Cessna 182 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2779 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 09, 2008 | Cantwell, AK | N82Y | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's misjudged distance while step-taxiing after landing. Factors in the accident were rain showers, wind, and spray from the airplane's propel…The pilot's misjudged distance while step-taxiing after landing. Factors in the accident were rain showers, wind, and spray from the airplane's propeller. |
| Aug 06, 2008 | Gerlach, NV | N800RJ | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during takeoff initial climb. |
| Jul 26, 2008 | Big Creek, ID | N92767 | Incident | substantial | The airplane encountered a downdraft during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude. |
| Jul 09, 2008 | Metaline Falls, WA | N300DF | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's misjudged altitude and distance, which resulted in the airplane's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and a landing overrun. Cont…The pilot's misjudged altitude and distance, which resulted in the airplane's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and a landing overrun. Contributing to the accident were trees and the short runway. |
| Jun 26, 2008 | Yellow Pine, ID | N3381F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's non-stabilized approach that resulted in an improper flare and porpoise down the runway. |
| Jun 07, 2008 | Moab, UT | N2375G | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the tailwind condition, and improper use of additional power while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was s…The pilot's inadequate compensation for the tailwind condition, and improper use of additional power while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was soft ground and a gusting tailwind. |
| May 15, 2008 | Santa Maria, CA | N4660K | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's impairment from alcohol and his improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the FAA's failure t…The pilot's impairment from alcohol and his improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the FAA's failure to obtain additional information about the pilot's alcohol use history to verify that he met the requirements and standards for medical certification. |
| May 05, 2008 | Prescott, AZ | N6320B | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power from fuel starvation due to the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system and failure to select a tank containing fuel. |
| Apr 27, 2008 | Madison, IN | N9111X | Incident | substantial |
The inadequate preflight inspection of the landing gear tires by the pilot, which did not identify a worn tire and resulted in a flat tire during land…The inadequate preflight inspection of the landing gear tires by the pilot, which did not identify a worn tire and resulted in a flat tire during landing touchdown. An additional cause was the directional control not possible during the landing rollout, and the improper go-around procedure by the pilot. Contributing to the accident were the landing gear wheel fairing and the ditch. |
| Apr 24, 2008 | Romeo, MI | N5358B | Incident | substantial |
The misjudged landing flare by the pilot, and the inadequate landing gear inspection/repair procedure used by other maintenance personnel, resulting i…The misjudged landing flare by the pilot, and the inadequate landing gear inspection/repair procedure used by other maintenance personnel, resulting in the failure of the main landing gear strut during landing. |
| Apr 20, 2008 | Zionsville, IN | N46EF | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting crosswind and the run…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting crosswind and the runway light. |
| Apr 16, 2008 | Salisbury, NC | N52415 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare during landing. |
| Apr 12, 2008 | Amarillo, TX | N9008G | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind, gusty wind conditions and the pi…The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind, gusty wind conditions and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. |
| Mar 30, 2008 | Buckeye, AZ | N5931B | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain. |
| Mar 26, 2008 | Traverse City, MI | N5338B | Incident | substantial |
The unstabalized approach performed by the student pilot and the go-around not performed by the student pilot. Additional causes were the inadequate r…The unstabalized approach performed by the student pilot and the go-around not performed by the student pilot. Additional causes were the inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and the directional control not obtained by the student pilot. Contributing factors were the wind gusts and the student pilot’s lack of total experience. |
| Mar 06, 2008 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | N213LP | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Mar 02, 2008 | S.Charleston, WV | N97514 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point. Contributing to the accident was the windshear as reported by the pilot. |
| Feb 15, 2008 | Greenville, ME | N3047Q | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the snow covered runway and sun glare l…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the snow covered runway and sun glare light conditions. |
| Feb 13, 2008 | Livermore, CA | N5407B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Dec 26, 2007 | Pittstown, NJ | N9412X | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Dec 22, 2007 | Austin, TX | N212CG | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A contributing factor was the gusting winds. |
| Dec 08, 2007 | Spokane, WA | N9048T | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the fence. |
| Oct 19, 2007 | Hendersonville, NC | N1437S | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to calculate weight and balance prior to departure, which resulted in departure above the maximum allowable gross weight, and the …The pilot's failure to calculate weight and balance prior to departure, which resulted in departure above the maximum allowable gross weight, and the airplane's inability to climb. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude. |
| Oct 07, 2007 | Troutdale, OR | N6415F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the tailwind condition and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed. |
| Oct 04, 2007 | Middlefield, OH | N9774F | Incident | substantial |
The proper touchdown point not obtained by the pilot and the inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor during landing. A contributing …The proper touchdown point not obtained by the pilot and the inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor during landing. A contributing factor was the rough terrain encountered during landing. |