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NTSB investigations: Cessna R182, CA

20 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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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 ('2072734')) 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 ('2072734'))
  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 ('2072734'))
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 WPR25LA237Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna R182 · Thermal, CAThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use a pre-landing checklist.Jul 31, 2025 · N2658C · Substantial damage NTSB WPR19LA201Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna R182 · King City, CAA landing gear collapse following an undetermined loss of electrical power, which prevented the landing gear from fully extending.Jul 21, 2019 · N3268C · Substantial damage NTSB GAA17CA395Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R182 · San Jose, CAThe other pilot’s failure to maintain separation from another airplane in the run-up area while taxiing.Jul 8, 2017 · N1746R · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB WPR16FA111Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Altadena, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from rising mountainous terrain while flying in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the loss of radio communications for a reason that could not be determined because of the…May 15, 2016 · N133BW · Destroyed NTSB WPR14CA295Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R182 · El Monte, CAThe failure of the right main landing gear pivot assembly. Contributing to the accident was the owner's failure to perform an inspection of the assembly in accordance with the manufacturer's service bulletin.Jul 18, 2014 · N7571T · Substantial damage NTSB WPR11LA311Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Hesperia, CAThe separation of the end baffle cone inside the muffler, which blocked airflow through the engine after takeoff and resulted in a loss of engine power and an off-airport landing into obstacles.Jul 6, 2011 · N7392X · Substantial damage NTSB LAX04CA263Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R182 · California City, CAthe pilot's failure to lower the landing gear. A contributing factor was the pilot's distraction while on final approach.Jul 11, 2004 · N9108C · Substantial damage NTSB LAX02LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Santa Maria, CAInadequate maintenance and inspection of the engine dual magneto that resulted in a loss of engine power during a critical phase of flight, and the subsequent undershoot forced landing in soft terrain.Dec 17, 2001 · N7317X · Substantial damage NTSB LAX99LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · San Luis Obispo, CAThe inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft by the pilot-in-command which resulted in a loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system. A factor in the accident was an improper maintenance alteration which disabled a fuel sump…Apr 21, 1999 · N7317X · Substantial damage NTSB LAX98LA231Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182RG · Cameron Park, CAThe pilot's decision to initiate a turn to exit the runway at an excessive rate of speed.Jul 7, 1998 · N4825R · Substantial damage NTSB LAX92LA321Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Redding, CAThe pilots selection of the wrong runway for takeoff under the existing wind conditions.Jul 30, 1992 · N5116T · Substantial damage NTSB LAX90FA027Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · San Diego, CAThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain aircraft control after becoming spatially disoriented. Factors in the acident were: darkness, adverse weather conditions, and the pilot's lack of…Nov 9, 1989 · N2257T · Destroyed NTSB LAX89FA010Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Salinas, CAThe pilot failed to follow published missed approach procedures. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot lack of recent experience in type of operation, instrument go-around procedures, and the cloud covered mountainous terrain.Oct 7, 1988 · N1787R · Destroyed NTSB LAX88LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182RG · Davis, CAApr 1, 1988 · N400BT · Substantial damage NTSB LAX88LA111Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · San Andreas, CADuring a night flight the plt attempted to land on a 3600-FT-long rwy. He misjudged his altitude, touched down long & attempted to go-around. The acft became airborne & upon passing the airport's boundary it collided with a fence & crashed. The plt did not…Feb 22, 1988 · N3178C · Destroyed 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.May 11, 1984 · N2375C · Substantial damage 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…Jun 30, 1982 · N7333X · Substantial damage NTSB LAX80FA017Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 182R · Napa, CANov 24, 1979 · N2681C · Destroyed NTSB LAX79DVG74Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182^ · Fair Oaks, CAAug 27, 1979 · N7556Y · Substantial damage NTSB OAK79DVD21Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182RG · Stockton, CAApr 9, 1979 · N2263T · Substantial damage