Cessna 182 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2779 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2026 | Golden, MO | N7276V | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Quail Heights, FL | N515CL | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Carumba, OF | PT-OIK | Minor | unk | Investigation pending |
| Nov 03, 2025 | San Andreas, CA | N1303S | Serious (1) | substantial | The 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. |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Lakeview, AR | N2040X | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 04, 2025 | Smithfield, RI | N1998X | Incident | substantial |
Maintenance personnel’s improper rigging of the elevator trim system, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was the maintenance personnel and…Maintenance personnel’s improper rigging of the elevator trim system, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was the maintenance personnel and pilot’s failure to perform adequate post maintenance/preflight inspections. |
| Oct 03, 2025 | Cottonville, IA | N4609S | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 29, 2025 | Avalon, CA | N2079G | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Fallbrook, CA | N766EE | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Williamsburg, VA | N3192U | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 20, 2025 | Blue Ridge, GA | N1176R | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Plymouth, MA | N2383X | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Sep 09, 2025 | Seymour, IN | N357CP | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor’s improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing and loss of control. |
| Aug 31, 2025 | Lebanon, OH | N628FN | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a sign. |
| Aug 30, 2025 | Kanab, UT | N71331 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 19, 2025 | Edgartown, MA | N691DM | Minor | substantial |
The accident was the pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane for a soft-field takeoff, which resulted in his decision to abort the takeoff …The accident was the pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane for a soft-field takeoff, which resulted in his decision to abort the takeoff and the subsequent runway overrun. |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Cashmere, WA | N759NB | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during an aborted landing, while flying in tailwind conditions. Contributing to the accident …The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during an aborted landing, while flying in tailwind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude weather condition. |
| Jul 28, 2025 | Bolivar, MO | N8243M | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 28, 2025 | Inhama, OR | N91789 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 27, 2025 | Tucson Estates, AZ | N42725 | Incident | destroyed |
The pilot’s inability to stop the airplane on the runway during a rejected takeoff for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the airplane’s impact w…The pilot’s inability to stop the airplane on the runway during a rejected takeoff for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the airplane’s impact with a ditch. |
| Jul 04, 2025 | Belen, NM | N7166E | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 03, 2025 | Kona, HI | N3261S | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 29, 2025 | Nephi, UT | N3608U | Incident | substantial |
A failure of the nose wheel steering shaft and subsequent rotation of the nosewheel which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear during lan…A failure of the nose wheel steering shaft and subsequent rotation of the nosewheel which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear during landing. |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Nahunta, GA | N4953N | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Mount Surprise, AS | VH-TSS | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |