# Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna 182L

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 CEN22FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA058.md): Cessna 182L · Bonnerdale, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 4, 2021 · N182NS · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument rated pilot’s improper decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR19FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA209.md): Cessna 182 · Wolf Point, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 5, 2019 · N3469R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering to land, which resulted in an accelerated aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN16FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA169.md): Cessna 182L · Carrollton, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2016 · N42411 · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with trees and terrain for reasons that could not be determined because no anomalies consistent with a preimpact failure or malfunction were observed during the examination.
- [NTSB CEN15FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA119.md): Cessna 182L · Owen, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2015 · N3181R · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's decision to initiate flight into forecasted icing conditions in an airplane that was not certified or equipped for flight into icing conditions, which resulted in significant structural ice accumulation to the extent that the airplane…
- [NTSB WPR14FA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA303.md): Cessna 182L · Sedona, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2014 · N42474 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance the airplane’s critical angle-of attack while maneuvering through a canyon in high-density altitude conditions at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB FTW00FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA154.md): Cessna 152 · Noble, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 2000 · N45973 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > the failure of both pilots to maintain visual lookout.
- [NTSB LAX00FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA099.md): Cessna 182L · Coulterville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2000 · N3324R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempted flight into known adverse weather after receiving hazardous weather advisories, which resulted in inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions while attempting to maintain VFR conditions on top. The subsequent…
- [NTSB ATL95FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA003.md): Cessna 182L · Ft. Mcclellan, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1994 · N3499R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions, and his failure to maintain a proper altitude over mountainous terrain. Factors were the low ceiling, fog, and drizzle weather conditions, and the mountainous terrain at the accident site.
- [NTSB SEA93FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FAMS1.md): Cessna 182L · Missing, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Aug 17, 1993 · N3106R · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB NYC88FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88FA069.md): Cessna 182L · Waynesburg, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1988 · N3467R · Destroyed
  > Shortly after departure from runway 26, the aircraft engine failed. The aircraft banked to about 90 degrees, descended and impacted the ground. A flight instructor described the wind as very gusty and varying out of the south at approximately 10-20 knots. The…
- [NTSB LAX88FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA088.md): Cessna 182L · Newhall, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1988 · N42450 · Destroyed
  > Pilots decision to continue VFR flight after encountering instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB LAX87LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA058.md): Cessna 182L · Oceano, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1986 · N66CF · Destroyed
  > Witnesses stated that while the acft was climbing after takeoff, it appeared to be lower than normal. One witness rprtd that the eng sounded as if it was running rough. Another witness stated that the acft had begun making a left turn when he saw flames…
- [NTSB NYC86FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA057.md): Cessna 182L · So.Glastonbury, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1986 · N3349R · Destroyed
  > The acft was on a VOR instrument apch when it collided with 250 ft high terrain approx 6 miles south of the arpt and approx 2 miles north of the vor/faf. Shortly before the accident the pilot notified ATC that he was in turbulence; then reported he was clear…
- [NTSB ATL83FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA095.md): Cessna 182L · Weyers Cave, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1983 · N3440R · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed after takeoff when the engine lost power. The acft had not been flown for several months. An instructorwas invited on the extended cross-country to help the pilot who also had not flown for some time. During the pre-flight a considerable…
- [NTSB FTW83FRG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FRG04.md): Cessna 182L · Near Mcallen, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Dec 20, 1982 · N42717 · Destroyed
  > The aircraft departed Mcallen, TX at 1903 CST to an unknown destination. During departure, it was observed heading northwest. About 1 1/2 hrs later, it was again observed in the vicinity, about 7 miles northwest of Mcallen, TX. Witnesses stated that the plane…
- [NTSB LAX82FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA231.md): Cessna 182 · Truckee, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1982 · N42488 · Destroyed
  > At aprx 2015 PDT on 6/13/82, the acft departed petaluma, CA on a ngt, VFR, x-country flt to riverton, WY. An en route stop was planned for elco, NV. No records were fnd of a wx briefing or flt plan. The acft was declared overdue on 6/16/82 & the wreckage was…
- [NTSB LAX82FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA027.md): Cessna 182L · Coalinga, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Dec 13, 1981 · N42864 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA80FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80FA003.md): Cessna 182L · Macks Inn, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 15, 1979 · N42641 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA77FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77FA051.md): Cessna 182L · Bellevue, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 9, 1977 · N3466R · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK77FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77FA029.md): Cessna 182L · Bell Station, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 14, 1976 · N3187R · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW77FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FA008.md): Cessna 182L · Shaw, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 23, 1976 · N42213 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW76AF115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76AF115.md): Cessna 182L · Mullin, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Aug 19, 1976 · N42216 · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK76AP047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76AP047.md): Cessna 182L · Feather Falls, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 4, 1976 · N42575 · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK76AP021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76AP021.md): Cessna 182 · Vacaville, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Oct 25, 1975 · N182EZ · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW75AF050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75AF050.md): Cessna 182L · Slaton, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jan 23, 1975 · N42337 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC75AN064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75AN064.md): Cessna 182L · White Plains, NY · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Nov 20, 1974 · N3343R · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW75AF008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75AF008.md): Cessna 182L · San Antonio, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 17, 1974 · N42791 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC73AN095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73AN095.md): Cessna 182L · Aylette, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 3, 1973 · N366P · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK71AP043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71AP043.md): Cessna 182 · Tahoe City, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 4, 1971 · N3157R · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI71AC079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71AC079.md): Cessna 182L · Ionia, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Apr 13, 1971 · N42241 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC71AK006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71AK006.md): Cessna 182L · Pierce, NE · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Aug 8, 1970 · N3364R · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI70AC087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70AC087.md): Cessna 182L · Bloomington, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 3, 1970 · N3416R · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW70AF065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70AF065.md): Cessna 182L · Flatonia, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Apr 18, 1970 · N3302R · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX70A0038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70A0038.md): Cessna 182L · El Cajon, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 23, 1969 · N42622 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI70A0036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70A0036.md): Cessna 182L · Chardon, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 23, 1969 · N42037 · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD70A0027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD70A0027.md): Cessna 182L · Dana, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 15, 1969 · N3379R · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW70A0015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70A0015.md): Cessna 182 · Salt Flat, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 29, 1969 · N42981 · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN70A0013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN70A0013.md): Cessna 182L · Bridger, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 26, 1969 · N3147R · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI70A0008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70A0008.md): Cessna 182 · Missing Aircraft · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 18, 1969 · N3117R · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX69A0039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69A0039.md): Cessna 182L · Patagonia, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 26, 1968 · N42495 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW69F0453](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69F0453.md): Cessna Wren · Keller, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 20, 1968 · N3472R · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA68A0085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68A0085.md): Cessna 182 · Dahlonega, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Apr 10, 1968 · N3152R · 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 ('2072726'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=2072726

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