# NTSB investigations: Cessna TR182, CA 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. ## Latest cases - [NTSB WPR26LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA226.md): Cessna TR182 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jun 21, 2026 · N2194S · Substantial damage > On June 21, 2026, about 1255 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna TR182, N2194S, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Van Nuys, California. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal… - [NTSB WPR25LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA266.md): Cessna TR182 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 12, 2025 · N619MW · Substantial damage > On August 12, 2025, about 1330 Pacific daylight time, Cessna TR182 airplane, N619MW, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near San Diego, California. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14… - [NTSB ANC25LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA054.md): Cessna TR182 · Modesto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 14, 2025 · N4909T · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane for landing. - [NTSB WPR22LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA226.md): Cessna TR182 · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2022 · N738JZ · Substantial damage > A failure of the right main landing gear actuator pressure line O-ring, which resulted in a gear-up landing on the runway. - [NTSB WPR22LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA219.md): Cessna TR182 · Davis, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 16, 2022 · N756EG · Destroyed > An in-flight fire during the initial takeoff climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB GAA16CA465](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA465.md): Cessna TR182 · South Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2016 · N738GK · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to remove the carburetor heat during the attempted go-around in high… - [NTSB WPR16LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA163.md): Cessna TR182 · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2016 · N756FZ · Substantial damage > The failure of the right main landing gear to fully extend for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal… - [NTSB GAA15CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA150.md): Cessna TR182 · Rio Vista, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2015 · N739WW · Substantial damage > The pilot's use of improper procedures during an aborted landing, resulting in a runway excursion and a collision with a canal. - [NTSB LAX08LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA235.md): Extra Flugzeugproduktions-und EA 300/L · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2008 · N981KM · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > The pilot of the other airplane's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from another airplane. - [NTSB SEA07LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA046.md): Cessna TR182 · San Diego, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2007 · N5443S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. A contributing factor to the accident was the improper takeoff configuration of the airplane. - [NTSB LAX06LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA269.md): Cessna TR182 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2006 · N2526S · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB LAX04LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA287.md): Cessna TR182 · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2004 · N4657S · Substantial damage > A wheels up landing due to the failure of the hydraulic hose leading to the nose gear actuator, which depleted the hydraulic system of pressurized fluid. - [NTSB LAX03FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA142.md): Cessna TR182 · Eagleville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2003 · N327PC · Destroyed > the pilot's encounter with mountain wave activity with downdrafts and severe turbulence, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to continue flight into an area of… - [NTSB LAX01LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA074.md): Cessna TR182 · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2001 · N63BD · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from buildings during taxi. - [NTSB LAX01FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA055.md): Cessna TR182 · Petaluma, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2000 · N739HB · Destroyed > The pilot's improper IFR procedure, failure to maintain course alignment, and use of a nonapproved handheld GPS receiver for navigation during flight in actual instrument meteorological conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were the low clouds and… - [NTSB LAX00LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA019.md): Cessna TR182 · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1999 · N756LE · Substantial damage > Inadequate maintenance inspection mandated by the FAA, and the inadequate design of the exhaust heater core/muffler and deflectors that failed to divert hot exhaust gasses away from the battery and cabin heat valve. - [NTSB LAX99LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA278.md): Cessna TR182 · S. Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1999 · N4809R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to verify the landing gear was in the extended position. A factor in the accident was gear warning system's unresolved discrepancies. - [NTSB LAX98LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA133.md): Cessna TR182 · Maricopa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1998 · N5460T · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of the wind direction and speed, and, his inadequate compensation for those conditions. A factor in the accident was the short runway length, which limited the pilot's time to attempt a go-around. - [NTSB LAX97FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA241.md): Cessna TR182 · Panamint Spring, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1997 · N757CF · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to attain a proper touchdown point for landing, and his delay in initiating a go-around. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's attempt to land at the wrong airport, uphill slope of the runway, high density altitude, and… - [NTSB LAX91FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA093.md): Cessna TR182 · Petaluma, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1991 · N2415S · Destroyed > The pilot's inadvertent flight into IMC and his failure to maintain aircraft control of the airplane. Factors which contributed to the accident related to the pilot becoming disoriented in the dark, nighttime, instrument weather conditions, and to the pilot's… - [NTSB LAX90LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA276.md): Cessna TR182 · San Anderas, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1990 · N5313S · Substantial damage > The accumulation of carburetor ice resulting from the failure of the student pilot to apply carburetor heat during the power off gliding descent. - [NTSB LAX89LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA085.md): Cessna TR182 · Oakland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1989 · N5398R · Substantial damage > Previous damage due to previous hard landing. - [NTSB LAX89FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA021.md): Cessna TR-182 · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1988 · N739YS · Destroyed > The pilot failed to maintain the proper altitude while executing the published instrument approach procedure. - [NTSB LAX88LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA244.md): Cessna TR182 · Niland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1988 · N736UX · Substantial damage > During the takeoff ground run on a dirt road, witnesses stated that the pilot had lifted the nose of the airplane so high that the tail dragged on the ground. The airplane became entangled in weeds near the road, the pilot lost control and the airplane… - [NTSB LAX88LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA106.md): Cessna TR182 · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1988 · N5533S · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX86LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA332.md): Cessna TR182RG · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1986 · N738WQ · Substantial damage > The plt was unable to fully extend the landing gear and the acft collided with the surface of rwy 30R during landing. Post accident inspection revealed the gear down hose assembly was ruptured thus allowing for a loss of hydraulic fluid. - [NTSB LAX86FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA063.md): Cessna TR182 · Independence, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1985 · N737SG · Destroyed > While en route, the acft collided with moutainous terrain (trrn) at an aprx elev of 13,500 ft. previously, the plt had requested & was rcvg traffic advisories fm ARTCC. Bfr the acdnt, the acft's psn & alt (mode c reply) were noted by the controller (ctlr). No… - [NTSB LAX84FA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA299.md): Cessna TR182 · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 1984 · N756BS · Destroyed > Just after takeoff, shortly after landing gear retraction, the eng backfired and experienced a total power loss. The plt lowered the landing gear and landed straight ahead just off the rwy. The acft bounced once and came to rest in a city park. It immediately… - [NTSB LAX83LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA359.md): Cessna TR182RG II · Bishop, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1983 · N757KE · Destroyed > The acft caught fire during taxi after an aborted takeoff. During the takeoff roll the plt noticed a vibration and a slight pulling to the left. The brakes and engine had been checked with nothing noted but the plt decided to abort. He let the acft roll to a… - [NTSB LAX82FA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA260.md): Cessna TR182 · Happy Camp, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1982 · N736EY · Destroyed > The aircraft impacted the side of a narrow and steep canyon in a climb attitude. The weather was VFR. The crash occurrednorthwest of the departure point after about 1 hour and 15 minutes of flight. No flight plan was filed, destination was not determined. - [NTSB LAX82FVA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FVA11.md): Cessna TR182 · Oakdale, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 30, 1982 · N5173R · Substantial damage > The aircraft was observed to porpoise several times during the takeoff roll, become airborne with the landing gear immediately retracting, then nose down with the propeller striking, the runway. The pilot continued the takeoff and the aircraft climbed to… - [NTSB LAX81FUA12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FUA12.md): Cessna TR182 · Catalina, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 9, 1981 · N757HF · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX81DVW13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DVW13.md): Cessna R182 · Trona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 20, 1981 · N737XD · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX80DXQ23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DXQ23.md): Cessna 182RG · Bridgeport, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 22, 1980 · N739VH · Substantial damage ## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072735')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2072735&state=CA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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