# Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna 182A

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 ERA24FA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA294.md): Cessna 182 · Rutherfordton, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 8, 2024 · N2198G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from clouds, resulting in controlled flight into terrain due to mountain obscuration.
- [NTSB ERA18FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA231.md): Cessna 182 · Swainsboro, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2018 · N4785D · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.
- [NTSB WPR16FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA084.md): Cessna 182A · Alpine, WY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2016 · N2230G · Substantial damage
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb in dark night conditions with no visual reference, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15FA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA427.md): Cessna 182 · Lexington, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2015 · N3921D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a climbing turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at too low of an altitude to recover.
- [NTSB ATL04FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA069.md): Cessna 182A · Traphill, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2004 · N4744D · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were conditions conducive for carburetor icing.
- [NTSB SEA02FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA145.md): Cessna 182A · Emmett, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2002 · N4085D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power transmission lines while maneuvering.
- [NTSB CHI02FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA172.md): Cessna 182A · Foster City, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2002 · N5034D · Destroyed
  > The incapacitation of the pilot. A contributing factor was the pilot and medical examiner providing false information on the pilot's medical applications.
- [NTSB CHI00FA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA227.md): Cessna 182A · Sauk City, WI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2000 · N4742D · Destroyed
  > VFR flight into IMC encountered by the pilot and exceeding the design limits of the aircraf. A factor was flight to a destination alternate not performed by the pilot.
- [NTSB FTW99FA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA261.md): Cessna 182A · Bryan, TX · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1999 · N4803D · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the loss of engine power as a result of fatigue cracking and separation of the #6 cylinder head.
- [NTSB LAX99FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA220.md): Cessna 182A · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1999 · N4824D · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to set the trim as prescribed by the published check list. This led to a steep climb angle which caused the airspeed to decay, resulting in a stall at an altitude too low to allow recovery.
- [NTSB IAD98FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA012.md): Cessna 182A · New Dover, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1997 · N6068B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempted VFR flight into instrument conditions and the loss of aircraft ctontrol subsequent to the pilot's spatial disorientation. Contributing factors were low ceilings, snow and the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing, as…
- [NTSB FTW94LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA180.md): Cessna 182A · Roland, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1994 · N3848D · Minor damage
  > Both the pilot and passenger's failure to follow procedure/directives.
- [NTSB NYC93FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA154.md): Cessna 182A · East Moriches, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1993 · N5010D · Destroyed
  > Engine failure due to a fatigue failure of the no.3 piston. The fatigue failure was a result of inadequate manufacturing. In addition, the pilot made an improper decision during the forced landing in attempting to stretch his approach in order to reach the…
- [NTSB LAX92LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA210.md): Cessna 182A · S.Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1992 · N2031G · Destroyed
  > That the pilot-in-command used poor judgment by flying at an unwarranted low altitude and misjudged the clearance between the tree tops and the airplane.
- [NTSB BFO92FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA038.md): Cessna 182A · Norfolk, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1992 · N5119D · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX91FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA203.md): Cessna 182A · Lee Vining, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 1991 · N2137G · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation during a night approach.
- [NTSB DEN90FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA002.md): Cessna 182A · Nixon, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1989 · N2155G · Destroyed
  > Continued flight by the non-instrument rated pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft, due to spatial disorientation. Inadequate preflight preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, and the…
- [NTSB LAX88FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA187.md): Cessna 182A · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 1988 · N4845D · Destroyed
  > Pilots selection of an inappropriate cruise altitude which did not ensure adequte terrain clearance on the leg of the flight from page to Grand Canyon, Arizona. A factor in the accident was the pilot's flight schedule on the day of the accident which may have…
- [NTSB MKC87FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87FA020.md): Cessna 182A · Bluff City, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1986 · N2038G · Destroyed
  > The plt stated that he was cruising at 2,500 ft MSL en route southbound to enid, Oklahoma, when he encountered fog but flew for 15 to 20 minutes before executing a 180DEG northerly turn back to hutchinson, KS. According to the plt, he was in the clouds trying…
- [NTSB MKC86FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86FA048.md): Cessna 182A · Clinton, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1986 · N3948D · Destroyed
  > The pilot normally made several touch and go landings before departing the local area. He was known to not fly near clouds or at night. For this flight, the ceiling was at least 1000 feet at takeoff and was at least 700 feet in the accident area. Airplane was…
- [NTSB ANC86FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86FA020.md): Cessna 182 · Lake Clark Pass, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1985 · N5009D · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with rising terrain while maneuvering in a mountain Pass. Low ceilings, 40 to 50 kt winds and rain showers were reported in the area at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB MKC85FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85FA078.md): Cessna 182A · Onxy, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1985 · N6048B · Destroyed
  > At 1230 CST on 3/27/85, the plt & his wife departed on a x-country flt, but did not arrive at their destination. When family members became concerned, a search was initiated. The wreckage was located on 3/31/85 where the acft collided with trees & crashed on…
- [NTSB FTW83FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA172.md): Cessna 182A · Bethany, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1983 · N2030G · Destroyed
  > The student pilot departed Oklahoma city, OK en route to chickasha, OK. The acft was observed to depart runway 17R and proceed wsw of the airport. The acft wreckage was located about 1 1/2 miles west of wiley post airport. The acft was intact and exam…
- [NTSB DEN83FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FA133.md): Cessna 182A · Orderville, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1982 · N5149D · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed in mountainous terrain on a x-country in bad weather. The plt had received a weather briefing which hadincluded the caution that VFR flt was not recommended. Also the acft had no radio so the plt told the briefer to assume him off at 1330…
- [NTSB ATL82FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA212.md): Cessna 182A · Louisburg, NC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1982 · N5188D · Destroyed
  > Witnesses observed the takeoff roll as being unusually long. The acft never climbed much above 100-200 ft AGL, & struck trees 1/2 mi off the end of the rwy. The flaps were observed up during takeoff. Normal takeoff flap setting used by the club for carrying…
- [NTSB CHI82DAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DAMS1.md): Cessna 182A · Missing Aircraft · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Dec 4, 1981 · N5173D · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA81FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81FA021.md): Cessna 182 · Oak Hill, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Dec 1, 1980 · N5178D · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW81FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FA003.md): Cessna 182A · Kentwood, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 7, 1980 · N2015G · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA80FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80FA014.md): Cessna 182 · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 9, 1979 · N470PP · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK79FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79FA033.md): Cessna 182A · Albion, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jun 25, 1979 · N5969B · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK79FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79FA010.md): Cessna 182A · Reno, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 10, 1978 · N5895B · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK78FAO36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78FAO36.md): Cessna 182A · Red Bluff, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jul 2, 1978 · N3873D · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX78FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FA024.md): Cessna 182A · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 3, 1978 · N2210G · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX78FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FA016.md): Cessna 182A · El Cajon, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 27, 1977 · N3979D · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA77FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77FA031.md): Cessna 182 · Orofino, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 4, 1977 · N4052D · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA77FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FA045.md): Cessna 182A · Ochlocknee, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 14, 1977 · N2150G · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW77FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FA016.md): Cessna 182A · Boutte, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 23, 1976 · N6304B · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN77FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN77FA001.md): Cessna 182A · Buford, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 4, 1976 · N6033B · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI76FEC16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEC16.md): Cessna 182 · Detroit, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 28, 1975 · N6054B · No damage
- [NTSB MKC76AK029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76AK029.md): Cessna 182A · Rush Center, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 5, 1975 · N4710D · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA76AS014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76AS014.md): Cessna 182A · Cyrstal Mtn, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 25, 1975 · N4783D · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK75AP048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75AP048.md): Cessna 182A · Incline Vlg, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Apr 24, 1975 · N5958B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC75AA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC75AA072.md): Cessna 182A · Port Lyons, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Apr 14, 1975 · N2244G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN75AD024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75AD024.md): Cessna 182A · Springfield, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 2, 1974 · N3737D · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK75AP018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75AP018.md): Cessna 182A · Livermore, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 1, 1974 · N5878B · Minor damage
- [NTSB FTW75AF028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75AF028.md): Cessna 182A · Henderson, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Oct 7, 1974 · N1999W · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW74AF086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74AF086.md): Cessna 182A · Imperial, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 25, 1974 · N3798D · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA74AM084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74AM084.md): Cessna 182A · Seneca, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 4, 1974 · N6044B · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW74AF021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74AF021.md): Cessna 182A · Quail, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 10, 1973 · N9970B · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA73AS011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA73AS011.md): Cessna 182A · Ennis, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 23, 1972 · N9918B · 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 ('2072704'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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