# Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna 182J

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 ERA26FA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA269.md): Cessna 182 · Piseco, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 12, 2026 · N43TB · Destroyed
  > On July 12, 2026, about 1909 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 182J, N43TB, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Piseco, New York. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91…
- [NTSB CHI05FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA017.md): Cessna 182J · Springfield, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2004 · N2703F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance while turning to reverse direction on final approach. A factor associated with the accident was the night lighting conditions which existed at the time of the…
- [NTSB SEA01LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA170.md): Cessna 182J · Gold Beach, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2001 · N3056F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain proper alignment while on final approach and clearance from trees. The pilot's lack of total experience in this type of mountain flying operation was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA01FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA077.md): Cessna 182J · Stuart, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2001 · N979ND · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons resulting in the forced landing. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN99FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA114.md): Cessna 182J · La Veta, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1999 · N3334F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors were low ceiling and the pilot's lack of instrument experience.
- [NTSB CHI99FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA190.md): Cessna 182J · Satanta, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1999 · N2711F · Substantial damage
  > the preflight planning/preparation and the missed approach not performed by the pilot. The obstruction clearance not maintained by the pilot was an additional cause. Contributing factors were the low ceiling and the fog.
- [NTSB SEA91FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA057.md): Cessna 182J · Glendale, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1991 · N3154F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to use all available runway for this landing, aggravated by his failure to initiate a go-around after misjudging the proper touchdown point and landing with a tailwind.
- [NTSB DEN88FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88FA100.md): Cessna 182J · Rapid City, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1988 · N2720F · Destroyed
  > The plt received a wx briefing prior to departure from miles city, MT. The briefing indicated wx conditions less than VFR with icing conditions. The plt departed and landed approximately 1 hour later to remove ice from his acft. The plt departed a second time…
- [NTSB SEA88FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88FA034.md): Cessna 182J · Molalla, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1987 · N2758F · Destroyed
  > The recently certificated, non-instrument rated, pvt plt flew into the an area of low ceilings, low vis, rain & snw w/o filing a flt plan. No record of a wx briefing was fnd. A surviving pax rprtd that drg flt, the plt flew into clds that were initially…
- [NTSB MKC86FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86FA139.md): Cessna 182J · Hartford, AR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1986 · N3328F · Destroyed
  > When the acft did not arrive at its destn, a search was initiated. The wreckage was located 4 days later where the acft crashed in mountainous terrain. An investigation revealed there was severe thunderstorm activity in the area at the time of the accident.…
- [NTSB ATL80FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80FA059.md): Cessna 182 · Omaha, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 23, 1980 · N701SP · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN80FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FA043.md): Cessna 182 · Aspen, CO · Accident · 10 fatal · Closed · Jun 18, 1980 · N2793F · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD79FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FA047.md): Cessna 182J · Hillsboro, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Apr 26, 1979 · N2738F · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX78FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FA003.md): Cessna 182J · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 30, 1977 · N3531F · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA78FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78FA006.md): Cessna 182J · Umpqua, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 5, 1977 · N3383F · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI76AC094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76AC094.md): Cessna 182 · Perrysville, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 29, 1976 · N3424F · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN76AD059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN76AD059.md): Cessna 182J · Lamar, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 18, 1976 · N3169F · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX76AL064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76AL064.md): Cessna 182J · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 18, 1976 · N2923F · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI76FC030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FC030.md): Cessna 182J · Cissna Park, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 25, 1975 · N2834F · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA75AS033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75AS033.md): Cessna 182J · Albany, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Feb 22, 1975 · N3084F · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA75AM061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75AM061.md): Cessna 182J · Tampa, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 20, 1975 · N456BC · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN75AD017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75AD017.md): Cessna 182J · Springfield, CO · Accident · 5 fatal · Closed · Oct 4, 1974 · N2869F · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN75AD015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75AD015.md): Cessna 182J · Indianola, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 25, 1974 · N2755F · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC75AK021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75AK021.md): Cessna 182J · Gordon, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 14, 1974 · N2937F · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW74ORG81](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74ORG81.md): Cessna 182J · Zihauatanejo, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Apr 25, 1974 · N3302F · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA74AM061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74AM061.md): Cessna 182J · Birmingham, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 23, 1974 · N3532F · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI74AC012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74AC012.md): Cessna 182J · Chicago, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 6, 1973 · N3147F · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD73AI013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD73AI013.md): Cessna 182J · Burnsville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 28, 1973 · N2938F · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN73AD010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN73AD010.md): Cessna 182J · Eldora, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 30, 1972 · N3057F · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA72AS052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA72AS052.md): Cessna 182J · Port Angeles, WA · Accident · 5 fatal · Closed · Jun 1, 1972 · N3380F · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX72AL055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72AL055.md): Cessna 182J · Redlands, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 16, 1972 · N3467F · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
- [NTSB MKC72AK028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72AK028.md): Cessna 182J · Longton, KS · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Oct 20, 1971 · N2784F · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN71AD032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN71AD032.md): Cessna 182 · Salida, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jan 14, 1971 · N2827F · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN71AD002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN71AD002.md): Cessna 182J · Ouray, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jul 26, 1970 · N2713F · Destroyed
- [NTSB DIA69A0022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA69A0022.md): Cessna 182J · Front Royal, VA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Oct 17, 1968 · N3524F · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA69A0018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69A0018.md): Cessna 177 · Miami, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Oct 5, 1968 · N29407 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA68A0069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68A0069.md): Cessna 182J · Bunnell, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 18, 1968 · N3000F · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA68A0068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68A0068-201096.md): Cessna 182 · Calera, AL · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Feb 17, 1968 · N2671F · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN68A0004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN68A0004.md): Cessna 182J · Idaho Sprgs, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 16, 1967 · N3047F · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA67A0065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67A0065.md): Cessna 182J · Bozeman, MT · Accident · 5 fatal · Closed · May 15, 1967 · N3598F · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA67A0053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67A0053.md): Cessna 182J · Palmer, WA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Mar 24, 1967 · N2819F · 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 ('2072722'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=2072722

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