# Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna 182H

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 WPR21FA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA321.md): Cessna 182H · Bountiful, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 16, 2021 · N8477S · Destroyed
  > The decision of both pilots to fly into a steep canyon, which resulted in the airplane being unable to maintain a sufficient altitude to clear rising terrain. Contributing to the accident was their delayed initial action in responding to the hazard, and their…
- [NTSB CEN21FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA220.md): Cessna 182 · St. Louis, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 17, 2021 · N2430X · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate visual lookout to ensure clearance from the radio tower and its guy wires. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s unnecessary use of his mobile device during the flight, which diminished his attention/monitoring…
- [NTSB WPR19FA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA263.md): Cessna 182 · Nixon, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2019 · N1891X · Destroyed
  > A loss of airplane control while maneuvering due to spatial disorientation after inadvertently entering instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inexperience in IMC conditions.
- [NTSB CEN18FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA009.md): Cessna 182H · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2017 · N8338S · Substantial damage
  > Controlled flight into terrain in dark night conditions.
- [NTSB ERA17FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA073.md): Cessna 182 · Gatlinburg, TN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2016 · N1839X · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's intentional visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's established anti-authority attitude.
- [NTSB WPR16FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA116.md): Cessna 182 · Hanapepe, HI · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 2016 · N2007X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic…
- [NTSB WPR11FA448](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA448.md): Cessna 182H · Stanley, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2011 · N2404X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control due to spatial disorientation while executing a turn to reverse his course in dark night and low-visibility conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to initiate the flight into an area…
- [NTSB DFW08FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA131.md): Cessna 182 · Black Hawk, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 8, 2008 · N8553S · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to induction icing. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to continue flight in conditions favorable for structural and induction-system icing.
- [NTSB FTW03FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA174.md): Cessna 182H · Cushing, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2003 · N8548S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB LAX03FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA066.md): Cessna 182H · Parker, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2003 · N8567S · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > failure of both pilot's to see and avoid one another while maneuvering in the traffic pattern. A factor in the accident was the inability of the Cessna pilot to communicate on the CTAF frequency due to the limitations of his radios.
- [NTSB MIA98FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FAMS2.md): Cessna 182H · Missing · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Mar 28, 1998 · N8460S · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI96LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA115.md): Cessna 182H · East Jordan, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1996 · N8427S · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the terrain during the landing. Factors related to the accident were the snow covered ice pile at the end of the runway and the pilot's perception of the height of the pile.
- [NTSB CHI94FA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA310.md): Cessna 182H · Plymouth, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1994 · N8470S · Destroyed
  > Carburetor ice, and improper use of (or failure to use) the carburetor heat. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing (weather) conditions, and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX94LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA003.md): Cessna 182H · Clear Lake Res, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1993 · N8397S · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain altitude, while performing a low-altitude maneuver (turn) over water. Factors related to the accident were: sun glare, haze, glassy condition of the water, and the lack of visual cues (visual perception) for the pilot to judge…
- [NTSB LAX93LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA366.md): Cessna 182H · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1993 · N1982X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's sudden incapacation due to a fatal heart attack.
- [NTSB SEA91FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA120.md): Cessna 182H · Thompson, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1990 · N2466X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudged descent. Contributing to the accident was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB DEN85FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA035.md): Cessna 182H · Provo, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1984 · N8580S · Destroyed
  > The left seat non-instrument pvt plt was being checked out in the flying club acft by a comm plt. The acft was being flown over Utah lake on a dark night, on final approach to runway 31 at the pvu arpt. While on final, the flying plt manuevered the acft for…
- [NTSB SEA84FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84FA175.md): Cessna 182H · Elko, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1984 · N1828X · Destroyed
  > About 5 min after taking off on rwy 23, the plt reported on a downwind leg of the traffic pattern. Shortly after that, the acft crashed about 2 mi south of the arpt while on a southerly heading in a left wing low attitude. During impact, the left wing tip hit…
- [NTSB MIA83FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA081.md): Cessna 182H · Chuluota, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1983 · N2081X · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed from 200 ft AGL on takeoff. Witnesses said the engine quit and the acft made a steep left turn and then dove straight to the ground. The acft had almost made a 180 degree turn to line up with state road 419 when it crashed. This road…
- [NTSB DEN81FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FA038.md): Cessna 182 · Mandaree, ND · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 31, 1981 · N3458S · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX81FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FA061.md): Piper PA-28 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 18, 1981 · N8274B · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA81FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81FA033.md): Cessna 182H · Gainesville, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jan 9, 1981 · N8442S · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC81FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FA003.md): Cessna 182H · Newcastle, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 6, 1980 · N3460S · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN77FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN77FA035.md): Cessna 182H · Tooele, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Apr 8, 1977 · N8390S · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX77FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FA035.md): Cessna 182H · Tuscon, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 3, 1977 · N1840X · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA76AS062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76AS062.md): Cessna 182H · Kalispell, MT · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jul 14, 1976 · N2087X · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX75AL066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75AL066.md): Cessna 182 · Arvin, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Apr 9, 1975 · N376LA · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC75AN069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75AN069.md): Cessna 182 · Erie, PA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Nov 28, 1974 · N2433X · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI75FEP22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEP22.md): Cessna 182H · West Bend, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 13, 1974 · N8533S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD75AI002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75AI002.md): Cessna 182H · Burnsville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 16, 1974 · N2350X · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA73AM065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73AM065.md): Cessna 182H · Culebra Island, PR · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 3, 1973 · N1905X · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC73AN107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73AN107.md): Cessna 182H · Tarboro, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 28, 1973 · N3486S · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA72AM091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72AM091.md): Cessna 182H · Wiggins, MS · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Mar 14, 1972 · N8428S · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI72AC058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72AC058.md): Cessna 182H · Brazil, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jan 9, 1972 · N8351S · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD71FID14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD71FID14.md): Cessna 182 · Crewe, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 8, 1970 · N8503S · No damage
- [NTSB OAK71AP001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71AP001.md): Cessna 182H · Shaver Lake, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 8, 1970 · N2042X · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA70AS039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA70AS039.md): Cessna 182H · Arlee, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 7, 1970 · N1941X · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX70AL069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70AL069.md): Cessna 182H · Young, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Apr 28, 1970 · N2327X · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC70AK047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70AK047.md): Cessna 182H · Mountain Grove, MO · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Mar 1, 1970 · N2420X · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC69A0013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69A0013.md): Cessna 182H · Jamestown, RI · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Aug 1, 1968 · N8317S · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK69A0007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69A0007.md): Cessna 182H · El Granada, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jul 28, 1968 · N8348S · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK69A0005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69A0005.md): Cessna 182H · Lathrop Wells, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 19, 1968 · N2051X · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI68A0038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68A0038.md): Cessna 182H · Collinsville, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 24, 1967 · N1824X · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC67A0110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67A0110.md): Cessna 182H · Washington, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 4, 1967 · N1897X · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA67A0038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67A0038.md): Cessna 182H · Frances, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 23, 1966 · N2047X · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA67A0057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67A0057.md): Cessna 182 · Tarpon Spring, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 4, 1966 · N1972X · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI66A0088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66A0088.md): Cessna 182H · Robins, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 8, 1966 · N2457X · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW66A0041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66A0041.md): Cessna 182H · Moore, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 5, 1965 · N1850X · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC66A0043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66A0043.md): Cessna 182 · Chantilly, VA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Oct 1, 1965 · N2068X · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA65A0085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA65A0085.md): Cessna 182 · Raleigh, NC · Accident · 5 fatal · Closed · Feb 25, 1965 · N1939X · Substantial damage

## 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 ('2072718'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=2072718

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