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NTSB investigations: Cessna 182A, CA

75 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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Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Cessna 182A, CA per year, 1964–2026: 75 cases
1964	7
1965	5
1966	4
1967	4
1968	7
1969	6
1970	1
1971	4
1972	1
1973	1
1974	1
1975	2
1976	1
1977	2
1978	2
1979	1
1981	1
1982	1
1983	2
1986	2
1987	1
1988	1
1990	2
1991	1
1992	1
1993	1
1995	1
1996	1
1997	1
1999	1
2002	1
2003	1
2004	1
2005	1
2010	1
2016	2
2017	1
2025	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 ('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\" = '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 ('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" = '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 ('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 WPR25LA304Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182A · Avalon, CAThe pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind and a downslope to the runway.Sep 29, 2025 · N2079G · Substantial damage NTSB GAA17CA367Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · San Martin, CAThe pilot’s failure to attain a proper glidepath on approach for landing, which resulted in an impact with a guard rail and post. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to ensure that sufficient fuel was onboard for nonlevel flight, which…Jun 25, 2017 · N524BF · Substantial damage NTSB GAA17CA098Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Apple Valley, CAThe pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a subsequent hard, off-airport landing and nose-over.Dec 19, 2016 · N5954B · Substantial damage NTSB WPR16LA094Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Selma, CAThe total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the flight instructor's failure to use carburetor heat during the descent.Apr 19, 2016 · N9909B · Substantial damage NTSB WPR10FA423Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Ojai, CAA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Aug 24, 2010 · N3850D · Substantial damage NTSB LAX06LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · San Diego, CAThe failure of the camshaft due to fatigue of one of the gear teeth, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Factors were the fence and the fence post.Nov 27, 2005 · N3936D · Substantial damage NTSB LAX04LA283Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Petaluma, CAthe pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a collapse of the nose landing gear.Jul 11, 2004 · N4094D · Substantial damage NTSB LAX03LA293Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Georgetown, CAthe pilot's misjudged speed and distance, and his failure to perform a go-around which resulted in a runway overrun.Sep 20, 2003 · N9921B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX02LA286Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · San Diego, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance to avoid jet exhaust due to his improperly planned approach and inadequate in-flight decision to perform a long landing rollout, which placed the airplane in proximity to an area of observed high velocity jet…Sep 16, 2002 · N3951D · Substantial damage NTSB LAX99FA220Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Paso Robles, CAthe pilot's failure to set the trim as prescribed by the published check list. This led to a steep climb angle which caused the airspeed to decay, resulting in a stall at an altitude too low to allow recovery.Jun 19, 1999 · N4824D · Destroyed 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.Jul 4, 1997 · N2011G · Substantial damage 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.Oct 12, 1996 · N4924D · Substantial damage NTSB LAX95LA239Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Paso Robles, CAFailure of the great lakes pilot to see-and-avoid the Cessna 182. The sun glare was a related factor.Jun 18, 1995 · N4824D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB LAX93LA344Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Potrero, CAThe overload failure of the upper nose gear torque link and the subsequent separation of the nose wheel and fork assembly from the nose gear strut. A factor in the accident was the surface irregularity in the dirt landing strip.Sep 6, 1993 · N4847D · Substantial damage NTSB LAX92LA210Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · S.Lake Tahoe, CAThat the pilot-in-command used poor judgment by flying at an unwarranted low altitude and misjudged the clearance between the tree tops and the airplane.May 16, 1992 · N2031G · Destroyed NTSB LAX91FA203Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Lee Vining, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation during a night approach.May 6, 1991 · N2137G · Destroyed NTSB LAX90LA226Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Georgetown, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper compensation for the gusty wind conditions, and her improper bounced landing recovery.Jun 16, 1990 · N2170G · Substantial damage NTSB LAX90LA222Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Fresno, CAFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning.May 18, 1990 · N3709D · Substantial damage NTSB LAX89LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Visalia, CAA Cessna 182A & a Boeing A75 collided on the rwy. The pilot of the Boeing stated that he was doing touch & go ldgs & had the ldg Cessna in sight. The Boeing plt then lost site of the Cessna after it touched down on rwy 30. The Boeing plt assumed the Cessna…Oct 4, 1988 · N5888B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB LAX87LA278Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Strathmore, CADuring a cross country flight, upon landing, the aircraft touched-down approx 500 ft from the approach end of the rwy. The plt lost directional control of the acft when he stated that the brakes failed to respond. The runway on which the acft landed is approx…Jul 24, 1987 · N3884D · Substantial damage NTSB LAX87LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · King City, CAWhile cruising near King City, CA, the aircraft lost power and an attempt to restart the engine was unsuccessful. The aircraft was then landed in a field, but it collided with a tree during the landing roll. An examination of the aircraft revealed that the…Oct 12, 1986 · N4823D · Substantial damage 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…Apr 12, 1986 · N5925B · Substantial damage 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…Sep 11, 1983 · N4812D · Substantial damage 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…Aug 29, 1983 · N6055B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX82FVD12Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182 · Livermore, CADuring takeoff, the engine lost power as the aircraft was climbing through about 150 ft AGL. The pilot landed in a plowed field where the nose gear failed and the aircraft flipped over. An investigation revealed that the number five piston and piston pin had…Mar 26, 1982 · N4734D · Substantial damage NTSB LAX81DUG32Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Corona, CAJun 26, 1981 · N5862B · Substantial damage NTSB OAK79FA033Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 182A · Albion, CAJun 25, 1979 · N5969B · Destroyed NTSB OAK78FAO36Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 182A · Red Bluff, CAJul 2, 1978 · N3873D · Destroyed NTSB LAX78FA024Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182A · Los Angeles, CAFeb 3, 1978 · N2210G · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB LAX78FA016Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182A · El Cajon, CADec 27, 1977 · N3979D · Destroyed NTSB OAK77FYM29Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182A · Palo Alto, CASep 17, 1977 · N4954D · Substantial damage NTSB OAK76FVG56Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Sacramento, CAMar 21, 1976 · N2253G · Destroyed NTSB OAK7LFVA09Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182A · Fresno, CAAug 30, 1975 · N5990B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX75DUM21Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Chula Vista, CAMar 23, 1975 · N3914D · Substantial damage NTSB OAK75AP018Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182A · Livermore, CANov 1, 1974 · N5878B · Minor damage NTSB LAX74FUG14Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Rubidoux, CASep 25, 1973 · N9903B · Substantial damage NTSB OAK72FVG62Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 182A · Dixon, CAMay 20, 1972 · N5888B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX72AL039Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182A · Big Bear, CANov 24, 1971 · N3715D · Destroyed NTSB LAX72DUM06Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Salton Sea, CAJun 24, 1971 · N5089D · Substantial damage NTSB LAX71AL071Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182A · Fillmore, CAMay 29, 1971 · N2147G · Destroyed NTSB LAX71FUQ68Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182A · Newhall, CAMar 15, 1971 · N3992D · Substantial damage NTSB OAK70DVG29Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Lincoln, CAMay 17, 1970 · N5858B · Substantial damage NTSB OAK70A0023Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182A · Alturas, CASep 18, 1969 · N4072D · Destroyed NTSB OAK70D0139Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182A · Dixon, CASep 10, 1969 · N6033B · Substantial damage NTSB OAK70F0058Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 182A · Vacaville, CAJul 3, 1969 · N5061D · Substantial damage NTSB LAX70D0003Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Lancaster, CAJun 1, 1969 · N4057D · Substantial damage NTSB LAX69A0056Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182A · Chino, CAMar 30, 1969 · N5909B · Destroyed NTSB LAX69A0049Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182A · El Cajon, CAFeb 17, 1969 · N2083G · Destroyed NTSB OAK69F0211Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Kyburz, CADec 20, 1968 · N4912D · Substantial damage NTSB OAK69D0194Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182A · Shelter Cove, CANov 18, 1968 · N2072G · Substantial damage