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Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna 182D

32 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 182D. 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 ('2072710')) 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 ('2072710'))
  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 ('2072710'))
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 ERA23FA249Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 182 · Plymouth, NYA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.May 28, 2023 · N8775X · Substantial damage NTSB ERA18LA002Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · San Juan, PRThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate distance from helicopters during the approach for landing, resulting in an encounter with wake turbulence and subsequent loss of control.Oct 2, 2017 · N9021X · Substantial damage NTSB WPR17FA008Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · South Lake Tahoe, CAThe noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to depart on and continue a flight over mountainous terrain into forecast instrument metrological conditions, icing, and hazardous wind conditions that exceeded the airplanes performance capabilities and resulted in an…Oct 15, 2016 · N8718X · Destroyed NTSB WPR16FA170Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Clinton, MTThe sudden right turn on approach to landing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Aug 28, 2016 · N9936T · Destroyed NTSB WPR13FA201Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · Wellington, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain during a night, visual descent to the destination airport, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.Apr 15, 2013 · N9078X · Destroyed NTSB WPR13FA053Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · Bondurant, WYThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering around weather.Nov 17, 2012 · N61LN · Destroyed NTSB NYC06LA073Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · Weyers Cave, VAThe pilot's improper decision to maneuver at a low altitude at night, and his failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance, which resulted in a collision with power lines. A factor in this accident was the night light conditions.Feb 24, 2006 · N9178X · Destroyed NTSB DEN06FA028Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · Heber, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain. Contributing factors included the pilot's lack of night flying experience and the dark night.Jan 1, 2006 · N182GV · Destroyed NTSB NYC03FA022Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · NewPhiladelphia, OHThe pilot's improper decision to disregard the weather briefing, and to conduct an intentional flight into known icing conditions, with an airplane not equipped for that flight, and his failure to maintain airspeed. Factors were the clouds and icing…Nov 17, 2002 · N9964T · Destroyed NTSB SEA99FA116Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · Big Creek, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during approach. Factors included high density altitude conditions and high terrain, which obstructed view of the runway and limited maneuvering space in the traffic pattern.Jul 9, 1999 · N8761X · Destroyed NTSB SEA93FA194Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · Lucile, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an aerodynamic stall. The mountainous terrain was a factor.Sep 5, 1993 · N9995T · Destroyed NTSB CHI91FA026Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · Walker, MIVFR flight into IMC conditions. Factors related to the accident are failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing, becoming lost/disoriented, induction air filter icing, excessive workload, and lack of total experience in type of operation.Nov 11, 1990 · N9075X · Destroyed NTSB NYC90FA107Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · Numidia, PAInflight collision with trees while attempting to maintain visual reference with the ground in instrument meteorological flight conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue the flight in deteriorating weather conditions in an…May 15, 1990 · N8757X · Destroyed NTSB BFO88FA009Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · South Hill, VAThe plt was on the third leg of a trip between tampa, FL and sussex, NJ. The previous two stops were made because of adverse wx conditions. Before this flight he was advised by fss that VFR flight was not recommended. He filed a VFR flight plan but did not…Nov 30, 1987 · N8886X · Destroyed NTSB CHI87FA151Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · Marine City, MIA witness rprtd that drg takeoff, the acft rotated to a steep (nose up) attitude, & immediately after lift-off, the plt made a steep left turn & entered a downwind for lndg on the same rwy. He described the downwind as being a little tighter than normal & a…Jun 20, 1987 · N275T · Destroyed NTSB DEN86FA246Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · Las Vegas, NMThe acft departed the albuquerque, new Mexico, coronado arpt, at 2248 MDT, September 1, 1986, en route to Las Vegas, new Mexico. When the acft failed to arrive as scheduled, a search was initiated. The flight was lost on radar at 2353 MDT, 15 nautical miles…Sep 2, 1986 · N83F · Destroyed NTSB SEA86LA235Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · Stibnite, IDAfter taking off in mountainous terrain, the pilot prematurely turned on course to a northerly heading, intending to cross over a ridge line. Shortly after the turn, and while flying up a drainage area towards rising terrain, he encountered a downdraft…Aug 30, 1986 · N8778X · Destroyed NTSB MIA77FA074Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182D · Cusseta, GAAug 3, 1977 · N9127X · Destroyed NTSB IAD77FA021Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182 · Lively, VAFeb 12, 1977 · N9961T · Destroyed NTSB MKC75AK047Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 182 · Davenport, IAMar 5, 1975 · N9950T · Destroyed NTSB FTW73AF037Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182D · Benton, ARJan 20, 1973 · N9123X · Destroyed NTSB DEN72AD057Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182D · Ruidoso, NMMay 30, 1972 · N9136X · Destroyed NTSB MIA72AM080Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182D · Morrison, TNFeb 13, 1972 · N9044X · Destroyed NTSB DEN69A0032Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182 · Dunlap, NMFeb 12, 1969 · N8969X · Destroyed NTSB OAK68A0073Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182D · Wells, NVJun 19, 1968 · N8836X · Destroyed NTSB FTW68A0058Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 182 · Orange, TXDec 1, 1967 · N8952X · Destroyed NTSB FTW68A0053Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182D · Rayville, LANov 26, 1967 · N8738X · Destroyed NTSB MKC68A0017Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182D · Grenola, KSSep 2, 1967 · N9096X · Destroyed NTSB DEN65A0069Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182A · 8s Cheyenne, WYMay 3, 1965 · N9987T · Destroyed NTSB FTW65A0101Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182 · Lafayette, LAApr 10, 1965 · N8722X · No damage NTSB UNK64X2074Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182 · Wells, NVJun 2, 1964 · N8821X · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X0239Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182 · Fresno, CAJan 13, 1964 · N8867X · Destroyed