NTSB investigations: Cessna R182
240 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna R182. 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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NTSB MIA86LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Jacksonville, FLAfter the plt applied carb heat during the approach sequence, he became concerned about roughness in the eng. At about that same time, the tower cleared him to land behind another acft; however, at 1st, he did not have the other acft in sight & spent several…NTSB BFO86FA012Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Leesburg, VAThe acft dptd dca with 4508,70GAL fuel,and 43LBS equipmt on board which computed out to be 26LBS over max gross. It was flown directly to Leesburg,VA where the winds were generally out of the west and there was the potential for windshear w/i 2000AGL. Both…NTSB MKC86LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182RG · Wentzville, MOThe pilot stated that he winds were calm when he made the tou long, on the runway, attempted a go around and ran off the end of the runway into a field when the airplanefailed to get airborne.NTSB BFO85FA071Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Browntown, VADrg a wx briefing, flt prctns for ocnl mtn obscn & IMC were relayed to the plt, but he was not provided a forecast for thunderstorms, nor advised VFR flt was not rcmdd. The route of flt was portrayed as marginal VFR, as was the destn at morgantown (mgm).…NTSB FTW85LA319Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Lubbock, TXThe plt made a hard landing at the town and country arpt at Lubbock, TX, and a collapse of the nose gear resulted.NTSB MIA85IA211Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Jacksonville, FLThe plt stated that he made a normal touchdown & on his landing rollout the nose gear collapsed. The landing gear was cycled several times after this occurrence & no abnormality was observed. No determination could be made of the malfunction of the landing…NTSB FTW85LA277Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Midland, TXThe plt stated that on a pass over the pvt strip the wind sock as indicating the wind out of the north. In actuality, Midland regional arpt was reporting the winds from 110 degs at 13 KTS. Touchdown was made at a higher than normal airspeed. The acft landed…NTSB NYC85LA066Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182RG · Norfolk, MAThe acft was unintentionally landed with the gear retracted. A CFI and a pvt plt were on board at the time of the accident. The pvt plt in the left seat was flying the acft and on the third landing failed to extend the gear. The CFI in the right seat was…NTSB ATL85FA173Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Seneca, SCDuring flt, the plt was observed to make a low pass over lake keowee near a friend's houseboat. The owner of the houseboat stated that the acft was flying low off his right side when the acft struck the water. Another witness also saw the acft flying at…NTSB CHI85FA176Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Prairie Dusac, WIThis midair collision occurred approx 2 mi NE of sauk-Prairie apt. The pilots of the Cessna were in a climbing right departure turn at approx 1600 ft MSL heading approx 120 deg when a collsion occurred with a Piper heading approx 270 deg and descending. One…NTSB NYC85FA110Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Hamilton Twnshp, NJThe plt's original destn was bader field at atlantic city. However, during arrival, he diverted to the atlantic city arpt, since bader field was below mins. Vectors were provided for an ILS rwy 13 apch & the plt was cleared for the apch. He was then cleared…NTSB CHI85LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Chicago, ILWhile in the landing flare, the acft apparently touched down on the nose gear & began to porpoise. During the subsequent bounces, the nose gear collapsed & the acft nosed over as it departed the side of the rwy. The plt stated that he felt that a gust of wind…NTSB CHI85LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182RG · Mundelein, ILThe plt of this acft did not know the rwy surface condition prior to an attmpted landing. UNICOM advisories were not available. Due to a recent storm, six to twelve inches of wet snow overlying a patchy layer of compacted snow existed when he touched down.…NTSB ATL85FA077Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Crossville, TNThe acft collided with wooded, rising terrain at an elevation of about 2800 ft MSL on the west slope of hinch mountain. A passenger, who survived the crash, but died later due to burns, reported that light conditions were dark & she could not see anything…NTSB CHI85LA068Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182RG · Lafayette, INWhile turning the prop by hand to lubricate the engine it unintentionally started and ran at aprx 1700 RPM. The acft was not chocked or tied down and the parking brake was not set. The acft traveled across the ramp and collided with an empty t-hangar. After…NTSB ATL85LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182RG · Charleston, SCPilot landed the aircraft with the landing gear in the up position. Examination of the landing gear after the accident revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunction or failure that would have prevented normal gear operation.NTSB SEA85FA001Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Austin, NVDeteriorating wx was encountered as the plt followed a highway to his dest on an easterly heading. On scene evidence indicated that the acft impacted left wing tip first on a northerly heading near the east end of a box canyon. The impact flight path angle…NTSB SEA84LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R-182 · Mountain Home, IDThe pilot was landing on a road to visit friends when the acft collided with a gate during the roll. The pilot had originally intended to land at a nearby municipal arpt after flying over the friends house. Due to the close proximity of Mountain Home air…NTSB MKC84FA271Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Ottumwa, IAThe acft entered IMC weather, the plt became disoriented & cruised without ATC navigational assistance after failing to make radio contact or file a flt plan. The non-instrument rated private plt flew until acft power was lost due to fuel exhaustion. The…NTSB ATL84LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Rome, GAThe acft made a hard landing after a power loss during takeoff. The ground was soft from rain and the nose gear failed at the fork as it dug into the dirt. The plts said that before takeoff they had checked for water in the fuel from both wing sumps and…NTSB LAX84LA292Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182RG · Palo Alto, CAAcft touched down on the nose gear, porpoised and finally impacted the rwy on the nose gear.NTSB NYC84LA303Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Boston, MAAccording to the plt, due to landing traffic he was requested by ATC to keep his airspeed as fast as possible. A hard landing resulted at 110 KTS.NTSB NYC84LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182RG · Teterboro, NJAccording to the plt after about an hour and 10 min flight he returned for landing. During the landing roll the acft skidded off the rwy onto soft dirt damaging the propeller and right wing tip.NTSB ATL84FA102Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 182RG II · Chantilly, VAPlt stated he saw baggage tug at a stop, apparently holding, btw taxiways T-1 and T-2. Tug driver reported he stopped at the stop sign, looked left, looked right and observing no acft. He accelerated his vehicle and saw N1734R directly in front of him. He…NTSB MKC84LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Marion, IAThe acft collided with a snowbank after swerving during takeoff. The swerve was started when the acft hit a windblown snowdrift which changed the acfts direction. After the collision the acfts nose gear collapsed and the left main gear retracted.NTSB ATL84LA074Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Pennington Gap, VAEnroute at 7,000 ft MSL the acft started picking up heavy ice. The plt make a 180 deg turn & descended to 6,000 ft. he was able to see the ground through breaks in the clouds. Upon sighting lee county arpt the plt elected to make a precautionary landing.…NTSB NYC84FA053Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Greenwich, CTThe acft collided with trees during an ILS approach to westchester arpt in NY. The weather was IMC and an IFR flt plan was filed. The accident occurred during the 2nd attempt with the 1st ending in a missed approach. It was apparent to thecontroller that the…NTSB FTW84LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Houston, TXThe acft nosed down during a crosswind landing. The rwy is 100/280 degrees and the wind was 360 degrees at 19 KTS. Shortly after the landing touchdown the acft nose gear separated from the acft.NTSB DEN84LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Grovont, WYThe plt reported that after taking off, the gear warning horn sounded when he retracted the gear. He continued en route while trying to get a safe indication. Subsequently, aprx 20 mi east of the departure point, he elected to entend the gear & return to the…NTSB NYC83LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Batavia, NYThe pilot had trouble with maintaining heading during the entire flight due to malfunction of the rudder trim. During landing, directional control was lost and the acft left the runway and collided with trees. An inspection of the rudder sys revealed…NTSB MIA83LA108Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 RG · Palm Beach, FLThe acft ditched in the atlantic ocean 5 miles east of Palm Beach FL after an electrical fire and engine failure. The pilot said he departed boca raton at 1950 EST. A few minutes later he experienced an electrical fire and electrical failure. About 2 minutes…NTSB FTW83LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182RG · Sheffield, TXAfter takeoff from a ranch strip, the eng lost power during a turn, then started again after the plt leveled the wings. He maneuver over the strip & the eng cut out two more times. The acft descend into grassy terrain, but hit a rock & damaged the nose gear.…NTSB LAX83LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182RG · Marble Canyon, AZDuring the landing the pilot lost control of the aircraft in a gusty wind. The aircraft left the runway and nosed over. In soft terrain. He blamed his slow reaction and inexperience for the accident. The wind was from 300 degrees at 11 KTS gusting to 18 KTS.NTSB MKC83LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Olathe, KSPrior to landing, the pilot was unable to extend the left main gear and elected to land with all gear retracted. An investigation revealed that a bolt in the left main gear brake assembly was loose and jammed the wheel in the wheel well. An annual inspection…NTSB FTW83LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · George West, TXThe plt reported that after he touched down on a wet grass runway, he was unable to stop, so he elected to go around. During the go-around, the gear collided with a fence, and subsequently, the acft crashed into trees and a building.NTSB MKC83LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182RG · Woodbine, IAPilot checked braking on icy sod runway before takeoff and it seemed to be all right. Upon returning to land the pilot noticed a farmer driving cattle near the landing threshold so he decided to land long instead of going around. Using half flaps he landed…NTSB MKC83FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · 1 1/2 Mi.N. May, KSThe pilot received wx briefings at 1114 & 1220. He was advised against VFR flt due to low ceilings & visibilities in western Missouri, eastern & northeastern Kansas. At 1300 the plt received a special VFR clearance to depart. At 1330 witnesses observed the…NTSB ATL83LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Huntsville, ALThe aircraft collided with trees during a landing approach in instrument meeorological conditions on a dark night. A VFR flight plan was filed. The aircraft was damaged in the collision but the pilot managed to continue the approach and land. No injuries were…NTSB CHI83FA022Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Lemont, ILThe pilot took off at 0642 CDT, and at 0645, he reported level at 4000 ft MSL. At 0659:08, he preported that he was encountering icing conditions and requested a climb to 6000 ft. at 0700:16, after changing from TRACON to center frequency, he was cleared as…NTSB NYC82DA198Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna R182 · Endicott, NYAfter making an approach and go-around, the pilot turned to a downwind and moved the gear selector to the down position. However, the gear would not extend by using either the normal system or emergency hand pump. Subsequently, the aircraft was landed on a…NTSB MIA82DA161Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna R182 · Plymouth, FLThe pilot had a flight of over 4 hours total with one enroute stop. At this stop the pilot did not refuel. After 2 hoursand 9 minutes of return flight the eng lost power & the plt made a wheels up landing on a highway.NTSB LAX82DA239Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna R182 · Fresno, CAWhen the landing gear was extended to demonstrate an approach-to-landing stall, there was no safe indication. The gear was recycled but the nose gear would not extend. All attempts to extend the nose gear, including the use of the emergency extension hand…NTSB ATL82FKQ15Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportCessna R182 · Ocean Springs, MSA pilot-rated witness observed the entire flight and accident. He stated that after takeoff and gear retraction, the aircraft was held at a very low altitude, which he thought was to gain airspeed. The aircraft reached the end of the runway and went into a…NTSB CHI82DA175Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna R182 · Cahokia, ILThe pilot was making touch and go landings on runway 30 with a wind from about 180 degrees at 11 KTS. On the fourth landing, the aircraft bounced two or three times. The plane slid sideways, went off the runway, and the nose gear failed.NTSB MKC82DA052Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182RG · Gurley, NEDuring takeoff from a wheatfield the left gear hit a rut and the pilot lost control. The takeoff was aborted and the aircraft traveled across a road and through a fence.NTSB CHI82DA087Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182 · Lake Village, INThe pilot reported that the wind was from the west at 25, gusting 40 knots. During landing on runway 36, he touched down long and then attempted to go-around. At the north end of the field, the aircraft encountered soft, soggy terrain, the pilot lost…NTSB FTW82FQA10Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182RG · Tucumcari, NMNTSB ATL82FKM01Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna R182 · West Jefferson, NCNTSB CHI81DEX27Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182RG · West Middleton, INNTSB CHI81FET09Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna R182 · Plymouth, IN