NTSB investigations: Cessna 182P, TX

37 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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NTSB investigations: Cessna 182P, TX per year, 1975–2026: 37 cases
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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\" = 'TX' 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"

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NTSB CEN26LA157Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Houston, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing in gusty wind conditions.Apr 1, 2026 · N6569M · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA199Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182P · Mineral Wells, TXThe pilot’s improper fuel tank selection prior to takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the airplane checklist.Jun 8, 2025 · N7376N · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA065Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Denton, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from another airplane while taxing in the run-up area.Dec 15, 2022 · N221MF · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA368Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182P · Midland, TXThe student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing with gusting wind.Aug 4, 2022 · N4691K · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA198Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182P · Port Bolivar, TXThe pilot’s failure to attain a proper soft field takeoff pitch attitude during takeoff that resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with a canal.May 12, 2022 · N9380G · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA044Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Bridgeport, TXThe pilot's failure to properly position the fuel selector before takeoff, which resulted a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Nov 23, 2016 · N7392Q · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11FA195Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Levelland, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a landing and subsequent go-around with a crosswind.Feb 18, 2011 · N325LA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11CA127Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Clifton, TXThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing.Dec 21, 2010 · N9317G · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10CA499Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Del Rio, TXThe pilot's failure to monitor his altitude while making a visual approach, which resulted in landing short of the runway and subsequent collision with terrain.Aug 20, 2010 · N1289S · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10CA081Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Bowie, TXA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to properly secure the right wing fuel cap and monitor the available fuel supply.Dec 25, 2009 · N21177 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA547Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Sugar Land, TXThe pilot's failure to control the airplane during engine startup, and his failure to maintain clearance from other objects.Aug 24, 2009 · N1988M · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182U · Boerne, TXThe pilot's inattentive planned approach to land on a runway with obstructions.Apr 22, 2004 · N7435Q · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Kirbyville, TXThe pilot's physical impairment due to a previous head injury which resulted in his becoming disoriented. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing.Sep 5, 2002 · N41CW · Substantial damageNTSB FTW01LA130Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Hondo, TXthe pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power in cruise flight due to water in the fuel. A contributing factor was the soft terrain encountered during the forced landing.May 27, 2001 · N9875E · Substantial damageNTSB FTW99FA055Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Midland, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall.Dec 26, 1998 · N182FE · DestroyedNTSB FTW98LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Thompsons, TXThe loss of engine power resulting from a disconnected carburetor float due to improper maintenance. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.Oct 19, 1997 · N10DG · Substantial damageNTSB FTW95LA086Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Lufkin, TXThe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to multiple drugs, which resulted in his failure to maintain control of the airplane during the approach/flare for landing.Jan 10, 1995 · N7340Q · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA265Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Texarkana, TXFuel contamination and the improper adjustments made to the carburetor by unidentified maintenance personnel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain to which a forced landing could be executed.Aug 9, 1994 · N1478S · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA182Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Boerne, TXThe pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision of his deplaning passenger.May 19, 1994 · N6504M · No damageNTSB FTW88LA101Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Dalhart, TXThe local flight was circling at low altitude and reduced airspeed over farm equipment and level farmland while the passenger in the rear seat took photographs. The passenger in the right front seat said he heard the stall warning horn just prior to the…May 14, 1988 · N6069J · DestroyedNTSB FTW88LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Weatherford, TXA used eng had just been installed in the acft and the owner and mech were performing a functional test flt. Shortly after takeoff at about 300 ft AGL, the eng lost power. The plt pumped the throttle and the eng restarted but immediately quit again and would…Feb 6, 1988 · N52536 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW85LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Athens, TXA pvt plt was practicing short fld landings under instruction of a CFI. The instructor failed to take effective remedial action soon enough to correct a slow airspeed which developed into a high sink rate resulting in an undershot. The acft landed short of…Mar 7, 1985 · N1610M · Substantial damageNTSB FTW85LA059Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Sanderson, TXDue to grass and mud on portions of the 3,600 ft long turf strip the pilot attempted the takeoff on the last 700 to 800 ft of the rwy. The pilot rotated at the strips end to avoid colliding with a fence but was unable to maintain the climb. In the area of…Nov 26, 1984 · N52811 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW83LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Van Horn, TXThe acft collided with a ravine after leaving the rwy during a crosswind landing. The student pilot was on a cross country and was making and enroute landing. Upon arrival at the 2700 rt private gravel strip the pilot elected to land on rwy 06. He said he ws…Apr 23, 1983 · N5990J · Substantial damageNTSB FTW82DA353Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 183P · Spearman, TXThe pilot reported that when he was on final approach for a night landing, the aircraft encountered a downdraft. He added power to stop the descent. However, as power was added, the nose gear struck and severed a power line and the aircraft pitched over and…Aug 29, 1982 · N91MR · Substantial damageNTSB FTW82DA136Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 182P · Kendalia, TXThe pilot stated that the weather conditions along his route of flight deteriorated rapidly. He decided to make a precautionary landing on a short plowed field. During final approach, the aircraft struck a tree top and crashed.Apr 18, 1982 · N79885 · DestroyedNTSB FTW82FQG14Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 182 · Pampa, TXN58947 was purchased by the pilot the day of the accident. According to a flight instructor who sold the aircraft, the pilot received dual instruction for a checkout in the aircraft and currency for night flight. According to witnesses, the pilot did not…Feb 1, 1982 · N58947 · DestroyedNTSB FTW80DA005Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Tyler, TXOct 18, 1979 · N4697K · Substantial damageNTSB FTW79FA056Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182P · Weston, TXFeb 27, 1979 · N9897E · DestroyedNTSB FTW78DQG51Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 182P · Midland, TXSep 26, 1978 · N21592 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW77FA067Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182P · Austin, TXAug 11, 1977 · N52358 · DestroyedNTSB FTW77FQG08Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150H · Sonora, TXJan 10, 1977 · N22464 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB FTW77FQD05Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182P · El Paso, TXJan 8, 1977 · N4800H · Substantial damageNTSB FTW76DRG74Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Freer, TXJul 18, 1976 · N9193M · Substantial damageNTSB FTW76FPD36Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Ft.Worth, TXApr 20, 1976 · N9546G · Substantial damageNTSB FTW75AF009Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 182P · Round Mountain, TXAug 2, 1975 · N4732K · DestroyedNTSB FTW75AF077Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182P · Huntsville, TXJun 30, 1975 · N21373 · Destroyed