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Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna 182B

45 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 182B. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

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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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072706')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

duckdb -csv -c "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.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072706'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072706'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

NTSB ANC13FA027Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Nikolai, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering inside a box canyon and the airplane’s subsequent aerodynamic stall, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s visual…Mar 4, 2013 · N2343G · Substantial damage NTSB ATL06LA069Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Gainesville, GAThe pilots improper preflight planning and preparation which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Apr 24, 2006 · N7110E · Substantial damage NTSB CHI01FA067Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Piedmont, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Contributing factors were low altitude maneuvering and the transmission wire.Jan 18, 2001 · N2371G · Destroyed NTSB DEN99FA072Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Pagosa Springs, COThe pilot's disregard of the adverse weather forecast, and his flight into known adverse weather by flying into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors were the existing weather conditions that included low ceilings, obscuration, and icing conditions,…May 2, 1999 · N2424G · Destroyed NTSB FTW99FA075Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Ozona, TXthe pilot's failure to obtain/maintain clearance from terrain during initial climb after take off. A contributing factor was the dark night.Feb 6, 1999 · N54FC · Destroyed NTSB FTW99FA067Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Honobia, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for an undetermined reason.Jan 17, 1999 · N8433T · Destroyed NTSB ATL98LA092Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Green Sea, SCThe inadvertent activation of the skydivers pilot chute, pulling him into the horizontal stabilizer/elevator, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane.Jul 4, 1998 · N7247E · Substantial damage NTSB LAX95FA340Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Rancho Cucamong, CAthe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude above mountainous terrain.Dec 31, 1994 · N2569G · Destroyed NTSB SEA94FA129Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Rock Springs, WYAn excessive descent rate in the turn from base to final. Factors include a dark night, high winds, and the pilot's fatigue from his flight and ground schedule the day of the accident.May 28, 1994 · N2582G · Destroyed NTSB LAX91FA252Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Bermuda Dunes, CAThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering to return to the departure airport, resulting in an in flight loss of control, stall, and in flight collision with terrain. Factors related to the accident were: partial loss of engine…Jun 8, 1991 · N7299E · Destroyed NTSB SEA91FA038Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Estacada, ORA power loss due to carburetor ice, and missing muffler cones as a result of inadequate maintenance inspection. In addition, the pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing which resulted in a stall.Dec 31, 1990 · N7288E · Substantial damage NTSB NYC89FA177Accident · 7 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Salisbury Twp, PAThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other. A contributing factor to the accident was that neither pilot was heard over the radio announcing their position and intentions.Jul 30, 1989 · N2063V · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB FTW85FA065Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Brownsville, TXThe acft hit the stabilization wires on a 300 ft fm radio transmission tower followed by a collision with power- lines. Investigation revealed the plt & passg were enroute to the Brownsville, TX, airport to fly a DC-3 cargo acft to Mexico. At 1453 CST,…Dec 3, 1984 · N2406G · Destroyed NTSB SEA85FA012Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Tiller, ORThe acft collided with rising terrain about 1800 ft below the crest of a ridge while on a personal flt in wx which had multiple cloud layers obsuring the mountains. A cap acft on a search mission in the same area at the aprx time reported multiple cloud…Oct 15, 1984 · N2612G · Destroyed NTSB DEN84FA011Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Hanksville, UTThere were two pilots aboard this acft which impacted in a steep nose down attitude on a plateau at 5000 ft MSL. Flight control continuity was established. The pilot was recently certificated & his class iii medical had expired. The second pilot held a…Oct 14, 1983 · N3254Y · Destroyed NTSB CHI83FA445Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Constantine, MIThe non-instrument rated plt was on a x-country flt on a dark night. During the flt, the acft crashed in a corn field. Just prior to the initial impact, there was aprx a 15 deg descending angle cut thru the corn in the direction of flt & a 30 deg angle cut to…Sep 26, 1983 · N2531G · Destroyed NTSB MIA82FA044Accident · 8 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · W. Of Homestead, FLCessna N2280G and Piper N7361P collided in midair in a remote area of the everglades national park, Florida.Feb 7, 1982 · N2280G · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB ATL81FA044Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182B · Whitesburg, KYFeb 7, 1981 · N2765G · Destroyed NTSB SEA78FA036Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182A · Featherville, IDJun 9, 1978 · N2719G · Destroyed NTSB DEN77FA043Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182B · Trinidad, COMay 15, 1977 · N2454G · Destroyed NTSB MIA75AM062Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182B · Zephyrhills, FLFeb 21, 1975 · N7178E · Destroyed NTSB DEN75AD035Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182B · Naturita, CODec 24, 1974 · N2493G · Destroyed NTSB OAK74AP044Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182 · Indian Spgs, NVMar 10, 1974 · N7298E · Destroyed NTSB CHI74AC052Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182B · Claytonville, ILDec 23, 1973 · N7249E · Destroyed NTSB FTW74DRD20Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182 · Mexico City, MexicoDec 7, 1973 · N869TX · Substantial damage NTSB MKC74AK010Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 182B · Leawood, KSSep 7, 1973 · N2430G · Destroyed NTSB MIA73AM077Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 182B · Townsend, TNJan 27, 1973 · N7295E · Destroyed NTSB FTW72AF015Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182B · Salt Flat, TXSep 19, 1971 · N7177E · Destroyed NTSB MIA71AM027Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182B · Darlington, SCSep 17, 1970 · N2570G · Destroyed NTSB CHI70A0026Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182B · Watertown, WINov 5, 1969 · N2795G · Destroyed NTSB CHI70A0013Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 182 · Bay City, MIAug 15, 1969 · N2657G · Destroyed NTSB NYC69A0058Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182 · Clarion, PADec 1, 1968 · N7100E · Destroyed NTSB MKC69A0015Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182B · Olathe, KSSep 24, 1968 · N2316G · Destroyed NTSB MIA68A0079Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182B · Morganton, GAMar 10, 1968 · N2511G · Destroyed NTSB MKC68A0053Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182B · St.Louis, MOFeb 19, 1968 · N7203E · Destroyed NTSB MIA68O0004Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 182Nov 8, 1967 · N7121E · Destroyed NTSB SEA68A0035Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182B · Colton, OROct 21, 1967 · N7118E · Destroyed NTSB LAX67A0089Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182B · Caliente, CAMar 28, 1967 · N23F · Destroyed NTSB FTW67A0047Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182B · Burnet, TXOct 23, 1966 · N2556G · Destroyed NTSB LAX66A0068Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182B · Santa Cruz Is, CAMar 8, 1966 · N7254E · Destroyed NTSB FTW66A0035Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182B · Tulsa, OKOct 7, 1965 · N2300G · Destroyed NTSB CHI66A0022Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182 · Burlington, WIAug 25, 1965 · N2402G · Destroyed NTSB MIA66A0023Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 182B · Logtown, MSAug 19, 1965 · N2345G · Destroyed NTSB FTW65A0075Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 182 · Pampa, TXJan 21, 1965 · N2271G · Destroyed NTSB FTW65A0067Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 182B · Kla City, OKJan 5, 1965 · N2401G · Destroyed