Premium research interface

The modern interface for aviation safety intelligence.

Search investigations, review source evidence, monitor watched reports, and trace long-term patterns from one calm, data-first workspace.

63k+
Reports indexed
1940-2026
Coverage
Recent
Last data refresh
Featured Report

Loading…

Loading featured report…

Loading…
Open Report

Safety trends by operating rule

Track fatal and non-fatal accident patterns across Part 91, Part 135, and Part 121 operations.

Loading trend charts…

Browse the aviation graph

Move quickly by aircraft, airport, operator, and time with indexes built for research, not wandering.

Last Data Update

By Decade

By Month

Aircraft Manufacturer

More manufacturers

Airports

More airports

Operators

More operators

About

Aviation safety reports, made easier to study

NTSB Reports is an independent research and search tool for public aviation accident and incident records. It brings NTSB aviation reports, structured fields, docket files, extracted figures, photos, videos, and update history into one searchable interface.

The goal is practical safety education: make it faster to find relevant investigations, compare similar events, review factual records, and understand the evidence behind probable-cause and preliminary reports.

The investigative work and source records belong to the National Transportation Safety Board and the published investigation record. This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the NTSB.

FAQs

NTSB Report

August 30, 2022 · Cessna 182K · N3094Q

Tooele, UT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 30, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Tooele, UT
Aircraft
Cessna 182K (1967)
Tail Number
N3094Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR22LA323

During an instructional flight, the student pilot reduced engine power to idle and applied the brakes as the airplane taxied toward the end of the runway. However, the airplane did not respond to this brake application. The flight instructor assumed control of the airplane and applied brakes, but the airplane still did not respond. While the flight instructor was attempting to mitigate the situation, the airplane exited the right side of the taxiway and impacted a ditch. Examination of the airplane’s brake system revealed a leak on both main landing gear brake caliper O-ring seals. Both brake calipers were removed and disassembled, and both O-ring seals were flattened, consistent with excessive use and wear. The flattened O-ring seals prevented the proper seal within the brake calipers, which resulted in the complete loss of brake fluid. The complete loss of brake fluid prevented the use of the airplane brakes, which caused a subsequent loss of directional control.

NTSB Probable Cause

Loss of brake pressure to both sets of brakes during taxi due to failed brake caliper O-ring seals, which resulted in a loss of directional control.

Full Narrative

On August 30, 2022, about 0915 mountain daylights time, a Cessna 182, N3094Q, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Tooele, Utah. The flight instructor and student pilot were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight. The flight instructor reported that, after conducting a preflight inspection, they taxied the airplane to runway 17 for a local instructional flight. While approaching the end of the taxiway, the student pilot reduced engine power to idle and applied the brakes, but the airplane did not respond to the brake application. The flight instructor assumed control of the airplane and applied the brakes, but the airplane still did not respond. While the flight instructor was attempting to mitigate the situation with the parking brake handle and rudder, the airplane exited the right side of the taxiway and impacted a ditch. Postaccident examination showed bending of the right horizontal stabilizer as well as bending of the right elevator about midspan. Flight control continuity was established from all primary flight control surfaces to the cockpit controls. Examination of the airplane’s brake system revealed that, when the brakes were activated using the rudder pedals, no resistance or pressure was felt on both sets of rudder pedals. Both brake master cylinders were void of fluid, and a liquid consistent with brake fluid was observed leaking from both main landing gear brake caliper O-ring seals. The left and right brake calipers were removed and disassembled. Both O-ring seals were flattened, consistent with excessive use and wear. According to the mechanic, the flattened O-ring seals prevented the proper seal within the brake calipers, resulting in brake fluid leaking. A review of the airplane’s maintenance records did not show that any maintenance had been performed on the brake calipers.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:15 MDT
Nearest AirportBolinder Fld-Tooele Valley (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length6102 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182K
Tail NumberN3094Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motors · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 39 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 54 · None · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 F
Altimeter30.23 inHg
Observation Time09:15
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data