# 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 3 of 9 · 413 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB NYC91LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA252.md): Cessna 182 · Hadley, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1991 · N6316A · Destroyed > An inflight loss of control due to entanglement of a prematurely deployed parachute in the elevator. - [NTSB MIA91LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA216.md): Cessna 182 · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1991 · N5648B · Substantial damage > The pilot in command's improper preflight planning and his failure to ensure that the aircraft contained sufficient fuel for the flight. - [NTSB LAX91LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA360.md): Cessna 182 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1991 · N5825B · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to perform a proper preflight inspection of the aircraft. - [NTSB ANC91FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91FA107.md): Cessna 182 · Takotna, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1991 · N5663B · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of control in flight due to spatial disorientation while attempting to operate under visual flight rules while in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the mountainous terrain. - [NTSB ATL91LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA137.md): Cessna 182 · Jenkinsburg, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1991 · N6445A · Substantial damage > The separation of the nose wheel, during the landing roll, for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW91LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA096.md): Cessna 182 · Farmerville, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1991 · N6278A · Substantial damage > A fuel starvation induced power loss due to the pilot's failure to select the proper fuel tank. - [NTSB LAX91LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA151.md): Cessna 182A · Lake Elsinore, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1991 · N6315A · Substantial damage > Undetermined engine power loss. A factor ws the soft terrain. - [NTSB CHI91FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA088.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Osceola, WI · Accident · 7 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1991 · N4676R · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Failure of the pilots in both aircraft to seeing-and-avoid the other airplane. - [NTSB CHI90FA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA240.md): Cessna 182 · Marine City, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1990 · N5373B · Destroyed > Pilot-in-command's ostentation display resulted in his failure to maintain flying sped, and a subsequent stall. - [NTSB DEN90LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA153.md): Cessna 182 · Miles City, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1990 · N5665B · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to use carburetor heat during descent for landing, resulting in a loss of power. - [NTSB LAX90LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA200.md): Cessna 182 · Cucamonga, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1990 · N49565 · Destroyed > The pilot's continuing VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions resulting in collision with terrain. - [NTSB ATL90LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA082.md): Cessna 182 · Louisburg, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1990 · N5322B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the take off roll. - [NTSB SEA89LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA159.md): Cessna 182 · Atlanta, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1989 · N5451B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failue to adequately compensate for the downdraft conditions. Contributing factor(s) was: the downwind, downdraft, and high density altitude weather conditions, and the surrounding mountainous terrain. - [NTSB FTW89LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA145.md): Cessna 182 · Comfort, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1989 · N5703B · Substantial damage > The fuel exhaustion induced power loss which resulted from the fuel pilot's failure to accurately determine the amount of fuel available for the flight. - [NTSB FTW89LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA129.md): Cessna 182 · Elmendorf, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1989 · N5827B · Substantial damage > Pilot's decision to discontinue the use of carburetor heat, in carburetor icing conditions, that led to a complete loss of power at an altitude insufficient for a safe landing on the airport. - [NTSB ATL89FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA122.md): Cessna 182 · Luthersville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1989 · N5458B · Destroyed > Pilot's failure to take action that would prevent the formation of carburetor ice. Following the engine malfunction, the pilot did not configure the airplane so as to reduce the severity of the impact, I.e. extend the flaps and slow the airplane. Contributing… - [NTSB ATL89LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA043.md): Cessna 182 · Thomaston, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1988 · N5473B · Substantial damage > The pilot and three passengers were on a night flight in an aircraft that was equipped to carry skydivers. During the approach to land, the landing light failed. While attempting to get the light to operate, the pilot allowed an undershoot to develop.… - [NTSB CHI89LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA019.md): Cessna 182 · Pekin, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1988 · N5711B · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that he attempted to make a 'wheels' landing in the Cessna 182 (tricycle gear), and made a hard landing on the turf runway. The pilot aborted the landing, requested emergency equipment and circled the airport until the emergency equipment… - [NTSB ANC88LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA130.md): Cessna 182TD · September Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1988 · N5369B · Substantial damage > The 202 hour private pilot was attempting to takeoff in a Cessna 182 converted to a conventional configuration (taildragger) from an off-airport site in rural Alaska. The pilot reported that a strong, gusty crosswind pushed the airplane off the intended track… - [NTSB ATL88LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA236.md): Cessna 182 · Bamberg, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1988 · N5797B · Substantial damage > While at cruise, the pilot reported hearing a ticking sound coming from the engine. Shortly afterward the eng quit. During the emergency landing, the airplane nosed over. Engine examination disclosed that teeth from the crankshaft and camshaft gears were… - [NTSB LAX88LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA263.md): Cessna 182 · Ajo, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1988 · N6223A · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that while on final apch to land, the eng suddenly lost power. A forced landing was made about 400' short of the rwy. Drg the landing roll, the acft hit a ditch & nosed over. The airplane was disassembled & moved before it was examined by… - [NTSB ATL88LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA169.md): Cessna 182 · Raeford, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1988 · N5678B · Substantial damage > The airplane lost power shortly after takeoff, at 100-200 ft AGL. A witness reported hearing the engine backfire several times before it lost power completely. The airplane crashed shortly thereafter, as the pilot was attempting to return to the arpt. Exam of… - [NTSB MIA88IA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88IA112.md): Cessna 182 · Stuart, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1988 · N6418A · Minor damage > While on final apch to land from a banner towing flt, the eng lost power due to fuel exhaustion. The plt made an emergency landing off the airport, but the nose gear collapsed, which resulted in minor damage. - [NTSB LAX88WA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88WA068.md): Cessna 182 · Punta Pescadero, Mexico · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 26, 1987 · N313DF · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA87LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA170.md): Cessna 182 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1987 · N5549B · Substantial damage > The pilot was attempting to land the aircraft with a 15 knot tailwind gusting to 20 knots. The density altitude was over 6,000 feet and the runway was an uphill runway with rising terrain ahead. The pilot stated that he decided to go-around but that shortly… - [NTSB NYC87LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA148.md): Cessna 182 · Honeoye Falls, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1987 · N6298A · Substantial damage > The acft was landed on a 1695 ft turf runway with dew covered grass that was aprx 3 inches tall. After touchdown, the plt applied brakes, but the acft skidded about 1000 ft, went off the dep end of the rwy & collided with a trailer. The trailer was moved… - [NTSB FTW87LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA104.md): Cessna 182 · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1987 · N34S · Substantial damage > During a touch and go landing on a sod strip the nose gear collapsed. The strut assembly part number 0594300-5 failed for an undetermined reason and the aircraft nosed over to the inverted position. - [NTSB ATL87LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA079.md): Cessna 182 · Waycross, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1987 · N3871D · Destroyed > During a normal approach to a sod strip, the pilot reported that the gusty wind condition ceased and the acft stalled to the ground short of the intended landing area. The pilot was not able to recover from the sinking condition. The impact caused substantial… - [NTSB ANC87LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA034.md): Cessna 182 · Paxson, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1987 · N5312B · Substantial damage > The pvt plt took off at night and flew into instrument conditions. He had failed to unlock the direction gyro until the acft entered the clouds. The acft crashed 32 miles from the departure point due to fuel exhaustion. Automotive fuel was being used in the… - [NTSB NYC86LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA036.md): Cessna C182 · Gardiner, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1985 · N5634B · Substantial damage > The acft contacted power lines on final apch and descended uncontrolled to ground impact. The plt reported that turbulence was encountered when he entered the traffic pattern. He then proceeded onto final apch at a 'normal altitude'and full flaps were added.… - [NTSB DEN85FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA203.md): Cessna C-182 · La Salle, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1985 · N5642B · Destroyed > The plt and his girlfriend t/o from a pvt airfield north of denver co in a C182 in heavy fog conditions. The pilot was not inst rated. Shortly after t/o the aircraft hit the ground and was destroyed. Both occupants rec'd fatal injuries. - [NTSB LAX85LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA313.md): Cessna 182 · Sawmill, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1985 · N5706B · Substantial damage > During the plt's preflight inspection of his acft, he removed the fuel caps to examine the quantity of fuel in the acft's tanks. Thereafter, he failed to securely refasten the caps. At 0700 MST the plt & his 2 pax departed for a planned flt from AZ to co. 56… - [NTSB NYC85LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA113.md): Cessna 182 · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1985 · N5685B · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he preflighted the acft & decided there was sufficient fuel to haul skydivers on 2 more flts. On the 2nd flt, he had to make three passes instead of one. During the apch to the arpt, the eng lost power from fuel exhaustion. The plt tried… - [NTSB SEA85LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA087.md): Cessna 182 · Walla Walla, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1985 · N5438B · Substantial damage > During taxi from landing a gust of wind pushed the acft from behind onto soft ground where it nosed over. - [NTSB ATL85FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA113.md): Cessna 182 · Le Banon, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1985 · N5430B · Destroyed > The acft impacted trees and came to rest 400 ft downslope from the top of clinch mountain. The non-instrument rated plt departed sprinfield, MO, with a ceiling of aprx 300-400 ft AGL. The plt then landed at cookeville, TN, where he received a wx briefing and… - [NTSB BFO85FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85FA023.md): Cessna 182 · Frederick, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1985 · N6388A · Destroyed > During cruise flt at 7500 ft the RPM started to decrease until the plt stated that 'it was just like you ran out of gas.' The acft collided with a wooden pwrline pole during the night forced lndg and came to rest inverted. Investigation revealed about 20… - [NTSB NYC84LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA278.md): Cessna C182 · Norridgewock, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1984 · N90G · Substantial damage > A parachte became entangled in the horizontal stabilizer while the acft was maneuvering to drop the parachutists. The acft made a hard landing after the parachustist disengaged from the acft. The acft stabilizer spar was damaged in the encounter and the lack… - [NTSB MKC84LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA070.md): Cessna 182 · Derby, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1984 · N6466A · Substantial damage > During an apch from the south in gusty wind conditions, the acft crossed over wires & shrubbery with 20 deg of flaps. The plt reported that before reaching the rwy, the'lost air & descended straight down.' The acft touched down in mud, short of the rwy. The… - [NTSB FTW84LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA106.md): Cessna 182 · Corsicana, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1983 · N46N · Destroyed > The acft collided with wires shortly after takeoff as the plt maneuvered at low altitude. After the collision the acft flew for about 1/4 mile and crashed in an unimproved field on a farm. There was no passenger seat in the acft and the passenger was… - [NTSB LAX83LA450](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA450.md): Cessna 182 · Joshua Tree, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1983 · N5437B · Destroyed > The plt reported that he was flying under a 2000 ft MSL cloud layer while en route from san carlos, CA to glendale, AZ. He flew into a valley & the clouds began closing in. He then made a 180 deg turn, but the clouds had closed in behind him. He attempted a… - [NTSB CHI83FA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA365.md): Cessna 182 · Marseilles, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1983 · N6351A · Destroyed > The acft was on a parachute jumping mission. After climbing to 9000 ft MSL, 4 sky divers jumped out & the plt began a descent back to the arpt. The acft was seen level at aprx 500 ft AGL & in the aprx position for a downwind leg for a left pattern for runway… - [NTSB DEN83LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA181.md): Cessna 182 · Forsyth, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1983 · N5479B · Substantial damage > The flt originated at cambridge, id with a planned refueling stop at billings, MT. The plt stated the acft was 'topped off' at cambridge before takeoff. En route, southerly winds were encountered which drifted the acft north, so a refueling stop was made at… - [NTSB ANC83LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA101.md): Cessna 182 · Bettles, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1983 · N3136U · Substantial damage > The acft went off the departure end of the runway during a night landing and nosed over. The pilot stated that he pulledoff power for the flare and the acft seemed to gain airspeed. He decided to go-around, added full power, but saw the end of the runway and… - [NTSB DEN83FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FA129.md): Cessna 182 · Colorado Sprgs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 1983 · N735FW · Substantial damage > The acft made a controlled hard emergency landing in an open field off airport after an encounter with icing. The pilot was making a turn during an instrument approach procedure and felt the acft begin to stall and buffet and slow in its response to roll. He… - [NTSB LAX83LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA238.md): Cessna 182 · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1983 · N5547B · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a hangar after being hand propped without a qualified person in the cockpit. The acft had been borrowed and was known to have a low battery. The pilot did a start by hand propping the acft with a non-pilot in the right front seat.… - [NTSB MKC83LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA005.md): Cessna 182 · Cuba, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1982 · N5829B · Substantial damage > Pilot says aircraft lost power at 200 feet AGL. Forced landing resulted in collision with a tree stump. No reason for engine malfunction found. - [NTSB CHI83LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA004.md): Cessna 182 · Shenandoah, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1982 · N5445B · Substantial damage > Jumper's parachute open prematurely pulling jumper into tail section bending horizontal stabilizer which in turn jammed the rudder. Plt could not flare acft during subsequent landing collapsing the main gear. - [NTSB FTW82DA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA278.md): Cessna 182 · Mckinney, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 11, 1982 · N5429B · Substantial damage > After a normal skydiver drop, the pilot spiraled down for a normal landing on a 2000 ft gravel runway with a powerline at the approach end. The wind was reported as variable at 5 KTS. The pilot reported that during the landing, the aircraft touched down on… - [NTSB ATL82DA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA194.md): Cessna 182 · Madison, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 4, 1982 · N5584B · Destroyed > The pilot reported that he experienced a gradual loss of power on a dark night. The terrain was hilly and covered with trees, and reportedly, the pilot elected to land upwind on the Ohio river. After ditching, the occupants egressed and swam to shore, but the… - [NTSB ANC82DA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DA052.md): Cessna 182 · Kenai, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 24, 1982 · N6347A · Substantial damage > While on a flight from mckinley park to Kenai, AK, the pilot flew around the east side of anchorage, so a passenger could take pictures. About half way through the flight, the pilot became concerned about his fuel supply but believed he could reach his… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=2072702&page=4 ## 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=3 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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