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
Jun 20, 2011 Soldotna, AK N331AA Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
Jun 08, 2011 Anchorage, AK N58924 Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during a water landing.
Apr 30, 2011 East Hampton, NY N428LB Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Apr 23, 2011 Colville, WA N8435T Incident substantial
The partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no mechanical malfu…

The partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

Apr 14, 2011 Park Falls, WI N8364S Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an aborted landing.
Apr 10, 2011 Lesage, WV N4810D Incident substantial
A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the improper installation of snap fasteners to the rubberized type fue…

A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the improper installation of snap fasteners to the rubberized type fuel cells which resulted in wrinkling of the fuel bladders and incorrect fuel quantity for the flight.

Apr 10, 2011 Troy, MI N1410S Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and subsequent loss of control.
Mar 31, 2011 Humnoke, AR N52605 Incident substantial The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Mar 15, 2011 Alachua, FL N430ML Incident substantial A loss of engine power due to the failure of the camshaft gear teeth and crankshaft gear teeth for undetermined reasons.
Mar 12, 2011 Waynesburg, PA N65944 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.
Feb 06, 2011 Quartzsite, AZ N8859X Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind and subsequent loss of directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a…

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind and subsequent loss of directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a parked aircraft.

Jan 29, 2011 Meeker, CO N7199E Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of directional control while taxiing due to his improper seat position.
Dec 21, 2010 Clifton, TX N9317G Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Nov 25, 2010 Lubbock, TX N182DG Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate visual lookout resulting in a collision with an airport sign.
Nov 12, 2010 Sevierville, TN N1992D Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Oct 19, 2010 Mancelona, MI N808HC Incident substantial A loss of engine power in flight due to the failure of the engine's No. 5 piston.
Oct 15, 2010 Henderson, TX N3057Q Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Oct 02, 2010 Sparta, MI N759BJ Incident substantial An inadvertent collision with a deer during a night takeoff.
Sep 20, 2010 Houston, TX N9071X Incident substantial
The loss of engine power during the initial climb due to decreased engine oil quantity and pressure as a result of the engine's oil cap not being adeq…

The loss of engine power during the initial climb due to decreased engine oil quantity and pressure as a result of the engine's oil cap not being adequately secured.

Sep 14, 2010 Toms River, NJ N313MA Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during a night taxi. Contributing to the accident was the improper parking of a ground vehi…

The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during a night taxi. Contributing to the accident was the improper parking of a ground vehicle partially onto the taxiway.

Aug 27, 2010 Edenton, NC N3351Y Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Aug 20, 2010 Del Rio, TX N1289S Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to monitor his altitude while making a visual approach, which resulted in landing short of the runway and subsequent collision wit…

The pilot's failure to monitor his altitude while making a visual approach, which resulted in landing short of the runway and subsequent collision with terrain.

Aug 18, 2010 Mosby, MT N1142U Incident substantial A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during an en route climb.
Aug 14, 2010 Compton, CA N20872 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point that resulted in an overrun of the runway and collision with a wall.
Aug 12, 2010 Canon, GA N3562Y Incident substantial The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced 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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