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Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna 182C

39 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 182C. 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 ('2072708')) 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 ('2072708'))
  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 ('2072708'))
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 WPR20LA028Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Metaline, WAImpact with a lake for reasons that could not be determined.Nov 11, 2019 · N8749T · Destroyed NTSB CEN16FA059Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Pattonsburg, MOThe pilot's loss of airplane control while maneuvering during low-level flight for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any preimpact anomalies.Dec 6, 2015 · N8777T · Destroyed NTSB WPR13FA183Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Circle, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control as a result of spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue flight into low visibility conditions.Apr 6, 2013 · N8721T · Destroyed NTSB CEN11FA115Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Crowley, LAA loss of engine power due to the magneto failure for undetermined reasons.Dec 18, 2010 · N8556T · Substantial damage NTSB WPR10FA438Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Belgrade, MTThe non-instrument rated pilot's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.Aug 30, 2010 · N8957T · Substantial damage NTSB NYC07FA145Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Hiddenite, NCCarburetor icing, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Also causal, was the pilots' failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.Jun 21, 2007 · N8691T · Destroyed NTSB SEA07FA119Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Marion, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering to reverse direction. Factors included the airplane exceeding its maximum gross takeoff weight, the improper preflight by the pilot by not securing an oil cap, the low altitude, and an…May 12, 2007 · N8771T · Substantial damage NTSB NYC04FA137Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Kutztown, PAThe towplane pilot's failure to maintain a climb while towing a glider for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the early release of the glider and the tow plane's subsequent impact with trees.Jun 2, 2004 · N8681T · Destroyed NTSB LAX02FA110Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPilatus UV-20A · Marana, AZthe failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout. The failure of the Pilatus pilot to report his proper position was a factor.Mar 15, 2002 · N23253 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB SEA97FA201Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Bremerton, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed in a climbing turn at low altitude, resulting in a stall and impact with terrain. A factor was the pilot exceeding the aircraft's maximum takeoff gross weight limitation.Sep 1, 1997 · N9015T · Destroyed NTSB ATL97FA092Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Charleston, SCThe noninstrument-rated pilot's failure to remain clear of instrument meteorological conditions which led to spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control. A factor was the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing.Dec 7, 1996 · N8683T · Substantial damage NTSB FTW93FA251Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Porter, TXPartial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors in the accident which may have contributed were the distorted and separated muffler components resulting from improper maintenance by an unknown person.Sep 4, 1993 · N8488T · Destroyed NTSB LAX91LA306Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Wailua, HIThe accidental deployment of jumpers reserve parachute inside the airplane.Jul 11, 1991 · N9022T · Substantial damage NTSB BFO91LA025Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Bonnyman, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance. Contributing was inadequate altitude.Feb 24, 1991 · N8696T · Destroyed NTSB LAX91FA059Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Globe, AZThe pilot's failure to conduct a weather evaluation prior to flight and his attempt to conduct his flight under visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditions. Low ceilings along his flight route and self induced pressure to reach his…Dec 13, 1990 · N8922T · Destroyed NTSB ATL90FA040Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Cincinnati, OHFailure of the Cessna pilot to remain clear of the helicopter after experiencing a partial power loss.Dec 17, 1989 · N8940T · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB SEA88LA033Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Las Vegas, NVThe aircraft bounced on landing touchdown, swerved off the side of the runway and impacted a concrete culvert in a drainage ditch. Witnesses observed the acft bounce and stated that no application of power for recovery was heard nor any apparent attempt to…Dec 29, 1987 · N8819T · Destroyed NTSB SEA83FA187Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Near Elk River, IDThe acft collided with trees and crashed into heavily wooded area at about 4000 ft MSL. The purpose of flight was to look for game or areas for hunting in a pre-hunting game spotting trip. The acft first impacted a large 200 ft tree about 85 ft below its top.…Aug 28, 1983 · N8807T · Destroyed NTSB MKC79FA006Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 182C · Eureka, MONov 22, 1978 · N8485T · Destroyed NTSB FTW78FA044Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 182C · Dobbin, TXMay 7, 1978 · N8809T · Destroyed NTSB CHI77FA053Accident · 5 fatalClosedCessna 182C · Grattan, MIJun 25, 1977 · N8723T · Destroyed NTSB FTW76AF053Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182C · Pencil Bluff, ARDec 28, 1975 · N8494T · Destroyed NTSB DEN74AD027Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182C · Walden, CONov 29, 1973 · N175X · Destroyed NTSB IAD74FLQ02Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182C · Mt.Sterling, KYJul 20, 1973 · N8901T · Substantial damage NTSB DEN73AD043Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182C · Garfield, COMar 23, 1973 · N8700T · Destroyed NTSB CHI70A0037Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 182C · Saginaw, MINov 24, 1969 · N8471T · Destroyed NTSB LAX70A0030Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182C · Bg Bear Cty, CANov 10, 1969 · N8916T · Destroyed NTSB DEN69A0053Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 182C · Great Falls, MTJun 25, 1969 · N8847T · Destroyed NTSB LAX67A0107Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182C · Hawthorne, CAMay 21, 1967 · N34271 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB DEN67A0047Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182C · Plymouth, UTFeb 14, 1967 · N8674T · Destroyed NTSB LAX66A0088Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 182C · Mcgill, NVMay 15, 1966 · N8520T · Destroyed NTSB NYC66A0103Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182 · Campton, NHMar 19, 1966 · N8958T · Destroyed NTSB SEA65A0064Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182C · Forks, WAMay 26, 1965 · N8536T · Destroyed NTSB LAX65A0069Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182C · Wrightwood, CAFeb 17, 1965 · N8784T · Destroyed NTSB CHI65F0083Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182 · Peoria, ILJan 10, 1965 · N8476T · Destroyed NTSB UNK65X0523Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 182C · Pecos, TXNov 1, 1964 · N8795T · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X3778Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182C · Parker, AZSep 4, 1964 · N8745T · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X0504Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 182 · Prosser, WAFeb 9, 1964 · N8660T · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X0251Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182C · Horicon, WIJan 15, 1964 · N9023T · Destroyed