# NTSB investigations: Cessna 182F 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 5 · 236 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB DEN90FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA022.md): Cessna 182F · Oakley, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1989 · N3625U · Destroyed > The pilot diverted his attention, misjudged his altitude and failed to maintain clearance above the trees, while maneuvering at low altitude over mountainous terrain. The mountainous terrain, high density altitude, low airspeed, and trees were contributing… - [NTSB SEA89FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA183.md): Cessna 182F · Diamond Lake, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1989 · N3581Y · Destroyed > Improper inflight planning and decision by the pilot in command who continued VFR flight into IMC conditions while attempting to fly through a mountain pass. Contributing factors were the low ceiling and rain weather conditions and the mountainous, hilly… - [NTSB DEN89LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA086.md): Cessna 182 · Tooele, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1989 · N3613U · Substantial damage > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot which resulted in loss of directional control and inadvertent ground swerve. The quartering crosswind, gusts, and lack of pilot experience were contributing factors. - [NTSB DEN87LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA248.md): Cessna 182F · Colorado City, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1987 · N3155U · Destroyed > The plt made several circling approaches before landing. When he did land his acft, he said that he landed fast and long. He applied the brakes but went off the end of the rwy, hit an embankment, and nosed over. - [NTSB LAX87LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA263.md): Cessna 182F · Keams Canyon, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1987 · N3598U · Substantial damage > During a business flight to a private dirt strip, while on final approach the plt was distracted for a few seconds. When his attention was back on the acft, it had drifted east of the strip. The plt applied pwr, however, he stated that the engine did not… - [NTSB CHI87LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA089.md): Cessna 182F · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1987 · N3513U · Substantial damage > While the acft was being taxied to a hangar after landing, the left main gear collapsed. An investigation revealed the left main landing gear spring strut, pn 0741601-1, had failed where it was clamped to the fuselage. A metallurgical exam of the fracture… - [NTSB LAX87LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA074.md): Cessna 182F · Wickenburg, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1987 · N3587U · Substantial damage > During a pleasure cross-country flight, the engine quit approximately 2 miles west of the Wickenburg airport and the pilot made a forced landing off the arpt in a field. Examination of the aircraft revealed that the fuel selector was positioned to the right… - [NTSB CHI87LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA033.md): Cessna 182F · Sandwich, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1986 · N3289U · Minor damage > The pilot was attempting to hand prop the aircraft due to a low battery. The engine started and the plane began moving. The aircraft struck the pilot and then traveled into a hangar door. - [NTSB MKC86LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA183.md): Cessna 182F · Albany, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1986 · N3239U · Substantial damage > The plt-in-command (PIC) rprtd that a normal apch & flare were made, but as the acft touched down, the left main gear collapsed. The acft then swerved off the rwy & came to rest on upsloping dirt terrain. Investigation revealed the left main landing gear… - [NTSB DEN86LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA178.md): Cessna 182F · Joliet, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1986 · N2BC · Substantial damage > According to the plt, horses ran in front of him during landing and he was forced to make evasive maneuvers. During the evasive maneuvers, the acft ground looped and was substantially damaged. - [NTSB CHI86LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA150.md): Cessna 182F · Hillsboro, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1986 · N3567Y · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that following touchdown a gust of wind caused the aircraft to balloon back into the air. The second touchdown was in a crab angle and the aircraft began to slide sideways. The right wing struck the runway just as the aircraft departed the… - [NTSB MIA86LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA157.md): Cessna 182F · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1986 · N3516U · Substantial damage > The plt stated that as he attempted to land he did not notice the apch lights at the end of the rwy. The left wing and windshield struck the lights, after which, the acft landed without further incident. - [NTSB MKC85LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA038.md): Cessna 182F · Caruthersville, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1984 · N3535U · Destroyed > According to the plt, the eng lost power after takeoff as the acft was climbing thru about 400 to 500 ft AGL. He attempted to land straight ahead on the remaining rwy. However, he was unable to stop on the rwy. The acft continued off the end of the rwy, went… - [NTSB SEA85LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA011.md): Cessna 182F · Snoqualmie Pass, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1984 · N3553U · Destroyed > The plt stated that while leveling off at 5,500 ft he trimmed the acft for cruise flt (2200 RPM/21' mp) and checked the carb heat. Aprx 5 mins later, the plt switched from the rt fuel tank to both fuel tanks. Shortly thereafter the eng lost power. Plt then… - [NTSB MKC85FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85FA008.md): Cessna 182F · Hiattville, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1984 · N3102U · Destroyed > The acft crashed during a night x-country flt. Ground witnesses who saw the flash from the ground impact stated that there was a thunderstorm in the area at the time of the accident. They also stated that they had difficulty in locating the wreckage due to… - [NTSB ATL84LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA288.md): Cessna 182 · Waynesboro, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1984 · N3257U · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that while on final approach the aircraft encountered a downdraft and was forced down short of the runway. Pilot suggested that he may have also encountered possible wind shear. - [NTSB DEN84FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA010.md): Cessna 182F · Burke, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1983 · N3375U · Destroyed > Prior to the flt, the plt obtained a wx briefing & was advised that VFR flt was not recommended. At the end of the briefing, he indicated he would 'be getting back with' the fss specialist. The plt then told the arpt manager that he would 'go up & take a look… - [NTSB DEN83LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA208.md): Cessna 182F · Fort Morgan, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1983 · N3124U · Substantial damage > The acft went off the rwy and nosed over during landing. The plt landed on rwy 14 with the wind reported as being from 250 degrees at 5 KTS with gusts to 7 KTS. The plt reported a gust of wind picked up the right wing. He lost directional control, the acft… - [NTSB FTW83LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA359.md): Cessna 182F · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1983 · N3518U · Substantial damage > The acft collided with an unoccupied pickup truck during the landing roll. The truck was parked off the left side of therwy. The acft had started drifting right during the landing flare. As the acft touched down the student was correcting back to the left… - [NTSB LAX83FUA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FUA04.md): Cessna 182 · Avalon Catalina, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 11, 1983 · N3602U · No damage > The acft propeller struck the arm of a lineman who was assisting the plt to start the acft the plt stated that the propeller was turning slowly and he asked for help. The lineman requested that all switches be turned off and proceed toturn the propeller which… - [NTSB NYC83LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA170.md): Cessna 182F · New Paltz, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1983 · N3335U · Substantial damage > According to the plt, just prior to landing, the acft encountered wind shear, and subsequently, a hard landing occurred. The firewall, cowling, propeller & belly skin were damaged during the landing. - [NTSB MKC83LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA132.md): Cessna 182F · Dows, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1983 · N3568U · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during takeoff. The rwy used was 090 and the wind was from 170 degrees at 17 KTS. The plt said the acfts right wing raised followed by the tail and then the left wing dropped impacting the sod rwy before the acft nosed over. - [NTSB ATL83LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA222.md): Cessna 182F · Tallassee, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1983 · N3112U · Substantial damage > As the student jumper was getting out of the aircraft and onto the step in preparation for a parachute jump the pack tray prematurely opened and the canopy blossomed under the tail pulling the jumper into the horizontal stabilizer causing a cut on his left… - [NTSB MKC83LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA085.md): Cessna 182F · Concordia, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1983 · N3102U · Substantial damage > The acft was forced to land in a wheatfield when the engine quit. The student pilot was on a solo cross-country flight cruising at 2000 feet when the engine lost power. The flt. Had started about 30 minutes before the accident. The dew point was 32 and the… - [NTSB DEN83LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA030.md): Cessna 182F · Olathe, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1982 · N3273U · Substantial damage > Aircraft ran off end of runway during takeoff during abort. Pilot heard stall warning and aborted takeoff. He also said he forgot 10 degrees of flaps. - [NTSB SEA82DA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA076.md): Cessna 182F · Medford, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 22, 1982 · N3461U · Substantial damage > After takeoff, engine oil began to accumulate on the windshield and restrict forward visibility. The pilot returned to land, bounced during landing, and elected to go-around. During climbout the aircraft struck trees on rising terrain and crashed. The owner… - [NTSB LAX82DA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA099.md): Cessna 182 · Woodland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 7, 1982 · N3427U · Substantial damage > A climb was made to 10,000 ft on a skydiving flight. The pilot reported that after descending to 2000 ft, the engine began to lose power and run rough. He elected to make an off-airport landing in a field. Near the end of the landing roll, the nose gear sank… - [NTSB SEA82DYK06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DYK06.md): Cessna 182 · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 22, 1981 · N3461U · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW81DRA19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DRA19.md): Cessna 182F · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 8, 1981 · N3538Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC81DNC05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81DNC05.md): Cessna 182 · Middlebury, VT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 12, 1980 · N3491U · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI80FEE39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEE39.md): Cessna 182F · Glenview, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 23, 1980 · N3416U · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW80FRJ16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FRJ16.md): Cessna 182F · Uncertain, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 6, 1980 · N3561U · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC80FHM13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FHM13.md): Cessna 182F · Spring Valley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 6, 1980 · N3369U · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD80FIA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD80FIA03.md): Cessna 182F · Brandy Station, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 15, 1979 · N3139U · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC80FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80FA014.md): Cessna 182S · Womack, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 11, 1979 · N3594U · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX80FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA015.md): Cessna 152 · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 18, 1979 · N24906 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI79FEM40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEM40.md): Cessna 182F · Gladwin, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 28, 1979 · N3564Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN79FTC25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN79FTC25.md): Cessna 182 · Evanston, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 24, 1979 · N3356U · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX79FUK01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FUK01.md): Cessna 182F · Munds Park, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 12, 1979 · N3529U · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX79DUJ90](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79DUJ90.md): Cessna 182 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 1, 1979 · N3244U · Minor damage - [NTSB IAD78DLQ25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78DLQ25.md): Cessna 182F · Flemingsburg, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 11, 1978 · N3566U · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK78FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78FA025.md): Cessna 182F · Half Moon Bay, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 26, 1978 · N3108U · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX780A003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX780A003.md): Cessna 182 · Baja, Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 27, 1978 · N3454U · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA78FKT13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FKT13.md): Cessna 182 · Clewiston, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 23, 1977 · N3146Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA77FLG33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FLG33.md): Cessna 182 · Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 22, 1977 · N3256U · Destroyed - [NTSB OAK77FVW27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77FVW27.md): Cessna 182 · Beatty, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 22, 1977 · N3408U · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA77DYE32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77DYE32.md): Cessna 182 · South Bend, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 28, 1977 · N3553U · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA77FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FA063.md): Cessna 182F · Plymouth, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 22, 1977 · N3628U · Destroyed - [NTSB IAD77DKM24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77DKM24.md): Cessna 182 · Greensboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 9, 1977 · N3574Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC77FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FA062.md): Cessna 182F · Oxbow, ME · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · May 26, 1977 · N3148U · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=2072714&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 ('2072714')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2072714&page=2 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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