NTSB investigations: Cessna 182P, CA
99 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.
Cases per year
| 1973 | 3 |
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| 1974 | 3 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 4 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
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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 ('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" = '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 ('2075816'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun 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 WPR26LA038Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182P · San Andreas, CAThe pilot’s decision to adjust his seat during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the seat sliding aft and a subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB WPR25LA175Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182P · Hyampom, CAThe pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and a subsequent impact with terrain during a forced landing.NTSB WPR22LA252Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182P · San Martin, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR21LA217Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Carlsbad, CAThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB WPR20CA146Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Perris, CAThe pilot's diverted attention while taxing which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from the skip loader during taxi.NTSB WPR20LA042Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Carlsbad, CAThe fatigue failure of the crankshaft. Contributing to the accident was the undocumented installation of the supercharger, which resulted in increased stress on the crankshaft.NTSB GAA19CA504Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Oakland, CAThe pilot's premature full retraction of the flaps during a go-around and his subsequent improper decision to turn with a minimal climb gradient, which resulted in an off-airport landing and a landing gear collapse.NTSB WPR19FA126Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 182 · Mill Creek, CAA total loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of the failure of a gasket on the oil filter adapter and the pilot’s inability to clear power lines during the emergency landing.NTSB WPR19LA021Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Ontario, CAA partial loss of engine power during descent due to an incorrectly installed carburetor.NTSB GAA17CA559Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · San Diego, CAThe airplane’s inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological, dark night conditions and the pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate approach for landing.NTSB WPR17LA106Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182P · Anderson, CALoss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR14LA208Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Mammoth Lakes, CAThe total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in cruise flight while operating in an area conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB WPR13CA257Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Bridgeport, CAThe pilot's distracted attention while on final approach which resulted in his failure to maintain adequate airspeed and subsequent loss of aircraft control.NTSB WPR12FA316Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Corona, CAA loss of engine power shortly after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to take off…NTSB WPR12CA268Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Woodland, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent path during the approach to land, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and his improper retraction of the flaps during the subsequent attempted go-around.NTSB WPR10CA402Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Compton, CAThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point that resulted in an overrun of the runway and collision with a wall.NTSB WPR10FA324Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Avalon, CAThe pilot's incapacitation due to a heart attack, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.NTSB WPR10CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Fallbrook, CAThe pilot's misjudged altitude and airspeed that resulted in his failure to attain the proper touchdown point.NTSB WPR09FA334Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Mammoth Lakes, CAThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision to attempt to fly at a low altitude in a confined area of mountainous terrain in a high density altitude weather condition, and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees.NTSB LAX08LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Santa Maria, CAThe pilot's impairment from alcohol and his improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the FAA's failure to obtain additional information about the pilot's alcohol use history to verify that he met the requirements…NTSB LAX06FA256Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Whitethorn, CAThe pilot's loss of situational awareness with regard to the airplane's proximity to mountainous terrain, and her failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude or flight path, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the terrain.NTSB LAX06LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Hemet, CAthe shaking and backfiring of the engine for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX06FA091Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Big Pine, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude during a cruise descent that resulted in controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). Factors in the accident were the rising mountainous terrain, the dark nighttime lighting condition.NTSB LAX05LA077Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Chico, CAA loss of engine power during approach to land for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX05FA054Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · La Mirada, CAthe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain altitude/clearance from a transmission tower while on an extended base leg of the traffic pattern. A factor in the accident was the sun glare condition.NTSB LAX04FA068Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Watsonville, CAa loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. A contributing factor was the pilot/owner's failure to comply with the appropriate Airworthiness Directive.NTSB LAX02LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Mokelumne Hill, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath and failure to follow the manufacturer's recommended flap setting of 40 degrees, which resulted in an undershoot short of the runway. Factors include the runway's upslope and short length, which likely…NTSB LAX02FA179Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Pleasanton, CAThe pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather and his failure to maintain clearance. Contributing factors included the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, the low ceilings, and the dark night conditions.NTSB LAX01GA057Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 182P · Lancaster, CAthe pilot's in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX99FA078Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Danville, CAThe pilot's disregard for the preflight weather briefing, and his intentional continuation into adverse weather conditions.NTSB LAX98FA068Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Salinas, CAA loss of engine power due to a missing valve keeper. Also causal was the failure by engine maintenance personnel during engine top overhaul to install the second valve keeper in the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve and the failure of inspection personnel to…NTSB LAX97LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Fullerton, CAFuel system water contamination due to the failure of both pilots to purge all water from the fuel system prior to departure. Contributing factors were: failure of the mechanic conducting the recent annual inspection to identify and replace a deteriorated…NTSB LAX95LA263Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Kneeland, CAthe non-instrument rated pilot's decision to takeoff in known adverse weather conditions, which resulted in spatial disoreintation and an in-flight loss of control.NTSB LAX95LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Susanville, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll.NTSB LAX94LA301Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Livermore, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin while maneuvering and his subsequent entry into an inadvertent stall/mush. A factor was fuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to select the proper fuel tank.NTSB LAX94LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Watsonville, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection by failing to remove the pitot tube cover and delay in his remedial action by not beginning to stop the airplane until it was about 1,000 feet before the end of the runway. The soft terrain and the collapsed nose…NTSB LAX94LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Redding, CAthe pilot's use of an excessive airspeed on final approach, the failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway, and, the failure to initiate a go around when it became clear that the aircraft would excessively overshoot the intended touchdown…NTSB LAX93LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Hawthorne, CAThe pilot's improper use of the brakes. Contributing to this accident was the worn brake pedals.NTSB LAX92FA160Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Arcata, CAThe pilot's descent below decision height, and his alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgement. Factors contributing to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions and the dark night light conditions.NTSB LAX91LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Pacoima, CAFailure of the PIC to ensure that the fuel system was free of water prior to flight. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate compliance with airworthiness directives by maintenance personnel to preclude water from entering the fuel system.NTSB LAX90LA097Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Santa Ysabel, CAThe pilot's attempt to conduct visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Low ceilings and mountainous terrain were factors.NTSB LAX90FA082Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-55 · Chico, CAThe failure of the pilots of N790T and N721L to see and avoid each other. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot of the C-182P, N790T, was disoriented and improperly entered the traffic pattern due to recent marijuana use; the pilot of the…NTSB DEN90FA041Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Tom'S Place, CAContinued flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude above the ground. Factors related to the accident were: dark night, adverse weather conditions, self induced pressure, and spatial…NTSB LAX90FA068Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Napa, CAThe failure of the pilot to properly execute the published approach and missed approach which resulted in a collision with mountainious terrain.NTSB LAX89LA317Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Zenia, CAFailure of the pilot to realize that the flaps did not extend, which resulted in excessive airspeed. The seized flap actuator was a related factor.NTSB LAX86LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Jackson, CAThe acft went out of control and collided with terrain during a landing roll on rwy 19. The plt stated that a gust of wind lifted the right wing during the landing roll and the acft departed the rwy and collided with a ditch. The plt reported that the winds…NTSB LAX86FA025Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Sacramento, CAAs the Cessna 182P pilot flew through a control zone without establishing communications at an altitude of 3,500 ft, a Piper PA28 was beginning its approach for landing. The Piper's pilot was practicing instrument flight using a hood and a safety pilot. The…NTSB LAX85LA397Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Mammoth Lakes, CAThe plt stated that the afct's throttle stuck in the full power position. He shut the engine down using the mixture control, but misjudged his altitude, stalled the aircraft & crashed short of the runway. The condition of the wreckage precluded determination…NTSB LAX85FA093Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Big Bear City, CAThe acft crashed in a mountainous area while on a VFR personal flt to long beach, CA. The non-instrument rated private plt & 4 minor children aboard the acft were killed. By low clouds & there were extensive snow showers in the arearea the plt's log book…NTSB LAX84LA199Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Redding, CAThe total power loss occurred due to water contamination in the fuel. Water was found in the carburetor assembly after the accident. The pilot reported that he had drained 4 to 5 gals of fuel from each tank finding no water during the month preceding the…