# NTSB investigations: Cessna 182A: Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical

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 MIA07LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA092.md): Cessna 182A · Marstons Mill, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2007 · N403RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning and preparation resulting in an in-flight loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC06CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA119.md): Cessna 182A · Plattsburgh, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2006 · N2186G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to utilize carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and subsequent engine failure. Factors included the carburetor icing conditions and trees in the forced landing area.
- [NTSB CHI06CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA176.md): Cessna 182A · Jackson, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2006 · N4780D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning which led to the exhaustion of the fuel supply during the flight. The overload failure of the nose landing gear was a factor.
- [NTSB DEN06CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA029.md): Cessna 182A · Hobbs, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 31, 2005 · N4755D · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's failure to visually verify the fuel quantity in the fuel tanks prior to departure. Contributing factors include the pilot's inadequate preflight, and the transmission wires.
- [NTSB ATL04FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA069.md): Cessna 182A · Traphill, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2004 · N4744D · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were conditions conducive for carburetor icing.
- [NTSB SEA04LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA016.md): Cessna 182A · Kapowsin, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2003 · N2106G · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor to the accident was the trees.
- [NTSB DEN04LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA018.md): Cessna 182A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2003 · N5127D · Destroyed
  > the pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat and his inadequate flare resulting in a loss of engine power and a hard landing. Also causal was the inadequate supervision of the flight. Carburetor icing conditions was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX04LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA005.md): Cessna 182A · Jean, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2003 · N3904D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA02LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA123.md): Cessna CE-182-A · Siler City, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2002 · N9996B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DEN01LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA072.md): Cessna 182A · Richfield, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2001 · N4918D · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power during cruise as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilots failure to refuel. Contributing factors were the pilots inadequate aircraft preflight and the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA324.md): Cessna 182A · Delta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1997 · N4930D · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot to properly plan for the flight in that the fuel aboard was insufficient for the planned flight. Factors were: inaccurate fuel gauges and terrain condition for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX97LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA232.md): Cessna 182A · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1997 · N2011G · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/inspection and his failure to ensure that adequate fuel was onboard prior to departure.
- [NTSB FTW97LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA091.md): Cessna 182A · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1997 · N4723D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to periodically clear the engine during an extended glide. Factors were the carburetor icing weather conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX97LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA015.md): Cessna 182A · Agua Dulce, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1996 · N4924D · Substantial damage
  > inadequate compliance with the applicable airworthiness directive by other maintenance personnel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in fuel exhaustion from a deteriorated fuel cap seal.
- [NTSB FTW96LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA017.md): Cessna 182A · Norman, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1995 · N5060D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA100.md): Cessna 182A · Bowling Green, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1995 · N5015D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the fuel supply.
- [NTSB SEA94LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA066.md): Cessna 182A · Nampa, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1994 · N2153G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to refuel the aircraft. Factor(s) contributing to the accident were: fuel exhaustion, lack of total experience in type aircraft, and terrain condition (ditch).
- [NTSB CHI94LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA057.md): Cessna 182 · Centerville, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1993 · N4791D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane during the flight. Factors related to the accident were the inaccurate fuel consumption calculations for the airplane and the fence.
- [NTSB ATL93LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA047.md): Cessna 182A · Roanoke Rapids, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1993 · N8024T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-at-control's failure to use carburetor heat resulting in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. A factor which contributed to the accident was weather conducive to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ATL93LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA044.md): Cessna 182A · New Ellenton, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1992 · N2201G · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning and preparation by the pilot, by not assuring an adequate supply of fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors were trees in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB BFO92FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA038.md): Cessna 182A · Norfolk, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1992 · N5119D · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC91LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA105.md): Cessna 182 · Girdwood, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1991 · N4944D · Substantial damage
  > Improper in flight planning, fuel starvation and fuel supply not understood by the pilot. Contributing to the accident was rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB NYC91LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA175.md): Cessna 182 · Xenia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1991 · N3808D · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion resulting in a forced landing and subsequent nose over during the landing roll. Factors related to the accident was the pilot's failure to ensure sufficient fuel was available for the flight.
- [NTSB SEA91LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA029.md): Cessna 182A · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1990 · N4005D · Substantial damage
  > The formation of carburetor ice when the pilot delayed the use of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB NYC90LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA152.md): Cessna C182A · Pepperell, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1990 · N5093D · Substantial damage
  > Inflight collision with terrain during a forced landing after the pilot experienced jammed flaps and a power loss due to the fuel selector being improperly positioned.
- [NTSB MKC90LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA133.md): Cessna 182 · Cottage Grove, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1990 · N9977E · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion and remedial action not performed by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB ATL90LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA129.md): Cessna 182A · Hartford, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1990 · N4760D · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB SEA90LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA092.md): Cessna 182A · Tekoa, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1990 · N4944D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot turned off the carburetor heat while descending for landing in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB LAX90LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA222.md): Cessna 182A · Fresno, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1990 · N3709D · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning.
- [NTSB LAX90LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA124.md): Cessna 182A · Sandy Valley, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1990 · N6181B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor flight planning and poor inflight decisions resulting in becoming lost and exhausting fuel before landing.
- [NTSB FTW89LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA088.md): Cessna 182 · Owasso, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1989 · N5160D · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion from lack of fuel. The presence of trees was was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB FTW89LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA059.md): Cessna 182A · Temple, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1989 · N5010D · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision, by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply o fuel.
- [NTSB CHI89DEV05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEV05.md): Cessna 182A · Sparta, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 25, 1989 · N4717D · Substantial damage
  > Poor and improper maintenance which resulted in the carburetor venturi being blocked by the duct tape. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain on which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB MKC89LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA034.md): Cessna 182 · Garnett, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1988 · N5851B · Substantial damage
  > Having just made a parachutist's drop, during a sky diving operation, the private pilot spiraled down from altitude to land, but had to extend his pattern to allow a departing acft to leave. During a long final approach, the engine failed and an emergency…
- [NTSB DEN88LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA157.md): Cessna 182A · Gillette, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1988 · N5903B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA88LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA180.md): Cessna 182A · Williston, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1988 · N4057D · Substantial damage
  > The plt dropped off parachutists at 8,500 ft and began to descend back to arpt. The a/c was descending at 145 mph, 19 inches mp, and 2300 RPM in a long circular pattern. The flt was on final between 500 and 1000 ft MSL when the plt tried to apply pwr. The eng…
- [NTSB ATL87LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA217.md): Cessna 182A · Warm Springs, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1987 · N169DP · Substantial damage
  > PIC dpted, intending to fly 0.5 hours on tach. Acft had 11 gals of fuel, 5 in left tank & 6 in right tank. PIC made left climbing spiral to 9000 feet and maneuvered in left turn around airport. On a long staight in, final appch eng quit at about 500 feet AGL.…
- [NTSB MKC86LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA145.md): Cessna 182A · Davis City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1986 · N4773D · Substantial damage
  > Statements from FAA flight service station personnel indicate that the pilot received a weather briefing prior to departure but that a flight plan was not filed for the 600 mile trip. Records show that the flt lasted 05:28 hours before the engine sputtered…
- [NTSB LAX86LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA173.md): Cessna 182A · Death Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1986 · N5925B · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with terrain after a loss of pwr 50 yards short of the rwy. The plt stated he used various fuel selector positions while en route. Upon entry into the traffic pattern on a right downwind, the left tank was selected. On final apch the plt…
- [NTSB SEA85LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA220.md): Cessna 182A · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1985 · N4774D · Substantial damage
  > The plt was unable to land at his intended destination due to the rwy edge and end lights being inoperative. The plt diverted to a nearby arpt but fuel exhaustion occurred and a forced landing was made. The acft was landed on an overpass and during the…
- [NTSB DEN85LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA247.md): Cessna 182A · Troy, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1985 · N5145D · Substantial damage
  > The plt said that as he approached his destination he reduced engine pwr to begin descent. The engine quit forcing the pilot to land on unsuitable terrain. Contaminated fuel was found in the fuel system.
- [NTSB MIA85FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85FA098.md): Cessna 182A · Williston, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1985 · N3891D · Destroyed
  > The plt took off with the fuel selector on 'both' and at 300 feet AGL switched the fuel selector to 'left'. The selector was still on 'left' when engine lost power at the beginning of the base leg. The plt tried to reach the rwy but collided with edge of…
- [NTSB FTW85LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA097.md): Cessna 182A · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1985 · N5162D · Substantial damage
  > Plt intentionally ran the rt fuel tank empty and switched to the left tank which was 1/2 to 3/4 full on takeoff. Plt maintained a left side slip during the landing apch to compensate for x-wind conditions. Plt stated, at 400 ft AGL he noticed a pwr loss.…
- [NTSB FTW85FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA037.md): Cessna 182A · Mckinney, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1984 · N5176D · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated, he had departed the aero county airport, Mckinney, TX, on a local flt to drop sky divers. He dropped the sky divers & was returning to the arpt when he encountered a loss of eng power & made a forced landing. He stated that he pulled on…
- [NTSB ATL84LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA156.md): Cessna 182 · Burlington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1984 · N6128B · Substantial damage
  > The acft nosed over during a forced landing after the engine lost power. The plt said the fuel gauges were reading 1/4 to 1/2 full just before the engine quit. No fuel was found in the acft after the accident. The engine performed normally after refueling.
- [NTSB FTW84LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA009.md): Cessna 182A · Clarksville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1983 · N4979D · Substantial damage
  > The acrt crashed into trees during a forced landing when the engine lost power during takeoff climb after a power reduction. The plt said he was too low to maneuver so he landed straight ahead into the trees. The plt suspected carburetor icing. The…
- [NTSB CHI83LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA339.md): Cessna 182 · Rochester, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1983 · N4985D · Substantial damage
  > While en route, the engine lost power & the plt was unable to restart it. During a forced landing on a road at dusk, the vertical stabilizer struck a wire. Aprx 16 inches was cut off the top of the stabilizer & the rudder was torn loose from the hinges.…
- [NTSB DEN82FTE15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FTE15.md): Cessna 182A · Steamboat Sprin, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 9, 1982 · N2195G · Substantial damage
  > After the pilot entered the traffic pattern for landing, he extended his downwind leg to accomodate the departure of another aircraft. The pilot reported that he pushed the throttle forward as he turned base, but the engine failed to respond. During a forced…

## 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" = 353))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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