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Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna 182N

29 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 182N. 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 ('2072730')) 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 ('2072730'))
  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 ('2072730'))
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 WPR23FA256Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 182N · St Maries, IDThe total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 3 exhaust valve for reasons that could not be determined. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after the loss of engine power.Jul 6, 2023 · N703Z · Substantial damage NTSB CEN12WA338Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 182N · Pista Aérea, MexicoJun 2, 2012 · N92201 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA01WA028Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 182N · Tofino, CanadaDec 6, 2000 · N9227G · Destroyed NTSB LAX00FA320Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182N · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions into rising terrain and the air traffic controller's failure to issue a Safety Advisory.Aug 29, 2000 · N92596 · Destroyed NTSB IAD98FA097Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182N · Painesville, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering back toward the runway resulting in an inadvertent stall. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in his failure to secure the oil filler cap. A…Aug 21, 1998 · N9282G · Destroyed NTSB FTW97FA340Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182N · Montrose, COInadequate preflight and in-flight planning, preparation and decision making. A related factor was the improper use of flaps.Sep 8, 1997 · N9043G · Destroyed NTSB SEA95FA079Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Index, WAthe pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather, and his improper use of carburetor heat. Factors include: weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and airframe icing, airframe ice, and mountainous/hilly terrain in the area of the forced…Apr 14, 1995 · N182AL · Destroyed NTSB CHI93FA165Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182N · Genoa, NEThe private pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while attempting aerobatic maneuvers. The pilot's disregard for procedures/directives, and attempted aerobatics, are factors.May 10, 1993 · N9222G · Destroyed NTSB CHI93FA118Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182N · Ludington, MIthe pilot's improper instrument procedures. Related factors are the below approach minima weather conditions, fog and dark night.Mar 26, 1993 · N8945G · Destroyed NTSB DEN91FA116Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182N · Climax, COImproper in-flight planning/decision by the non-rated pilot and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's lack of qualification.Aug 17, 1991 · N76AM · Substantial damage NTSB DEN90FA076Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182N · Caputa, SDImproper planning/decision by the pilot, accumulation of structural ice and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. The adverrse weather was a related factor.Mar 22, 1990 · N92292 · Destroyed NTSB DEN89FA219Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Concord, CALoss of engine power due to an unknown reason, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall.Sep 18, 1989 · N92651 · Destroyed NTSB CHI87DEP02Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 182N · Wissota, WIWhile attempting a night landing, by use of car headlights, the aircraft struck wires and descended out of control into the terrain. Witnesses stated that the pilot seemed low during the final approach. The private airport was not lighted.Mar 8, 1987 · N92840 · Destroyed NTSB NYC86FA030Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna C-182N · Winterport, METhe acft departed bangor under special VFR dur to low ceilings. A witness saw the acft fly under powerlines that crossed a river and disappear behind trees. There was no indication of an accident. 22 day later, the acft was located 150 ft south from the…Oct 10, 1985 · N9005G · Destroyed NTSB SEA83FA208Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182N · Kalispell, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain while attempting to maneuver back to the departure airport after encountering icing conditions. Factors include icing conditions, mountainous terrain, and low ceilings.Sep 9, 1983 · N92368 · Destroyed NTSB CHI83FA161Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Coulterville, ILDuring a wx briefing before takeoff, the non-instrument rated plt was advised that VFR flt was not recommended. However, he departed sheboygan, WI at aprx 1500 CST with no flt plan. At dusk, witnesses (near the crash site) heard the acft maneuvering. One…Apr 9, 1983 · N92734 · Destroyed NTSB NYC83FA045Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182N · Ringwood, NJThe plt declared an emergency due to power loss & the acft crashed into a reservoir. Engine examination disclosed numerous pieces of the induction air filter throughout the engine. Filter paper was found lodged between the intake valve & valve seat of the #5…Dec 18, 1982 · N92612 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX82FA045Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182N · Escondido, CABefore takeoff, the pilot received a complete weather briefing. The briefer warned him that the weather system in southern California was extremely hazardous and advised him several times not to go. The briefing included numerous pilot reports that confirmed…Jan 21, 1982 · N92387 · Destroyed NTSB MIA79FAMS2Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182 · Missing AircraftMay 31, 1979 · N618WC · Destroyed NTSB IAD80FA041Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182 · Waynesville, NCMay 31, 1979 · N618WC · Destroyed NTSB NYC78FA094Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182 · Dupont, PASep 15, 1978 · N9237G · Substantial damage NTSB SEA76AS018Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182N · Baker, MTOct 11, 1975 · N9165G · Destroyed NTSB DEN74AD054Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 182N · Lamy, NMApr 30, 1974 · N92494 · Destroyed NTSB LAX74AL066Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182N · Arlington, CAMar 30, 1974 · N92409 · Destroyed NTSB CHI73AC054Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182N · Missing AircraftDec 7, 1972 · N9002G · Destroyed NTSB FTW72AF085Accident · 5 fatalClosedCessna 182N · Smiley, TXJun 18, 1972 · N9077G · Destroyed NTSB MIA72AM065Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 150G · San Mateo, FLJan 6, 1972 · N3642J · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB MKC72AK026Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech S35 · Topeka, KSOct 8, 1971 · N5883S · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB DEN71AD010Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182N · Escalante, UTSep 4, 1970 · N92928 · Destroyed