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Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna 182J

41 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 182J. 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 ('2072722')) 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 ('2072722'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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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 ('2072722'))
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 ERA26FA269Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna 182 · Piseco, NYOn July 12, 2026, about 1909 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 182J, N43TB, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Piseco, New York. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91…Jul 12, 2026 · N43TB · Destroyed NTSB CHI05FA017Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Springfield, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance while turning to reverse direction on final approach. A factor associated with the accident was the night lighting conditions which existed at the time of the…Oct 27, 2004 · N2703F · Substantial damage NTSB SEA01LA170Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Gold Beach, ORThe pilot's failure to attain proper alignment while on final approach and clearance from trees. The pilot's lack of total experience in this type of mountain flying operation was a factor.Sep 9, 2001 · N3056F · Substantial damage NTSB MIA01FA077Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Stuart, FLThe loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons resulting in the forced landing. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.Feb 13, 2001 · N979ND · Destroyed NTSB DEN99FA114Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · La Veta, COThe pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors were low ceiling and the pilot's lack of instrument experience.Jul 6, 1999 · N3334F · Destroyed NTSB CHI99FA190Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Satanta, KSthe preflight planning/preparation and the missed approach not performed by the pilot. The obstruction clearance not maintained by the pilot was an additional cause. Contributing factors were the low ceiling and the fog.Jun 19, 1999 · N2711F · Substantial damage NTSB SEA91FA057Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Glendale, ORThe pilot's failure to use all available runway for this landing, aggravated by his failure to initiate a go-around after misjudging the proper touchdown point and landing with a tailwind.Feb 22, 1991 · N3154F · Destroyed NTSB DEN88FA100Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Rapid City, SDThe plt received a wx briefing prior to departure from miles city, MT. The briefing indicated wx conditions less than VFR with icing conditions. The plt departed and landed approximately 1 hour later to remove ice from his acft. The plt departed a second time…Apr 21, 1988 · N2720F · Destroyed NTSB SEA88FA034Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Molalla, ORThe recently certificated, non-instrument rated, pvt plt flew into the an area of low ceilings, low vis, rain & snw w/o filing a flt plan. No record of a wx briefing was fnd. A surviving pax rprtd that drg flt, the plt flew into clds that were initially…Dec 30, 1987 · N2758F · Destroyed NTSB MKC86FA139Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Hartford, ARWhen the acft did not arrive at its destn, a search was initiated. The wreckage was located 4 days later where the acft crashed in mountainous terrain. An investigation revealed there was severe thunderstorm activity in the area at the time of the accident.…Jun 28, 1986 · N3328F · Destroyed NTSB ATL80FA059Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182 · Omaha, ALJun 23, 1980 · N701SP · Destroyed NTSB DEN80FA043Accident · 10 fatalClosedCessna 182 · Aspen, COJun 18, 1980 · N2793F · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB IAD79FA047Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182J · Hillsboro, VAApr 26, 1979 · N2738F · Destroyed NTSB LAX78FA003Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182J · Buckeye, AZOct 30, 1977 · N3531F · Destroyed NTSB SEA78FA006Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182J · Umpqua, OROct 5, 1977 · N3383F · Destroyed NTSB CHI76AC094Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182 · Perrysville, INSep 29, 1976 · N3424F · Destroyed NTSB DEN76AD059Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182J · Lamar, COJul 18, 1976 · N3169F · Destroyed NTSB LAX76AL064Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182J · Gila Bend, AZMar 18, 1976 · N2923F · Destroyed NTSB CHI76FC030Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182J · Cissna Park, ILSep 25, 1975 · N2834F · Destroyed NTSB SEA75AS033Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 182J · Albany, ORFeb 22, 1975 · N3084F · Destroyed NTSB MIA75AM061Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182J · Tampa, FLFeb 20, 1975 · N456BC · Destroyed NTSB DEN75AD017Accident · 5 fatalClosedCessna 182J · Springfield, COOct 4, 1974 · N2869F · Destroyed NTSB DEN75AD015Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182J · Indianola, UTSep 25, 1974 · N2755F · Destroyed NTSB MKC75AK021Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182J · Gordon, NESep 14, 1974 · N2937F · Destroyed NTSB FTW74ORG81Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182J · Zihauatanejo, MexicoApr 25, 1974 · N3302F · Destroyed NTSB MIA74AM061Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182J · Birmingham, ALJan 23, 1974 · N3532F · Destroyed NTSB CHI74AC012Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182J · Chicago, ILAug 6, 1973 · N3147F · Destroyed NTSB IAD73AI013Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182J · Burnsville, NCMar 28, 1973 · N2938F · Destroyed NTSB DEN73AD010Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182J · Eldora, COAug 30, 1972 · N3057F · Destroyed NTSB SEA72AS052Accident · 5 fatalClosedCessna 182J · Port Angeles, WAJun 1, 1972 · N3380F · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB LAX72AL055Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182J · Redlands, CAMay 16, 1972 · N3467F · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB MKC72AK028Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 182J · Longton, KSOct 20, 1971 · N2784F · Destroyed NTSB DEN71AD032Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 182 · Salida, COJan 14, 1971 · N2827F · Destroyed NTSB DEN71AD002Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 182J · Ouray, COJul 26, 1970 · N2713F · Destroyed NTSB DIA69A0022Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 182J · Front Royal, VAOct 17, 1968 · N3524F · Destroyed NTSB MIA69A0018Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 177 · Miami, FLOct 5, 1968 · N29407 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB MIA68A0069Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182J · Bunnell, FLFeb 18, 1968 · N3000F · Destroyed NTSB MIA68A0068Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 182 · Calera, ALFeb 17, 1968 · N2671F · Destroyed NTSB DEN68A0004Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182J · Idaho Sprgs, COJul 16, 1967 · N3047F · Destroyed NTSB SEA67A0065Accident · 5 fatalClosedCessna 182J · Bozeman, MTMay 15, 1967 · N3598F · Destroyed NTSB SEA67A0053Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 182J · Palmer, WAMar 24, 1967 · N2819F · Destroyed