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Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna 182K

36 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 182K. 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 ('2072724')) 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 ('2072724'))
  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 ('2072724'))
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 WPR24FA270Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 182K · Augusta, MTThe non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into a rugged mountain area in deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in impact with terrain.Aug 8, 2024 · N2764Q · Substantial damage NTSB ERA20LA329Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Lincolnton, GAThe pilot's loss of airplane control while maneuvering at a low altitude.Sep 22, 2020 · N2601Q · Substantial damage NTSB WPR19FA025Accident · 2 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportCessna 182 · Redding, CAThe pilot's spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control after takeoff in dark night instrument meteorological conditions.Nov 16, 2018 · N2629R · Substantial damage NTSB WPR11FA116Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182K · Adrian, ORThe non-instrument-rated pilot did not maintain sufficient altitude to clear mountainous terrain while in cruise flight in the dark.Jan 30, 2011 · N3083Q · Substantial damage NTSB WPR10LA059Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182K · Susanville, CAThe pilot's decision to takeoff into weather conditions conducive to ice accumulation, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin while maneuvering in the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the likely accumulation of snow and ice on the airborne…Nov 20, 2009 · N2650R · Substantial damage NTSB LAX06FA304Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182K · Sedona, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain while maneuvering in mountainous/hilly terrain in a high density altitude environment.Sep 24, 2006 · N2700Q · Destroyed NTSB DEN01FA045Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182K · Elbert, COthe pilot's continued visual flight rules (VFR) flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing factors to the accident were the low clouds, reduced visibilities due to fog, and the…Jan 25, 2001 · N2898R · Destroyed NTSB FTW94FA315Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182K · Heeney, COThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. A factor was the rising terrain.Sep 28, 1994 · N2504Q · Destroyed NTSB LAX93LA056Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182K · Flagstaff, AZThe pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions and improper remedial action by descending into high terrain. Contributing to this accident were the prevailing cloud condition.Nov 28, 1992 · N2622Q · Destroyed NTSB DEN84FA172Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182K · Cascade, COThe purpose of the flt was to qualify one of the plts to fly search missions over mountainous terrain. Such flts included maneuvering at low alt, but not below 500 ft AGL. During the flt, the acft crashed on the nortwest side of pikes peak at an elevation of…Jun 9, 1984 · N2676Q · Destroyed NTSB ATL81FA096Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182K · Nicholasville, KYJul 16, 1981 · N3172Q · Destroyed NTSB CHI81FA001Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 337H · Waterford, MIOct 14, 1980 · N1333L · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB IAD80FA029Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182K · Hartsville, TNMar 3, 1980 · N48G · Destroyed NTSB LAX79FA042Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182K · Shoshone, CAApr 15, 1979 · N3078Q · Destroyed NTSB IAD78FA027Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182K · Pearisburg, VAJan 1, 1978 · N303JR · Destroyed NTSB IAD78FA013Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182 · Richmond, VANov 23, 1977 · N2686R · Destroyed NTSB LAX78FA007Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Newport Beach, CANov 15, 1977 · N15904 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB MIA77FA009Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182K · Atlanta, GAOct 28, 1977 · N2842R · Destroyed NTSB NYC76AN022Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182K · Provincetown, MAAug 8, 1975 · N2693Q · Destroyed NTSB NYC75FNA34Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182K · Canton, MAMar 2, 1975 · N2503Q · Destroyed NTSB SEA74AS041Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182K · Walla Walla, WAApr 23, 1974 · N2510R · Destroyed NTSB SEA73AS035Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182K · Snohomish, WAMay 29, 1973 · N2846R · Substantial damage NTSB FTW73AFO18Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182K · Eliasville, TXNov 12, 1972 · N657AK · Destroyed NTSB NYC73AN022Accident · 1 fatalClosedRobertson 182K · Orange, CTAug 2, 1972 · N2676R · Destroyed NTSB MIA72AM067Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 182K · Springfield, TNJan 9, 1972 · N2681R · Destroyed NTSB CHI72AC009Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182K · Springfield, ILJul 23, 1971 · N7600K · Destroyed NTSB FTW70A0030Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182K · Little Rock, ARNov 8, 1969 · N2430Q · Destroyed NTSB LAX70A0018Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 182K · Palmdale, CASep 20, 1969 · N2640R · Destroyed NTSB NYC69A0096Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182 · Smithfield, PAApr 23, 1969 · N3137Q · Destroyed NTSB DEN69A0003Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182K · Rangely, COJul 24, 1968 · N2768Q · Destroyed NTSB DEN68A0056Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182 · Thermopolis, WYJun 8, 1968 · N3195Q · Destroyed NTSB MIA68A0083Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182 · Tallahassee, FLApr 5, 1968 · N2772Q · Destroyed NTSB SEA68A0061Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182 · Polson, MTMar 25, 1968 · N2684R · Destroyed NTSB DEN68A0031Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 182K · Grant, COJan 12, 1968 · N2653R · Destroyed NTSB DEN68A0030Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182 · Idaho Spring, CODec 31, 1967 · N681JF · Destroyed NTSB NYC68A0023Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 182K · Trumbull, CTAug 4, 1967 · N3025Q · Destroyed