# NTSB investigations: Cessna 182J 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 FTW96LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA217.md): Cessna 182J · Jacksonville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1996 · N3160F · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was the gusting wind conditions. - [NTSB CHI96LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA080.md): Cessna 182J · Waukon, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1996 · N2916F · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his failure to maintain directional control while taxiing. Factors in the accident were the icy runway and the gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB ANC95LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA120.md): Cessna 182 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1995 · N2643F · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to remain clear of the duck shack (building) during the takeoff roll. The crosswind and proximity of the building were related factors. - [NTSB CHI95LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA209.md): Cessna 182S · New Haven, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1995 · N2423Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper raising of the flaps during the aborted landing. Factors associated with this accident were the pilot selecting the wrong runway, not attaining the appropriate touchdown point on the runway, and delay in aborting the landing. - [NTSB ATL94LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA085.md): Cessna 182J · Athens, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1994 · N2945F · Substantial damage > The mechanic's failure to properly install an access plug which resulted in the loss of engine oil pressure. - [NTSB BFO93LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA044.md): Cessna 182J · Putnam, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1993 · N3035F · Substantial damage > Inadequate compliance with applicable air worthiness directives, leaky fuel cap seal, water contamination of the fuel, and wrinkles in the fuel tank bladders that interfered with the ability to drain water from the tanks. - [NTSB ATL92LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA097.md): Cessna 182J · Cartersville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1992 · N2656F · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to operate the flight controls properly during the takeoff attempt and the pilot's planning decision during rollout. - [NTSB CHI92LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA019.md): Cessna 182U · Rolla, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1991 · N2412Q · Substantial damage > The pilot in command's failure to attain a proper flare on landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions. - [NTSB SEA91FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA057.md): Cessna 182J · Glendale, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1991 · N3154F · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to use all available runway for this landing, aggravated by his failure to initiate a go-around after misjudging the proper touchdown point and landing with a tailwind. - [NTSB BFO90DIG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90DIG02.md): Cessna 182J · Frederick, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 1, 1990 · N2891F · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to assure that the magneto (ignition) switch was in the proper position. A factor related to the accident was: partial failure of the magneto switch, which allowed the key to be removed, though the switch was not in the 'off' position. - [NTSB LAX90LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA183.md): Cessna 182 · Santa Ynez, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1990 · N3157F · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly preflight the aircraft and secure the fuel system caps which resulted in fuel siphoning and loss of engine power. - [NTSB DEN90LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA077.md): Cessna 182J · Delta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1990 · N3372F · Substantial damage > A deteriorated fuel line. - [NTSB FTW90LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA019.md): Cessna 182J · Leesville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1989 · N2792F · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the severity of the accident was: the lack of a suitable landing area. - [NTSB ATL89FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA198.md): Cessna 182J · Bethel, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1989 · N3542F · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. The pilot's lack of total experience was considered to be a related factor. - [NTSB DEN89LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA121.md): Cessna 182J · Miles City, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1989 · N2774F · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to land and attempt to taxi at an airport where strong winds would not permit safe ground handling of the aircraft. - [NTSB MIA89LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA021.md): Cessna 182J · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1988 · N2911F · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that while landing at night, the acft bounced twice. Subsequently, it went off the rwy & onto a grass area. During the occurrence, the nose gear collapsed. - [NTSB FTW88LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA094.md): Cessna 182J · Lamont, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1988 · N2645F · Substantial damage > The pilot lost directional control while landing on an asphalt roadway near his residence. The nose wheel dug into adjacent soft terrain and the aircraft tipped over. The road was not in use by auto traffic because a bridge was out of service. It was… - [NTSB DEN88FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88FA100.md): Cessna 182J · Rapid City, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1988 · N2720F · Destroyed > The plt received a wx briefing prior to departure from miles city, MT. The briefing indicated wx conditions less than VFR with icing conditions. The plt departed and landed approximately 1 hour later to remove ice from his acft. The plt departed a second time… - [NTSB SEA88FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88FA034.md): Cessna 182J · Molalla, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1987 · N2758F · Destroyed > The recently certificated, non-instrument rated, pvt plt flew into the an area of low ceilings, low vis, rain & snw w/o filing a flt plan. No record of a wx briefing was fnd. A surviving pax rprtd that drg flt, the plt flew into clds that were initially… - [NTSB CHI87LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA181.md): Cessna 182J · Lansing, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1987 · N3164F · Substantial damage > While landing on runway 27, the pilot overshot the runway and rolled into a shallow ditch. - [NTSB MKC87LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA061.md): Cessna 182J · Archie, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1987 · N3124F · Substantial damage > The plt stated that, after refueling with auto gas at the pvt airstrip, water was found in the fuel being drained fm the sumps. After rocking the acft several times and noting no further water accumulation in the fuel samples, the plt further stated, a… - [NTSB ATL87LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA053.md): Cessna 182J · Kennasaw, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1987 · N3473F · Substantial damage > During initial climb for a local pleasure flight the pilot reported that the aircraft began to lose power. The pilot made a 180 degree turn to make an emergency downwind landing. He reported that the power increased and he decided to make a normal approach to… - [NTSB FTW87LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA013.md): Cessna 182J · England Afb, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1986 · N2602F · Substantial damage > The plt was on an apch into England Afb, LA, behind a flt of 4 jet fighters. He stated that at aprx 200 ft past the threshold, while at about 3 ft AGL & 80 mph, the acft suddenly fell & touched down on the main gear. It then porpoised btn the main & nose gear… - [NTSB MIA86LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA237.md): Cessna 182-A · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1986 · N3330F · Substantial damage > The 129 hour private pilot was landing on a runway with a 70 degree left crosswind and stated that upon touchdown the aircraft veered to the left and crashed into the trees. Post accident examination of the nose gear steering system and the brakes revealed no… - [NTSB MKC86FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86FA139.md): Cessna 182J · Hartford, AR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1986 · N3328F · Destroyed > When the acft did not arrive at its destn, a search was initiated. The wreckage was located 4 days later where the acft crashed in mountainous terrain. An investigation revealed there was severe thunderstorm activity in the area at the time of the accident.… - [NTSB LAX86LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA162.md): Cessna 182J · Saint Johns, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1986 · N2691F · Substantial damage > The plt said his wx briefing indcd VFR conds along the route with ocnl thunderstorm (tstm) activity that might require diversion. As he was apchg the st Johns arpt, the plt saw tstms & ovrcst clds ahead & decided to land & wait for the wx to improve. The… - [NTSB MKC86LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA070.md): Cessna 182 · Mulvane, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1986 · N3379F · Substantial damage > The PIC of the acft landed his Cessna 182 to the north on a farm pasture he owns which doubles as a landing strip. The PIC stated he approached too high and too fast, landing about midway of the field. A fence which borders the field was fast approaching with… - [NTSB ATL86LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA035.md): Cessna 182J · Bishopville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1985 · N2650F · Substantial damage > During an attempt to make a direct crosswind landing at a private grass airstrip, the plt allowed the acft to drift off the left side of the rwy where it nosed over in a plowed fld. - [NTSB DEN85FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA225.md): Cessna 182J · Torrington, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1985 · N3336F · Substantial damage > The plt had a limitation on her certificate that prohibited flight at night. The flt was conducted at night and while enroute the plt diverted to the Torrington arpt. The rwy is equipped with plt activated lgts. A witness stated that the acft circled several… - [NTSB MIA85LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA160.md): Cessna C-182J · Loughman, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1985 · N2892F · Substantial damage > The acft was towing a banner at 500 ft alt when the engine lost power. The pilot amde an emergency landing in a sandy field and the acft nosed over. The acft had flown 1 hr 15 min with the fuel tank selector on 'both'. The acft took off with a total of aprx… - [NTSB CHI84LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA391.md): Cessna 182J · Medina, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1984 · N3058F · Substantial damage > Acft had been fueled for aprx 4 hrs endurance. Two hrs into flt on IFR flt plan, plt descended to 3000 ft with intermittent visual ground contact. Shortly thereafter, with the acft about 10 mins from destination, the engine began to sputter. Plt stated he… - [NTSB FTW84LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA175.md): Cessna 182J · Weatherford, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1984 · N2689F · Substantial damage > The acft landed long & fast with a 10 kt tailwind. The pilot was unable to stop the acft on the remaining rwy & ran of of the end. The left brake was found inop due to a lack of brake fluid. The acft was observed to veer to the right of the rwy prior to… - [NTSB MKC84LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA099.md): Cessna 182J · Minden, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1984 · N2832F · Substantial damage > The plt had returned from dropping skydivers & was landing on rwy 29 at sunset. He reported that during the flare to land, he was temporarily blinded by the sun. The acft landed hard & bounced back into the air. It then settled, veered off the rwy, hit piles… - [NTSB DEN84LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA069.md): Cessna 182J · Alamosa, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1984 · N3344F · Substantial damage > The plt reported the wx deteriorated en route & he decided to land at a small arpt due to the fog & poor visibility. The arpt beacon was operating, but the rwy lights were not illuminated. During a 2nd apch, he encountered fog & started to go-around. The acft… - [NTSB LAX84LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA039.md): Cessna 182 · Winnemucca, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1983 · N3451F · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during a landing, he rounded out hi & allowed the acft to make a bounced landing. During the landing, the prop struck the rwy & the firewall & fuselage skin were damaged. After the hard landing, the plt taxied clear of the rwy & acft. - [NTSB ATL83LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA333.md): Cessna C-182J · Savannah, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1983 · N2670F · Substantial damage > The acft crashed right after takeoff when the it went into an uncommanded uncontrolled turn to the right. The acft was slightly over max gross takeoff weight but the CG was within limits. This acft was equipped with an autopilot. Post accident investigation… - [NTSB LAX83LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA118.md): Cessna 182J · Peoria, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1983 · N2912F · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a sign and a wall during an attempted go-around after an overrun. The pilot was practicing and had made 2 short field landings on the 3rd approach he forgot to lower flaps. His approach was fast and long and he landed too FAR down the… - [NTSB CHI83LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA084.md): Cessna 182 · Wheaton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1983 · N3318F · Substantial damage > While in cruise flight at 2500' AGL the carburetor ice warning light came on. The pilot applied carburetor heat and the light went out. After the light went out the pilot returned the heat to 'off.' The pilot repeated the above sequence and when the light… - [NTSB FTW82DA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA271.md): Cessna 182J · Munester, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 7, 1982 · N2405Q · Destroyed > During flight, the engine began losing power and both occupants detected a strong odor of gasoline. The pilot made a successful forced landing in a field. He stated that the engine lost all power on final approach. After coming to a stop, the pilot and… - [NTSB LAX82DA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA243.md): Cessna 182J · Deer Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 4, 1982 · N3317F · Substantial damage > While climbing through about 6500 ft, a loud bang was heard and the pilot saw the engine cowling buckle. About 10 seconds later, the engine ceased to operate. The pilot declared an emergency and landed on an uncontrolled airport. After landing, an examination… - [NTSB ATL82DA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA133.md): Cessna 182 · Summersville, WV · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 15, 1982 · N3440F · Substantial damage > According to the pilot, he made his landing approach high and hot. He touched down long and was unable to stop on the remaining runway. While applying brakes, the aircraft veered off the side of the runway. Subsequently, the nose and right main gear failed. - [NTSB FTW82DA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA091.md): Cessna 182J · Boerne, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 13, 1982 · N3514F · Substantial damage > The pilot attempted a landing on a rough grass strip between two hills. Ground turbulence was encountered and the aircraft stalled. The aircraft bounced and when the pilot attempted a power recovery he collided with a fence. - [NTSB FTW82DQG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DQG02.md): Cessna 182J · Muleshoe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 23, 1981 · N3316F · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC81FGM24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FGM24.md): Cessna 182J · Butler, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1981 · N2902F · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC81FFJ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FFJ09.md): Cessna 182 · Buffalo, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 10, 1981 · N3048F · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX80DXQ36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DXQ36.md): Cessna 182 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 7, 1980 · N2866F · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL80FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80FA059.md): Cessna 182 · Omaha, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 23, 1980 · N701SP · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN80FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FA043.md): Cessna 182 · Aspen, CO · Accident · 10 fatal · Closed · Jun 18, 1980 · N2793F · 2 aircraft · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN80DTE29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80DTE29.md): Cessna 182J · Kremmling, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 24, 1980 · N2677F · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI80FEE09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEE09.md): Cessna 182J · Lansing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 30, 1979 · N3059F · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=2072722&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 ('2072722')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2072722&page=2 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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