Cessna 182 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2779 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.

2779

All Events

1535

Incidents

459

Minor

249

Serious

529

Fatal (1000 fatalities)

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.
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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