# NTSB investigations: Cessna 182A, 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 WPR25LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA304.md): Cessna 182A · Avalon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 29, 2025 · N2079G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind and a downslope to the runway.
- [NTSB GAA17CA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA367.md): Cessna 182 · San Martin, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2017 · N524BF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain a proper glidepath on approach for landing, which resulted in an impact with a guard rail and post. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to ensure that sufficient fuel was onboard for nonlevel flight, which…
- [NTSB GAA17CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA098.md): Cessna 182 · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 19, 2016 · N5954B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a subsequent hard, off-airport landing and nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR16LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA094.md): Cessna 182A · Selma, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2016 · N9909B · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the flight instructor's failure to use carburetor heat during the descent.
- [NTSB WPR10FA423](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA423.md): Cessna 182 · Ojai, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2010 · N3850D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB LAX06LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA048.md): Cessna 182A · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2005 · N3936D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the camshaft due to fatigue of one of the gear teeth, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Factors were the fence and the fence post.
- [NTSB LAX04LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA283.md): Cessna 182A · Petaluma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2004 · N4094D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB LAX03LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA293.md): Cessna 182A · Georgetown, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2003 · N9921B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged speed and distance, and his failure to perform a go-around which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB LAX02LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA286.md): Cessna 182A · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2002 · N3951D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance to avoid jet exhaust due to his improperly planned approach and inadequate in-flight decision to perform a long landing rollout, which placed the airplane in proximity to an area of observed high velocity jet…
- [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 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 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 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 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 LAX92LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA210.md): Cessna 182A · S.Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1992 · N2031G · Destroyed
  > That the pilot-in-command used poor judgment by flying at an unwarranted low altitude and misjudged the clearance between the tree tops and the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX91FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA203.md): Cessna 182A · Lee Vining, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 1991 · N2137G · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation during a night approach.
- [NTSB LAX90LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA226.md): Cessna 182A · Georgetown, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1990 · N2170G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper compensation for the gusty wind conditions, and her improper bounced landing recovery.
- [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 LAX89LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA008.md): Cessna 182A · Visalia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1988 · N5888B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > A Cessna 182A & a Boeing A75 collided on the rwy. The pilot of the Boeing stated that he was doing touch & go ldgs & had the ldg Cessna in sight. The Boeing plt then lost site of the Cessna after it touched down on rwy 30. The Boeing plt assumed the Cessna…
- [NTSB LAX87LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA278.md): Cessna 182A · Strathmore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1987 · N3884D · Substantial damage
  > During a cross country flight, upon landing, the aircraft touched-down approx 500 ft from the approach end of the rwy. The plt lost directional control of the acft when he stated that the brakes failed to respond. The runway on which the acft landed is approx…
- [NTSB LAX87LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA015.md): Cessna 182A · King City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1986 · N4823D · Substantial damage
  > While cruising near King City, CA, the aircraft lost power and an attempt to restart the engine was unsuccessful. The aircraft was then landed in a field, but it collided with a tree during the landing roll. An examination of the aircraft revealed that the…
- [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 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 LAX82FVD12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FVD12.md): Cessna 182 · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 26, 1982 · N4734D · Substantial damage
  > During takeoff, the engine lost power as the aircraft was climbing through about 150 ft AGL. The pilot landed in a plowed field where the nose gear failed and the aircraft flipped over. An investigation revealed that the number five piston and piston pin had…
- [NTSB LAX81DUG32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DUG32.md): Cessna 182 · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 26, 1981 · N5862B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK79FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79FA033.md): Cessna 182A · Albion, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jun 25, 1979 · N5969B · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK78FAO36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78FAO36.md): Cessna 182A · Red Bluff, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jul 2, 1978 · N3873D · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX78FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FA024.md): Cessna 182A · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 3, 1978 · N2210G · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX78FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FA016.md): Cessna 182A · El Cajon, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 27, 1977 · N3979D · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK77FYM29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77FYM29.md): Cessna 182A · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 17, 1977 · N4954D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK76FVG56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76FVG56.md): Cessna 182 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 21, 1976 · N2253G · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK7LFVA09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK7LFVA09.md): Cessna 182A · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 30, 1975 · N5990B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX75DUM21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75DUM21-201270.md): Cessna 182 · Chula Vista, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 23, 1975 · N3914D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK75AP018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75AP018.md): Cessna 182A · Livermore, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 1, 1974 · N5878B · Minor damage
- [NTSB LAX74FUG14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74FUG14.md): Cessna 182 · Rubidoux, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 25, 1973 · N9903B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK72FVG62](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72FVG62.md): Cessna 182A · Dixon, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 20, 1972 · N5888B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX72AL039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72AL039.md): Cessna 182A · Big Bear, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 24, 1971 · N3715D · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX72DUM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72DUM06.md): Cessna 182 · Salton Sea, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 24, 1971 · N5089D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX71AL071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71AL071.md): Cessna 182A · Fillmore, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 29, 1971 · N2147G · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX71FUQ68](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71FUQ68.md): Cessna 182A · Newhall, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 15, 1971 · N3992D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK70DVG29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70DVG29.md): Cessna 182 · Lincoln, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 17, 1970 · N5858B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK70A0023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70A0023.md): Cessna 182A · Alturas, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 18, 1969 · N4072D · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK70D0139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70D0139.md): Cessna 182A · Dixon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 10, 1969 · N6033B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK70F0058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70F0058.md): Cessna 182A · Vacaville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 3, 1969 · N5061D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70D0003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70D0003.md): Cessna 182 · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 1, 1969 · N4057D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX69A0056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69A0056.md): Cessna 182A · Chino, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 30, 1969 · N5909B · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX69A0049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69A0049.md): Cessna 182A · El Cajon, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 17, 1969 · N2083G · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK69F0211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69F0211.md): Cessna 182 · Kyburz, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 20, 1968 · N4912D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK69D0194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69D0194.md): Cessna 182A · Shelter Cove, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 18, 1968 · N2072G · 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 ('2072704'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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