# Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna 182C

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR20LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA028.md): Cessna 182 · Metaline, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 11, 2019 · N8749T · Destroyed
  > Impact with a lake for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN16FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA059.md): Cessna 182C · Pattonsburg, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2015 · N8777T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control while maneuvering during low-level flight for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any preimpact anomalies.
- [NTSB WPR13FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA183.md): Cessna 182C · Circle, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2013 · N8721T · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control as a result of spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue flight into low visibility conditions.
- [NTSB CEN11FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA115.md): Cessna 182C · Crowley, LA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2010 · N8556T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the magneto failure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10FA438](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA438.md): Cessna 182C · Belgrade, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2010 · N8957T · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB NYC07FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA145.md): Cessna 182C · Hiddenite, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2007 · N8691T · Destroyed
  > Carburetor icing, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Also causal, was the pilots' failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB SEA07FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA119.md): Cessna 182C · Marion, MT · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2007 · N8771T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering to reverse direction. Factors included the airplane exceeding its maximum gross takeoff weight, the improper preflight by the pilot by not securing an oil cap, the low altitude, and an…
- [NTSB NYC04FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA137.md): Cessna 182C · Kutztown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2004 · N8681T · Destroyed
  > The towplane pilot's failure to maintain a climb while towing a glider for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the early release of the glider and the tow plane's subsequent impact with trees.
- [NTSB LAX02FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA110.md): Pilatus UV-20A · Marana, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2002 · N23253 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > the failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout. The failure of the Pilatus pilot to report his proper position was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA97FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA201.md): Cessna 182C · Bremerton, WA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1997 · N9015T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed in a climbing turn at low altitude, resulting in a stall and impact with terrain. A factor was the pilot exceeding the aircraft's maximum takeoff gross weight limitation.
- [NTSB ATL97FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA092.md): Cessna 182 · Charleston, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1996 · N8683T · Substantial damage
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's failure to remain clear of instrument meteorological conditions which led to spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control. A factor was the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing.
- [NTSB FTW93FA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA251.md): Cessna 182C · Porter, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1993 · N8488T · Destroyed
  > Partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors in the accident which may have contributed were the distorted and separated muffler components resulting from improper maintenance by an unknown person.
- [NTSB LAX91LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA306.md): Cessna 182 · Wailua, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1991 · N9022T · Substantial damage
  > The accidental deployment of jumpers reserve parachute inside the airplane.
- [NTSB BFO91LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA025.md): Cessna 182C · Bonnyman, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1991 · N8696T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance. Contributing was inadequate altitude.
- [NTSB LAX91FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA059.md): Cessna 182C · Globe, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1990 · N8922T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to conduct a weather evaluation prior to flight and his attempt to conduct his flight under visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditions. Low ceilings along his flight route and self induced pressure to reach his…
- [NTSB ATL90FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA040.md): Cessna 182 · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1989 · N8940T · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the Cessna pilot to remain clear of the helicopter after experiencing a partial power loss.
- [NTSB SEA88LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA033.md): Cessna 182C · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1987 · N8819T · Destroyed
  > The aircraft bounced on landing touchdown, swerved off the side of the runway and impacted a concrete culvert in a drainage ditch. Witnesses observed the acft bounce and stated that no application of power for recovery was heard nor any apparent attempt to…
- [NTSB SEA83FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FA187.md): Cessna 182C · Near Elk River, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1983 · N8807T · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with trees and crashed into heavily wooded area at about 4000 ft MSL. The purpose of flight was to look for game or areas for hunting in a pre-hunting game spotting trip. The acft first impacted a large 200 ft tree about 85 ft below its top.…
- [NTSB MKC79FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FA006-201216.md): Cessna 182C · Eureka, MO · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Nov 22, 1978 · N8485T · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW78FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FA044.md): Cessna 182C · Dobbin, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · May 7, 1978 · N8809T · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI77FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FA053.md): Cessna 182C · Grattan, MI · Accident · 5 fatal · Closed · Jun 25, 1977 · N8723T · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW76AF053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76AF053.md): Cessna 182C · Pencil Bluff, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 28, 1975 · N8494T · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN74AD027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN74AD027.md): Cessna 182C · Walden, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 29, 1973 · N175X · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD74FLQ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74FLQ02.md): Cessna 182C · Mt.Sterling, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 20, 1973 · N8901T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN73AD043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN73AD043.md): Cessna 182C · Garfield, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 23, 1973 · N8700T · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI70A0037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70A0037.md): Cessna 182C · Saginaw, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Nov 24, 1969 · N8471T · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX70A0030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70A0030.md): Cessna 182C · Bg Bear Cty, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 10, 1969 · N8916T · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN69A0053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN69A0053.md): Cessna 182C · Great Falls, MT · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jun 25, 1969 · N8847T · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX67A0107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67A0107.md): Cessna 182C · Hawthorne, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 21, 1967 · N34271 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN67A0047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN67A0047.md): Cessna 182C · Plymouth, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 14, 1967 · N8674T · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX66A0088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66A0088.md): Cessna 182C · Mcgill, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · May 15, 1966 · N8520T · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC66A0103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66A0103.md): Cessna 182 · Campton, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 19, 1966 · N8958T · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA65A0064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA65A0064.md): Cessna 182C · Forks, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 26, 1965 · N8536T · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX65A0069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX65A0069-201570.md): Cessna 182C · Wrightwood, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 17, 1965 · N8784T · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI65F0083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI65F0083.md): Cessna 182 · Peoria, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 10, 1965 · N8476T · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK65X0523](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0523.md): Cessna 182C · Pecos, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Nov 1, 1964 · N8795T · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X3778](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3778.md): Cessna 182C · Parker, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 4, 1964 · N8745T · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X0504](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0504.md): Cessna 182 · Prosser, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Feb 9, 1964 · N8660T · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X0251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0251.md): Cessna 182C · Horicon, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jan 15, 1964 · N9023T · Destroyed

## 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 ('2072708'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=2072708

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