# NTSB investigations: Cessna 182A, TX

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 WPR27LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR27LA021.md): Cessna 182A · Galveston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Oct 19, 2026 · N5153D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN15FA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA427.md): Cessna 182 · Lexington, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2015 · N3921D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a climbing turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at too low of an altitude to recover.
- [NTSB CEN14LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA133.md): Cessna 182A · Lexington, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2014 · N6061B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper use of the carburetor heat, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [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 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 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 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 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 FTW93LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA232.md): Cessna 182A · Killeen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1993 · N6381B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors were the gusty crosswinds.
- [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 FTW91FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA072.md): Cessna 182A · Fentress, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 1991 · N6172B · Substantial damage
  > The improper major modification of the airplane by the operator, and the resultant separation of the door, window and windshield. A factor was the installation of a non approved jump door.
- [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 FTW89LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA054.md): Cessna 182A · Brownsville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1989 · N3826D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to compensate for the existing wind conditions and maintain proper alignment with the runway. The wind conditions and the sunglare are considered to be contributing factors to the accident.
- [NTSB FTW86LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA139.md): Cessna 182A · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1986 · N5088D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot touched down long but with adequate runway remaining. However, he delayed brake application and as a result was still going too fast to turn off at the end of the runway. Collision with the runway end barrier occurred.
- [NTSB FTW86LPA19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LPA19.md): Cessna 182A · Decatur, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 22, 1986 · N4071D · Substantial damage
  > The acft was damaged in a collision with a power line during a low pass over a field. The acft was landed off arpt in a field after the collision with the wires. Half the rudder and vert fin were separated, the wing was torn and the prop nicked during the…
- [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 FTW84LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA310.md): Cessna 182A · Marshall, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1984 · N5885B · Substantial damage
  > The acft was descended in a long glide from 5000 ft. the engine did not respond to throttle application on final. Pumping the throttle produced brief restarts. The plt landed in a rough field off the arpt. The nose gear separated and the acft nosed over. No…
- [NTSB FTW84LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA054.md): Cessna 182A · Sunsett, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1983 · N4829D · Substantial damage
  > During takeoff toward the sun on rwy 21 of the private strip, the plt allowed the acft to drift off the left side of the rwy. It then encountered an area of soft, sandy soil & nosed over. The plt stated that due sun glare off the windshield, he had difficulty…
- [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 FTW81FRA31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FRA31.md): Cessna 182A · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 17, 1981 · N4700D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW81FPD04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FPD04.md): Cessna 182 · Ft Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 24, 1980 · N6050B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80FRA27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FRA27.md): Cessna 182 · Bay City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 10, 1980 · N3996D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80DPD10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DPD10.md): Cessna 182 · Nocona, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 13, 1980 · N2182G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77DRG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77DRG06.md): Cessna 182 · Elmendorf, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 31, 1976 · N6091B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76FPD41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FPD41.md): Cessna 182A · Cleburne, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 15, 1976 · N6117B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76DPD40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DPD40.md): Cessna 182A · Hico, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 9, 1976 · N3820D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76FRG30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FRG30.md): Cessna 182A · Three Rivers, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 11, 1975 · N4772D · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW75FQG58](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75FQG58.md): Cessna 182 · Crane, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 11, 1975 · N4771D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75DQD19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75DQD19.md): Cessna 182 · Ft.Stockton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 13, 1975 · N9910B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75DRJ30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75DRJ30.md): Cessna 182 · Uncertain, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 12, 1975 · N2198G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75FRJ19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75FRJ19.md): Cessna 182A · Longview, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 21, 1974 · N5030D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75AF028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75AF028.md): Cessna 182A · Henderson, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Oct 7, 1974 · N1999W · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW75DQD12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75DQD12.md): Cessna 182 · Presidio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 26, 1974 · N3731D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75DRG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75DRG10.md): Cessna 182 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 9, 1974 · N4995D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74AF086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74AF086.md): Cessna 182A · Imperial, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 25, 1974 · N3798D · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW74DRG56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74DRG56.md): Cessna 182 · Kingsville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 26, 1974 · N3996D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74DRJ20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74DRJ20.md): Cessna 182 · Lufkin, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 2, 1973 · N5991B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74AF021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74AF021.md): Cessna 182A · Quail, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 10, 1973 · N9970B · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW74FQG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FQG06.md): Cessna 182A · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 19, 1973 · N6354B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW73FPD12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73FPD12.md): Cessna 182 · Weatherford, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 6, 1972 · N2169G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW73FPD08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73FPD08.md): Cessna 182 · Krum, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 28, 1972 · N4041D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW73DQG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73DQG04.md): Cessna 182 · Sweetwater, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 17, 1972 · N3758D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72DRG42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72DRG42.md): Cessna 182 · San Saba, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 15, 1971 · N2169G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72FPA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72FPA01.md): Cessna 182A · Garland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 5, 1971 · N5176D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71DRA66](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71DRA66.md): Cessna 182 · Rosenberg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 13, 1971 · N6048B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71FRG28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FRG28.md): Cessna 182A · San Marcos, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 19, 1970 · N5850B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70A0020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70A0020.md): Cessna 172G · Pearland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 21, 1969 · N5868B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW69D0476](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69D0476.md): Cessna 182A · Mason, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 14, 1969 · N9994B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW69D0371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69D0371.md): Cessna 182A · Denison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 22, 1969 · N3953D · 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" = 'TX' 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
```

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

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