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 27, 2014 Clayton, GA N2275G Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a tree and then obstacles during the subsequent…

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a tree and then obstacles during the subsequent aborted takeoff.

Jul 26, 2014 Warren, ID N624M Incident substantial
The pilot's attempt to depart on an unpaved road, which he mistook for the unpaved runway. Contributing to the accident was the fact that the road and…

The pilot's attempt to depart on an unpaved road, which he mistook for the unpaved runway. Contributing to the accident was the fact that the road and the runway were conjoined for the first few hundred feet of the runway.

Jun 28, 2014 Mesa, AZ N3069Q Incident substantial The student pilot's inadequate landing flare which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and hard landing.
Jun 15, 2014 Put in Bay, OH N2366G Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Jun 14, 2014 Valmeyer, IL N5172D Incident substantial
The inadvertent deployment of the skydiver's drogue chute when he exited the airplane, resulting in it contacting and damaging the horizontal stabiliz…

The inadvertent deployment of the skydiver's drogue chute when he exited the airplane, resulting in it contacting and damaging the horizontal stabilizer.

May 24, 2014 Mammoth Lakes, CA N21048 Incident substantial
The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in cruise flight while operatin…

The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in cruise flight while operating in an area conducive to carburetor icing.

May 21, 2014 Elkton, MD N182PJ Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point during a no-flap landing to a wet, down-sloping runway, and the airplane's dynamic hydroplani…

The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point during a no-flap landing to a wet, down-sloping runway, and the airplane's dynamic hydroplaning after touchdown, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of electrical power due to an alternator failure.

Apr 30, 2014 Cooper Landing, AK N3024F Incident substantial The pilot's failure to correctly use carburetor heat, resulting in a loss of engine power and collision with terrain.
Feb 11, 2014 Belen, NM N300EM Incident substantial The pilot's failure to ensure adequate fuel onboard for the intended flight.
Feb 09, 2014 Lexington, TX N6061B Incident substantial The pilot’s improper use of the carburetor heat, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
Dec 29, 2013 Paradis, LA N491CC Incident substantial The collision with a bird which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.
Dec 27, 2013 Littleton, NC N1833X Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Dec 17, 2013 Burlington, NC N963CP Incident substantial A loss of airplane control during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined due to the postaccident condition of the elevator control system.
Nov 01, 2013 Braggadocio, MO N94371 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout, which resulted in a runway excursion and the airplane nosing over.
Oct 27, 2013 Wauchula, FL N725AS Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
Sep 29, 2013 Santa Teresa, NM N3078F Incident substantial A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because no anomalies were found during the postaccident engine examination.
Sep 22, 2013 Goodhue, MN N94303 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
Sep 18, 2013 Newport News, VA N58482 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in a runway excursion.
Sep 14, 2013 Casa Grande, AZ N6324B Incident substantial
A loss of engine power during final approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any anomalies t…

A loss of engine power during final approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

Sep 07, 2013 Hyannis, NE N3480F Incident substantial The pilot did not adequately compensate for the gusty wind conditions which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing.
Aug 05, 2013 Mackinac Island, MI N3559E Incident substantial
The pilot's delayed response to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an excursion and collision with a fence. Contributing to the accident was the pil…

The pilot's delayed response to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an excursion and collision with a fence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to check the pitot tube for debris during preflight.

Jul 24, 2013 Steamboat Springs, CO N5467C Incident substantial The pilot's delay in reacting to the adverse wind conditions.
Jul 09, 2013 Hesperia, CA N2062X Incident substantial The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the detachment of the mixture control cable from its mounting clamp.
Jun 24, 2013 San Diego, CA N411CP Incident substantial Both pilots’ failure to maintain a proper visual lookout while taxiing during nighttime conditions, which resulted in an on-ground collision.
May 25, 2013 Alpine, WY N9760H Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate flare and loss of aircraft control during landing.
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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