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
Mar 14, 2012 Caldwell, ID N5649B Incident substantial
The pilot did not properly secure the airplane before starting the engine by manually rotating the propeller, which resulted in the inadvertent moveme…

The pilot did not properly secure the airplane before starting the engine by manually rotating the propeller, which resulted in the inadvertent movement of the airplane.
Feb 20, 2012 Anchorage, AK N6147B Incident substantial The pilot's inadvertent landing on a frozen lake in dark night conditions.
Feb 18, 2012 New Philadelphia, OH N20DE Incident substantial
The inadequate maintenance of the wheel attachment bolts, which resulted in the left wheel separating from the landing gear during landing due to duct…

The inadequate maintenance of the wheel attachment bolts, which resulted in the left wheel separating from the landing gear during landing due to ductile overstress fractures.
Dec 26, 2011 St. Paul, MN N2618F Incident substantial
The pilot's decision to land on a runway with a gusting, quartering tailwind and his inadequate compensation for the wind, which resulted in a hard la…

The pilot's decision to land on a runway with a gusting, quartering tailwind and his inadequate compensation for the wind, which resulted in a hard landing.
Dec 10, 2011 Lowman, ID N800YD Incident substantial The pilot's misjudgment of the runway surface firmness, which resulted in a nose-over during the landing roll.
Nov 25, 2011 Branson, MO N42206 Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Nov 12, 2011 Alexandria, MN N3051F Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the night landing.
Nov 03, 2011 Fort Lauderdale, FL N2182F Incident substantial The Cessna 172 flight instructor and student pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from the stationary Cessna 182.
Oct 30, 2011 Branson West, MO N2893R Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to ensure that his seat was in a locked position before takeoff, which resulted in the seat sliding rearward and the subsequent lo…

The pilot's failure to ensure that his seat was in a locked position before takeoff, which resulted in the seat sliding rearward and the subsequent loss of directional control.
Oct 12, 2011 Gainesville, FL N42547 Incident substantial The pilot did not maintain a proper descent rate during the approach, which resulted in a hard landing.
Oct 12, 2011 Skiatook, OK N6171B Incident substantial A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel management.
Oct 10, 2011 Warrenton, VA N6324B Incident substantial The pilot did not ensure that the forward door latch was secured prior to initiating the descent.
Oct 09, 2011 Efland, NC N8527T Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with a ditch.
Oct 02, 2011 Lincoln Park, NJ N1835M Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare.
Sep 25, 2011 Roosevelt, UT N92554 Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing rollout.
Sep 05, 2011 Roundup, MT N8772X Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during the landing flare.
Aug 27, 2011 Grand Marais, MN N9011T Incident substantial
The pilot's delayed decision to land the airplane when he realized the airplane's performance was insufficient to clear approaching terrain during the…

The pilot's delayed decision to land the airplane when he realized the airplane's performance was insufficient to clear approaching terrain during the initial climb after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
Aug 21, 2011 Alton, UT N79ES Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner, which resulted in insufficient altitude to clear obstructions.
Aug 20, 2011 Prescott, AZ N3723D Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing.
Aug 05, 2011 Los Cruces, NM N493JL Incident substantial The pilot's loss of aircraft control due to insufficient aircraft performance during takeoff, with a heavy gross weight and a high density altitude.
Jul 30, 2011 Dandrige, TN N5813B Incident substantial The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of poor planning.
Jul 24, 2011 Sandy, OR N8426T Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance between the airplane and ground obstacles.
Jul 19, 2011 Meeker, CO N314FR Incident substantial The pilot's inadvertent flight into a downdraft, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
Jun 30, 2011 Stevensville, MD N2888R Incident substantial A total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
Jun 23, 2011 Warrenton, VA N3152U Incident substantial The fatigue failure of the left main landing gear due to inadequate maintenance inspection that did not detect and correct corrosion pitting.
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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