# Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna R182 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 WPR23FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA225.md): Cessna R182 · McCall, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 12, 2023 · N3138C · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel's failure to properly torque and inspect the magneto hardware, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA23LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA240.md): Cessna R182 · Macon, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 21, 2023 · N182LG · Destroyed > The pilot’s failure to properly set the elevator trim before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control during takeoff. - [NTSB ERA21FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA140.md): Cessna R182 · Gainesville, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 26, 2021 · N3652C · Destroyed > The pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to depart into low instrument meteorological conditions. - [NTSB ERA18FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA118.md): Cessna R182 · Ashville, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2018 · N3167C · Destroyed > Descent and impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined. - [NTSB WPR16FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA111.md): Cessna R182 · Altadena, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 15, 2016 · N133BW · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from rising mountainous terrain while flying in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the loss of radio communications for a reason that could not be determined because of the… - [NTSB CEN11FA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA428.md): Cessna R182 · Thornton, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2011 · N2344C · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a microburst while operating at a low altitude, which resulted in a loss of control from which the pilot could not recover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning for the forecasted… - [NTSB ERA09FA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA411.md): Cessna R182 · Hayesville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2009 · N778RK · Destroyed > Flight into terrain for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CEN09FA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA369.md): Cessna R182 · Dougherty, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2009 · N182GT · Destroyed > The pilot’s improper decision to continue flight into known adverse weather conditions resulting in his inability to maintain aircraft control after penetrating the thunderstorm gust front. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of preflight… - [NTSB MIA08FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA026.md): Cessna R182 · Woodland, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2007 · N2643C · Destroyed > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while attempting to conduct visual flight in reduced visibility conditions at night. Factors contributing to the accident include the flight instructor’s inadequate preflight planning, and… - [NTSB IAD05FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05FA068.md): Cessna R182 · New Fairfield, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 2005 · N756PN · Destroyed > Failure of the aluminum-clad, number two connecting rod bearings, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. A factor was the relatively short forced landing area. - [NTSB MIA04FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA128.md): Cessna R182 · Milton, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2004 · N5157T · Destroyed > The pilots operation of the airplane with known deficiencies in the equipment based on witness statements describing an excessive rpm drop and rough running engine after starting, during the engine run-up, and after becoming airborne, his failure to abort the… - [NTSB FTW04FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA057.md): Cessna 182RG · El Dorado, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2004 · N9318R · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power as a result of loss of engine oil due to the failure of the oil filter converter plate gasket and the noncompliance to an airworthiness directive. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the… - [NTSB WAS03WA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS03WA014.md): Cessna 182 RG · Pianello/Carena, Switzerland · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 13, 2003 · N6412T · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL03FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA010.md): Cessna R182 · Greensboro, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2002 · N4629S · Destroyed > The pilot experienced spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of control and the subsequent collision with the ground. Factors were low ceilings and fog. - [NTSB CHI02FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FAMS1.md): Cessna R182 · Lake Michigan, IL · Accident · 4 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Dec 10, 2001 · N2359C · Destroyed > The uncontrolled descent for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB DEN01FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA003.md): Cessna R-182 · Grants, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2000 · N182BG · Destroyed > the pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC during cruise. Contributing factors were the dark night light conditions, and the cloudy weather conditions. - [NTSB NYC00FA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA229.md): Cessna 182RG · Princeton, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2000 · N3674C · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to clear trees, for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA97FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA162.md): Cessna R182 · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 14, 1997 · N9080C · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB CHI94FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA010.md): Cessna R182 · Herbster, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1993 · N6422S · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from trees. - [NTSB NYC92FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA093.md): Cessna 172N · Brookeville, MD · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1992 · N738YV · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Improper inflight planning/decision by the flight instructor (pic/cfi) in the Cessna 172, his misjudgement of distance between the two airplanes, and inadequate visual lookout by both pilots in the Cessna 172. - [NTSB ATL90FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA118.md): Cessna 182RG · Highland, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 1990 · N55AG · Destroyed > The pilot's attempted VFR flight in IMC. Factors in the accident are the pilot's inaccurate weather evaluation and poor in flight decision. - [NTSB LAX90FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA027.md): Cessna R182 · San Diego, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1989 · N2257T · Destroyed > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain aircraft control after becoming spatially disoriented. Factors in the acident were: darkness, adverse weather conditions, and the pilot's lack of… - [NTSB LAX89FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA010.md): Cessna 182R · Salinas, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1988 · N1787R · Destroyed > The pilot failed to follow published missed approach procedures. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot lack of recent experience in type of operation, instrument go-around procedures, and the cloud covered mountainous terrain. - [NTSB CHI88FA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA237.md): Cessna 182RG · Zanesville, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1988 · N9877C · Destroyed > The pilot's poor judgement/decision-making, and his over confidence in his own ability which led to his repeated decisions to operate his aircraft in adverse weather conditions. The fact that the pilot had operated the aircraft in adverse weather conditions… - [NTSB NYC88FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88FA235.md): Cessna 182RG · Greenville, ME · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1988 · N6064C · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated pilot apparently could not locate the destination airport because of low ceilings and ground fog. Before the pilot started his trip he was advised by the fss that VFR flight to his destination was not recommended. It appears that the… - [NTSB BFO88FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88FA068.md): Cessna R182RG · Stevensville, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1988 · N9997C · Destroyed > The acft departed bay bridge arpt at aprx 0415 EDT. The passenger, also a plt, was reading back an IFR clearance to ATC when communication ended in the middle of a sentence without any sign of distress. Comparison of ATC and radar tapes indicates that N9997C… - [NTSB BFO85FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85FA071.md): Cessna R182 · Browntown, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1985 · N7393Y · Destroyed > Drg a wx briefing, flt prctns for ocnl mtn obscn & IMC were relayed to the plt, but he was not provided a forecast for thunderstorms, nor advised VFR flt was not rcmdd. The route of flt was portrayed as marginal VFR, as was the destn at morgantown (mgm).… - [NTSB ATL85FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA173.md): Cessna R182 · Seneca, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 1985 · N7161S · Destroyed > During flt, the plt was observed to make a low pass over lake keowee near a friend's houseboat. The owner of the houseboat stated that the acft was flying low off his right side when the acft struck the water. Another witness also saw the acft flying at… - [NTSB CHI85FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA176.md): Cessna R182 · Prairie Dusac, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1985 · N4707T · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > This midair collision occurred approx 2 mi NE of sauk-Prairie apt. The pilots of the Cessna were in a climbing right departure turn at approx 1600 ft MSL heading approx 120 deg when a collsion occurred with a Piper heading approx 270 deg and descending. One… - [NTSB NYC85FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FA110.md): Cessna R182 · Hamilton Twnshp, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1985 · N4972S · Destroyed > The plt's original destn was bader field at atlantic city. However, during arrival, he diverted to the atlantic city arpt, since bader field was below mins. Vectors were provided for an ILS rwy 13 apch & the plt was cleared for the apch. He was then cleared… - [NTSB ATL85FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA077.md): Cessna R182 · Crossville, TN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1985 · N4716R · Destroyed > The acft collided with wooded, rising terrain at an elevation of about 2800 ft MSL on the west slope of hinch mountain. A passenger, who survived the crash, but died later due to burns, reported that light conditions were dark & she could not see anything… - [NTSB SEA85FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FA001.md): Cessna R182 · Austin, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1984 · N1842R · Destroyed > Deteriorating wx was encountered as the plt followed a highway to his dest on an easterly heading. On scene evidence indicated that the acft impacted left wing tip first on a northerly heading near the east end of a box canyon. The impact flight path angle… - [NTSB NYC84FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA053.md): Cessna R182 · Greenwich, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1983 · N2254T · Destroyed > The acft collided with trees during an ILS approach to westchester arpt in NY. The weather was IMC and an IFR flt plan was filed. The accident occurred during the 2nd attempt with the 1st ending in a missed approach. It was apparent to thecontroller that the… - [NTSB MKC83FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA044.md): Cessna R182 · 1 1/2 Mi.N. May, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1982 · N756DB · Destroyed > The pilot received wx briefings at 1114 & 1220. He was advised against VFR flt due to low ceilings & visibilities in western Missouri, eastern & northeastern Kansas. At 1300 the plt received a special VFR clearance to depart. At 1330 witnesses observed the… - [NTSB CHI83FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA022.md): Cessna R182 · Lemont, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1982 · N736NA · Destroyed > The pilot took off at 0642 CDT, and at 0645, he reported level at 4000 ft MSL. At 0659:08, he preported that he was encountering icing conditions and requested a climb to 6000 ft. at 0700:16, after changing from TRACON to center frequency, he was cleared as… - [NTSB ATL82FKQ15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FKQ15.md): Cessna R182 · Ocean Springs, MS · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Jun 19, 1982 · N757FB · Destroyed > A pilot-rated witness observed the entire flight and accident. He stated that after takeoff and gear retraction, the aircraft was held at a very low altitude, which he thought was to gain airspeed. The aircraft reached the end of the runway and went into a… - [NTSB DEN81FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FA019.md): Cessna 182RG · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 17, 1981 · N4773S · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL81FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA003.md): Cessna R182 · Treasure Is, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 9, 1980 · N4437R · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA80FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FA106.md): Cessna 182 · Rio Grande, PR · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Sep 18, 1980 · N4141C · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX80FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA017.md): Cessna 182R · Napa, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Nov 24, 1979 · N2681C · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW80FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FA007.md): Cessna 182 · Sonora, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Oct 23, 1979 · N9018X · Destroyed - [NTSB UNK64X3553](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3553.md): Cessna 180 · Baja, Mexico · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Aug 23, 1964 · N9129C · 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 ('2072734')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=2072734 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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