# Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna 182D

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 ERA23FA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA249.md): Cessna 182 · Plymouth, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 28, 2023 · N8775X · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA18LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA002.md): Cessna 182 · San Juan, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2017 · N9021X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate distance from helicopters during the approach for landing, resulting in an encounter with wake turbulence and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR17FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA008.md): Cessna 182D · South Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2016 · N8718X · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to depart on and continue a flight over mountainous terrain into forecast instrument metrological conditions, icing, and hazardous wind conditions that exceeded the airplanes performance capabilities and resulted in an…
- [NTSB WPR16FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA170.md): Cessna 182 · Clinton, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2016 · N9936T · Destroyed
  > The sudden right turn on approach to landing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR13FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA201.md): Cessna 182D · Wellington, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2013 · N9078X · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain during a night, visual descent to the destination airport, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB WPR13FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA053.md): Cessna 182D · Bondurant, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2012 · N61LN · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering around weather.
- [NTSB NYC06LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA073.md): Cessna 182D · Weyers Cave, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2006 · N9178X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to maneuver at a low altitude at night, and his failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance, which resulted in a collision with power lines. A factor in this accident was the night light conditions.
- [NTSB DEN06FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06FA028.md): Cessna 182D · Heber, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2006 · N182GV · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain. Contributing factors included the pilot's lack of night flying experience and the dark night.
- [NTSB NYC03FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA022.md): Cessna 182D · NewPhiladelphia, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2002 · N9964T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to disregard the weather briefing, and to conduct an intentional flight into known icing conditions, with an airplane not equipped for that flight, and his failure to maintain airspeed. Factors were the clouds and icing…
- [NTSB SEA99FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA116.md): Cessna 182D · Big Creek, ID · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1999 · N8761X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during approach. Factors included high density altitude conditions and high terrain, which obstructed view of the runway and limited maneuvering space in the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB SEA93FA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA194.md): Cessna 182D · Lucile, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1993 · N9995T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an aerodynamic stall. The mountainous terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI91FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA026.md): Cessna 182D · Walker, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1990 · N9075X · Destroyed
  > VFR flight into IMC conditions. Factors related to the accident are failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing, becoming lost/disoriented, induction air filter icing, excessive workload, and lack of total experience in type of operation.
- [NTSB NYC90FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA107.md): Cessna 182D · Numidia, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 15, 1990 · N8757X · Destroyed
  > Inflight collision with trees while attempting to maintain visual reference with the ground in instrument meteorological flight conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue the flight in deteriorating weather conditions in an…
- [NTSB BFO88FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88FA009.md): Cessna 182D · South Hill, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1987 · N8886X · Destroyed
  > The plt was on the third leg of a trip between tampa, FL and sussex, NJ. The previous two stops were made because of adverse wx conditions. Before this flight he was advised by fss that VFR flight was not recommended. He filed a VFR flight plan but did not…
- [NTSB CHI87FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87FA151.md): Cessna 182D · Marine City, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1987 · N275T · Destroyed
  > A witness rprtd that drg takeoff, the acft rotated to a steep (nose up) attitude, & immediately after lift-off, the plt made a steep left turn & entered a downwind for lndg on the same rwy. He described the downwind as being a little tighter than normal & a…
- [NTSB DEN86FA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA246.md): Cessna 182D · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1986 · N83F · Destroyed
  > The acft departed the albuquerque, new Mexico, coronado arpt, at 2248 MDT, September 1, 1986, en route to Las Vegas, new Mexico. When the acft failed to arrive as scheduled, a search was initiated. The flight was lost on radar at 2353 MDT, 15 nautical miles…
- [NTSB SEA86LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA235.md): Cessna 182D · Stibnite, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1986 · N8778X · Destroyed
  > After taking off in mountainous terrain, the pilot prematurely turned on course to a northerly heading, intending to cross over a ridge line. Shortly after the turn, and while flying up a drainage area towards rising terrain, he encountered a downdraft…
- [NTSB MIA77FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FA074.md): Cessna 182D · Cusseta, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 3, 1977 · N9127X · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD77FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FA021.md): Cessna 182 · Lively, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 12, 1977 · N9961T · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC75AK047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75AK047.md): Cessna 182 · Davenport, IA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Mar 5, 1975 · N9950T · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW73AF037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73AF037.md): Cessna 182D · Benton, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jan 20, 1973 · N9123X · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN72AD057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN72AD057.md): Cessna 182D · Ruidoso, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 30, 1972 · N9136X · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA72AM080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72AM080.md): Cessna 182D · Morrison, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 13, 1972 · N9044X · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN69A0032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN69A0032.md): Cessna 182 · Dunlap, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 12, 1969 · N8969X · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK68A0073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68A0073.md): Cessna 182D · Wells, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 19, 1968 · N8836X · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW68A0058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68A0058.md): Cessna 182 · Orange, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Dec 1, 1967 · N8952X · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW68A0053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68A0053.md): Cessna 182D · Rayville, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 26, 1967 · N8738X · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC68A0017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68A0017.md): Cessna 182D · Grenola, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 2, 1967 · N9096X · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN65A0069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN65A0069.md): Cessna 182A · 8s Cheyenne, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 3, 1965 · N9987T · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW65A0101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW65A0101.md): Cessna 182 · Lafayette, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 10, 1965 · N8722X · No damage
- [NTSB UNK64X2074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2074.md): Cessna 182 · Wells, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 2, 1964 · N8821X · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X0239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0239.md): Cessna 182 · Fresno, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 13, 1964 · N8867X · 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 ('2072710'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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