Cessna 182 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2779 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2017 | San Diego, CA | N9346G | Incident | substantial |
The airplane’s inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological, dark night conditions and the pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate approach for la…The airplane’s inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological, dark night conditions and the pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate approach for landing. |
| Sep 27, 2017 | Piqua, OH | N70634 | Incident | substantial |
The accumulation of carburetor ice while operating at a reduced engine power setting, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on approach and a…The accumulation of carburetor ice while operating at a reduced engine power setting, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on approach and a subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain. |
| Sep 07, 2017 | Fairfield, MT | N735KQ | Minor | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to secure the right fuel cap during the preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and…The pilot's failure to secure the right fuel cap during the preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and an off-airport hard landing. |
| Sep 04, 2017 | Lockwood, MO | N6849M | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s unstabilized approach and failure to go around, which resulted in a runway overrun on a wet, grass runway. |
| Sep 03, 2017 | Pontinia, IT | I-SCAP | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 22, 2017 | North Platte, NE | N2465G | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Aug 20, 2017 | Booneville, MO | N182DW | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Aug 12, 2017 | Quitman, MS | N147DD | Minor | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions after passing a large hill. |
| Aug 12, 2017 | Sparta, MI | N52450 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jul 22, 2017 | Ivano-Frankivsk, UP | UR-ORV | Serious (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 22, 2017 | Arbuckle, CA | N42143 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff and his failure to properly conduct a rejected takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| Jul 05, 2017 | Jackson, MI | CGBFY | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the takeoff roll during an attempted takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's select…The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the takeoff roll during an attempted takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of takeoff flaps after he began the takeoff roll. |
| Jul 01, 2017 | Aeródromo de la Isla de Utila, HO | HR-AXI | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 25, 2017 | San Martin, CA | N524BF | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to attain a proper glidepath on approach for landing, which resulted in an impact with a guard rail and post. Contributing to the …The pilot’s failure to attain a proper glidepath on approach for landing, which resulted in an impact with a guard rail and post. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to ensure that sufficient fuel was onboard for nonlevel flight, which resulted in fuel starvation. |
| Jun 23, 2017 | Doniphan, MO | N1800M | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper decision to take off with a known fuel leak, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jun 17, 2017 | Buffalo, OK | N6196B | Incident | substantial |
The separation of the nose wheel axle bolt and the nose wheel during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined because the bolt was no…The separation of the nose wheel axle bolt and the nose wheel during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined because the bolt was not recovered. |
| Jun 02, 2017 | Elk City, ID | N5011D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the wing’s angle of attack while on short final, which resulted in an aerodyna…The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the wing’s angle of attack while on short final, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Jun 01, 2017 | Ellington, CT | N6193B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s unstabilized approach and failure to go around in rainy, gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to…The pilot’s unstabilized approach and failure to go around in rainy, gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-induced pressure to land due to the deteriorating weather conditions. |
| May 28, 2017 | Palmar Norte de Osa, Puntarenas, CS | HP-1760FT | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 21, 2017 | West Chester, PA | N378ES | Incident | substantial |
An engine crankcase overpressurization and the subsequent loss of engine oil for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in the failure o…An engine crankcase overpressurization and the subsequent loss of engine oil for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in the failure of the No. 6 cylinder connecting rod due to a lack of lubrication. |
| May 19, 2017 | Anderson, CA | N7352S | Minor | substantial | Loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. |
| May 18, 2017 | Poesoegroenoe, NS | PZ-VAC | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Apr 23, 2017 | Manistee, MI | N2056R | Minor | substantial |
The failure of the airplane owner and maintenance personnel to follow the propeller manufacturer's recommend overhaul schedule, which resulted in a fa…The failure of the airplane owner and maintenance personnel to follow the propeller manufacturer's recommend overhaul schedule, which resulted in a fatigue fracture of the propeller blade actuating pin and a loss of thrust in flight. |
| Apr 23, 2017 | Ovid, NY | N9907B | Minor | substantial |
The mechanic's failure to inspect and clean the carburetor fuel inlet screen during the airplane’s annual inspection, which allowed undetected debris …The mechanic's failure to inspect and clean the carburetor fuel inlet screen during the airplane’s annual inspection, which allowed undetected debris and dirt to obstruct the fuel supply and resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine power. |
| Apr 21, 2017 | Killeen, TX | N3308U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's incorrect landing flare in gusting wind conditions. |