How many accidents has the Cessna 182 had?

The NTSB has recorded 2779 events involving the Cessna 182: 529 fatal, 249 serious, 459 minor injuries, and 1535 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 182 a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 182 has 2779 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

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
Aug 18, 1997	BUTLER, AL	N86TC	Incident	substantial	The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during a landing attempt after adding power to recover from a bounced landing.
Aug 17, 1997	DERBY, KS	N9952T	Incident	destroyed	the Airworthiness Directive and propeller overhaul not being complied with. Factors to the accident were the propeller blade retention failure and rou… the Airworthiness Directive and propeller overhaul not being complied with. Factors to the accident were the propeller blade retention failure and rough/uneven terrain condition.
Aug 10, 1997	ARRIBA, CO	N182WJ	Incident	substantial	failure of the pilot to properly plan the flight and determine the field conditions before landing. The soft runway condition was a related factor.
Aug 03, 1997	OSHKOSH, WI	N125MW	Incident	substantial	wake turbulence from another airplane encountered at an altitude which precluded regaining control of the airplane by the pilot.
Jul 23, 1997	HAVILAND, KS	N3265U	Incident	substantial	the pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to obtain and/or maintain proper runway alignment during a night landing. Factors relating to the … the pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to obtain and/or maintain proper runway alignment during a night landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the airplane's inoperative landing lights, the airport's inoperative runway edge lights, and darkness, which prevented the pilot from adequately seeing the landing area.
Jul 20, 1997	CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI	N5820B	Incident	substantial	the pilot's misjudgment of the fuel supply, and subsequent fuel exhaustion.
Jul 18, 1997	SACRAMENTO, CA	N9099G	Incident	substantial	Failure of maintenance personnel to adequately repair the pitch trim system and ensure that it was properly rigged, and the pilot's failure to maintai… Failure of maintenance personnel to adequately repair the pitch trim system and ensure that it was properly rigged, and the pilot's failure to maintain pitch control due to the distraction at liftoff of the mistrim condition.
Jul 14, 1997	FRESNO, CA	N2164R	Incident	substantial	the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and damage to the airplane.
Jul 13, 1997	ELLINGTON, CT	N2539R	Incident	substantial	The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance and his failure to execute a go around.
Jul 10, 1997	SPRINGFIELD, KY	N8568T	Incident	substantial	the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed, and his delay in aborting the landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to a… the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed, and his delay in aborting the landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point for landing, and proximity of the fence to the runway.
Jul 08, 1997	HAYFIELD TWNSHP, PA	N4951D	Incident	destroyed	The pilot's improper decision to attempt a takeoff from unsuitable terrain and failure to maintain airspeed. A factor in this accident was the gusty … The pilot's improper decision to attempt a takeoff from unsuitable terrain and failure to maintain airspeed. A factor in this accident was the gusty wind conditions.
Jul 06, 1997	PEDRICTOWN, NJ	N1858X	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper flare.
Jul 06, 1997	MEDFORD, NJ	N166KM	Incident	destroyed	An inflight engine fire of undetermined origin.
Jun 25, 1997	SUGAR LAND, TX	N96TJ	Incident	substantial	the pilot's improper landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Jun 25, 1997	YAKIMA, WA	N9932E	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain.
Jun 11, 1997	FREDERICK, MD	N8970G	Incident	substantial	The private pilot's improper flare, and the certificated flight instructor's delayed decision to add power, which resulted in the subsequent hard land… The private pilot's improper flare, and the certificated flight instructor's delayed decision to add power, which resulted in the subsequent hard landing.
Jun 07, 1997	HARDIN, MT	N8522T	Incident	substantial	the student's delay in initiating a go-around. A factor relating to the accident was: the sunglare.
Jun 04, 1997	BRIGHAM CITY, UT	N6302A	Incident	destroyed	failure of the pilot to maintain proper runway alignment during the landing. The gusty quartering crosswind was a related factor.
May 24, 1997	WENTWORTH, NH	N20892	Incident	substantial	Pilot's inadequate preflight planning to determine the suitability of an unimproved field for landing.
May 21, 1997	KANSAS CITY, MO	N736YZ	Incident	substantial	the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor relating to the accident was the excessive airspeed.
May 19, 1997	CORONA, CA	N3165S	Incident	substantial	fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to perform either preflight or en route fuel consumption calculations. The pilot's decision to fly the air… fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to perform either preflight or en route fuel consumption calculations. The pilot's decision to fly the aircraft without the required pilot's operating handbook (POH) on board was a factor in this accident.
May 07, 1997	LITTLE ROCK, AR	N2740Q	Incident	substantial	the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
May 04, 1997	MOBILE, AL	N1530M	Incident	substantial	the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout, which resulted in a collis… the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout, which resulted in a collision with a runway light.
Apr 05, 1997	TUCSON, AZ	N9000X	Incident	substantial	Fuel exhaustion due to the inadequate preflight inspections performed by both pilots. A factor in the accident was the crosswind experienced during l… Fuel exhaustion due to the inadequate preflight inspections performed by both pilots. A factor in the accident was the crosswind experienced during landing rollout.
Mar 13, 1997	Kirksville, MO	N869L	Incident	substantial	the pilot failed to adequately compensate for the wind conditions on the runway during landing roll. Factors included the crosswind and gusts.

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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