# NTSB investigations: Cessna 182L 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 · 252 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB BFO93LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA174.md): Cessna 182L · Oxford, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1993 · N42233 · Substantial damage > The failure of the CFI to maintain a proper descent rate, and his delay in performing remedial action. Factors related to the accident are the downdraft, the gusting winds, and the soft runway. - [NTSB SEA93FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FAMS1.md): Cessna 182L · Missing, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Aug 17, 1993 · N3106R · Destroyed > Undetermined. - [NTSB CHI93LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA227.md): Cessna 182L · Aurora, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1993 · N3119R · Substantial damage > The disconnected nose gear upper torque link (landing gear steering). Directional control not possible was a factor. - [NTSB MIA93LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA023.md): Cessna 182 · Macon, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1992 · N42016 · Substantial damage > The pilot in command's failure to stabilize his approach to landing, resulting in the aircraft making a hard landing halfway down the runway. - [NTSB ANC92LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA064.md): Cessna 182 · Tolovana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1992 · N3405R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to use all of the available runway (landing area on the road) for the precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident were the precautionary landing, the pilot's inadequate pre flight and in flight planning/preparation, and the road… - [NTSB ATL91LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA151.md): Cessna 182L · Macon, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1991 · N3146R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to accurately judge the distance required to stop the airplane. A factor in the accident was the wet, grass runway surface at the time of the accident. - [NTSB CHI91LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA148.md): Cessna 182L · Port Huron, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1991 · N2432Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate landing flare during the forced landing. The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat was a factor. - [NTSB SEA91LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA024.md): Cessna 182L · Kamiah, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1990 · N3167R · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. - [NTSB LAX90LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA159.md): Cessna 182L · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1990 · N42748 · Substantial damage > The pilot's preflight planning/preparation and fuel calculations were poor. - [NTSB LAX90LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA139.md): Cessna 182L · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1990 · N42599 · Substantial damage > The pilot in command to properly judge the timing of the landing flare. - [NTSB DEN90LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA024.md): Cessna 182L · Dove Creek, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1989 · N42699 · Substantial damage > Improper flare by the student pilot, his failure to maintain runway alignment, and a delay by the flight instructor (CFI) in initiating remedial action, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and a stall/mush after the aircraft drifted over a cultivated field… - [NTSB DEN89LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA211.md): Cessna 182L · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1989 · N42027 · Substantial damage > Inadequate compensation for the wind conditions by the pilot, and his failure to attain a flare. The unfavorable (variable & gusty) wind condition was a related factor. - [NTSB LAX89LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA123.md): Cessna 182L · Watsonville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1989 · N42005 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improperly planned approach, and his failure to maintain clearance from the wind sock pole. The proximity of the wind sock (arpt facility) was considered to be a related factor. - [NTSB LAX89LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA124.md): Cessna 182L · Upland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1989 · N42859 · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to correct the attitude of the aircraft and achieve proper alignment with the runway prior to landing touchdown. - [NTSB LAX89LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA048.md): Cessna 182L · Page, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1988 · N42908 · Substantial damage > Failure of the number five cylinder piston, for undetermined reasons, initiating an engine failure and subsequent forced landing in unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB FTW88LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA116.md): Cessna 182L · Angola, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1988 · N3153R · Substantial damage > The pilot stated the airplane was on the takeoff roll when the seat slid to the rear. He was unable to control the airplane and it ran off the side of the runway and struck a fence. The seat track holes were worn enough that the locking pins would not stay in… - [NTSB NYC88FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88FA069.md): Cessna 182L · Waynesburg, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1988 · N3467R · Destroyed > Shortly after departure from runway 26, the aircraft engine failed. The aircraft banked to about 90 degrees, descended and impacted the ground. A flight instructor described the wind as very gusty and varying out of the south at approximately 10-20 knots. The… - [NTSB LAX88FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA088.md): Cessna 182L · Newhall, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1988 · N42450 · Destroyed > Pilots decision to continue VFR flight after encountering instrument meteorological conditions. - [NTSB DEN87LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA195.md): Cessna 182L · Aberdeen, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1987 · N3371R · Destroyed > The plt was taking off on rwy 13 at Aberdeen, SD, muni arpt. He said when he reached 55 mph he rotated the acft and the stall warning horn sounded. He said he allowed the nosewheel to settle back on the rwy. The acft then veered right and left, then departed… - [NTSB LAX87FA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA207.md): Cessna 182L · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 1987 · N42814 · Destroyed > The acft lost power during initial climb and crashed on a residential street during an attempted forced landing. The throttle arm was found separated from the throttle shaft. The arm had been replaced 19 hours prior to the accident. Examination of the… - [NTSB DEN87LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA047.md): Cessna 182L · La Junta, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1987 · N3439R · Substantial damage > The engine quit during cruise flt at 8,500 feet MSL. During the emergency landing to unsuitable terrain, the acft nosed over. The plt had flown 5 hours on this flt. The long range fuel tanks had been installed with the filler ports inboard, limiting the total… - [NTSB LAX87LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA058.md): Cessna 182L · Oceano, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1986 · N66CF · Destroyed > Witnesses stated that while the acft was climbing after takeoff, it appeared to be lower than normal. One witness rprtd that the eng sounded as if it was running rough. Another witness stated that the acft had begun making a left turn when he saw flames… - [NTSB LAX86LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA257.md): Cessna 182L · Lodi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1986 · N3496R · Substantial damage > A acft collided with a gravel pile after overrunning the 2,070 ft asphalt rwy. The plt indicated that the wind sock at the arpt was indicating a variable wind direction from 200 deg to 230 deg. The plt elected to land on rwy 12. He stated he would have had… - [NTSB NYC86FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA057.md): Cessna 182L · So.Glastonbury, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1986 · N3349R · Destroyed > The acft was on a VOR instrument apch when it collided with 250 ft high terrain approx 6 miles south of the arpt and approx 2 miles north of the vor/faf. Shortly before the accident the pilot notified ATC that he was in turbulence; then reported he was clear… - [NTSB ANC86LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA006.md): Cessna 182L · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1985 · N3339R · Substantial damage > Aircraft stalled and crashed into trees at takeoff end of private airstrip. Several witnesses reported seeing big pieces of crusted snow and ice flying off the aircraft during the takeoff run and climb. Takeoff was made up hill contrary to published… - [NTSB NYC85LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA228.md): Cessna 182L · Blairstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1985 · N3380R · Substantial damage > During a normal night landing, a deer darted onto the runway and struck the tail section of the aircraft causing major structural damage. The deer was not located. - [NTSB ATL85LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA122.md): Cessna 182L · Falmouth, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1985 · N42616 · Destroyed > During flt in IMC conditions at 9000 ft MSL, the plt noted a loss of airspeed indications. He requested & received clearance to descend. During the descent, he elected to divert & received vectors for a nearby arpt. However, when he attempted to level off,… - [NTSB LAX84LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA268.md): Cessna 182L · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1984 · N3162R · Substantial damage > The plt made four unsuccessful landing attempts followed each time by a go-around. The first attempt the acft bounced onlanding. The second attempt the acft bounced several times. The third attempt the plt stated that the wind pushed the acft from over the… - [NTSB CHI84LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA140.md): Cessna 182L · New Hudson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1984 · N42855 · Substantial damage > Shortly after leveling off at 3000 ft the cabin of the acft filled with smoke and the acft lost all oil pressure. Shortly after this the engine quit. During the forced landing in a corn field the acft nosed over. During a post accident investigation it was… - [NTSB LAX84LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA177.md): Cessna 182L · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1984 · N3194R · Substantial damage > The plt reported that the acft was blown over as he taxied for takeoff. Also, he reported the wind to be from 200 degrees at 20 KTS. The recorded wind from 180 degrees at KTS gusting to 40 KTS. The maximum demonstrated crosswind component for this acft is 15… - [NTSB LAX83LA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA426.md): Cessna 182L · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1983 · N3430R · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during the landing, he 'came in too fast & sharp, bounced 5 times, did a go-around & landed.' After the landing, he taxied to a fuel pump, then found that the acft was damaged. The acft had porpoised to such an extent that both propeller… - [NTSB ATL83LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA258.md): Cessna 182L · Charlotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1983 · N70517 · Substantial damage > The acft ran off the departure end of the rwy during landing. The wind was light and variable to calm. The plt used aerodynamic braking until it was too late to go around. When he applied the brakes he found that they were spongy and ineffectual. An after… - [NTSB ATL83FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA095.md): Cessna 182L · Weyers Cave, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1983 · N3440R · Destroyed > The acft crashed after takeoff when the engine lost power. The acft had not been flown for several months. An instructorwas invited on the extended cross-country to help the pilot who also had not flown for some time. During the pre-flight a considerable… - [NTSB FTW83FRG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FRG04.md): Cessna 182L · Near Mcallen, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Dec 20, 1982 · N42717 · Destroyed > The aircraft departed Mcallen, TX at 1903 CST to an unknown destination. During departure, it was observed heading northwest. About 1 1/2 hrs later, it was again observed in the vicinity, about 7 miles northwest of Mcallen, TX. Witnesses stated that the plane… - [NTSB LAX82FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA231.md): Cessna 182 · Truckee, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1982 · N42488 · Destroyed > At aprx 2015 PDT on 6/13/82, the acft departed petaluma, CA on a ngt, VFR, x-country flt to riverton, WY. An en route stop was planned for elco, NV. No records were fnd of a wx briefing or flt plan. The acft was declared overdue on 6/16/82 & the wreckage was… - [NTSB FTW82FRJ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FRJ09.md): Cessna 182L · Farmerville, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 5, 1982 · N70541 · Destroyed > The pilot reported that his takeoff and climb to 2200 ft MSL were normal. After the plane was in cruise configuration, he heard an abnormal noise and decided to return to the airport. The noise level increased and the engine began to vibrate. The pilot… - [NTSB ATL82DA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA045.md): Cessna 182L · Conyers, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 30, 1982 · N42042 · Substantial damage > The destination airport is a private strip that is oriented on a 150/330 degree heading. The northwest end is enclosed by tall trees. Accordingly, most landings are made toward the northwest regardless of wind direction. The pilot landed on runway 33 which… - [NTSB LAX82FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA027.md): Cessna 182L · Coalinga, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Dec 13, 1981 · N42864 · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW82DQG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DQG10.md): Cessna 182 · Dalhart, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 5, 1981 · N42789 · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA82DYE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DYE02.md): Cessna 182 · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 2, 1981 · N42043 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI81FEC45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEC45.md): Cessna 182L · Brighton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 8, 1981 · N3316R · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC81FFJ10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FFJ10.md): Cessna 182L · Springville, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 27, 1981 · N42624 · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL81FKG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FKG09.md): Cessna 182L · Statesboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 19, 1981 · N3149R · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI81FEK01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEK01.md): Cessna 182 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 5, 1980 · N39PS · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC80DAH08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC80DAH08.md): Cessna 182 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 31, 1980 · N3339R · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC80DCD32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80DCD32.md): Cessna 182L · Leon, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 30, 1980 · N3182R · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW80DQG25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DQG25.md): Cessna 182L · Sweetwater, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 6, 1980 · N3307R · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW80FRD20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FRD20.md): Cessna 182L · New Orleans, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 22, 1980 · N3357R · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA80FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80FA003.md): Cessna 182L · Macks Inn, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 15, 1979 · N42641 · Destroyed - [NTSB OAK79DVM21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79DVM21.md): Cessna 182 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 20, 1979 · N42556 · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=2072726&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 ('2072726')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2072726&page=2 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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