# NTSB investigations: Cessna 182 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. Page 2 of 9 · 413 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB SEA00LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA134.md): Cessna 182 · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2000 · N6473A · Substantial damage > The right main landing gear failed for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ANC00LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA087.md): Cessna 182 · New Stuyahok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2000 · N9013G · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind. - [NTSB NYC00LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA166.md): Cessna 182 · Freedom, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2000 · N5746B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were the soft runway, and that the pilot exceeded the aircraft's weight and balance. - [NTSB CHI00LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA031.md): Cessna 182 · Shelbyville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1999 · N5388B · Substantial damage > the inadequate preflight planning by the pilot and the exhaustion of usable fuel. A factor was the drainage ditch encountered on landing. - [NTSB CHI99LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA291.md): Cessna 182 · Tecumseh, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1999 · N6284A · Substantial damage > fracture of the right main landing gear strut. - [NTSB SEA99LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA134.md): Cessna 182 · Middleton, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1999 · N5510B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object. Power lines were a factor. - [NTSB NYC99LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA162.md): Cessna 182 · Forest, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1999 · N5481B · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed, also causal was his failure to execute a go-around. Contributing factors were the night conditions and the tailwind. - [NTSB FTW99LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA052.md): Cessna 182 · Umpire, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1998 · N1933N · Substantial damage > Catastrophic engine failure due to failures of the #5 piston, #5 connecting rod, and the camshaft. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB CHI98LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA365.md): Cessna 182 · Wheatfield, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1998 · N6474A · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat when the engine lost power. Factors associated with the accident were the carburetor icing conditions which prevailed, the low altitude at which the loss of power occurred, and the soybean crop in which the… - [NTSB LAX98LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA263.md): Cessna 182 · Page, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1998 · N6491A · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to verify throttle position and/or obtain qualified assistance while hand propping the aircraft engine. - [NTSB SEA98LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA158.md): Cessna 182 · Yellowpine, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1998 · N6437A · Substantial damage > Right main landing gear spring strut fatigue, improper maintenance, and subsequent separation of the strut end. - [NTSB LAX98LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA259.md): Cessna 182 · Willits, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1998 · N5705B · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an inadequate landing area and failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during the landing roll. - [NTSB LAX98LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA252.md): Cessna 182 · California City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1998 · N6493A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to assure that an adequate supply of fuel was available for the flight and his inadequate preflight planning/preparation. - [NTSB LAX98LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA206.md): Cessna 182 · Markleeville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1998 · N2772F · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft on the landing roll. A factor is the pilot's neglect to lower the flaps and reduce his speed prior to landing. - [NTSB CHI98LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA135.md): Cessna C-182 · Emporia, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1998 · N5305B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors contributing to this accident were the strong crosswind and the wind gusts. - [NTSB LAX98LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA109.md): Cessna 182 · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1998 · N5704B · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI97LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA215.md): Cessna 182 · Chippewa Falls, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1997 · N5820B · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudgment of the fuel supply, and subsequent fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB SEA97LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA127.md): Cessna 182 · Brigham City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1997 · N6302A · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain proper runway alignment during the landing. The gusty quartering crosswind was a related factor. - [NTSB LAX97LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA190.md): Cessna 182 · Lamont, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1997 · N6495A · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate fuel for the flight. - [NTSB SEA97FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA105.md): Cessna 182 · Clinton, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 1997 · N5434B · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Inadequate prior arrangements for formation flight by the pilot-in-command of the Cessna 182, N5434B, and his subsequent failure to see-and-avoid the Piper PA-28R, N5270T. Factors were: the Cessna pilot's visibility of the Piper impaired by the sun;… - [NTSB CHI97LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA007.md): Cessna 182 · Hillsdale, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1996 · N5720B · Destroyed > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and failure to refuel which led to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB IAD96LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA154.md): Cessna 182 · Kansas, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1996 · N6336A · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight and subsequent loss of engine power. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing. - [NTSB CHI96LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA331.md): Cessna 182 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1996 · N5401B · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudging the fuel supply and fuel exhaustion. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB CHI96LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA248.md): Cessna 182 · Rose Hill, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1996 · N5335B · Substantial damage > the worn carburetor, and inadequate inspection of the aircraft by other maintenance personnel. - [NTSB LAX96LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA241.md): Cessna 182 · Mendota, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1996 · N3675U · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to intentionally shut down the engine; his failure to verify the surface winds during the prolonged orbiting descent over the airport, which resulted in a final approach with a tailwind component; and his misjudging of the aircraft's… - [NTSB SEA96LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA123.md): Cessna 182 · Roche Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1996 · N5686B · Destroyed > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to attain a proper touchdown point for landing. Factors relating to the accident were: downdraft conditions and soft/uneven terrain short of the runway. - [NTSB MIA96LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA151.md): Cessna 182 · Crestview, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1996 · N5464B · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain the proper descent rate on landing resulting in separation of the nose landing gear after touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the type of operation. - [NTSB CHI95LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA309.md): Cessna 182 · Walworth, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1995 · N5465B · Substantial damage > loss of engine power which occurred for an undetermined reason. A factor was the soft terrain in the emergency landing site. - [NTSB NYC95LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA121.md): Cessna 182E · Frederick, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1995 · N3168Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning by failing to verify the wind direction for landing. Also causal is the pilot's failure to obtain the proper touch down point and to do a go-around. - [NTSB LAX94LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA348.md): Cessna 182 · Orland, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1994 · N5449B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow checklist procedures to assure that the fuel selector was in the both fuel tanks position. Fuel starvation and the dark night were factors in this accident. - [NTSB LAX94WA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94WA341.md): Cessna 182 · Creel, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 9, 1994 · N2160G · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW94LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA169.md): Cessna 182 · Bryan, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1994 · N6372A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to refuel resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX94LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA046.md): Cessna 182 · Colusa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1993 · N5723B · Substantial damage > was the poor major overhaul conducted by maintenance personnel by failing to properly service the cam shaft. The camshaft gears fatigue which led to its ultimate failure, the dark night conditions, and the power lines were factors in this accident. - [NTSB FTW94FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA028.md): Cessna 182P · Marlow, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1993 · N182JS · Destroyed > An inoperative vacuum system, an inoperative turn & bank indicator, and an inoperative directional gyro, which resulted in an inability of the pilot to control the airplane after it encountered instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Factors related to… - [NTSB CHI94LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA021.md): Cessna 182 · Byron, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1993 · N5390B · Destroyed > the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in his not refueling during the flight. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI94LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA028.md): Cessna 182 · Belleville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1993 · N6353A · Destroyed > was wind information not used by the pilot-in-command and a resultant exceeding of the airplane's performance capabilities. - [NTSB LAX93LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA222.md): Cessna 182P · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1993 · N642WR · Substantial damage > Incorrect installation of a bearing in the airplane's alternator during overhaul by maintenance personnel. A factor in the accident was the rough, uneven terrain. - [NTSB ANC93LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA062.md): Cessna 182 · Blair Lakes, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1993 · N6374B · Substantial damage > The pilots selection of unsuitable terrain on which to land. A factor was the soft, wet, rough area on the strip. - [NTSB FTW93LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA111.md): Cessna 182 · Washington, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1993 · N5520B · Destroyed > Loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). - [NTSB FTW93LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA043.md): Cessna 182 · Washington, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1992 · N5520B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance over the fence. - [NTSB LAX92LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA375.md): Cessna 182A · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1992 · N54566 · Substantial damage > The the pilot's poorly planned approach; his failure to select the proper touch down point; and inadequate remedial action. - [NTSB ATL92LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA149.md): Cessna 182A · Aiken, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1992 · N5532B · Substantial damage > The pilot's diverted attention which resulted in the improper use of the elevator and inadvertent porpoise. - [NTSB ATL92LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA135.md): Cessna 182 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1992 · N5544B · Substantial damage > The inadequate preflight planning by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor was the soft terrain at the forced landing site. - [NTSB FTW92LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA147.md): Cessna 182 · Coweta, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1992 · N5381B · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the darkness of the night and the lack of suitable terrain available to the pilot for the forced landing. - [NTSB DEN92FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92FA052.md): Cessna 182 · Frederick, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 1992 · N5569B · Substantial damage > The pilot and operator attempting to operate the aircraft over maximum gross weight. - [NTSB CHI92FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA120.md): Cessna 182 · Port Washington, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1992 · N1230D · Destroyed > The continuation of VFR flight into IMC conditions, by a (pilot) unknown, and not maintaining aircraft control by a (pilot) unknown. - [NTSB ATL92LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA067.md): Cessna 182 · Barnwell, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1992 · N5441B · Minor damage > The pilot's failure to maintain a safe altitude above the ground while making a low pass at night. - [NTSB MIA92LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA095.md): Cessna 182 · Deland, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1992 · N6418A · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain the proper airspeed (vs) resulting in an inadvertent stall. Factors in the accident were incorrect fuel selector position resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and fatigue of the pilot. - [NTSB FTW92FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA064.md): Cessna 182 · Bartlesville, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1992 · N6444A · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. A factor was the dark night. - [NTSB FTW92FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA048.md): Cessna 182 · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1991 · N5530B · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control. Factors were the dark night, pilot's apprehension, pilot's lack of instrument experience, spatial disorientation, poor instrument location, visual perception and inadequate cockpit lighting. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=2072702&page=3 ## 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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072702')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2072702&page=2 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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