# Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna 182G

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 CEN22FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA232.md): Cessna 182G · Kenedy, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 6, 2022 · N2118R · Destroyed
  > A loss of airplane control on final approach for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR18FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA141.md): Cessna 182G · Cascade, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 2018 · N2377R · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's improper decision to initiate a visual flight rules flight into an area with low ceilings due to mountain obscuration, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB CEN16FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA042.md): Cessna 182G · Sandia Park, NM · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2015 · N2440R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control.
- [NTSB SEA04FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA032.md): Cessna 182G · Glasgow, MT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2004 · N3171S · Destroyed
  > Loss of aircraft control resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors include marginal weather and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI03FA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA251.md): Cessna 182G · Topeka, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2003 · N2064R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall during takeoff. Contributing factors were the low altitude he was at during the takeoff, and the trees.
- [NTSB LAX03FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA116.md): Cessna 182G · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2003 · N3236S · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the takeoff ground roll, which resulted in the left wing contacting the brush lining the runway edge. The combined effects of the brush and tree contact retarded the airplanes acceleration and…
- [NTSB NYC03FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA058.md): Cessna 182G · Renfrew, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2003 · N3404S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering to land. Factors in the accident were the pilot's decision to fly into forecasted\known icing conditions, and the accumulation of structural ice.
- [NTSB LAX00FA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA346.md): Cessna 182G · Tuba City, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2000 · N3103S · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadvertent descent into terrain on the downwind leg for landing. Contributing to the accident was the dark night and sparse population.
- [NTSB FTW99FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA121.md): Cessna 182G · Blanco, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1999 · N2330R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions and his failure to maintain clearance with terrain. Factors were, the low cloud and drizzle weather conditions, and the dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB ATL97FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA135.md): Cessna 182G · Lexington, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1997 · N3725U · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which led to the fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Trees in the emergency landing area were a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA97LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA177.md): Cessna 182G · Big Creek, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1997 · N3134S · Destroyed
  > The flightcrew's failure to maintain clearance from trees. A factor was trees north of the departure end of the airstrip.
- [NTSB FTW96FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA062.md): Cessna 182G · Caddo Mills, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1995 · N3222S · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command in each airplane to see-and-avoid conflicting traffic (inadequate visual lookout). The localized haze and smoke were related factors.
- [NTSB FTW95FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA071.md): Cessna 182G · Muskogee, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1994 · N3229S · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation after inadvertently flying into adverse weather. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the low ceiling, the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather, and his…
- [NTSB DEN91FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA130.md): Cessna 182G · Elida, NM · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1991 · N3223S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation for the flight and his subsequent flight into instrument meteorological conditions. A factor was: heavy fog and low ceiling.
- [NTSB CHI87FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87FA114.md): Cessna 182G · West Point, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1987 · N2382R · Destroyed
  > Drg an IFR arrival, the plt was clrd for an ILS rwy 10 apch. No radar facilities were available, but at 1026 EST, he rprtd he was established on the localizer. Aprx 4 min later, he declared a missed apch & was cleared back to the outer marker (om), then was…
- [NTSB DEN86FA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA249.md): Cessna 182G · Brighton, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1986 · N2030R · Destroyed
  > At approximately 0415 hours when it was still night time, the non instrument rated private plt took off on an extended cross country flt to Kentucky. About 15 minutes later he was observed flying in a left turn, at an attitude of 50 to 75 feet in heavy fog…
- [NTSB CHI80DAMS3](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80DAMS3.md): Cessna 182G · Ludington, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 24, 1980 · N2323R · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA80FAMS3](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80FAMS3.md): Cessna 182G · Missing Aircraft · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jun 22, 1980 · N3789U · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX80FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA059.md): Cessna 182G · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Feb 19, 1980 · N2350R · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN80FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FA011.md): Cessna 182 · Longmont, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 3, 1979 · N3194S · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA79DA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79DA124.md): Cessna 182 · Missing Aircraft · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Sep 9, 1979 · N2183R · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI78FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FA037.md): Cessna 182G · Berrien Spring, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 1, 1978 · N2319R · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA76AM059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76AM059.md): Cessha 182 · Mayfield, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jan 30, 1976 · N3659U · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK75AP039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75AP039.md): Cessna 182G · Gustine, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 12, 1975 · N923M · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN75AD028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75AD028.md): Cessna 182G · Delta, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 10, 1974 · N3271S · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX73AL039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73AL039.md): Cessna 182G · Quartzsite, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 21, 1973 · N2379R · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN73AD016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN73AD016.md): Cessna 182 · Denver, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 20, 1972 · N2458R · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX71AL059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71AL059.md): Cessna 182 · Jerome, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 24, 1971 · N3797U · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC70AK071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70AK071.md): Cessna 182G · Oelwein, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 14, 1970 · N2391R · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX69A0031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69A0031.md): Cessna 150B · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Closed · Dec 8, 1968 · N1192Y · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX69D0085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69D0085.md): Cessna 180G · Punta Penasco, Mexico · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Aug 25, 1968 · N2484R · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK69A0001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69A0001.md): Cessna 182 · Jarbidge, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 1, 1968 · N3204S · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX67A0111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67A0111.md): Cessna 182G · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · May 30, 1967 · N3751U · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI67A0110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67A0110.md): Cessna 182 · Gary, IN · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Mar 27, 1967 · N3687U · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK67A0064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67A0064.md): Cessna 182G · Oroville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 2, 1967 · N2344R · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN67A0032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN67A0032.md): Cessna 182 · Lamar, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 9, 1966 · N3247S · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK67A0027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67A0027.md): Cessna 182G · Tahoe Pardise, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Aug 30, 1966 · N2376R · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK66A0025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK66A0025.md): Cessna 182 · Stock, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 1, 1965 · N2430R · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK65X1397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X1397.md): Cessna 182G · Virgin Gorda, VI · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Feb 6, 1965 · N3297S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X1164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X1164.md): Cessna 182G · Boulder Creek, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Closed · Dec 27, 1964 · N3187S · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC65A0089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC65A0089.md): Cessna 182G · Kasson, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 17, 1964 · N3283S · 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 ('2072716'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=2072716

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