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NTSB investigations: Cessna 182P, FL

29 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
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NTSB ERA25LA166Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 182 · Sanford, FLOn April 3, 2025, about 1222 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 182P, N1910M, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Sanford, Florida. The commercial pilot received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…Apr 3, 2025 · N1910M · Substantial damage NTSB ERA11LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Alachua, FLA loss of engine power due to the failure of the camshaft gear teeth and crankshaft gear teeth for undetermined reasons.Mar 15, 2011 · N430ML · Substantial damage NTSB ERA11CA186Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Kissimmee, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare.Mar 11, 2011 · N8033M · Substantial damage NTSB ERA09CA363Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Destin, FLThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.May 31, 2009 · N1481S · Substantial damage NTSB MIA04FA060Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Spring Hill, FLThe non instrument rated pilot's decision to attempt VFR flight into IMC conditions resulting in an in-flight loss of control.Mar 16, 2004 · N8148G · Substantial damage NTSB MIA03LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Tampa, FLThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point which resulted in an undershoot.Jul 18, 2003 · N9913E · Substantial damage NTSB ATL01LA050Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Lake Wales, FLThe pilot's improper use of flight controls during a bounced landing, and subsequent collision with the ground. A factor of the collision is the rough and uneven terrain.May 2, 2001 · N1491S · Substantial damage NTSB MIA99LA171Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Lantana, FLThe poor in-flight planning by the pilot during the approach for a precautionary landing following a power interruption during the downwind leg, resulting in a go-around. A Contributing factor to the accident was the total loss of engine power during the…Jun 10, 1999 · N1578M · Substantial damage NTSB ATL98LA013Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Opa Locka, FLthe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions, and failure to maintain clearance above the ground while attempting a VFR approach to an airport with low clouds. The low clouds (ceiling) and condition of light at dusk were related factors.Nov 22, 1997 · N45834 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL96LA075Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Bunnell, FLThe pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing and his failure to apply carburetor heat that resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor was weather conditions were favorable for the formation of carburetor icing at cruise flight.Apr 2, 1996 · N7355S · Substantial damage NTSB MIA94LA131Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Crystal River, FLFailure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control during the landing roll.May 7, 1994 · N7355S · Substantial damage NTSB MIA89LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Tavernier, FLFailure of the pilot to maintain runway alignment and retract the flaps to the recommended setting during the go-around.Apr 15, 1989 · N7298N · Substantial damage NTSB MIA87LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Highland Beach, FLThe plt stated that they were at 1000 ft aprx 2 miles off shore en route to palm Beach international when the engine lost power & they ditched the acft in the ocean about 40 ft off the Beach. The salvage personnel stated that the left wing contained aprx 10…Aug 20, 1987 · N1591M · Substantial damage NTSB MIA87FA048Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · St. Cloud, FLThe private pilot stated that prior to takeoff she did not check the fuel supply, and initiated an IFR flight. About 20 minutes into the flight the engine failed at 5000 ft MSL. During the subsequent forced landing attempt the aircraft struck a fence and a…Dec 12, 1986 · N182LM · Substantial damage NTSB MIA86LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Hastings, FLThe plt stated she landed long and over ran the runway. She continued to state a go-around should have been performed.May 1, 1986 · N1279S · Substantial damage NTSB MIA86LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-182P · Lake City, FLThe plt stated that while on a VFR flt from west palm beach FL to atlnata ga the acft lost power. While making forced landing on interstate 75 the left main wheel struck a car, & on landing rollout the right wing struck a utility pole. Investigation revealed…Oct 6, 1985 · N21328 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA85LA221Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Davisville, FLThe pilot stated that on landing roll out at the agricultural airstrip, the aircraft struck a ditch causing the nose gear to collapse.Jul 28, 1985 · N1243M · Substantial damage NTSB MIA83LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-182P · Bahia Honda, FLThe acrft was ditched in the bay of Florida after the engine failed at 1000 ft MSL. The pilot and passenger swam to shore without injury. Examination revealed that the #1 cyl exhaust valve rocker shaft housing failed. Lab exam of the housing showed high cycle…Feb 18, 1983 · N9912M · Substantial damage NTSB MIA83LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · La Belle, FLAfter experiencing an eng failure the plt made a forced landing on the arpt. The acft overran the rwy & collided with a ditch causing the nose gear to collapse. The #3 cylinder exhaust valve rocker shaft housing failed due to high-cycle low-stress fatigue.Nov 20, 1982 · N4678K · Substantial damage NTSB MIA83LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · N. Okeechobee, FLThe site chosen for landing was an old road with high weeds which the pilot had used the week before. The left wing caught in the weeds during landing. The pilot stated that the right rudder was used to straighten the aircraft's course, however, the aircraft…Oct 19, 1982 · N8240M · Substantial damage NTSB MIA82DA135Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 182P · Chuluota, FLThe pilot reported a normal preflight check was made which included draining fuel from the fuel tank sumps and the strainer. He reported that about one inch of water (in a fuel sampler cup) was drained from the left wing. No water was noted in the right wing…Jun 20, 1982 · N9834E · Substantial damage NTSB MIA79DKT38Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Palm Beach, FLJan 19, 1979 · N7403Q · Substantial damage NTSB MIA77DLD86Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182P · Webster, FLSep 28, 1977 · N5925J · Substantial damage NTSB MIA77DLD32Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Brooksville, FLFeb 18, 1977 · N4725K · Substantial damage NTSB MIA76FLA44Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182P · Dellwood, FLAug 10, 1976 · N9363G · Substantial damage NTSB MIA75DKT18Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Miami, FLOct 12, 1974 · N58615 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA75FLA17Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182P · Pensacola, FLOct 4, 1974 · N21283 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA74AM047Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 182P · Key West, FLNov 22, 1973 · N21312 · Destroyed NTSB MIA73FLA41Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Quincy, FLMay 31, 1973 · N21531 · Substantial damage