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 28, 2013 | Big Bear, CA | N759UP | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized landing approach, which resulted in a collision with a fence short of the runway. |
| Sep 23, 2013 | Hamilton Aerodrome, Australia, AS | VH-AUT | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 22, 2013 | Goodhue, MN | N94303 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. |
| Sep 21, 2013 | Middletown Springs, VT | N3152Y | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| 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. |
| Sep 01, 2013 | Boulder, CO | N6460A | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to adequately clear carburetor icing, resulting in a loss of engine power on final approach following a descent at idle power. |
| Aug 24, 2013 | Concord, WI | N5131D | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to properly plan for a maximum performance takeoff by not fully addressing the elevated density altitude or the nonstandard runway…The pilot's failure to properly plan for a maximum performance takeoff by not fully addressing the elevated density altitude or the nonstandard runway surface conditions and his failure to properly configure the airplane's flap setting for the accident takeoff. |
| 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. |
| Aug 04, 2013 | Stanwood, WA | N58437 | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot’s unstabilized approach and his subsequent failure to maintain airspeed during the aborted landing, which resulted in a stall and the airpla…The pilot’s unstabilized approach and his subsequent failure to maintain airspeed during the aborted landing, which resulted in a stall and the airplane bouncing hard on the runway. |
| Jul 27, 2013 | Tecumseh, OK | N820HP | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's inadvertent aerodynamic stall at a low altitude, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain. |
| 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. |
| Jun 07, 2013 | Micoxtla, MX | N6241H | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 02, 2013 | Bridgeport, CA | N21231 | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's distracted attention while on final approach which resulted in his failure to maintain adequate airspeed and subsequent loss of aircraft c…The pilot's distracted attention while on final approach which resulted in his failure to maintain adequate airspeed and subsequent loss of aircraft control. |
| May 30, 2013 | Brevard, NC | N6525M | Minor | substantial |
The cylinder manufacturer's misalignment of the exhaust valve guides in the No. 2 cylinder during manufacture, which resulted in the exhaust valve sti…The cylinder manufacturer's misalignment of the exhaust valve guides in the No. 2 cylinder during manufacture, which resulted in the exhaust valve sticking and the pushrod breaking and the subsequent total loss of engine power. |
| May 25, 2013 | Alpine, WY | N9760H | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate flare and loss of aircraft control during landing. |
| May 18, 2013 | Fremont, MI | N9075T | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion while in the traffic pattern. |
| May 17, 2013 | East Moriches, NY | N8775X | Incident | substantial |
The inadvertent deployment of the skydiving instructor's drogue chute when he exited the airplane, resulting in it contacting and damaging the horizon…The inadvertent deployment of the skydiving instructor's drogue chute when he exited the airplane, resulting in it contacting and damaging the horizontal stabilizer. |
| May 15, 2013 | Carson City, NV | N911HE | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after an encounter with downdrafts while flying over mountainous terrain. |
| May 13, 2013 | Southwick, MA | N817JT | Incident | substantial |
The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any malfunctio…The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. |
| May 09, 2013 | Clewiston, FL | N2440R | Incident | substantial |
The private pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and fuel management and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision, which resulted in a total lo…The private pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and fuel management and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| May 09, 2013 | Fredericksburg, TX | N6197H | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while transitioning from instrument to visual flight while still in instrument conditions, which resulted in …The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while transitioning from instrument to visual flight while still in instrument conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. |