# NTSB investigations: Cessna 182A

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 14 · 662 cases

## Cases, newest first

- [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 CHI01LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA280.md): Cessna 182A · Grosse Ile, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2001 · N4080D · Substantial damage
  > Both the CFI and the student pilot on board improperly flared the airplane and the CFI's failure to perform remedial action during the landing.
- [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 FTW01LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA144.md): Cessna 182A · Baytown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2001 · N6353B · Substantial damage
  > The unqualified person's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering. A factor was the dark night light conditions.
- [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 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 CHI00FA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA227.md): Cessna 182A · Sauk City, WI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2000 · N4742D · Destroyed
  > VFR flight into IMC encountered by the pilot and exceeding the design limits of the aircraf. A factor was flight to a destination alternate not performed by the pilot.
- [NTSB ANC00LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA050.md): Cessna 182 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2000 · N3725D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor in the accident was a soft area of runway.
- [NTSB NYC99LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA230.md): Cessna 182 · Pepperell, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1999 · N2001G · Substantial damage
  > A landing gear bolt failure for undetermined reasons.
- [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 SEA99LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA121.md): Cessna 182A · Silverdale, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1999 · N3900D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's misjudgment of distance/altitude (undershoot) on final, and his failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing.
- [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 LAX99FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA220.md): Cessna 182A · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1999 · N4824D · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to set the trim as prescribed by the published check list. This led to a steep climb angle which caused the airspeed to decay, resulting in a stall at an altitude too low to allow recovery.
- [NTSB ATL99LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA080.md): Cessna 182 · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1999 · N6382B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance to the runway.
- [NTSB SEA99LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA034.md): Cessna 182A · Conner, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1999 · N3753D · Substantial damage
  > The pilots delayed remedial action during an aborted landing. Factors include a slush-covered runway.
- [NTSB DEN99LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA017.md): Cessna 182A · Bedford, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1998 · N6352B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to identify a soft area on his newly constructed airstrip, which subsequently caused his airplane to nose over.
- [NTSB CHI98LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA261.md): Cessna 182A · Springbrook, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1998 · N2139G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper attitude and excessive sink rate during landing. The terrain condition was a contributing factor in the accident.
- [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 ANC98LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA051.md): Cessna 182A · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1998 · N4827D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the landing. A factor associated with the accident is the presence of a variable wind condition.
- [NTSB FTW98LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA146.md): Cessna 182A · Jacksonville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1998 · N2130G · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the poor braking conditions due to the grassy wet runway.
- [NTSB IAD98LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA031.md): Cessna 182A · Fogelsville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1998 · N9977B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft upon glider release. A contributing factor was the high vegetation (corn).
- [NTSB IAD98FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA012.md): Cessna 182A · New Dover, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1997 · N6068B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempted VFR flight into instrument conditions and the loss of aircraft ctontrol subsequent to the pilot's spatial disorientation. Contributing factors were low ceilings, snow and the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing, as…
- [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 MIA98LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA028.md): Cessna 182A · Parkton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1997 · N5883B · Substantial damage
  > improper installation of an auto battery cable which led to an in-flight fire due to the chaffed cable.
- [NTSB NYC98LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA008.md): Boeing Stearman PT-17 · Elkton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1997 · N49760 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate lookout by the pilot of the Cessna and his failure to maintain adequate clearance between his airplane and the active runway. A factor in the accident was the lack of taxiway hold signs or lines.
- [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 NYC97LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA140.md): Cessna 182A · Hayfield Twnshp, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1997 · N4951D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a takeoff from unsuitable terrain and failure to maintain airspeed. A factor in this accident was the gusty wind conditions.
- [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 ANC96LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA156.md): Cessna 182 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1996 · N6022B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident is the gusty wind conditions.
- [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 FTW96LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA138.md): Cessna 182A · Walsenburg, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1996 · N6344B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane after the left main tire went flat during the landing roll. The flat tire was a related factor.
- [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 ANC95LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA148.md): Cessna 182 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1995 · N4728D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an inadequately prepared landing area.
- [NTSB LAX95LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA239.md): Cessna 182A · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1995 · N4824D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the great lakes pilot to see-and-avoid the Cessna 182. The sun glare was a related factor.
- [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 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 CHI95LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA060.md): Cessna 182A · Bowling Green, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1994 · N6090B · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate design of the reserve parachute cable housing, which resulted in an inadvertent deployment of the parachute, and subsequent collision with, and jamming of, the aircraft's horizontal stabilizer, necessitating a forced landing.
- [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 FTW94LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA180.md): Cessna 182A · Roland, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1994 · N3848D · Minor damage
  > Both the pilot and passenger's failure to follow procedure/directives.
- [NTSB SEA94LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA104.md): Cessna 182 · Hanksville, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1994 · N5045D · Substantial damage
  > The excess airspeed maintained by the pilot on final approach, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Factors include loose gravel, and a berm off the end of the intended landing strip.
- [NTSB BFO94LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA057.md): Cessna 182A · Berea, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1994 · N5868B · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the takeoff. A factor related to the accident is the gusty wind conditions.
- [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 LAX93LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA356.md): Cessna 182A · Oracle, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1993 · N6336B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the crankshaft due to fatigue.
- [NTSB LAX93LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA344.md): Cessna 182A · Potrero, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1993 · N4847D · Substantial damage
  > The overload failure of the upper nose gear torque link and the subsequent separation of the nose wheel and fork assembly from the nose gear strut. A factor in the accident was the surface irregularity in the dirt landing strip.
- [NTSB NYC93FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA154.md): Cessna 182A · East Moriches, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1993 · N5010D · Destroyed
  > Engine failure due to a fatigue failure of the no.3 piston. The fatigue failure was a result of inadequate manufacturing. In addition, the pilot made an improper decision during the forced landing in attempting to stretch his approach in order to reach the…

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=2072704&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 ('2072704'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2072704&page=3

---
OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.