# NTSB investigations: Cessna R182 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 3 of 5 · 240 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB FTW96LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA166.md): Cessna 182RG · Welsh, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1996 · N2385C · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the emergency landing. - [NTSB LAX96FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA155.md): Cessna 182RG · Beaver Dam, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1996 · N600CT · Destroyed > an engine failure due to oil starvation resulting from the pilot's improper aircraft preflight. A factor relating to the accident was: failure of the operator to ascertain that proper maintenance was performed after the airplane's high oil consumption rate… - [NTSB ATL95LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA176.md): Cessna 182R · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1995 · N9119C · Substantial damage > Engine oil starvation for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a connecting rod cap failure. - [NTSB LAX95LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA140.md): Cessna 182RG · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1995 · N9968C · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot to extend the landing gear prior to landing. The failure of the pilot to use a before landing checklist was a factor in this accident. - [NTSB MIA95LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA081.md): Cessna R182 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1995 · N47U · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot-in-command to insure the landing gear was extended before landing. - [NTSB ATL94LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA057.md): Cessna 182RG · Concord, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1994 · N738CK · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, in that he did not consider the effects of a wet, grass runway on aircraft performance. Factors were the wet, grass conditions of the runway surface. - [NTSB CHI94FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA010.md): Cessna R182 · Herbster, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1993 · N6422S · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from trees. - [NTSB SEA93LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA212.md): Cessna 182RG · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1993 · N736ZV · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent landing gear retraction. - [NTSB CHI93LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA341.md): Cessna R182 · St Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1993 · N2623C · Substantial damage > the pilot's delay in lowering the landing gear prior to touchdown. - [NTSB SEA93LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA144.md): Cessna 182RG · Price, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1993 · N5209S · Substantial damage > The pilot's poor inflight decision. Factors include high density altitude, and control interference. - [NTSB LAX92LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA321.md): Cessna R182 · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1992 · N5116T · Substantial damage > The pilots selection of the wrong runway for takeoff under the existing wind conditions. - [NTSB NYC92FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA093.md): Cessna 172N · Brookeville, MD · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1992 · N738YV · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Improper inflight planning/decision by the flight instructor (pic/cfi) in the Cessna 172, his misjudgement of distance between the two airplanes, and inadequate visual lookout by both pilots in the Cessna 172. - [NTSB FTW92LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA097.md): Cessna R182RG · Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1992 · N5529S · Substantial damage > The complete loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, and the pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat. Factors were the weather conditions which were highly conducive to carburetor icing, and the unsuitable terrain at the pilot's disposal to… - [NTSB FTW92LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA027.md): Cessna R182 · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1991 · N2645C · Substantial damage > The right main gear collapsed for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB NYC91LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA238.md): Cessna 182RG · Robbinsville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1991 · N6212T · Substantial damage > A detached heli coil from the number 6 cylinder, resulting in a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing in a corn field. - [NTSB DEN91LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA121.md): Cessna R182 · Parker, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1991 · N2628C · Substantial damage > Partial failure of the aircraft powerplant for undetermined reasons. A related factor was: the soft terrain. - [NTSB LAX91LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA367.md): Cessna R182 · Fredonia, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1991 · N9067C · Substantial damage > Failure of the carburetor mixture control, resulting in loss of engine power. A factor related to the accident was: lack of compliance with marvel-schebler service bulletin (sb) #A1-78. - [NTSB LAX91LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA245.md): Cessna R182 · Williams, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1991 · N484ER · Substantial damage > That the flight encountered windshear and that aircraft control was not possible. - [NTSB CHI91LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA083.md): Cessna R182 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1991 · N6610S · Substantial damage > Visual outlook was not possible and aircraft directional control was not maintained by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were dense fog, early dawn light conditions, poor judgement and over confidence in personal ability by the pilot and trees in the… - [NTSB MIA91LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA041.md): Cessna 182RG · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1990 · N5157T · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB CHI91LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA044.md): Cessna 182RG · Lansing, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1990 · N756ZQ · Substantial damage > Excessive lowering of flaps resulted in aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot..inadequate airspeed resulted in a stall/mush and subsequent collision with the terrain. Factors related to the accident were: a gusty crosswind and a delayed go-around… - [NTSB CHI90LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA170.md): Cessna R182 · Lambertville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1990 · N757DG · Substantial damage > Pilot in command's mis-placement of the airplanes landing gear lever in the 'up' position while the airplane was on the ground, thereby allowing the landing gear squat switch, located in the nose gear compartment, to function as a retracting controller during… - [NTSB MKC90LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA114.md): Cessna 182RG · Salina, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1990 · N7311S · Substantial damage > Gear down and locked not identified, and emergency procedures not performed by the pilot in command. - [NTSB ATL90FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA118.md): Cessna 182RG · Highland, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 1990 · N55AG · Destroyed > The pilot's attempted VFR flight in IMC. Factors in the accident are the pilot's inaccurate weather evaluation and poor in flight decision. - [NTSB LAX90FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA027.md): Cessna R182 · San Diego, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1989 · N2257T · Destroyed > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain aircraft control after becoming spatially disoriented. Factors in the acident were: darkness, adverse weather conditions, and the pilot's lack of… - [NTSB DEN89LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA220.md): Cessna 182RG · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1989 · N7346X · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to extend the landing gear. The pilot's anxiety and/or apprehension about a suspected loss of electrical power, and his attention being diverted by other traffic were contributing factors. - [NTSB SEA89LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA168.md): Cessna R182 · Jordan Valley, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1989 · N4934S · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain (closed/rough runway), and the crosswind. - [NTSB DEN89LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA150.md): Cessna R182 · Telluride, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1989 · N7385Y · Destroyed > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot and his failure to maintain runway alignment. Contributing factors were wind conditions, high density altitude, and trees. - [NTSB MIA89WA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89WA167.md): Cessna R182 · Walker Cay, Bahamas · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · May 29, 1989 · N7367Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA89LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA161.md): Cessna 182R · Tutwiler, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1989 · N2739C · Substantial damage > Loss of control of the aircraft due to an encounter with a dust devil while on the ground. - [NTSB CHI89LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA056.md): Cessna TR182 II · Sandwich, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1989 · N2096S · Substantial damage > The pilot's poor handling of the aircraft, improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB LAX89FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA010.md): Cessna 182R · Salinas, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1988 · N1787R · Destroyed > The pilot failed to follow published missed approach procedures. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot lack of recent experience in type of operation, instrument go-around procedures, and the cloud covered mountainous terrain. - [NTSB CHI88FA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA237.md): Cessna 182RG · Zanesville, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1988 · N9877C · Destroyed > The pilot's poor judgement/decision-making, and his over confidence in his own ability which led to his repeated decisions to operate his aircraft in adverse weather conditions. The fact that the pilot had operated the aircraft in adverse weather conditions… - [NTSB NYC88FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88FA235.md): Cessna 182RG · Greenville, ME · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1988 · N6064C · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated pilot apparently could not locate the destination airport because of low ceilings and ground fog. Before the pilot started his trip he was advised by the fss that VFR flight to his destination was not recommended. It appears that the… - [NTSB DEN88LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA196.md): Cessna 182RG · Antelope Wells, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1988 · N3184C · Substantial damage > The commercial plt was flying three passengers to buy cattle. During takeoff from a 5,000 x 75 ft, wet gravel airstrip, the plt elected to use only the left side of the rwy to avoid mud. He used a soft field takeoff, with a nose high attitude, which limited… - [NTSB CHI88LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA224.md): Cessna 182RG · Dodgeville, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1988 · N728JS · Substantial damage > While attempting to land on a runway with wind gusts and a quartering tailwind, the pilot failed to adequately judge and compensate for the wind conditions. The aircraft landed long, and the pilot was unable to bring the aircraft to a stop before the end of… - [NTSB BFO88FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88FA068.md): Cessna R182RG · Stevensville, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1988 · N9997C · Destroyed > The acft departed bay bridge arpt at aprx 0415 EDT. The passenger, also a plt, was reading back an IFR clearance to ATC when communication ended in the middle of a sentence without any sign of distress. Comparison of ATC and radar tapes indicates that N9997C… - [NTSB FTW88LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA088.md): Aeronca 7AC · Bonham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1988 · N2044E · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > One airplane was taxiing out for departure at the same time two others were coming in to land. The first airplane landed and did a 180 on the runway to taxi back to the parking area. This required the second airplane to go-around. The airplane taxiing in… - [NTSB LAX88LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA155.md): Cessna 182RG · Davis, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1988 · N400BT · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC88LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA110.md): Cessna 182RG · Princeton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1988 · N738QK · Substantial damage > During landing at Princeton, new jersey, the flight encountered turbulence in the last 500 feet before reaching the runway. The pilot initiated a go around and came in with 10 degree flaps. Aircraft touched down and rolled a few feet then lifted off again… - [NTSB LAX88LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA111.md): Cessna R182 · San Andreas, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1988 · N3178C · Destroyed > During a night flight the plt attempted to land on a 3600-FT-long rwy. He misjudged his altitude, touched down long & attempted to go-around. The acft became airborne & upon passing the airport's boundary it collided with a fence & crashed. The plt did not… - [NTSB ATL88LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA095.md): Cessna 182RG · Jacksonville, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1988 · N1703R · Substantial damage > The pilot had just purchased the aircraft and it had less than one hour on the overhauled engine. The pilot was at 1500 feet when the engine quit. On final approach to the emergency landing area, the aircraft collided with trees. The engine examination… - [NTSB MKC88LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA050.md): Cessna 182RG · Texarkana, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1988 · N756FF · Substantial damage > The PIC claimed he was unable to start the aircraft normally. He said he couldn't remember if he properly secured the acft before attempting to prop start. As he pulled the propeller through, the acft eng revved up to a high RPM. The PIC claimed there was a… - [NTSB DEN88LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA029.md): Cessna 182RG · Boulder, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1987 · N2283T · Destroyed > While on a cross country flt at 6000 ft MSL, the eng lost power. Exam of the acft revealed that the left fuel tank contained 23 gallons while the right was empty. The fuel selector was found on the empty tank. The acft was destroyed during the emergency… - [NTSB CHI88LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA009.md): Cessna R182RG II · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1987 · N739JG · Substantial damage > After take-off, the pilot attempted to retract the landing gear when the hydraulic line on the right main gear actuator failed. The left main landing gear was stuck in the trailing position while the nose gear and right main gear remained down and locked. The… - [NTSB ATL87LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA224.md): Cessna R182 · Calera, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1987 · N737ZZ · Substantial damage > The airplane collided with trees during a forced ldg attempt. The plt reported that he observed the fuel gauges indicating near empty shortly after departure. As he executed a 'steep' 180 deg turn back toward the arpt, the engine sputtered and 'quit'. During… - [NTSB DEN87LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA160.md): Cessna 182RG · Deming, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1987 · N6124T · Substantial damage > During the landing flare the plt reported he flared late and the acft bounced and porpoised. The plt commented and the plt rated passenger in the right seat misinterpreted the comment as a request for assistance. With two people conflicting on the controls a… - [NTSB FTW87LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA118.md): Cessna 182 · Nowatta, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1987 · N9845C · Substantial damage > During takeoff, the pilot reduced power and attempted to climb. When the aircraft would not respond, the pilot applied full power and raised the flaps. The aircraft settled back down nose high, contacting a fence and subsequently the ground, substantially… - [NTSB ATL87LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA120.md): Cessna R182 · Owensboro, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1987 · N5496T · Destroyed > Plt in cruise flt at 5500 ft about 30 min after dep fm paducah when he noted a small amount of black smoke coming from top of panel. The rear seat pax noted flames in the panel at the same time. The plt noted his position in relation to Owensboro and… - [NTSB BFO87FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87FA024.md): Cessna R-182 · Martinsburg, WV · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1987 · N756KZ · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he forgot to make a final before lndg check because he was concentrating on traffic and the short lndg he had been requested to make. Twr personnel violated USAF procedures when they requested that the acft hold short of the east-west rwy… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=2072734&page=4 ## 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 ('2072734')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2072734&page=3 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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