Cessna 182 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2779 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2006 | Plattsburgh, NY | N2186G | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to utilize carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and subsequent engine failure. Factors included the…The pilot's failure to utilize carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and subsequent engine failure. Factors included the carburetor icing conditions and trees in the forced landing area. |
| Jul 12, 2006 | Big Creek, ID | N2434G | Serious (3) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during takeoff and initial climb out. |
| Jul 09, 2006 | Tepic, MX | XB-PER | Fatal (5) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 08, 2006 | Birmingham, AL | N3479S | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during final approach resulting in a stall/mush and a hard landing. |
| Jul 07, 2006 | Milledgeville, GA | N71471 | Minor | substantial |
The improper fabrication of the oil pressure gauge line by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine oil and total loss of engine powe…The improper fabrication of the oil pressure gauge line by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine oil and total loss of engine power during cruise flight. |
| Jul 06, 2006 | Jackson, MI | N4780D | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's improper preflight planning which led to the exhaustion of the fuel supply during the flight. The overload failure of the nose landing ge…The pilot's improper preflight planning which led to the exhaustion of the fuel supply during the flight. The overload failure of the nose landing gear was a factor. |
| Jun 25, 2006 | Center Island, WA | N2476Q | Incident | substantial | Distance/speed misjudged by the pilot during landing. Rough uneven terrain was a factor. |
| Jun 21, 2006 | Fairbanks, AK | N91510 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed during the takeoff run, which resulted in an on ground collision with terrain. Factors associated with the …The pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed during the takeoff run, which resulted in an on ground collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff, and his overloading of the airplane. |
| Jun 20, 2006 | Coupland, TX | N42656 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's disorientation. Contributing factors were the prevailing night light condition and the inoperative landing light. |
| Jun 19, 2006 | Cooperstown, ND | N9073G | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of directional control while landing. Factors associated with th…The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of directional control while landing. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind condition, the high vegetation which the airplane contacted, and the high density altitude. |
| Jun 17, 2006 | Beverly, MA | N830W | Incident | substantial | Collapse of the nose landing gear for an undetermined reason. |
| Jun 08, 2006 | El Dorado, CA | N2404G | Serious (2) | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and encounter with trees during the forced landing. |
| Jun 04, 2006 | Albuquerque, NM | N6220N | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing. |
| Jun 02, 2006 | Chenega Bay, AK | N21545 | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason while maneuvering at low level over a beach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with rough ter…A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason while maneuvering at low level over a beach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with rough terrain and a nose over. A factor in the accident was the rough/uneven terrain. |
| May 08, 2006 | Fort Bridger, WY | N759EF | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare and touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the high, gusty crosswinds. |
| May 05, 2006 | Canby, OR | N3305W | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudgment of altitude resulting in an undershoot. A factor was the berm. |
| May 02, 2006 | Covington, LA | N42336 | Minor | substantial |
The total loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable…The total loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Apr 28, 2006 | Madison, WI | N1129P | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in a runway excursion and collapse of the nose landing gear.…The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in a runway excursion and collapse of the nose landing gear. A contributing factor was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition. Additional factors were the downhill slope and the ditch encountered during the accident sequence. |
| Apr 24, 2006 | Gainesville, GA | N7110E | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilots improper preflight planning and preparation which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Apr 10, 2006 | Fort Wayne, IN | N2878W | Incident | substantial | The pilot failed to lower the landing gear prior to landing. |
| Apr 01, 2006 | Double Springs, AL | N2157V | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall. A factor in the accident was the pilot's physical impairment due to dementia and his fa…The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall. A factor in the accident was the pilot's physical impairment due to dementia and his failure to report the medical condition to the aviation medical examiner.. |
| Mar 17, 2006 | Lebanon, IN | N3675U | Incident | substantial |
Failure by the flightcrew (dual student and flight instructor) to accurately determine the fuel quantity prior to flight, which resulted in fuel exhau…Failure by the flightcrew (dual student and flight instructor) to accurately determine the fuel quantity prior to flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. An additional cause was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight due to his failure to personally verify the fuel quantity on-board. Contributing factors were the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing and the ditch (small ravine). |
| Mar 16, 2006 | Sandpoint, ID | N9971T | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object (snow blowing equipment) while taxiing. The snow blowing equipment, and the pilot's failure …The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object (snow blowing equipment) while taxiing. The snow blowing equipment, and the pilot's failure to adequately maneuver the aircraft around snow berms were factors. |
| Mar 15, 2006 | Houston, TX | N97881 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing. A contributing factor was the gusty winds. |
| Mar 04, 2006 | Gilliam, LA | N8519T | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat and the lack of suitable terrain…The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |