# NTSB investigations: Cessna 182Q

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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB LAX99LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA206.md): Cessna 182Q · St. David, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1999 · N234TT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate reference approach airspeed for the existing gusty wind conditions, and, his improper (uncoordinated) use of the pitch and power controls to arrest the resulting high sink rate.
- [NTSB FTW99LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA127.md): Cessna 182Q · Marfa, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1999 · N95631 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the dirt bank during the landing flare.
- [NTSB FTW99LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA111.md): Cessna 182Q · Galveston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1999 · N7608S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed landing flare of the aircraft. Factors were the excessive airspeed and the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL99LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA018.md): Cessna 182Q · Hickory, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1998 · N759LH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly recover from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB MIA99FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA027.md): Cessna C-182Q · Piedmont, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1998 · N735JZ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue the flight under visual flight rules into deteriorating visibility, and his failure to maintain altitude clearance with the terrain.
- [NTSB LAX99LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA019.md): Cessna 182Q · Fresno, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1998 · N5352N · No damage
  > The pilot's decision to allow unescorted passengers to approach the aircraft with the engine running, and, the passenger's failure to see and avoid the rotating propeller. A factor in the accident was the low ambient lighting conditions, which would have made…
- [NTSB LAX99FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA020.md): Cessna 182Q · Nixon, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1998 · N95726 · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument rated pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted flight into adverse weather which resulted in inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to…
- [NTSB CHI99LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA011.md): Cessna 182Q · Pound, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1998 · N759CT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged the proper touchdown point and subsequently landed short of the runway. Factors associated with the accident were the haze, sunglare, the lack of visual perception, and the uphill terrain on which the airplane touched down.
- [NTSB FTW99LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA014.md): Cessna 182Q · Farmerville, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1998 · N4796N · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. Factors were the pilot's failure to verify the refueling of the airplane and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC98LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA176.md): Cessna 182Q · Bingham, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1998 · N735PS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inattention to changing wind conditions, and lack of correction for the change. A factor in the accident was the damp grass runway.
- [NTSB FTW98LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA113.md): Cessna 182Q · Keeline, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1998 · N759QZ · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Factors relating to the accident included: a snow covered/icy/muddy area on the runway, and the proximity of a snowbank to the runway.
- [NTSB LAX98LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA023.md): Cessna 182Q · Hamburg, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1997 · N759TA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and overload failure of the nose gear. High terrain (obstruction) near the approach end of the runway was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX97LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA306.md): Cessna 182Q · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1997 · N7586S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind,
- [NTSB MIA97LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA236.md): Cessna 182Q · Butler, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1997 · N86TC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during a landing attempt after adding power to recover from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97TA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97TA075.md): Cessna 182Q · Cleburne, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 4, 1997 · N4732N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors relating to the accident were: the crosswind, and the dirt bank which was parallel to the runway.
- [NTSB FTW97FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA039.md): Cessna 182Q · Colorado City, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1996 · N5116N · Destroyed
  > the pilot's encounter with instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his subsequent loss of aircraft control, due to spatial disorientation. Factors relating to the accident were: the clouds, low ceilings, and the pilot's lack of recent instrument…
- [NTSB SEA97LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA017.md): Cessna 182Q · Pocatello, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1996 · N5117N · Substantial damage
  > inadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Soft terrain at the emergency landing site was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA97LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA007.md): Cessna 182Q · Manzanita, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1996 · N759RE · Substantial damage
  > failure of pilot to adequately compensate for wind conditions on final approach and attain a proper touchdown point for landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the unfavorable wind condition.
- [NTSB FTW96LA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA387.md): Cessna 182Q · Fayetteville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1996 · N97685 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point on the runway. Factors were gust and the slick, mowed grass runway.
- [NTSB CHI96LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA221.md): Cessna 182Q · Bad Axe, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1996 · N4855N · Destroyed
  > a deer that ran onto the runway. The light condition at dusk was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW96LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA168.md): Cessna 182Q · Silver City, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1996 · N7559S · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A Factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX96LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA136.md): Cessna 182Q · Avalon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1996 · N7583S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors relating to the accident were: a visual illusion due to rising terrain at the approach end of the runway, and the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed during the approach to…
- [NTSB LAX96LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA079.md): Cessna 182Q · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1995 · N97196 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation (failure to ensuring the flight information publication was current); his selection of the wrong runway for landing; his failure to achieve the proper touchdown point during the landing; and his failure to…
- [NTSB FTW96LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA061.md): Cessna 182Q · Eads, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1995 · N735JN · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine connecting rod bolts and separation of the cylinder from the crankcase. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and reduced light conditions (dark night).
- [NTSB MIA96LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA022.md): Cessna 182Q · Snellville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1995 · N759XV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on landing. The sunglare and wet grass were factors.
- [NTSB CHI95LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA319.md): Cessna 182 · Yale, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1995 · N97109 · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power due to an inadequate fuel supply leading to fuel exhaustion. The inadvertent stall during the forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX95LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA307.md): Cessna 182Q · Georgetown, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1995 · N759YV · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW95FA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA261.md): Cessna 182Q · San Angelo, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1995 · N759NU · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to attempt flight into known adverse weather conditions, and his loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors relating to the accident were: conditions of darkness, thunderstorm and lightning, and the pilot's lack…
- [NTSB LAX95LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA167.md): Cessna 182Q · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1995 · N228PP · Substantial damage
  > inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the private pilot, and failure of the flight instructor (CFI) to ensure that directional control of the aircraft was maintained. The gusty/crosswind (weather) condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC95GA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95GA048.md): Cessna 182Q · Bumping Lake, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 12, 1995 · N97843 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors relating to the accident were: lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing in mountains, low ambient temperatures that contributed to hypothermia, the lack of survival equipment, an erratic ELT…
- [NTSB MIA95LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA091.md): Cessna 182Q · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1995 · N759LH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper landing touchdown and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX95LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA108.md): Cessna 182Q · San Francisco, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1995 · N4875N · Destroyed
  > an inflight collision with water for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX94LA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA376.md): Cessna 182Q · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1994 · N96642 · No damage
  > the pilot's failure to shut down the engine before deplaning a passenger.
- [NTSB CHI94LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA306.md): Cessna 182 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1994 · N2452M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the mixture control, the poorly planned approach and the inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB SEA94LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA151.md): Cessna 182Q · Indian Valley, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1994 · N735QB · Substantial damage
  > Connecting rod bolt fatigue and no suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI94LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA197.md): Cessna 182 · Millstadt, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1994 · N94752 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight inspection and failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. Related factors are the loose fuel cap (siphoning) and the uneven terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI94LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA190.md): Cessna 182 · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1994 · N5380N · Substantial damage
  > inadvertant VFR flight into IMC conditions and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors related to the accident were the ground fog and rough terrain encountered.
- [NTSB SEA94FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA100.md): Cessna 182Q · The Dalles, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1994 · N4887N · Destroyed
  > An inflight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW94LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA051.md): Cessna 182Q · Dalhart, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1993 · N96591 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC94LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA034.md): Cessna 182Q · Nantucket, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1993 · N96666 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inability to control the airplane due to alcoholic impairment.
- [NTSB LAX94LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA067.md): Cessna 182Q · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1993 · N94596 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's use of an excessive approach airspeed and an improper bounced landing recovery technique.
- [NTSB MIA94FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA015.md): Cessna 182Q · Crestview, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1993 · N97450 · Destroyed
  > Was incapacitation of the pilot due to cardiovascular disease during an instrument approach resulting in the aircraft descending uncontrolled until tree and ground impact. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly with known cardiovascular…
- [NTSB NYC93LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA117.md): Cessna 182Q · Holbrook, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1993 · N735CA · Destroyed
  > The engine failure as the result of a fractured crankshaft due to metal fatigue.
- [NTSB ATL93LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA096.md): Cessna 182Q · Hartselle, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1993 · N47GE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of distance and speed during the approach and landing.
- [NTSB LAX93LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA219.md): Cessna 182Q · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1993 · N735HD · Substantial damage
  > The passenger/dual student's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and the pilot's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB BFO93LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA037.md): Cessna 182Q · Gettysburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1993 · N95747 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to land on the snow covered runway that was not currently maintained. Contributing to the pilot's decision was the inadequate report of the runway's condition.
- [NTSB LAX92FA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA367.md): Cessna 182Q · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1992 · N96829 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other. Contributing to the accident was the azimuth of the setting sun and the Cessna 182 pilots non standard flight pattern.
- [NTSB DEN92LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA086.md): Cessna 182Q · Crested Butte, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1992 · N735JN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of the wrong runway for landing, and the use of a flap setting less than a landing flap configuration.
- [NTSB SEA92LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA177.md): Cessna 182Q · Afton, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1992 · N4906N · Substantial damage
  > The premature landing flare by the pilot.
- [NTSB LAX92LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA304.md): Cessna 182Q · Montague, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1992 · N97799 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failure to maintain directional control.

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## 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 ('2072732'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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