Cessna 182 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2779 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2016 | Leesburg, VA | N5446N | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent runway excursion. |
| Sep 30, 2016 | Rensselaer, IN | N2508Q | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in the left wing's subsequent impact with a cornfield. |
| Aug 24, 2016 | Fallbrook, CA | N4810N | Minor | substantial |
The flight instructor's failure to go-around and the subsequent long landing and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runw…The flight instructor's failure to go-around and the subsequent long landing and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Jul 22, 2016 | Hogansville, GA | N9072X | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to replace the left fuel cap following the preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a loss of engine power, an eme…The pilot's failure to replace the left fuel cap following the preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a loss of engine power, an emergency landing, and impact with terrain. |
| Jul 03, 2016 | Llano, CA | N1642T | Minor | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to attain an adequate airspeed and his intentional aerodynamic stall, which resulted in an impact with terrain and a post-impact f…The pilot's failure to attain an adequate airspeed and his intentional aerodynamic stall, which resulted in an impact with terrain and a post-impact fire. |
| Jul 02, 2016 | Hungry Horse, MT | N42469 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's decision to land on unsuitable wet terrain, and his failure to stop prior to the end of the runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and…The pilot's decision to land on unsuitable wet terrain, and his failure to stop prior to the end of the runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with tree(s). |
| Jun 22, 2016 | Humansville, MO | N9434M | Minor | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not determined, because an examination and test run of the engine did not reveal any anomalies t…A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not determined, because an examination and test run of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have contributed to the loss of engine power. |
| Jun 01, 2016 | Elk River, ID | N21242 | Minor | substantial | The pilot exceeded the critical angle of attack during takeoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. |
| Apr 19, 2016 | Selma, CA | N9909B | Minor | substantial | The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the flight instructor's failure to use carburetor heat during the descent. |
| Apr 14, 2016 | Moorestown, MI | N958HP | Minor | substantial | An in-flight bird strike, which resulted in wind screen damage. |
| Feb 28, 2016 | Gainesville, FL | N2861R | Minor | substantial |
The failure of the engine crankshaft near the Nos. 4 and 5 crankshaft journals due to oil starvation. The reason for the oil starvation could not be d…The failure of the engine crankshaft near the Nos. 4 and 5 crankshaft journals due to oil starvation. The reason for the oil starvation could not be determined during postaccident examination. |
| Feb 11, 2016 | Hudson Oaks, TX | N182SD | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's decision to continue the high approach, resulting in excessive speed during the landing roll, a loss of directional control, runway excurs…The pilot's decision to continue the high approach, resulting in excessive speed during the landing roll, a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and nose over. |
| Aug 18, 2015 | Bolivar, MO | N6KW | Minor | substantial |
Total electrical failure due to a failed voltage regulator and the pilot’s failure to maintain a proper airspeed during a precautionary landing, which…Total electrical failure due to a failed voltage regulator and the pilot’s failure to maintain a proper airspeed during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion. |
| Aug 16, 2015 | Big Piney, WY | XBYUH | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude while operating over high mountainous terrain, which resulted in an emergency landing after the airp…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude while operating over high mountainous terrain, which resulted in an emergency landing after the airplane's encounter with a downdraft. |
| Aug 08, 2015 | Hot Springs, VA | N7506S | Minor | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to the failure of a magneto. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate …A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to the failure of a magneto. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane without a current annual inspection. |
| May 03, 2015 | ST MARYS, PA | N53310 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's decision to rotate the propeller by hand without properly securing the airplane. |
| Apr 07, 2015 | Portland, TN | N3586Y | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to perform a go-around in time to prevent a runway overrun and collision with terrain. |
| Jan 26, 2015 | Fort Morgan, CO | N8997T | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's improper fuel planning/management, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the subsequent forced landi…The pilot's improper fuel planning/management, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the subsequent forced landing in a pasture. |
| Sep 28, 2014 | Port Eads, LA | N2011R | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper decision to depart from a runway not suitable for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. |
| Sep 27, 2014 | Silver City, NM | N2309R | Minor | substantial |
The pilot overcorrected when the airplane experienced a downdraft during the takeoff which resulted in the airplane stalling and impacting the terrain…The pilot overcorrected when the airplane experienced a downdraft during the takeoff which resulted in the airplane stalling and impacting the terrain. |
| Jul 02, 2014 | Geneseo, IL | N2209G | Minor | substantial | The pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jun 01, 2014 | Galena, AK | N2631R | Minor | substantial |
A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which necessitated a forced landing on unsuitable terrain, during which the airplane flipped ov…A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which necessitated a forced landing on unsuitable terrain, during which the airplane flipped over and became partially submerged in water. |
| May 24, 2014 | Perkasie, PA | N3388F | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to select and attain a proper touchdown point during landing which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| May 24, 2014 | Arvin, CA | N97038 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to reconnect the air-oil separator return line after completing an oil change, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due …The pilot’s failure to reconnect the air-oil separator return line after completing an oil change, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation. |
| Nov 02, 2013 | Superior, WI | N70520 | Minor | substantial |
The failure of the pilot who was flying the trail airplane to maintain separation from the lead airplane. Contributing to the accident was the inadequ…The failure of the pilot who was flying the trail airplane to maintain separation from the lead airplane. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate pilot training for formation skydiving operations. |