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NTSB investigations: Cessna 182Q, TX

28 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 182Q. 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" = 'TX' 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 ('2072732')) 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\" = 'TX' 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 ('2072732'))
  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" = 'TX' 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 ('2072732'))
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 CEN27LA020Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 182Q · Gun Barrel City, TXOct 18, 2026 · N68EP · Substantial damage NTSB CEN22LA175Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182Q · Hebbronville, TXThe pilots improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and loss of airplane control.Apr 9, 2022 · N978C · Substantial damage NTSB CEN21LA178Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Austin, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while turning onto the taxiway in variable wind conditions.Apr 1, 2021 · N94810 · Substantial damage NTSB GAA16CA130Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Hudson Oaks, TXThe pilot's decision to continue the high approach, resulting in excessive speed during the landing roll, a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and nose over.Feb 11, 2016 · N182SD · Substantial damage NTSB CEN15FA174Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · El Paso, TXThe pilot's decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into known instrument flight rules conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.Mar 17, 2015 · N735KF · Destroyed NTSB CEN13CA106Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182Q · Bellview, TXThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a sudden wind shift during the approach and landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.Dec 15, 2012 · N735BV · Substantial damage NTSB CEN09CA419Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182Q · Ballinger, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning.Jul 7, 2009 · N7589S · Substantial damage NTSB DFW06CA085Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing. A contributing factor was the gusty winds.Mar 15, 2006 · N97881 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW02LA218Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Mc Allen, TXThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Jul 29, 2002 · N4896N · Substantial damage NTSB FTW02LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Midland, TXThe pilot's hard landing as a result of her improper landing flare. Factors were the prevailing dark night conditions and the student pilot's lack of total experience in night operations.Jun 21, 2002 · N5327N · Substantial damage NTSB FTW01LA153Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Houston, TXthe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a collision with terrain.Jun 23, 2001 · N4834N · Substantial damage NTSB FTW99LA127Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Marfa, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the dirt bank during the landing flare.May 1, 1999 · N95631 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW99LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Galveston, TXThe pilot's delayed landing flare of the aircraft. Factors were the excessive airspeed and the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of aircraft.Mar 15, 1999 · N7608S · Substantial damage NTSB FTW97TA075Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182Q · Cleburne, TXthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors relating to the accident were: the crosswind, and the dirt bank which was parallel to the runway.Jan 4, 1997 · N4732N · Substantial damage NTSB FTW97FA039Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Colorado City, TXthe pilot's encounter with instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his subsequent loss of aircraft control, due to spatial disorientation. Factors relating to the accident were: the clouds, low ceilings, and the pilot's lack of recent instrument…Nov 12, 1996 · N5116N · Destroyed NTSB FTW95FA261Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · San Angelo, TXThe pilot's decision to attempt flight into known adverse weather conditions, and his loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors relating to the accident were: conditions of darkness, thunderstorm and lightning, and the pilot's lack…Jun 29, 1995 · N759NU · Destroyed NTSB FTW94LA051Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Dalhart, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.Dec 18, 1993 · N96591 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW89LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Leakey, TXThe pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions, improper flare, and improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors related to the accident were: the gusty wind condition and the pilot's lack of experience in this make and model of aircraft.Apr 21, 1989 · N182BS · Substantial damage NTSB FTW89LA061Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Robstown, TXThe pilot delayed flight to an alternate destination, continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), experienced spatial disorientation, and lost control of the aircraft. Contributing factors were: the pilot's inadequate preflight…Mar 3, 1989 · N735EZ · Destroyed NTSB FTW87LA095Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Midland, TXOn April 15, 1987, at approximatly 1910 CDT, the private pilot of a Cessna 182Q attempted to land on a 2650 ft dirt runway near Midland, TX. Witness stated she landed long and fast. The brakes failed due to a pre-existing crack in the left brake line. The…Apr 16, 1987 · N95610 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW87LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Plainview, TXThe plt rprtd that aprx 25 min after he took off, the eng lost power. He made an emergency landing in a plowed field where the acft nosed over. During an investigation, only traces of fuel were found in the acft. There was no evidence that fuel had drained…Nov 1, 1986 · N97814 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW85LA098Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Abilene, TXDeteriorating wx was encountered & the plt elected to land short of the original destn. He was provided vectors for an ILS apch to rwy 35R at abiline, TX. During the night apch, he encountered strong gusty winds, severe turbulence & restricted visibility. The…Jan 20, 1985 · N735QN · Destroyed NTSB FTW84LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Whitney, TXAccording to the plt, he was unable to stop the acft after landing on a 2000 ft asphalt rwy. The acft overran the end of the rwy & hit a ditch. The nose gear collapsed & the acft nosed over. The wind was reported blowing from 210 deg at 20 gusting 25 KTS.…May 27, 1984 · N95981 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW83LA353Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Three Rivers, TXThe acft nosed down during landing after the nose gear failed. The acft had landed earlier that day with a flat nose wheel tire. The plt fixed the flat and thought the acft was all right but later in flt he thought the nosewheel was cocked sideways because…Jul 30, 1983 · N735AC · Substantial damage NTSB FTW81FPD16Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Whitney, TXMar 29, 1981 · N4969N · Substantial damage NTSB FTW81FA022Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182Q · Leakey, TXJan 5, 1981 · N759GK · Destroyed NTSB FTW78FA077Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182Q · San Antonio, TXSep 7, 1978 · N735UB · Substantial damage NTSB FTW78DQG47Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Tulia, TXJun 14, 1978 · N735SN · Substantial damage