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NTSB investigations: Cessna 182P, AZ

33 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 182P. 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" = 'AZ' 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 ('2075816')) 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\" = 'AZ' 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 ('2075816'))
  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" = 'AZ' 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 ('2075816'))
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 GAA18CA246Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Page, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a rejected takeoff in gusting quarting tailwind conditions.Apr 29, 2018 · N7553N · Substantial damage NTSB WPR16FA183Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Gilbert, AZAn inadvertent explosion of pyrotechnics, which were contained in a box that had been installed on the airplane's left main landing gear assembly spring leg which resulted in shrapnel striking the airplane's left wing and breaching the left wing fuel tank,…Sep 18, 2016 · N20844 · Destroyed NTSB WPR13FA017Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Yucca, AZThe pilot’s failure to take corrective action to avoid terrain during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Oct 18, 2012 · N20939 · Substantial damage NTSB WPR10CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Payson, AZThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.Dec 11, 2009 · N11PG · Substantial damage NTSB LAX02LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Roosevelt, AZFailure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control during the landing rollout after making a precautionary landing precipitated by an electrical system failure.May 30, 2002 · N79107 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX01LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Mesa, AZThe pilot's improper use of the rudder control to correct for torque and P-factor effects, which resulted in a loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground loop/swerve.Jun 29, 2001 · N7336Q · Substantial damage NTSB LAX01LA037Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Tucson, AZThe pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper recovery from the bounced landing resulting in the overload failure of the nose gear and the airplane nosing over.Nov 9, 2000 · N9187G · Substantial damage NTSB LAX99LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Payson, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during a go-around.Oct 12, 1998 · N1938M · Substantial damage NTSB LAX98LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Payson, AZThe collapse of the nose landing gear for undetermined reasons.Feb 10, 1998 · N52748 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX95FA173Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Jerome, AZthe pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue the daytime flight into known adverse weather conditions at an inadequate altitude to clear mountainous terrain.Apr 18, 1995 · N85DK · Destroyed NTSB LAX94LA347Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Mesa, AZthe pilot's failure to properly secure the aircraft prior to a start attempt by handpropping.Sep 2, 1994 · N58645 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX94LA209Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Phoenix, AZthe pilot's failure to ensure that the magneto switch was in the off position prior to rotating the propeller by hand.May 1, 1994 · N1454S · Substantial damage NTSB LAX86FA039Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Cottonwood, AZWitnesses saw the plt depart with frost covering the acft & without either a runup or warmup. The witnesses reported that the plt 'scraped the frost from a small square directly in front of him on the windshield' just prior to takeoff. Temp & dew point were…Nov 14, 1985 · N7036S · Destroyed NTSB LAX85LA261Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Glendale, AZThe plt attempted to takeoff fm a 2400-FT-long rwy, he reported that because the acft's airspeed indicator did not appear to properly represent the airspeed, he aborted the takeoff. This occurred after accelerating down the rwy for an estimated 1800 ft. the…May 27, 1985 · N7229N · Substantial damage NTSB LAX84LA214Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Willcox, AZAn unknown person attempted to steal the acft. The acft was taxied out from its tie-down spot & accelerated down the mile-long dirt rwy. It failed to become airborne, impacted 5 fences, a power pole & came to rest inverted. The injury index is presumed.Mar 10, 1984 · N52488 · Destroyed NTSB LAX83FA092Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Wenden, AZThe acft crashed into a hillsideduring a low altitude turn while surveying sheet. The plt in the right front seat who was flying the acft made a steep right turn to follow a herd of big horn sheep and the acft settled into the rising terrain. No evidence of…Feb 6, 1983 · N5943J · Destroyed NTSB LAX83LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Deer Valley, AZPilot could not get aircraft started so he got out and pulled prop. Engine started and with no one aboard the aircraft taxiied into two parked aircraft.Oct 21, 1982 · N1496M · Destroyed NTSB LAX82FUJ24Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 182P · Sunflower, AZThe pilot reported that he had throttled back below cruise power to survey one of his business locations. Reportedly, he moved the throttle forward to climb, but was unable to get full power. He stated that he gradually lost power and airspeed, and…Jan 17, 1982 · N7383S · Destroyed NTSB LAX81DUJ79Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182P · Glendale, AZJul 28, 1981 · N52488 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX79DUJ98Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Suprise, AZJul 12, 1979 · N6863M · Substantial damage NTSB LAX79FUJ10Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Buckeye, AZOct 30, 1978 · N1800M · Substantial damage NTSB LAX78DUJ56Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Marana, AZMay 15, 1978 · N8033M · Substantial damage NTSB LAX78FA034Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 182P · Benson, AZMar 12, 1978 · N6955M · Destroyed NTSB LAX78FA023Accident · 1 fatalClosedHarvard MK4 · St Johns, AZJan 26, 1978 · N10908 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB LAX78FA020Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182F · Sells, AZJan 7, 1978 · N3117U · Destroyed NTSB LAX77FUJ87Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Wellton, AZAug 8, 1977 · N1367S · Substantial damage NTSB LAX77DUJ18|LAX77DUG18Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Phoenix, AZDec 2, 1976 · N1998M · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB LAX76DUJ81Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Sedona, AZMay 29, 1976 · N52402 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX76DWJ73Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182P · Sedona, AZApr 21, 1976 · N1885M · Destroyed NTSB LAX76DUJ76Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Show Low, AZApr 14, 1976 · N1998M · Substantial damage NTSB LAX75AL008Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182P · Holbrook, AZMay 4, 1975 · N9356G · Destroyed NTSB LAX75AL035Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 182P · Grand Canyon, AZJan 11, 1975 · N58704 · Destroyed NTSB LAX74DUJ19Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Mesa, AZSep 2, 1973 · N21520 · Destroyed