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NTSB investigations: Cessna 182A, AK

24 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 182A. 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AK' 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 ('2072704')) 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\" = 'AK' 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 ('2072704'))
  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" = 'AK' 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 ('2072704'))
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 ANC20LA098Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · King Salmon, AKThe fatigue fracture failure of the left main landing gear U-bolt during landing, which resulted in the collapse and separation of the left main landing gear spring.Sep 21, 2020 · N182KT · Substantial damage NTSB ANC19LA040Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Farewell, AKA reported partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined.Jul 24, 2019 · N3934D · Substantial damage NTSB ANC18CA052Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Chugiak, AKThe pilot's mismanagement of the engine controls due to distraction in the traffic pattern, which resulted in a hard landing short of the runway.Jul 1, 2018 · N5020D · Substantial damage NTSB ANC15LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Anchorage, AKThe total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat.Jul 5, 2015 · N4861D · Substantial damage NTSB ANC14CA064Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182A · Gustavus, AKThe pilot's unstable landing approach which resulted in a long landing, and subsequent collision with terrain.Aug 14, 2014 · N2121G · Substantial damage NTSB ANC12CA115Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182A · Port Lions, AKThe pilot's decision to take off with ice- and snow-contaminated wings.Oct 1, 2012 · N2028G · Substantial damage NTSB ANC12CA023Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182A · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadvertent landing on a frozen lake in dark night conditions.Feb 20, 2012 · N6147B · Substantial damage NTSB ANC08CA102Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Cantwell, AKThe pilot's misjudged distance while step-taxiing after landing. Factors in the accident were rain showers, wind, and spray from the airplane's propeller.Aug 9, 2008 · N82Y · Substantial damage NTSB ANC04LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in a nose over during the landing roll.Apr 26, 2004 · N4861D · Substantial damage 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.Sep 23, 2001 · N3961D · Substantial damage NTSB ANC00LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor in the accident was a soft area of runway.Apr 29, 2000 · N3725D · Substantial damage NTSB ANC98LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Palmer, AKThe pilot's failure to abort the landing. A factor associated with the accident is the presence of a variable wind condition.May 17, 1998 · N4827D · Substantial damage NTSB ANC96LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident is the gusty wind conditions.Sep 10, 1996 · N6022B · Substantial damage NTSB ANC95LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Kenai, AKThe pilot's selection of an inadequately prepared landing area.Aug 23, 1995 · N4728D · Substantial damage 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.Jul 22, 1991 · N4944D · Substantial damage NTSB ANC89LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Tyonek, AKSelection of unsuitable terrain by the pilot. Probable contributing factors were the soft sand and the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.Jun 20, 1989 · N9926B · Substantial damage NTSB ANC87LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot was tardy when deciding to abort the takeoff attempt from a rough short strip. The airplane ran into soft over-run and nosed over.May 16, 1987 · N4600W · Substantial damage NTSB ANC86LA028Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182-A · Merrill Pass, AKThe pilot stated that he could see the whiteout condition ahead. During the 180 deg turn the aircraft struck the 3000 foot level of the mountian Pass. At the time of the accident the weather was a complete IFR whiteout condition.Feb 9, 1986 · N3813D · Destroyed NTSB ANC86FA020Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Lake Clark Pass, AKThe acft collided with rising terrain while maneuvering in a mountain Pass. Low ceilings, 40 to 50 kt winds and rain showers were reported in the area at the time of the accident.Dec 23, 1985 · N5009D · Destroyed NTSB ANC81DAG38Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182A · Willow, AKMay 30, 1981 · N3840D · Substantial damage NTSB ANC76FAA33Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Fairbanks, AKApr 25, 1976 · N4007D · Substantial damage NTSB ANC75AA072Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182A · Port Lyons, AKApr 14, 1975 · N2244G · Substantial damage NTSB ANC72DAG20Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Naknek, AKJul 11, 1971 · N5117D · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X3026Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182A · Juneau, AKJul 25, 1964 · N3793D · Destroyed