# NTSB investigations: Cessna 182A: Loss of engine power

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 NYC07LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA102.md): Cessna 182A · Russellville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2007 · N299AA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, during the initial climb after an aborted landing.
- [NTSB SEA05LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA127.md): Cessna 182A · Star, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2005 · N2153G · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor contributing to the accident were the transmission wires.
- [NTSB ATL04CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA151.md): Cessna 182A · Walterboro, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2004 · N3955D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI04LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA001.md): Cessna 182A · Shenandoah, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2003 · N3772D · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during cruise and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. The factors to the accident were the dark night, the corn crop, and the ditch.
- [NTSB LAX03LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA087.md): Cessna 182A · The Gap, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2003 · N5029D · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW02LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA009.md): Cessna 182A · Chickasha, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2001 · N3862D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC01LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA134.md): Cessna 182 · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2001 · N3961D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power, due to contaminated fuel, during approach for landing. A factor associated with the accident was unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW01LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA200.md): Cessna 182A · Salado, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2001 · N4795D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing resulting in a stall. This report was modified on December 2, 2005.
- [NTSB CHI01LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA193.md): Cessna 182 · Taylorville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2001 · N5142D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper procedure and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Additional factors included the carburetor icing and the corn crop.
- [NTSB MIA01LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA059.md): Cessna 182A · Parkton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 2001 · N5883B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during a normal descent due to fuel starvation for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL01LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA016.md): Cessna 182A · Plant City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2000 · N6300B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from the separation of the mixture control cable from the carburetor. Factors were cows, rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB FTW99FA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA261.md): Cessna 182A · Bryan, TX · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1999 · N4803D · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the loss of engine power as a result of fatigue cracking and separation of the #6 cylinder head.
- [NTSB DEN99LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA110.md): Cessna 182A · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1999 · N6165B · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power (nonmechanical) for reasons undetermined. Factors were the existence of conditions conducive to carburetor icing, and unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI98LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA156.md): Cessna 182 · Independence, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1998 · N507SD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the separation of the induction system balance tube coupling from the intake manifold tube assembly. A related factor was the soft field.
- [NTSB ATL98LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA014.md): Cessna 182A · Waycross, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1997 · N48310 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW96LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA312.md): Cessna 182A · Skiatook, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1996 · N2182G · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA96LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA160.md): Cessna 182A · Toledo, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1996 · N9975B · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's need to maneuvering to avoid obstructions near the approach end of the runway, and a ditch in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB MIA95LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA139.md): Cessna 182A · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1995 · N4905D · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while on final approach to land and unsuitable terrain encountered during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ATL95LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA016.md): Cessna 182A · Johns Island, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1994 · N3724D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a partially blocked fuel line to the gascolator.
- [NTSB NYC93LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA111.md): Cessna 182 · Woodstock, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1993 · N6158B · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA93LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA014.md): Cessna 182A · Ashton, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1992 · N4020D · Substantial damage
  > A power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor contributing to the accident was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB FTW92LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA105.md): Cessna 182A · Stanton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1992 · N2171G · Substantial damage
  > Power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI91LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA068.md): Cessna 182A · Chadron, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1991 · N6082B · Substantial damage
  > An engine power loss for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI89LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA123.md): Cessna 182A · Tecumseh, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1989 · N3939D · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. The embankment (dirt bank) was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX88LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA029.md): Cessna 182A · Laveen, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1987 · N3804D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that he was ferrying his aircraft three miles to a private strip. Shortly after takeoff, the engine began losing power. The pilot did not think he could make it to the private strip so he attempted a precautionary landing on a dirt road. He…
- [NTSB FTW86LPJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LPJ03.md): Cessna 182 · Goldsby, OK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 16, 1985 · N6001B · Destroyed
  > The plt stated the purpose of the flt was to drop parachute jumpers. The jumpers deplaned at 8500 ft MSL and the plt reduced pwr for a descent and landing at the arpt of departure. He stated he did not apply carb heat during the entire descent and he entered…
- [NTSB CHI85LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA285.md): Cessna 182 · North Canton, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1985 · N3920D · Substantial damage
  > The preflight, engine runup and initial takeoff were uneventful. At approx 600 ft AGL the engine sputtered for two or three seconds then stopped. The pilot turned back toward the runway but was too low. He crash landed in a gravel quarry after clipping power…
- [NTSB FTW85LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA108.md): Cessna 182A · Covington, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1985 · N2222G · Substantial damage
  > During an apch to land, the eng lost power & the plt made an off arpt landing. While he was landing, the acft collided with a levee & was damaged. Ample fuel was still remaining in the acft & no preimpact failure or malfunction was found that would have…
- [NTSB MIA84LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA171.md): Cessna 182 · San Juan, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1984 · N3838D · Destroyed
  > While the plt was in the traffic pattern (on base) to land at isla grande arpt, the eng lost power. Subsequently, the acft was ditched & sank in about 40 ft of water. The acft was not recovered, so the eng could not be examined.
- [NTSB LAX83LA433](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA433.md): Cessna 182A · S. Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1983 · N4812D · Substantial damage
  > According to the flt instructor (CFI), he & the student took off with 21 gal of fuel on board. Aprx 1.3 hrs. Later, the eng lost power as the student turned onto final apch for a landing. The CFI took control of the acft & made a forced landing on a river…
- [NTSB LAX83LA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA412.md): Cessna 182A · South Dos Palos, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1983 · N6055B · Substantial damage
  > While descending toward the arpt, after 4 parachute jumpers had egressed, the eng loss all power. There was insufficient alt to glide to the arpt, so the plt elected to land in an area with rice paddies. As the acft touched down, it encountered a dike & nosed…
- [NTSB MIA82DA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA093.md): Cessna 182 · Quincy, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 4, 1982 · N4049D · Substantial damage
  > After completing the drop on a skydiving flight, the engine lost power during a power-off descent. The pilot reported that the carburetor heat was not used during the descent prior to the loss of power. However, the probability of weather conditions for…

## 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 ('2072704')
    AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 350))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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