NTSB investigations: Cessna 182A
32 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 182A, where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power”. 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.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072704')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 350))
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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072704')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 350))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun 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 NYC07LA102Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Russellville, KYA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, during the initial climb after an aborted landing.NTSB SEA05LA127Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Star, IDA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor contributing to the accident were the transmission wires.NTSB ATL04CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182A · Walterboro, SCThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB CHI04LA001Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Shenandoah, IALoss of engine power for an undetermined reason during cruise and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. The factors to the accident were the dark night, the corn crop, and the ditch.NTSB LAX03LA087Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · The Gap, AZA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW02LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Chickasha, OKThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB ANC01LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · North Pole, AKA loss of engine power, due to contaminated fuel, during approach for landing. A factor associated with the accident was unsuitable terrain.NTSB FTW01LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Salado, TXA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing resulting in a stall. This report was modified on December 2, 2005.NTSB CHI01LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Taylorville, ILThe pilot's improper procedure and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Additional factors included the carburetor icing and the corn crop.NTSB MIA01LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Parkton, NCThe loss of engine power during a normal descent due to fuel starvation for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL01LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Plant City, FLThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from the separation of the mixture control cable from the carburetor. Factors were cows, rough and uneven terrain.NTSB FTW99FA261Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Bryan, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the loss of engine power as a result of fatigue cracking and separation of the #6 cylinder head.NTSB DEN99LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Salt Lake City, UTA total loss of engine power (nonmechanical) for reasons undetermined. Factors were the existence of conditions conducive to carburetor icing, and unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.NTSB CHI98LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Independence, MOA loss of engine power due to the separation of the induction system balance tube coupling from the intake manifold tube assembly. A related factor was the soft field.NTSB ATL98LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Waycross, GAa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW96LA312Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Skiatook, OKa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB SEA96LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Toledo, WAloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's need to maneuvering to avoid obstructions near the approach end of the runway, and a ditch in the emergency landing area.NTSB MIA95LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Vero Beach, FLTotal loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while on final approach to land and unsuitable terrain encountered during the landing roll.NTSB ATL95LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Johns Island, SCA loss of engine power due to a partially blocked fuel line to the gascolator.NTSB NYC93LA111Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Woodstock, CTA complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA93LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Ashton, IDA power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor contributing to the accident was the soft terrain.NTSB FTW92LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Stanton, TXPower loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was soft terrain.NTSB CHI91LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Chadron, NEAn engine power loss for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI89LA123Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Tecumseh, MILoss of engine power for an undetermined reason. The embankment (dirt bank) was a contributing factor.NTSB LAX88LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Laveen, AZThe pilot stated that he was ferrying his aircraft three miles to a private strip. Shortly after takeoff, the engine began losing power. The pilot did not think he could make it to the private strip so he attempted a precautionary landing on a dirt road. He…NTSB FTW86LPJ03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182 · Goldsby, OKThe plt stated the purpose of the flt was to drop parachute jumpers. The jumpers deplaned at 8500 ft MSL and the plt reduced pwr for a descent and landing at the arpt of departure. He stated he did not apply carb heat during the entire descent and he entered…NTSB CHI85LA285Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · North Canton, OHThe preflight, engine runup and initial takeoff were uneventful. At approx 600 ft AGL the engine sputtered for two or three seconds then stopped. The pilot turned back toward the runway but was too low. He crash landed in a gravel quarry after clipping power…NTSB FTW85LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Covington, LADuring an apch to land, the eng lost power & the plt made an off arpt landing. While he was landing, the acft collided with a levee & was damaged. Ample fuel was still remaining in the acft & no preimpact failure or malfunction was found that would have…NTSB MIA84LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · San Juan, PRWhile the plt was in the traffic pattern (on base) to land at isla grande arpt, the eng lost power. Subsequently, the acft was ditched & sank in about 40 ft of water. The acft was not recovered, so the eng could not be examined.NTSB LAX83LA433Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · S. Lake Tahoe, CAAccording to the flt instructor (CFI), he & the student took off with 21 gal of fuel on board. Aprx 1.3 hrs. Later, the eng lost power as the student turned onto final apch for a landing. The CFI took control of the acft & made a forced landing on a river…NTSB LAX83LA412Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · South Dos Palos, CAWhile descending toward the arpt, after 4 parachute jumpers had egressed, the eng loss all power. There was insufficient alt to glide to the arpt, so the plt elected to land in an area with rice paddies. As the acft touched down, it encountered a dike & nosed…NTSB MIA82DA093Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182 · Quincy, FLAfter completing the drop on a skydiving flight, the engine lost power during a power-off descent. The pilot reported that the carburetor heat was not used during the descent prior to the loss of power. However, the probability of weather conditions for…