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NTSB investigations: Cessna 182, CA

57 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 182. 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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Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Cessna 182, CA per year, 1964–2026: 57 cases
1964	7
1965	4
1967	3
1968	1
1969	4
1970	3
1971	2
1972	1
1974	2
1975	3
1977	1
1978	1
1979	1
1980	1
1981	1
1983	2
1990	1
1991	2
1992	1
1993	1
1994	1
1996	1
1997	1
1998	4
2002	1
2003	2
2005	1
2008	1
2010	1
2012	1
2014	1

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072702')) 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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'CA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072702'))
  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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072702'))
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 WPR14LA207Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Arvin, CAThe pilot’s failure to reconnect the air-oil separator return line after completing an oil change, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.May 24, 2014 · N97038 · Substantial damage NTSB WPR12LA286Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Watsonville, CAA total loss of engine power during approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.Jun 24, 2012 · N55DN · Substantial damage NTSB WPR10LA209Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · El Cajon, CAThe pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.Apr 17, 2010 · N5318B · Substantial damage NTSB SEA08CA076Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Livermore, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during landing.Feb 13, 2008 · N5407B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX05LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Sacramento, CAa fatigue failure of the right side steering link rod for the nose landing gear steering system.Mar 27, 2005 · N5748B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX03LA262Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Brownsville, CAThe pilot's improper flare and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were excessive airspeed, pilot-induced oscillation, and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.Aug 25, 2003 · N6250A · Substantial damage NTSB LAX03FA224Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Saugus, CAin-flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.Jul 4, 2003 · N129JB · Destroyed NTSB LAX02LA298Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Lucerne Valley, CAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations.Sep 28, 2002 · N6412A · Substantial damage NTSB LAX98LA259Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Willits, CAThe pilot's selection of an inadequate landing area and failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during the landing roll.Aug 3, 1998 · N5705B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX98LA252Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · California City, CAThe pilot's failure to assure that an adequate supply of fuel was available for the flight and his inadequate preflight planning/preparation.Jul 28, 1998 · N6493A · Substantial damage NTSB LAX98LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Markleeville, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft on the landing roll. A factor is the pilot's neglect to lower the flaps and reduce his speed prior to landing.Jun 20, 1998 · N2772F · Substantial damage NTSB LAX98LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Santa Rosa, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Mar 9, 1998 · N5704B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX97LA190Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Lamont, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate fuel for the flight.May 22, 1997 · N6495A · Substantial damage NTSB LAX96LA241Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Mendota, CAThe pilot's decision to intentionally shut down the engine; his failure to verify the surface winds during the prolonged orbiting descent over the airport, which resulted in a final approach with a tailwind component; and his misjudging of the aircraft's…Jun 23, 1996 · N3675U · Substantial damage NTSB LAX94LA348Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Orland, CAThe pilot's failure to follow checklist procedures to assure that the fuel selector was in the both fuel tanks position. Fuel starvation and the dark night were factors in this accident.Sep 3, 1994 · N5449B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX94LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Colusa, CAwas the poor major overhaul conducted by maintenance personnel by failing to properly service the cam shaft. The camshaft gears fatigue which led to its ultimate failure, the dark night conditions, and the power lines were factors in this accident.Nov 14, 1993 · N5723B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX92LA375Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Santa Monica, CAThe the pilot's poorly planned approach; his failure to select the proper touch down point; and inadequate remedial action.Sep 5, 1992 · N54566 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX91LA360Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Long Beach, CAThe failure of the pilot to perform a proper preflight inspection of the aircraft.Aug 16, 1991 · N5825B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX91LA151Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Lake Elsinore, CAUndetermined engine power loss. A factor ws the soft terrain.Mar 30, 1991 · N6315A · Substantial damage NTSB LAX90LA200Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Cucamonga, CAThe pilot's continuing VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions resulting in collision with terrain.May 29, 1990 · N49565 · Destroyed NTSB LAX83LA450Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Joshua Tree, CAThe plt reported that he was flying under a 2000 ft MSL cloud layer while en route from san carlos, CA to glendale, AZ. He flew into a valley & the clouds began closing in. He then made a 180 deg turn, but the clouds had closed in behind him. He attempted a…Sep 20, 1983 · N5437B · Destroyed NTSB LAX83LA238Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Riverside, CAThe acft collided with a hangar after being hand propped without a qualified person in the cockpit. The acft had been borrowed and was known to have a low battery. The pilot did a start by hand propping the acft with a non-pilot in the right front seat.…May 20, 1983 · N5547B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX81FVD17Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Hayward, CAApr 11, 1981 · N5468B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX80DVM14Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Sn Luis Obspo, CAFeb 6, 1980 · N6324A · Substantial damage NTSB LAX79DVW21Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Death Valley, CAAug 14, 1979 · N5837B · Substantial damage NTSB OAK78FA015Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182 · Turlock, CAJan 29, 1978 · N5472B · Destroyed NTSB OAK77FA051Accident · 4 fatalClosedAerostar 601 · Little Norway, CAAug 26, 1977 · N7481S · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB OAK76DVG30Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Davis, CAOct 24, 1975 · N5403B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX75AL063Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182 · Costa Mesa, CAMay 26, 1975 · N5554B · Destroyed NTSB OAK75AP036Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182P · Merced, CAFeb 8, 1975 · N52678 · Destroyed NTSB LAX75DUG13Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Corona, CASep 22, 1974 · N5380B · Substantial damage NTSB OAK74DVD26Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Schellville, CAMar 31, 1974 · N6364A · Substantial damage NTSB LAX72AL062Accident · 5 fatalClosedCessna 182 · San Diego, CAJun 17, 1972 · N3106S · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB OAK72AP020Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182G · Fresno, CADec 20, 1971 · N3180S · Destroyed NTSB OAK72FVD23Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Sonoma, CAOct 24, 1971 · N5329B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX71AL035Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 182M · Tehachapi, CANov 28, 1970 · N91591 · Destroyed NTSB LAX70DUM09Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · San Diego, CAApr 30, 1970 · N5593B · Substantial damage NTSB OAK70DXQ05Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Truckee, CAMar 14, 1970 · N6354A · Substantial damage NTSB LAX70A0007Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 182 · Corona Delmar, CAJun 23, 1969 · N6259A · Destroyed NTSB OAK70F0025Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Willows, CAJun 13, 1969 · N5806B · Substantial damage NTSB OAK69F0319Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Oakland, CAApr 20, 1969 · N6452A · Substantial damage NTSB LAX69D0246Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Burbank, CAJan 10, 1969 · N1144F · No damage NTSB LAX69F0121Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Malibu, CAAug 27, 1968 · N6434A · Destroyed NTSB OAK68D0195Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Groveland, CANov 3, 1967 · N5301B · Destroyed NTSB LAX68D0138Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Santa Maria, CAAug 17, 1967 · N5481B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX68F0124Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Long Beach, CAJul 2, 1967 · N5525B · Destroyed NTSB OAK66D0117Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Templeton, CAAug 29, 1965 · N5603B · Substantial damage NTSB OAK66F0052Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Hanford, CAAug 14, 1965 · N6443A · Substantial damage NTSB OAK65D0034Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Stovepipe Wls, CAFeb 21, 1965 · N5343B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX65F0089Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Daggett, CAJan 24, 1965 · N5324B · Substantial damage