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75AN098.md): Cessna 182 · Foster, RI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 8, 1975 · N71550 · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK75AP036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75AP036.md): Cessna 182P · Merced, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 8, 1975 · N52678 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC74AK030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74AK030-144446.md): Cessna 182 · Beacon, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 12, 1974 · N5323B · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW74AF066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74AF066.md): Cessna 182 · Mt Home, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 15, 1974 · N4928D · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK74DJA15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74DJA15.md): Cessna 182 · Missing Aircraft · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 19, 1974 · N52356 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA74AS028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74AS028.md): Cessna 182P · Kelso, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 30, 1973 · N58661 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX72AL062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72AL062.md): Cessna 182 · San Diego, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Closed · Jun 17, 1972 · N3106S · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA72AS045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA72AS045.md): Cessna 182A · Walla Walla, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Apr 11, 1972 · N4068D · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK72X0104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK72X0104.md): Cessna 182 · Kibati, Tanzania · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 26, 1972 · N6251A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK72AP020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72AP020.md): Cessna 182G · Fresno, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 20, 1971 · N3180S · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX72AL026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72AL026.md): Cessna 182 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 18, 1971 · N6493A · No damage
- [NTSB FTW71AF047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71AF047.md): Cessna 182 · Junction, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Feb 14, 1971 · N6492A · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC71AK036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71AK036.md): Cessna 182 · Mexico, MO · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Dec 22, 1970 · N3924D · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX71AL035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71AL035.md): Cessna 182M · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Nov 28, 1970 · N91591 · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK71AP014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71AP014.md): Cessna 182 · Virginia City, NV · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Sep 12, 1970 · N5828B · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA70AS048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA70AS048.md): Cessna 182 · Shoshone, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 27, 1970 · N6446A · Destroyed

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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_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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072702'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=2072702

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