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 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. |