# NTSB investigations: Cessna 182K 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 6 · 271 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB LAX98WA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98WA032.md): Cessna 182 · Nayarit, Mexico · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 2, 1997 · N2664R · Destroyed - [NTSB IAD97LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA098.md): Cessna 182K · Ellington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1997 · N2539R · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance and his failure to execute a go around. - [NTSB FTW97LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA195.md): Cessna 182K · Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1997 · N2740Q · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB CHI97LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA061.md): Cessna 182K · El Dorado, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1997 · N2898R · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor relating to the accident was: the ditch, which the airplane contacted. - [NTSB FTW96LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA099.md): Cessna 182K · Covington, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1996 · N3098Q · Substantial damage > the pilot's delayed touchdown which resulted in a landing with inadequate runway remaining under the wet runway condition. A factor was the wet grass runway. - [NTSB CHI96LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA051.md): Cessna 182 · Tamms, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1995 · N2465Q · Substantial damage > fuel exhaustion due to inadequate maintenance performed on the fuel cap by the maintenance personnel, fuel siphoning out of the left fuel cap, and the failure of the pilot to properly monitor his fuel consumption. - [NTSB FTW95LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA229.md): Cessna 182K · Alamosa, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1995 · N2788Q · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground swerve and collision with a taxiway sign. Factors relating to the accident were: the unfavorable (gusty/quartering) wind condition, and the taxiway sign's… - [NTSB BFO95LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA034.md): Cessna 182K · Gretna, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1995 · N2439Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB FTW94FA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA315.md): Cessna 182K · Heeney, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1994 · N2504Q · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. A factor was the rising terrain. - [NTSB SEA94LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA236.md): Cessna 182 · Circle, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1994 · N2889R · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot-in-command (CFI) to perform an adequate preflight inspection of the airplane, including the proper securing of the fuel cap. The pilot's failure to divert to the nearest airport after recognizing excessive fuel consumption was a… - [NTSB CHI94LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA247.md): Cessna 182 · Greenwood, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1994 · N2564R · Substantial damage > the pilot-in-command's (CFI) inadequate aircraft preflight inspection and improper aborted takeoff. Related factors are the blocked pitot/static system, and the CFI's inadequate supervision during the preflight and takeoff. - [NTSB ATL94LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA135.md): Cessna 182K · Chapel Hill, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1994 · N2452Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point during landing. Factors were the wet, grass runway conditions. - [NTSB FTW94LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA218.md): Cessna 182K · Collbran, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1994 · N2580Q · Destroyed > An inadvertent stall. Factors were a partially blocked pitot tube and a downdraft. - [NTSB LAX93LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA056.md): Cessna 182K · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1992 · N2622Q · Destroyed > The pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions and improper remedial action by descending into high terrain. Contributing to this accident were the prevailing cloud condition. - [NTSB SEA92LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA135.md): Cessna 182K · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1992 · N2724Q · Destroyed > The disconnection of the throttle cable and collapse of the nose landing gear. Factors contributing to the accident were: improper maintenance installation by the mechanic whose attention was diverted and the rouh/uneven terrain. - [NTSB LAX92LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA203.md): Cessna 182K · Carefree, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1992 · N2646R · Substantial damage > Inadequate aircraft maintenance and the failure of the pilot to ensure that adequate engine oil was on board prior to departure. - [NTSB CHI92LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA064.md): Cessna 182K · Huntington, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1991 · N2859R · Destroyed > Pilot factor in that he failed to maintain flying speed in a turn which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident are; icing conditions, hazardous weather advisory disregarded, flight into known adverse weather, and overconfidence in… - [NTSB LAX92LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA016.md): Cessna 182K · Reno, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1991 · N2573R · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined non-mechanical reasons. - [NTSB BFO91LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA057.md): Cessna 182 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1991 · N3026Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB FTW91FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA036.md): Cessna 182K · Mansfield, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1991 · N2486Q · Destroyed > The failure of the number two cylinder piston due to inadequate maintenance. - [NTSB NYC90LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA081.md): Cessna 182-K · Limington, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1990 · N1895Q · Destroyed > Fuel starvation, due to carburetor contamination, which resulted in a forced landing in unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB SEA90LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA046.md): Cessna 182K · Sheridan, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1990 · N2813R · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft by the pilot in command. - [NTSB CHI88LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA235.md): Cessna 182K · Detroit Lakes, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1988 · N2616R · Substantial damage > During the initial climbout, as the aircraft climbed through approximately 200' AGL, the powerplant failed completely. The pilot executed a forced landing in an plowed field, substantially damaging the aircraft. Post-accident examination of the engine… - [NTSB ATL88LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA246.md): Cessna 182K · Hendersonville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1988 · N2636R · Substantial damage > The pilot was nearing touchdown on a normal landing when the left side of the windscreen was struck by a bird. The startled pilot was distracted long enough for the aircraft to bounce on the runway. Elevator control was lost after the first bounce. A nose low… - [NTSB DEN88LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA127.md): Cessna 182K · Cotton City, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1988 · N2829R · Destroyed > The pilot reported that he was attempting to start the Cessna 182 for a cross country, solo, personal transportation flight. During the starting procedures, the engine backfired and the pilot smelled and saw smoke coming from the engine cowling area. The… - [NTSB MKC88FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88FA085.md): Cessna 182K · Neligh, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 1988 · N2872R · Substantial damage > None submitted - [NTSB MKC88LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA010.md): Cessna 182 · Atwood, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1987 · N2472Q · Substantial damage > The PIC said that he did an engine runup and allowed the engine to run about 6 additional minutes before commencing the takeoff. The PIC said that upon reaching 100 feet altitude in the takeoff sequence, he observed a decline in engine revolutions per minute… - [NTSB CHI87DEM11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEM11.md): Cessna 182K · Paw Paw, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 26, 1987 · N2664Q · Destroyed > The aircraft experienced an uncontrolled descent into a hangar on takeoff. The aircraft was substantially damaged and the pilot and two of his three passengers received minor injuries. The pilot attempted takeoff from a 1320' grass strip with 7' high grass.… - [NTSB SEA87LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA134.md): Cessna 182 · Sprague River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1987 · N2625Q · Substantial damage > A hard, flat, bounced landing occurred collapsing the nose gear and damaging the firewall. - [NTSB BFO87LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87LA011.md): Cessna 182K · Baltimore, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1986 · N2733Q · Substantial damage > The acft traveled out of control after the plt hand-prop started the engine. The acft collided with a parked fuel trucks. There was no fire. The sole occupant in the acft was a non-pilot passenger. - [NTSB CHI86LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA148.md): Cessna 182K · Durand, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1986 · N2669Q · Substantial damage > According to the pilot, winds at the time of the accident were out of the southwest at 10 gusting to 15 knots. He stated that upon landing on runway 18, the aircraft lifted slightly and rotated approximately 10 degrees to the right. It then ran off the edge… - [NTSB ANC85LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA144.md): Cessna C-182K · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1985 · N3121Q · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command stated that he misjudged his height above the runway's surface after making his approach from over the water. He flared 10 to 15 foot above the ground. Upon touchdown he lost control of the airplane and it left the runway's surface and… - [NTSB DEN84LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA189.md): Cessna 182K · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1984 · N3039Q · Substantial damage > During landing the acft ballooned, stalled and contacted the rwy hard enough to break off the nose gear. The plt added pwr and aborted the landing. Acft was then landed in a sandy area along the left side of the rwy where it nosed over. - [NTSB DEN84FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA172.md): Cessna 182K · Cascade, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1984 · N2676Q · Destroyed > The purpose of the flt was to qualify one of the plts to fly search missions over mountainous terrain. Such flts included maneuvering at low alt, but not below 500 ft AGL. During the flt, the acft crashed on the nortwest side of pikes peak at an elevation of… - [NTSB MKC83LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA126.md): Cessna 182K · Plainville, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1983 · N2436Q · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a post during a precautionary landing on a road. The plt had been flying on this flt for 2 and a half hours when he noticed the oil pressure go to zero. He landed on a highway and during the landing roll the right wing hit a signpost… - [NTSB FTW83LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA186.md): Cessna 182K · Weston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1983 · N2437Q · Substantial damage > The plt was on a flt to obtain aerial photographs. He elected to land in a pasture to discuss a survey problem with personnel on the ground. He had previously checked the area by driving across it with a vehicle and felt it was satisfactory. After making a… - [NTSB MIA82DA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA131.md): Cessna 182K · Arecibo, PR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 3, 1982 · N2575Q · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he had 8 gallons of fuel on board before takeoff. At 0700, he departed on a flight from san juan to aguadilla, PR with an intermediate stop at Arecibo, PR for refueling. At about 0725, the aircraft ran out of fuel, about 3 miles from… - [NTSB DEN82DA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA051.md): Cessna 182K · St. Ignatius, MT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 29, 1982 · N2478Q · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he and his passengers attempted to remove as much snow as possible from the aircraft and that he was confident that the propeller blast would blow away whatever snow remained. Although the wind at surrounding stations was generally… - [NTSB NYC82FNC03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FNC03.md): Cessna 182K · Eliot, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 26, 1981 · N2677Q · Destroyed - [NTSB MKC82DCD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DCD02.md): Cessna 182 · Webster City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 12, 1981 · N3184Q · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL81FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA096.md): Cessna 182K · Nicholasville, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 16, 1981 · N3172Q · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX81FVG33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FVG33.md): Cessna 182K · Hornbrook, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 14, 1981 · N2711Q · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW81DPA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DPA03.md): Cessna 182 · Waco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 16, 1980 · N2437Q · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC81FFA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FFA08.md): Cessna 182 · Greene, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 9, 1980 · N2677R · Destroyed - [NTSB MKC81FCJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FCJ04.md): Cessna 182 · Albion, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 4, 1980 · N2506R · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL81FLQ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FLQ06.md): Cessna 182 · Hazard, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 30, 1980 · N2879R · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI81FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FA001.md): Cessna 337H · Waterford, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Oct 14, 1980 · N1333L · 2 aircraft · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW81DPD45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DPD45.md): Cessna 182 · Bangs, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 13, 1980 · N4991A · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN80FTA20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FTA20.md): Cessna 182 · Winifred, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 23, 1980 · N2478Q · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC80FHJ20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FHJ20.md): Cessna 182 · Westhampton, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 7, 1980 · N3093Q · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=2072724&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 ('2072724')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2072724&page=2 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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