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
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.

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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