NTSB investigations: Cessna 182A
48 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 182A, where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical”. 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 | 2 |
| 1985 | 4 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 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\" = 353))
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" = 353))
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 MIA07LA092Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Marstons Mill, MAThe pilot's improper preflight planning and preparation resulting in an in-flight loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB NYC06CA119Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182A · Plattsburgh, NYThe pilot's failure to utilize carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and subsequent engine failure. Factors included the carburetor icing conditions and trees in the forced landing area.NTSB CHI06CA176Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182A · Jackson, MIThe pilot's improper preflight planning which led to the exhaustion of the fuel supply during the flight. The overload failure of the nose landing gear was a factor.NTSB DEN06CA029Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182A · Hobbs, NMthe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's failure to visually verify the fuel quantity in the fuel tanks prior to departure. Contributing factors include the pilot's inadequate preflight, and the transmission wires.NTSB ATL04FA069Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Traphill, NCThe loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were conditions conducive for carburetor icing.NTSB SEA04LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Kapowsin, WAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor to the accident was the trees.NTSB DEN04LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Albuquerque, NMthe pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat and his inadequate flare resulting in a loss of engine power and a hard landing. Also causal was the inadequate supervision of the flight. Carburetor icing conditions was a contributing factor.NTSB LAX04LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Jean, NVthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.NTSB MIA02LA123Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna CE-182-A · Siler City, NCThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.NTSB DEN01LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Richfield, UTloss of engine power during cruise as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilots failure to refuel. Contributing factors were the pilots inadequate aircraft preflight and the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB FTW97LA324Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Delta, COFailure by the pilot to properly plan for the flight in that the fuel aboard was insufficient for the planned flight. Factors were: inaccurate fuel gauges and terrain condition for the forced landing.NTSB LAX97LA232Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Santa Paula, CAFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/inspection and his failure to ensure that adequate fuel was onboard prior to departure.NTSB FTW97LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Midland, TXThe pilot's failure to periodically clear the engine during an extended glide. Factors were the carburetor icing weather conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB LAX97LA015Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Agua Dulce, CAinadequate compliance with the applicable airworthiness directive by other maintenance personnel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in fuel exhaustion from a deteriorated fuel cap seal.NTSB FTW96LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Norman, OKthe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB CHI95LA100Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Bowling Green, MOThe pilot misjudged the fuel supply.NTSB SEA94LA066Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Nampa, IDThe pilot in command's failure to refuel the aircraft. Factor(s) contributing to the accident were: fuel exhaustion, lack of total experience in type aircraft, and terrain condition (ditch).NTSB CHI94LA057Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Centerville, IAthe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane during the flight. Factors related to the accident were the inaccurate fuel consumption calculations for the airplane and the fence.NTSB ATL93LA047Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Roanoke Rapids, NCThe pilot-at-control's failure to use carburetor heat resulting in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. A factor which contributed to the accident was weather conducive to carburetor ice.NTSB ATL93LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · New Ellenton, SCInadequate preflight planning and preparation by the pilot, by not assuring an adequate supply of fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors were trees in the emergency landing area.NTSB BFO92FA038Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Norfolk, VAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC91LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Girdwood, AKImproper in flight planning, fuel starvation and fuel supply not understood by the pilot. Contributing to the accident was rough and uneven terrain.NTSB NYC91LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Xenia, OHTotal loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion resulting in a forced landing and subsequent nose over during the landing roll. Factors related to the accident was the pilot's failure to ensure sufficient fuel was available for the flight.NTSB SEA91LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Burns, ORThe formation of carburetor ice when the pilot delayed the use of carburetor heat.NTSB NYC90LA152Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C182A · Pepperell, MAInflight collision with terrain during a forced landing after the pilot experienced jammed flaps and a power loss due to the fuel selector being improperly positioned.NTSB MKC90LA133Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Cottage Grove, MNFuel exhaustion and remedial action not performed by the pilot in command.NTSB ATL90LA129Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Hartford, KYImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel.NTSB SEA90LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Tekoa, WAThe pilot turned off the carburetor heat while descending for landing in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB LAX90LA222Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Fresno, CAFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning.NTSB LAX90LA124Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Sandy Valley, NVThe pilot's poor flight planning and poor inflight decisions resulting in becoming lost and exhausting fuel before landing.NTSB FTW89LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Owasso, OKInadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion from lack of fuel. The presence of trees was was a contributing factor.NTSB FTW89LA059Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Temple, TXImproper planning/decision, by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply o fuel.NTSB CHI89DEV05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182A · Sparta, ILPoor and improper maintenance which resulted in the carburetor venturi being blocked by the duct tape. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain on which the forced landing was made.NTSB MKC89LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Garnett, KSHaving just made a parachutist's drop, during a sky diving operation, the private pilot spiraled down from altitude to land, but had to extend his pattern to allow a departing acft to leave. During a long final approach, the engine failed and an emergency…NTSB DEN88LA157Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Gillette, WYNTSB MIA88LA180Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Williston, FLThe plt dropped off parachutists at 8,500 ft and began to descend back to arpt. The a/c was descending at 145 mph, 19 inches mp, and 2300 RPM in a long circular pattern. The flt was on final between 500 and 1000 ft MSL when the plt tried to apply pwr. The eng…NTSB ATL87LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Warm Springs, GAPIC dpted, intending to fly 0.5 hours on tach. Acft had 11 gals of fuel, 5 in left tank & 6 in right tank. PIC made left climbing spiral to 9000 feet and maneuvered in left turn around airport. On a long staight in, final appch eng quit at about 500 feet AGL.…NTSB MKC86LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Davis City, IAStatements from FAA flight service station personnel indicate that the pilot received a weather briefing prior to departure but that a flight plan was not filed for the 600 mile trip. Records show that the flt lasted 05:28 hours before the engine sputtered…NTSB LAX86LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Death Valley, CAThe acft collided with terrain after a loss of pwr 50 yards short of the rwy. The plt stated he used various fuel selector positions while en route. Upon entry into the traffic pattern on a right downwind, the left tank was selected. On final apch the plt…NTSB SEA85LA220Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Vancouver, WAThe plt was unable to land at his intended destination due to the rwy edge and end lights being inoperative. The plt diverted to a nearby arpt but fuel exhaustion occurred and a forced landing was made. The acft was landed on an overpass and during the…NTSB DEN85LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Troy, MTThe plt said that as he approached his destination he reduced engine pwr to begin descent. The engine quit forcing the pilot to land on unsuitable terrain. Contaminated fuel was found in the fuel system.NTSB MIA85FA098Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Williston, FLThe plt took off with the fuel selector on 'both' and at 300 feet AGL switched the fuel selector to 'left'. The selector was still on 'left' when engine lost power at the beginning of the base leg. The plt tried to reach the rwy but collided with edge of…NTSB FTW85LA097Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Wichita Falls, TXPlt intentionally ran the rt fuel tank empty and switched to the left tank which was 1/2 to 3/4 full on takeoff. Plt maintained a left side slip during the landing apch to compensate for x-wind conditions. Plt stated, at 400 ft AGL he noticed a pwr loss.…NTSB FTW85FA037Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Mckinney, TXThe plt stated, he had departed the aero county airport, Mckinney, TX, on a local flt to drop sky divers. He dropped the sky divers & was returning to the arpt when he encountered a loss of eng power & made a forced landing. He stated that he pulled on…NTSB ATL84LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Burlington, NCThe acft nosed over during a forced landing after the engine lost power. The plt said the fuel gauges were reading 1/4 to 1/2 full just before the engine quit. No fuel was found in the acft after the accident. The engine performed normally after refueling.NTSB FTW84LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Clarksville, TXThe acrt crashed into trees during a forced landing when the engine lost power during takeoff climb after a power reduction. The plt said he was too low to maneuver so he landed straight ahead into the trees. The plt suspected carburetor icing. The…NTSB CHI83LA339Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Rochester, MNWhile en route, the engine lost power & the plt was unable to restart it. During a forced landing on a road at dusk, the vertical stabilizer struck a wire. Aprx 16 inches was cut off the top of the stabilizer & the rudder was torn loose from the hinges.…NTSB DEN82FTE15Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182A · Steamboat Sprin, COAfter the pilot entered the traffic pattern for landing, he extended his downwind leg to accomodate the departure of another aircraft. The pilot reported that he pushed the throttle forward as he turned base, but the engine failed to respond. During a forced…