# 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. Page 5 of 8 · 368 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB SEA92LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA146.md): Cessna 182Q · Melstone, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1992 · N97046 · Substantial damage > Inadequate in flight planning/decision. Factors to the accident were: unsuitable terrain was selected, rough/uneven terrain and a go around was not performed. - [NTSB SEA92LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA115.md): Cessna 182Q · Mccall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1992 · N95710 · Substantial damage > The pilot's poorly planned approach which resulted in a long landing and overrun of the runway. - [NTSB FTW92LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA136.md): Cessna 182Q · Port Sulphur, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1992 · N735SW · Substantial damage > The pilot planned the approach with a tailwind and did not attain the proper touchdown point. Factors were the tailwind and the delayed aborted landing. - [NTSB CHI92LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA112.md): Cessna 182Q · Munising, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1992 · N96381 · Substantial damage > The inadequate maintenance inspection to remove water from the fuel system, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. - [NTSB CHI92LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA080.md): Cessna 182 · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1992 · N96722 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Associated factors are the high and gusty winds. - [NTSB MIA92LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA055.md): Cessna 182Q · Eustis, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1992 · N7582S · Substantial damage > The pilot misjudged altitude and distance resulting in undershooting the landing. Contributing to the acident was the dark night condition. - [NTSB CHI92LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA057.md): Cessna 182 · Point Lookout, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1991 · N4775N · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown Point and maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor related to the accident was: a go-around was not performed by the pilot. - [NTSB SEA91FA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA258.md): Cessna 182Q · Lincoln, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1991 · N759SN · Destroyed > The improper inflight planning/decision by the pilot to continue VFR flight into IMC conditions. Factors relating to the accident were the mountainous terrain in the area, and the low ceilings and clouds obscuring the mountains. - [NTSB LAX91LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA372.md): Cessna 182 · Columbia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1991 · N7589S · Substantial damage > The pilot of the aircraft experienced a bounced landing on his initial landing attempt. He executed a go-around and landed without incident on the second attempt. Substantial damage to the firewall was discovered afterwards. The pilot believes the bounced… - [NTSB CHI91LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA263.md): Beech 36 · Davenport, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1991 · N25496 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The inadequate visual lookout and poor inflight planning and decision making by the pilot of N97867. Factors in the accident are inoperative exterior lights and radio communication not possible. - [NTSB CHI91FA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA264.md): Cessna 182Q · Jerseyville, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1991 · N735XG · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to follow proper procedures during a go-around maneuver, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper use of the flaps, his improper use… - [NTSB LAX91FA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA281.md): Cessna 182Q · Fillmore, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1991 · N759FY · Destroyed > Poor judgement by the pilot to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was IFR conditions that included low ceilings and low visibility and insufficient instrument training of the pilot to deal with the IFR… - [NTSB LAX91LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA278.md): Cessna 182Q · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1991 · N759KM · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors related to the accident were: gusty winds, the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and the pilot's lack of experience in this make and model of aircraft. - [NTSB DEN91LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA084.md): Cessna 182Q · Lafayette, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1991 · N94596 · Substantial damage > The pic's abrupt touchdown. Factors were: approach reference speed not maintained, proper descent rate not maintained by the PIC and inattention by the designated examiner. - [NTSB ATL91LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA057.md): Cessna 182Q · Brunswick, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1991 · N759VB · Substantial damage > A hidden hole in the runway surface, which was contacted by the nose wheel during the landing roll. - [NTSB CHI91LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA055.md): Cessna 182Q · Jerseyville, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1991 · N735YN · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the icy runway conditions. - [NTSB LAX91LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA025.md): Cessna 182Q · Pacoima, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1990 · N759ED · Destroyed > An engine failure for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB NYC90FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA231.md): Cessna 182Q · Nantucket, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1990 · N5289N · Destroyed > The pilot's improper IFR operation in attempting an ILS approach in an airplane not equipped with an ILS glide slope receiver. The weather conditions were factors in the accident. - [NTSB LAX90LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA307.md): Cessna 182Q · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1990 · N759XD · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed on final approach, resulting in a stall and a porpoise on landing. - [NTSB LAX90LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA077.md): Cessna 182Q · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1990 · N759KM · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout. - [NTSB ATL90LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA011.md): Cessna 182Q · Cumming, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1989 · N96804 · Substantial damage > A lack of fluid in the brake system and an inadequate annual inspection. - [NTSB LAX89LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA332.md): Cessna 182 · Eureka, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1989 · N96642 · Substantial damage > Improper flare by the student, and a delay in remedial action by the instructor (CFI). - [NTSB ATL89LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA217.md): Cessna 182Q · Mt Pleasant, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1989 · N735BN · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to slow the aircraft to the proper landing speed at the proper touchdown point or go around. The weather conditions, tailwind, lack of airport facilities (UNICOM not operating and windsock damaged), wet runway/hydroplaning conditions, and… - [NTSB NYC89FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA190.md): Cessna 182Q · Edison Twshp, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1989 · N759MN · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to follow the IFR procedure and maintain the minimum descent altitude (mda) for that segment of the approach. Factors related to the accident were: minimum safe altitude warning (msaw) radar not enabled, and failure of the approach… - [NTSB CHI89FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA153.md): Cessna 182Q · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1989 · N95915 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The pilot of Cessna N95914 misjudging the distance necessary to avoid collisions with a the standing Piper N5937W. - [NTSB NYC89LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA130.md): Cessna C182Q · Beaver Falls, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1989 · N82AH · Substantial damage > The pilot failure to properly flare the airplane during landing and the improper recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB FTW89LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA080.md): Cessna 182Q · Leakey, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1989 · N182BS · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions, improper flare, and improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors related to the accident were: the gusty wind condition and the pilot's lack of experience in this make and model of aircraft. - [NTSB LAX89LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA149.md): Cessna 182Q · Eureka, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1989 · N96642 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare during the landing. - [NTSB FTW89LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA061.md): Cessna 182 · Robstown, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1989 · N735EZ · Destroyed > The pilot delayed flight to an alternate destination, continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), experienced spatial disorientation, and lost control of the aircraft. Contributing factors were: the pilot's inadequate preflight… - [NTSB ATL89DEK01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DEK01.md): Cessna 182Q · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 18, 1989 · N735VZ · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flared and improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor related to the accident was: the gusty wind condition. - [NTSB MKC88LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA165.md): Cessna 182Q · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1988 · N97076 · Substantial damage > The plt said that during a night takeoff roll, he noticed an inoperative airspeed indicator, and elected to abort the takeoff. Unable to stop in the remaining distance, the acft ran off the end of the runway onto the grass overrun collapsing the nose wheel.… - [NTSB MKC88LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA109.md): Cessna 182 · Dewitt, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1988 · N97536 · Substantial damage > The pilot was attempting to land on his personal grass strip, which had trees at both ends. The acft hit hard, bounced, then slid to a stop. The nose gear was separated. - [NTSB ATL88LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA148.md): Cessna 182Q · Lowell, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1988 · N759BJ · Substantial damage > The plt rptd that he landed in a 12-14 kt, 90 degree x-wind. The initial portion of the ldg rollout was shielded from the wind by a row of trees bordering part of the upwind side of the rwy. Upon reaching a clearing in the trees, the airplane was exposed to… - [NTSB NYC88LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA108.md): Cessna 182 · Batavia, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1988 · N759GJ · Substantial damage > The acft was returning to the airport for landing after an instructional flight with a student. The student was landing the aircraft but when snow showers were encountered while flying downwind, the instructor pilot took control. He stated that he was landing… - [NTSB MIA88LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA087.md): Cessna 182Q · Tampa, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1988 · N5244N · Substantial damage > During the landing roll the acft veered off the rwy, travelled through a retention pond, nosed over & came to rest. According to a plt who landed shortly after the accident, he had his hands full landing on the same rwy due to a 'stiff crosswind'. The pilot… - [NTSB MKC88LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA035.md): Cessna 182Q · Davenport, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1987 · N96934 · Substantial damage > The PIC had chosen rwy 15 for the LOC app and was cleared by approach control. The PIC stated that he cancelled his IFR flt plan entering clear conditions at 3,000 ft. the PIC further stated that he planned an approach using a ltl higher spd for the gusty… - [NTSB SEA87LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA189.md): Cessna 182Q · Cathlamet, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1987 · N96847 · Substantial damage > The pilot was making soft field takeoffs with no flaps. He lost control of the aircraft at about 10 feet AGL, the aircraft's right wing struck the ground and the aircraft came to a stop. - [NTSB DEN87LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA227.md): Cessna 182Q · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1987 · N735TJ · Substantial damage > The instructor took control of the acft to make the landing due to excessive crosswind. The ip stated that the apch speed was 70 to 75 KTS. The acft was landed on the first third of runway and brakes applied with half runway remaining. Ip reported that brake… - [NTSB NYC87LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA231.md): Cessna 172 · Islip, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1987 · N9425D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > After landing on an instructional flight, Cessna 172, N9425D, experienced brake failure due to a broken hydraulic fluid line. N9425D rolled into another Cessna. Both aircraft received sustantial damage. - [NTSB NYC87FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA215.md): Cessna 182Q · Sparta, NJ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1987 · N735DS · Destroyed > The acft was observed to fly near power lines, then roll inverted, crash & burn in a wooded area. The 4 occupants rcvd multiple impact injuries which were fatal. The acft was destroyed by the impact & post crash fire. Svrl witnesses rprtd the eng power was… - [NTSB LAX87LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA274.md): Cessna 182Q · Upper Lake, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1987 · N97061 · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW87LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA095.md): Cessna 182Q · Midland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1987 · N95610 · Substantial damage > On April 15, 1987, at approximatly 1910 CDT, the private pilot of a Cessna 182Q attempted to land on a 2650 ft dirt runway near Midland, TX. Witness stated she landed long and fast. The brakes failed due to a pre-existing crack in the left brake line. The… - [NTSB LAX87LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA152.md): Cessna 182Q · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1987 · N759V · Substantial damage > During a pleasure cross country flt, the aircraft encountered approximately 50 knot headwinds. The plt had diverted once to refuel and had expected to fly direct to the final destination. However, while enroute on the final leg of the flight, the aircraft was… - [NTSB LAX87FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA077.md): Cessna 182Q · Essex, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1987 · N28MB · Destroyed > Upon reaching his destination the pilot descended to make a message drop. He selected a flight path that was perpendicular to a 55 foot tall, unmarked, electrical power line. During the low pass for the drop the aircraft collided with the electrical wires.… - [NTSB LAX87LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA061.md): Cessna 182Q · San Rafael, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1986 · N759DH · Substantial damage > During an instructional flight, the student pilot was not aligned properly with the runway. The flight instructor (CFI) took control of the aircraft on final, but he stated that it did not respond when he applied rudder control. After touchdown, the aircraft… - [NTSB FTW87LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA011.md): Cessna 182Q · Plainview, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1986 · N97814 · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that aprx 25 min after he took off, the eng lost power. He made an emergency landing in a plowed field where the acft nosed over. During an investigation, only traces of fuel were found in the acft. There was no evidence that fuel had drained… - [NTSB SEA87LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA029.md): Cessna 182Q · Mountain Home, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1986 · N94529 · Substantial damage > On short final the engine began running rough. The pilot elected at that time to place the carburetor heat in the on position. The engine then ceased operating. The pilot landed the aircraft short of the runway and struck a chain link fence during the landing… - [NTSB ATL86LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA124.md): Cessna 182A · Kenansville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1986 · N5334N · Substantial damage > During a landing attempt, the pilot failed to maintain directional control with a 15 knot right crosswind. The pilot stated that he applied rudder and braking, the aircraft drifted of the left side of the runway and collided with a ditch. The pilot did not… - [NTSB CHI86FEE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEE02.md): Cessna 182Q · Lansing, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 11, 1986 · N94531 · Substantial damage > While on the return flt to Lansing, IL, the plt checked the midway ATIS for info. He believed that just before landing at the Lansing muni arpt, the wind had shifted to the east. According to witnesses, the acft touched down on the last 1/3 of the 2432 ft… - [NTSB ATL86LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA060.md): Cessna 182Q · Carthage, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1986 · N973JM · Substantial damage > While on final approach for landing the pilot advanced the throttle to adjust his final approach path and the engine lost power. The aircraft impacted the ground short of the runway and flipped inverted. The engine was later test run and performed to… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=2072732&page=6 ## 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 ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2072732&page=5 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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