# NTSB investigations: Cessna 182B 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 2 of 7 · 325 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB SEA98LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA194.md): Cessna 182B · Big Creek, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1998 · N7179E · Substantial damage > An animal (cow elk) that had wandered onto the airport. - [NTSB ATL98LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA092.md): Cessna 182 · Green Sea, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1998 · N7247E · Substantial damage > The inadvertent activation of the skydivers pilot chute, pulling him into the horizontal stabilizer/elevator, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. - [NTSB NYC98LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA064.md): Cessna 182 · East Moriches, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1998 · N7275E · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper planning/decision, and failure to attain rotation the airplane for lift-off, which led to an aborted takeoff and collision with a fence. The proximity of the fence was a related factor. - [NTSB ANC98LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA002.md): Cessna 182B · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1997 · N7269E · Substantial damage > The pilot misjudging the touchdown point, which resulted in landing short of the sand bar and the airplane nosing over. - [NTSB MIA97LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA241.md): Cessna 182B · Paris, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1997 · N2794G · Substantial damage > Temporary loss of engine power for undetermined reasons res ulting in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB LAX97LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA316.md): Cessna 182B · Madera, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1997 · N81MK · Substantial damage > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to compute the fuel required and the fuel available. The pilot's decision to extend his downwind beyond gliding distance of the runway after entering the traffic pattern was a factor in this accident. - [NTSB NYC97LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA135.md): Cessna 182B · Medford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1997 · N166KM · Destroyed > An inflight engine fire of undetermined origin. - [NTSB MIA97LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA127.md): Cessna 182B · Tullahoma, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1997 · N2515G · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons and unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to divert to an alternate airport while en route after recognizing that the fuel consumed was… - [NTSB IAD96LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA152.md): Cessna 182B · Hanover, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1996 · N2731G · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during the landing roll. Related factors were: darkness, the lack of usable runway lights, and the road grading equipment parked 50 feet from the edge of the grass runway. - [NTSB LAX96LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA303.md): Cessna 182B · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1996 · N2487G · Substantial damage > Improper fuel management by the pilot resulting in exhaustion of the aircraft's fuel supply. - [NTSB SEA96LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA174.md): Cessna 182B · Metaline Falls, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1996 · N2793G · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. The inadvertent porpoise was a related factor. - [NTSB NYC96LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA017.md): Cessna 182B · Lebanon, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1995 · N2754G · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper use of the mixture control which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. - [NTSB LAX95FA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA340.md): Cessna 182B · Rancho Cucamong, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1994 · N2569G · Destroyed > the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude above mountainous terrain. - [NTSB LAX94LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA351.md): Cessna 182B · Twentynine Palm, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1994 · N8431T · Substantial damage > the cause of the loss of engine power could not be determined. The dirt berm was a factor in this accident. - [NTSB SEA94LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA230.md): Cessna 182B · Lummi Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1994 · N2356G · Substantial damage > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor to the accident was: tailwind. - [NTSB ANC94LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA139.md): Cessna 182B · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1994 · N2791G · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during a hard landing. The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and a downdraft were factors in the accident. - [NTSB SEA94FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA129.md): Cessna 182B · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 1994 · N2582G · Destroyed > An excessive descent rate in the turn from base to final. Factors include a dark night, high winds, and the pilot's fatigue from his flight and ground schedule the day of the accident. - [NTSB CHI94LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA168.md): Cessna 182B · Glencoe, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1994 · N7261E · Destroyed > collision with a fence post during landing roll after an inadvertent landing at the wrong field. - [NTSB ATL94LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA087.md): Cessna 182B · Ellijay, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1994 · N2673G · Substantial damage > The inadvertent deployment of the parachute because of the jumpmaster's inattention to the static line. - [NTSB MIA93LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA024.md): Cessna 182B · Aberdeen, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1992 · N2649G · Substantial damage > The improper in flight decision of the pilot in command to attempt a long landing, downwind on a short wet sod runway. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot in command to execute a go around when observing the wind and landing conditions. - [NTSB CHI92LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA283.md): Cessna 182B · Baldwin, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1992 · N90BF · Destroyed > Spatial disorientation as the pilot attempted visual flight procedures in instrument meteorological conditions. - [NTSB CHI92LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA239.md): Cessna 182BTW · Plymouth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1992 · N2387G · Substantial damage > An inadvertent ground loop. - [NTSB LAX92LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA251.md): Cessna 182E · Big Bear Lake, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1992 · N7133E · Substantial damage > The lose of engine power for undetermined reasons. The mountainous road on which the pilot attempted to land and the two motor vehicles that were on the road were factors in the accident. - [NTSB ANC92LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA071.md): Cessna 182B · Chitina, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1992 · N2669G · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment with the landing area. Contributing factors were the gusty wind and the trees. - [NTSB SEA92LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA086.md): Cessna 182B · Dixie, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1992 · N8409T · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Factors relating to the accident were the high density attitude and the downdraft. - [NTSB CHI92LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA093.md): Cessna 182B · Auburn, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1992 · N2387G · Substantial damage > The improper maintenance and adjustment of the carburetor by other maintenance personnel. - [NTSB SEA92LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA033.md): Cessna 182B · Toledo, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1991 · N2471G · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath. - [NTSB LAX91FA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA252.md): Cessna 182 · Bermuda Dunes, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1991 · N7299E · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering to return to the departure airport, resulting in an in flight loss of control, stall, and in flight collision with terrain. Factors related to the accident were: partial loss of engine… - [NTSB LAX91LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA225.md): Cessna 182B · Kernville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1991 · N2687G · Substantial damage > 1)The failure of the pilot to accurately assess and compensate for the prevailing wind conditions; 2) his failure to maintain a correct approach speed for the aircraft; 3) his failure to attain a proper touchdown point; and 4) his failure to initiate a go… - [NTSB LAX91LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA185.md): Cessna 182B · Arvin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1991 · N7220E · Substantial damage > 1) The pilot inadequately compensated for wind conditions; 2) the pilot's improper inflight decision; and 3) the pilot not attaining the proper landing touchdown point. - [NTSB ATL91LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA086.md): Cessna 182B · Elberta, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1991 · N7202E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat. Factors were weather conditions for the formation of induction ice, and the soft terrain. - [NTSB LAX91LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA174.md): Cessna 182B · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1991 · N7290E · Substantial damage > That the pilot's fuel consumption calculation were inaccurate. Contributing to this accident was fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB NYC91LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA077.md): Cessna 182B · Wallkill, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1991 · N2445G · Substantial damage > Decision by the non-instrument rated pilot to attempt flight into instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in airframe icing, loss of control and collision with trees. A factor related to the accident was the failure of the pilot to receive a… - [NTSB SEA91FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA038.md): Cessna 182B · Estacada, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1990 · N7288E · Substantial damage > A power loss due to carburetor ice, and missing muffler cones as a result of inadequate maintenance inspection. In addition, the pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing which resulted in a stall. - [NTSB BFO90LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA048.md): Cessna 182 · Evans, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1990 · N2411G · Substantial damage > Failure of the engine due to carburetor float chaffing resulting in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. Contributing to the accident was failure of the operator to comply with a service bulletin. - [NTSB NYC90LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA020.md): Cessna 182B · Lowell, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1989 · N2537G · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to assure that the float wheels were retracted prior to a water landing. A contributing factor was the extension of the left float wheels for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB DEN89LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA205.md): Cessna 182B · Philip, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1989 · N2685G · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors related to the accident were: the power line & pole. - [NTSB NYC89FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA177.md): Beech A36 · Salisbury Twp, PA · Accident · 7 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1989 · N2063V · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other. A contributing factor to the accident was that neither pilot was heard over the radio announcing their position and intentions. - [NTSB SEA89LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA094.md): Cessna 182B · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1989 · N2770G · Substantial damage > The pilot allowed his attention to be diverted by a crosswind and failed to maintain clearance from trees on approach. - [NTSB MIA89LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA103.md): Cessna 182 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1989 · N182BH · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to use the carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions and obstructions (power lines & vehicles) in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB SEA89LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA044.md): Cessna 182 · N. Bonneville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1989 · N3254Y · Substantial damage > Some form of carburetor malfunction or failure which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the planned forced landing approach by the plt which resulted in the airplane landing short of the desired landing site. - [NTSB FTW89LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA018.md): Cessna 182B · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1988 · N2721G · Substantial damage > The pilot said he thought he had enough fuel to keep the airplane airborne for 6 hours but the left tank ran dry in 4.0 hours and the right tank went dry at 4.1 hours. The landing was on a ranch airport but was not on a runway and the forced landing was a… - [NTSB CHI88DEP07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEP07.md): Cessna 182B · Burlington, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 22, 1988 · N2486G · Substantial damage > Drg a normal dscnt, in preparation to land, the eng lost all power. The plt made an emerg landing, but drg the landing roll-out, the nosewheel enctrd soft, uneven terrain & the acft nosed over. No fuel was found in the fuel tanks or carburetor float bowl, but… - [NTSB SEA88LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA112.md): Cessna 182B · Athol, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1988 · N7112E · Substantial damage > Plt landed long to avoid potential conflict with truck waiting to cross rwy. The pilot stated he experienced a tailwind after touchdown. He initiated a go-around but contacted rough terrain in overrun before becoming airborne. - [NTSB SEA87LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA094.md): Cessna 182B · Orvado, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1987 · N4848D · Substantial damage > During landing roll the aircraft's left main gear struck a hole on the gravel runway. The aircraft when veered to the left of the runway onto soft terrain. The nose gear broke off with the aircraft nosing over inverted. - [NTSB LAX86LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA338.md): Cessna 182B · La Jolla, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1986 · N2710G · Destroyed > The pilot of a Cessna 182 ditched into the ocean after experiencing a loss of engine power. The weather was instrument meteorological conditions in the area. The pilot indicated the fuel gauges indicated less than 1/4 of fuel on the right tank at the time of… - [NTSB MKC86LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA141.md): Cessna 182 · Siloam Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1986 · N2367G · Substantial damage > The PIC was practicing touch and go landings, and decided to change rwys for his final landing. The PIC stated he landed long on the 1650 foot turf rwy, but went off the end. The PIC stated he should have added pwr and made a go around. The PIC was late in… - [NTSB SEA85LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA167.md): Cessna 182 · Denio, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1985 · N2611G · Substantial damage > A loss of pwr occurred while cruising above mountainous terrain. During forced landing the nose gear collapsed and the acft nosed over. The eng had just been rebuilt less than 37 hrs prior to the accident. The plt stated that a week prior to the accident the… - [NTSB ATL85LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA150.md): Cessna 182B · Bayou La Batre, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1985 · N2688G · Destroyed > Inadvertant opening of parachute in aircraft during climb to jump altitude pulled jumper from aircraft. Jumper struck right horizontal tail. Control of aircraft was lost and the pilot and the other three jumpers exited the aircraft, deployed their chutes and… - [NTSB FTW85FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA065.md): Cessna 182B · Brownsville, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1984 · N2406G · Destroyed > The acft hit the stabilization wires on a 300 ft fm radio transmission tower followed by a collision with power- lines. Investigation revealed the plt & passg were enroute to the Brownsville, TX, airport to fly a DC-3 cargo acft to Mexico. At 1453 CST,… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=2072706&page=3 ## 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 ('2072706')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2072706&page=2 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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