# NTSB investigations: Cessna 182P

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 LAX99FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA078.md): Cessna 182P · Danville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1999 · N8579M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's disregard for the preflight weather briefing, and his intentional continuation into adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB FTW99FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA055.md): Cessna 182P · Midland, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1998 · N182FE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ATL99FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA019.md): Cessna 182P · Santee, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1998 · N6522M · Destroyed
  > The pilot continued VFR flight into IMC conditions and lost control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Factors were foggy weather conditions and self-induced stress.
- [NTSB SEA99GA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99GA007.md): Cessna 182P · Deming, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 23, 1998 · N1324M · Destroyed
  > Terrain clearance was not maintained for undetermined reasons. Mountainous terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX99LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA009.md): Cessna 182P · Payson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1998 · N1938M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during a go-around.
- [NTSB FTW98FA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA333.md): Cessna 182P · Jal, NM · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1998 · N58870 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed. Contributing factors were high density altitude and excessive airplane weight.
- [NTSB MIA98LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA204.md): Cessna 182P · Concord, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1998 · N7619N · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control and his failure to maintain wingtip clearance with trees that border the right side of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA98LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA114.md): Cessna 182P · Chico Hot Spgs., MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1998 · N1878M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial action while attempting to compensate for a change in crosswind velocity. Factors include a crosswind, hills near the runway, and high vegetation (weeds) near the runway.
- [NTSB LAX98LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA107.md): Cessna 182 · Pioche, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1998 · N6799M · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. An additional factor in this accident was the pilot's decision to make the flight under known icing conditions.
- [NTSB LAX98LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA088.md): Cessna 182P · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1998 · N52748 · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the nose landing gear for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX98FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA068.md): Cessna 182P · Salinas, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1998 · N8158M · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to a missing valve keeper. Also causal was the failure by engine maintenance personnel during engine top overhaul to install the second valve keeper in the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve and the failure of inspection personnel to…
- [NTSB NYC98LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA042.md): Cessna 182P · Chatham, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1997 · N20710 · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). The tail wind component and an encounter with a ditch were related factors.
- [NTSB ATL98LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA013.md): Cessna 182P · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1997 · N45834 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions, and failure to maintain clearance above the ground while attempting a VFR approach to an airport with low clouds. The low clouds (ceiling) and condition of light at dusk were related factors.
- [NTSB NYC98FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA016.md): Cessna 182P · Morgantown, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1997 · N9388G · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice and the pilot's failure to follow ATC instructions during the emergency descent.
- [NTSB FTW98LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA026.md): Cessna 182P · Thompsons, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1997 · N10DG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power resulting from a disconnected carburetor float due to improper maintenance. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA307.md): Cessna 182 · Dassel, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1997 · N7331Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the airstrip. Factors associated with the accident were the high vegetation which skewed the pilot's visual perception of threshold, and the embankment which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB FTW97LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA308.md): Cessna 182P · Arriba, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1997 · N182WJ · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to properly plan the flight and determine the field conditions before landing. The soft runway condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI97LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA243.md): Cessna 182P · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1997 · N125MW · Substantial damage
  > wake turbulence from another airplane encountered at an altitude which precluded regaining control of the airplane by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA97LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA151.md): Cessna 182P · Yakima, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1997 · N9932E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB IAD97LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA077.md): Cessna 182P · Wentworth, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1997 · N20892 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's inadequate preflight planning to determine the suitability of an unimproved field for landing.
- [NTSB NYC97LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA094.md): Cessna 182P · Red Hook, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1997 · N7322S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for the wind conditions and his failure to initiate a go-around.
- [NTSB MIA97LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA153.md): Cessna 182P · Mobile, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1997 · N1530M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout, which resulted in a collision with a runway light.
- [NTSB CHI97LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA115.md): Cessna 182P · Duluth, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1997 · N7355Q · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB CHI97LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA082.md): Cessna 182 · Kirksville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1997 · N869L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot failed to adequately compensate for the wind conditions on the runway during landing roll. Factors included the crosswind and gusts.
- [NTSB LAX97LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA080.md): Cessna 182P · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1996 · N9003M · Substantial damage
  > Fuel system water contamination due to the failure of both pilots to purge all water from the fuel system prior to departure. Contributing factors were: failure of the mechanic conducting the recent annual inspection to identify and replace a deteriorated…
- [NTSB IAD97FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA024.md): Cessna 182P · Fort Washington, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1996 · N52773 · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB SEA96LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA217.md): Cessna 182P · Driggs, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1996 · N9017M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty wind and soft terrain beside the runway.
- [NTSB NYC96LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA185.md): Cessna 182 · Stow, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1996 · N737MD · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance during the landing, and his failure to go around while there was sufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a runway overrun and an encounter with a soft terrain at the edge of a pond. Wet grass on the runway…
- [NTSB CHI96LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA328.md): Cessna 182P · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1996 · N6590M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged his planned approach during the precautionary landing and the failed to obtain a proper touchdown point. Factors relating to the accident were: the loose oil filler cap, the uneven terrain on which the landing was made, the runway lights…
- [NTSB SEA96FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA182.md): Cessna 182P · St. Anthony, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1996 · N9136M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a landing attempt. Factors included: probable dusk lighting conditions and no lights on the airstrip. Conributing to the pilot's injury severity was his failure to fasten his seat belt and shoulder…
- [NTSB NYC96FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA157.md): Cessna 182P · Brewer, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1996 · N9920E · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, during a missed approach, after diverting to an alternate destination, while on his first solo flight in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC).
- [NTSB CHI96LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA231.md): Cessna 182P · Plainwell, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1996 · N52830 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to attaining the proper touchdown point for landing, and his failure to abort the landing (while there was still sufficient runway remaining). The ditch was a related factor.
- [NTSB IAD96LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA101.md): Cessna 182P · White Marsh, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1996 · N40007 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. A related factor was the pilot's improperly planned approach.
- [NTSB FTW96LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA188.md): Cessna 182P · Fordyce, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1996 · N20737 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to initiate a timely go-around. A factor was the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed during the approach.
- [NTSB IAD96LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA062.md): Cessna 182 · Saluda, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1996 · N1356S · Substantial damage
  > was the pilot's failure to follow the manufacturer's recommended approach reference speed (VREF) during the approach.
- [NTSB ATL96LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA075.md): Cessna 182P · Bunnell, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1996 · N7355S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing and his failure to apply carburetor heat that resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor was weather conditions were favorable for the formation of carburetor icing at cruise flight.
- [NTSB SEA96LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA067.md): Cessna 182P · Darrington, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1996 · N41MG · Substantial damage
  > a ditching of the airplane for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB FTW96LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA122.md): Cessna 182P · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1996 · N9901M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not following procedures and directives in that he did not periodically clear the engine during an extended glide. The factors were carburetor icing weather conditions and lack of suitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB SEA96LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA042.md): Cessna 182 · Grantsville, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1996 · N91130 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the #5 exhaust valve rocker boss, and the subsequent sticking of the exhaust valve in the closed position. Factors include wet, soft terrain in the only available landing area.
- [NTSB FTW96LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA020.md): Cessna 182P · Kingston, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1995 · N9812E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind gusts. Factors were the gusts and the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB LAX95LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA263.md): Cessna 182P · Kneeland, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1995 · N9437M · Destroyed
  > the non-instrument rated pilot's decision to takeoff in known adverse weather conditions, which resulted in spatial disoreintation and an in-flight loss of control.
- [NTSB LAX95LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA223.md): Cessna 182P · Susanville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1995 · N9148M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll.
- [NTSB BFO95FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95FA071.md): Cessna 182P · Frederick, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1995 · N1284S · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather during descent, which resulted in in-flight collision with terrain. Related factors were the pilot's disregard of a hazardous weather advisory, and the low ceilings, fog and drizzle.
- [NTSB CHI95LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA157.md): Cessna 182P · French Lick, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1995 · N52830 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's not attaining a recovery from a bounced landing. Factors were high obstructions, and the pilot's intentional precautionary landing on rough/uneven and soft terrain.
- [NTSB ATL95LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA089.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Payne, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1995 · N5527M · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inaequate visual lookout by both pilots. Factors were the radio reception difficulties of the 152 pilot, his failure to make position reports while maneuvering for a landing, and the failure of the 182 pilot to have a safety observer while conducting…
- [NTSB LAX95FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA173.md): Cessna 182P · Jerome, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1995 · N85DK · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue the daytime flight into known adverse weather conditions at an inadequate altitude to clear mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB FTW95LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA086.md): Cessna 182P · Lufkin, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1995 · N7340Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to multiple drugs, which resulted in his failure to maintain control of the airplane during the approach/flare for landing.
- [NTSB ATL95LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA020.md): Cessna 182P · Greer, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1994 · N6556M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow instrument approach procedures and his premature descent below the published decision height. A factor was pilot fatigue.
- [NTSB FTW95LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA045.md): Cessna 182P · Haskell, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1994 · N5931J · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to contaminated fuel. Factors were the improper maintenance procedures resulting in fuel contamination, the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA95FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA010.md): Cessna 182P · Raymond, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1994 · N58792 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, and his resulting failure to maintain altitude after takeoff.

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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 ('2075816'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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