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NTSB investigations: Cessna 182L, CA

46 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 182L. 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" = '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 ('2072726')) 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 ('2072726'))
  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 ('2072726'))
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 WPR17LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Arbuckle, CAThe pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff and his failure to properly conduct a rejected takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun.Jul 22, 2017 · N42143 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX00FA099Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Coulterville, CAThe pilot's attempted flight into known adverse weather after receiving hazardous weather advisories, which resulted in inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions while attempting to maintain VFR conditions on top. The subsequent…Feb 14, 2000 · N3324R · Destroyed NTSB LAX96LA021Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Auburn, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control following a hard landing. His physical impairment was a factor.Oct 25, 1995 · N42712 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX90LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Concord, CAThe pilot in command to properly judge the timing of the landing flare.Apr 6, 1990 · N42599 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX89LA123Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Watsonville, CAThe pilot's improperly planned approach, and his failure to maintain clearance from the wind sock pole. The proximity of the wind sock (arpt facility) was considered to be a related factor.Mar 12, 1989 · N42005 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX89LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Upland, CAThe pilot failed to correct the attitude of the aircraft and achieve proper alignment with the runway prior to landing touchdown.Mar 4, 1989 · N42859 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX88FA088Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Newhall, CAPilots decision to continue VFR flight after encountering instrument meteorological conditions.Jan 17, 1988 · N42450 · Destroyed NTSB LAX87FA207Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Santa Monica, CAThe acft lost power during initial climb and crashed on a residential street during an attempted forced landing. The throttle arm was found separated from the throttle shaft. The arm had been replaced 19 hours prior to the accident. Examination of the…May 17, 1987 · N42814 · Destroyed NTSB LAX87LA058Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Oceano, CAWitnesses stated that while the acft was climbing after takeoff, it appeared to be lower than normal. One witness rprtd that the eng sounded as if it was running rough. Another witness stated that the acft had begun making a left turn when he saw flames…Nov 30, 1986 · N66CF · Destroyed NTSB LAX86LA257Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Lodi, CAA acft collided with a gravel pile after overrunning the 2,070 ft asphalt rwy. The plt indicated that the wind sock at the arpt was indicating a variable wind direction from 200 deg to 230 deg. The plt elected to land on rwy 12. He stated he would have had…Jun 14, 1986 · N3496R · Substantial damage NTSB LAX84LA268Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · San Carlos, CAThe plt made four unsuccessful landing attempts followed each time by a go-around. The first attempt the acft bounced onlanding. The second attempt the acft bounced several times. The third attempt the plt stated that the wind pushed the acft from over the…Apr 23, 1984 · N3162R · Substantial damage NTSB LAX84LA177Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Mammoth Lakes, CAThe plt reported that the acft was blown over as he taxied for takeoff. Also, he reported the wind to be from 200 degrees at 20 KTS. The recorded wind from 180 degrees at KTS gusting to 40 KTS. The maximum demonstrated crosswind component for this acft is 15…Feb 13, 1984 · N3194R · Substantial damage NTSB LAX83LA426Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Santa Paula, CAThe plt reported that during the landing, he 'came in too fast & sharp, bounced 5 times, did a go-around & landed.' After the landing, he taxied to a fuel pump, then found that the acft was damaged. The acft had porpoised to such an extent that both propeller…Sep 4, 1983 · N3430R · Substantial damage NTSB LAX82FA231Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Truckee, CAAt aprx 2015 PDT on 6/13/82, the acft departed petaluma, CA on a ngt, VFR, x-country flt to riverton, WY. An en route stop was planned for elco, NV. No records were fnd of a wx briefing or flt plan. The acft was declared overdue on 6/16/82 & the wreckage was…Jun 14, 1982 · N42488 · Destroyed NTSB LAX82FA027Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 182L · Coalinga, CADec 13, 1981 · N42864 · Destroyed NTSB OAK79DVM21Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · San Carlos, CAMay 20, 1979 · N42556 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK79DVD17Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Tracy, CAMar 5, 1979 · N42556 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX79FUG02Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 182L · La Verne, CAOct 23, 1978 · N3320R · Substantial damage NTSB LAX78FUM08Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182L · Santa Paula, CAJan 2, 1978 · N42291 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK77FA029Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182L · Bell Station, CANov 14, 1976 · N3187R · Destroyed NTSB OAK77DVG08Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Jackson, CANov 4, 1976 · N42694 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK76DVD44Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Crescent City, CAAug 19, 1976 · N42505 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK76DVW23Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182I · Darwin, CAMay 1, 1976 · N3109R · Substantial damage NTSB OAK76AP047Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182L · Feather Falls, CAApr 4, 1976 · N42575 · Destroyed NTSB OAK76AP021Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 182 · Vacaville, CAOct 25, 1975 · N182EZ · Destroyed NTSB OAK76DXQ18Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · So.Lake Tahoe, CAOct 13, 1975 · N42598 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK75DVG06Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Lk Pillsbry, CAAug 2, 1974 · N42209 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX74DUM19Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Chula Vista, CAFeb 2, 1974 · N3320R · Substantial damage NTSB LAX73AL052Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Pacoima, CAMay 1, 1973 · N50814 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB OAK72FVM25Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · San Carlos, CAFeb 18, 1972 · N42007 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX72DUQ02Accident · No injuriesClosedRobertson 182C · Goleta, CAJun 17, 1971 · N42036 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK71AP043Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182 · Tahoe City, CAMay 4, 1971 · N3157R · Destroyed NTSB OAK71FXQ30Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182L · Mammoth Lks, CAMar 11, 1971 · N42124 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX71DUG25Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182L · Corona, CANov 5, 1970 · N42484 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK71DVM21Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Monterey, CAOct 11, 1970 · N3449R · Substantial damage NTSB OAK71DVG25Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182L · Napa, CASep 27, 1970 · N42209 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK70DVD08Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Petaluma, CAMar 8, 1970 · N42209 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX70D0227Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182L · Burbank, CADec 29, 1969 · N3181R · Substantial damage NTSB LAX70A0038Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182L · El Cajon, CADec 23, 1969 · N42622 · Destroyed NTSB LAX70F0125Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Frazer Park, CASep 7, 1969 · N3169R · Substantial damage NTSB LAX70D0020Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Calexico, CAJun 15, 1969 · N42857 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX69D0366Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Bermda Dnes, CAMay 9, 1969 · N3159R · Substantial damage NTSB OAK69D0237Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182L · Oakland, CAFeb 26, 1969 · N3397R · Substantial damage NTSB OAK69A0043Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182L · San Francisco, CAJan 15, 1969 · N42242 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB LAX69D0136Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182L · Burbank, CASep 12, 1968 · N973SR · Substantial damage NTSB OAK69D0099Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Napa, CAAug 11, 1968 · N3397R · Substantial damage