Cessna 182 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2779 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2015 | Wasilla, AK | N5722B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to ensure adequate fuel was onboard to complete the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine po…The pilot's failure to ensure adequate fuel was onboard to complete the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the improperly calibrated fuel quantity indication system. |
| Jul 22, 2015 | Rozet, WY | N3344Y | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have pr…The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Jul 21, 2015 | Prichard, ID | N759LV | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 6 cylinder piston pin. |
| Jul 18, 2015 | Hanksville, UT | N735JB | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with terrain. |
| Jul 14, 2015 | Fults, IL | N2764G | Incident | destroyed |
The malfunction of the flap assembly, which resulted in a restriction of aileron control. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s ina…The malfunction of the flap assembly, which resulted in a restriction of aileron control. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of a corroded flap control cable. |
| Jul 06, 2015 | Athens, TN | N234CF | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the taxiway surface due to a sink hole, which resulted in the right main landing gear sinking into terrain causing substantial damage t…The failure of the taxiway surface due to a sink hole, which resulted in the right main landing gear sinking into terrain causing substantial damage to the fuselage. |
| Jul 05, 2015 | Anchorage, AK | N4861D | Incident | substantial | The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat. |
| Jun 14, 2015 | Moab, UT | N5143D | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning and inflight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jun 13, 2015 | Westminster, MD | N1248S | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and porpoise. |
| Jun 03, 2015 | Palm Springs, CA | N759ZK | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and substantial damage to the firewall. |
| May 25, 2015 | Galion, OH | N25AW | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an in-flight loss of control and hard landing. |
| May 25, 2015 | Honesdale, PA | N759EB | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to land with sufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane. |
| Apr 30, 2015 | Newburyport, MA | N9085Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane during the runway overrun. |
| Apr 03, 2015 | Fort Myers, FL | N9490X | Incident | substantial | The pilot's excessive descent rate during approach, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Mar 10, 2015 | Waycross, GA | N42667 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to use any airport guidance while taxiing, which resulted in geographic disorientation and a takeoff attempt from an inadequate le…The pilot's failure to use any airport guidance while taxiing, which resulted in geographic disorientation and a takeoff attempt from an inadequate length and unsuitable surface. |
| Mar 08, 2015 | Ramona, CA | N2030M | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control. |
| Jan 15, 2015 | Santa Fe, NM | N9611H | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to remove ice from the airplane’s surfaces before departure, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to attain sufficient airsp…The pilot’s failure to remove ice from the airplane’s surfaces before departure, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to attain sufficient airspeed shortly after takeoff, the subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack, and an aerodynamic stall. |
| Dec 26, 2014 | Nashville, TN | N6063F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Dec 10, 2014 | Springfield, IL | N661SP | Incident | minor |
The improper installation of a doubler patch, which prevented the right flap from actuating and moving properly and led to the subsequent interference…The improper installation of a doubler patch, which prevented the right flap from actuating and moving properly and led to the subsequent interference with the aileron. |
| Nov 29, 2014 | Hartford, CT | N759VG | Incident | substantial |
The partial loss of engine power during climb after takeoff for a reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examination reveale…The partial loss of engine power during climb after takeoff for a reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examination revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures. |
| Nov 23, 2014 | San Luis Obispo, CA | N97347 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing flare with a crosswind. |
| Oct 15, 2014 | Orange, TX | N2437G | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around to avoid another airplane that was making a nonstandard approach to the opposing r…The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around to avoid another airplane that was making a nonstandard approach to the opposing runway. Contributing to the accident was the other pilot’s use of a nonstandard approach while landing on the opposing runway. |
| Sep 20, 2014 | Bethany Center, NY | N3785D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain a directional control of the airplane during gusting wind conditions. |
| Aug 14, 2014 | Gustavus, AK | N2121G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's unstable landing approach which resulted in a long landing, and subsequent collision with terrain. |
| Jul 29, 2014 | Pine Bluff, AR | N9836H | Incident | substantial | The inadvertent aerodynamic stall during landing in crosswind conditions. |