# NTSB investigations: Cessna 182, CA

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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR14LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA207.md): Cessna 182 · Arvin, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2014 · N97038 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to reconnect the air-oil separator return line after completing an oil change, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
- [NTSB WPR12LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA286.md): Cessna 182 · Watsonville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2012 · N55DN · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR10LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA209.md): Cessna 182 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2010 · N5318B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB SEA08CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA076.md): Cessna 182 · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 13, 2008 · N5407B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB LAX05LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA125.md): Cessna 182 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2005 · N5748B · Substantial damage
  > a fatigue failure of the right side steering link rod for the nose landing gear steering system.
- [NTSB LAX03LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA262.md): Cessna 182 · Brownsville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2003 · N6250A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were excessive airspeed, pilot-induced oscillation, and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX03FA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA224.md): Cessna 182Q · Saugus, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2003 · N129JB · Destroyed
  > in-flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX02LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA298.md): Cessna 182 · Lucerne Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2002 · N6412A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations.
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 LAX81FVD17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FVD17.md): Cessna 182 · Hayward, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 11, 1981 · N5468B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX80DVM14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DVM14.md): Cessna 182 · Sn Luis Obspo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 6, 1980 · N6324A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX79DVW21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79DVW21.md): Cessna 182 · Death Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 14, 1979 · N5837B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK78FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78FA015.md): Cessna 182 · Turlock, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 29, 1978 · N5472B · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK77FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77FA051.md): Aerostar 601 · Little Norway, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Aug 26, 1977 · N7481S · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK76DVG30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76DVG30.md): Cessna 182 · Davis, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 24, 1975 · N5403B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX75AL063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75AL063.md): Cessna 182 · Costa Mesa, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 26, 1975 · N5554B · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK75AP036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75AP036.md): Cessna 182P · Merced, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 8, 1975 · N52678 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX75DUG13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75DUG13.md): Cessna 182 · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 22, 1974 · N5380B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK74DVD26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74DVD26.md): Cessna 182 · Schellville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 31, 1974 · N6364A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX72AL062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72AL062.md): Cessna 182 · San Diego, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Closed · Jun 17, 1972 · N3106S · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK72AP020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72AP020.md): Cessna 182G · Fresno, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 20, 1971 · N3180S · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK72FVD23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72FVD23.md): Cessna 182 · Sonoma, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 24, 1971 · N5329B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX71AL035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71AL035.md): Cessna 182M · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Nov 28, 1970 · N91591 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX70DUM09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70DUM09.md): Cessna 182 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 30, 1970 · N5593B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK70DXQ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70DXQ05.md): Cessna 182 · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 14, 1970 · N6354A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70A0007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70A0007.md): Cessna 182 · Corona Delmar, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jun 23, 1969 · N6259A · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK70F0025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70F0025.md): Cessna 182 · Willows, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 13, 1969 · N5806B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK69F0319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69F0319.md): Cessna 182 · Oakland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 20, 1969 · N6452A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX69D0246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69D0246.md): Cessna 182 · Burbank, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jan 10, 1969 · N1144F · No damage
- [NTSB LAX69F0121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69F0121.md): Cessna 182 · Malibu, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 27, 1968 · N6434A · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK68D0195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68D0195.md): Cessna 182 · Groveland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 3, 1967 · N5301B · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX68D0138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68D0138.md): Cessna 182 · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 17, 1967 · N5481B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX68F0124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68F0124.md): Cessna 182 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 2, 1967 · N5525B · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK66D0117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK66D0117.md): Cessna 182 · Templeton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 29, 1965 · N5603B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK66F0052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK66F0052.md): Cessna 182 · Hanford, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 14, 1965 · N6443A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK65D0034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK65D0034.md): Cessna 182 · Stovepipe Wls, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 21, 1965 · N5343B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX65F0089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX65F0089.md): Cessna 182 · Daggett, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 24, 1965 · N5324B · Substantial damage

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## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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&state=CA

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