Cessna 182 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2779 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 04, 2006 | Georgetown, TX | XB-BID | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff which resulted in a loss of control. |
| Feb 24, 2006 | Weyers Cave, VA | N9178X | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's improper decision to maneuver at a low altitude at night, and his failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance, which resulted in a col…The pilot's improper decision to maneuver at a low altitude at night, and his failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance, which resulted in a collision with power lines. A factor in this accident was the night light conditions. |
| Feb 23, 2006 | Austin, CO | N9298X | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the transmission wire resulting in the airplane's outboard wing portion to be severed, and the subseque…the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the transmission wire resulting in the airplane's outboard wing portion to be severed, and the subsequent loss of control and ground impact. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's impairment from his recent marijuana use and the transmission wire. |
| Feb 23, 2006 | Goldendale, WA | N888SR | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during descent. Factors contributing to the accident were the high mountains, mountain obscuration,…The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during descent. Factors contributing to the accident were the high mountains, mountain obscuration, the dark night condition, and the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision making. |
| Feb 09, 2006 | El Cajon, CA | N759KE | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
The pilots of both airplanes failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout due to their relative flight paths, which limited the available visual cue…The pilots of both airplanes failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout due to their relative flight paths, which limited the available visual cues. Factors were the failure of the air traffic controller(s) to issue a conflict alert to the Cessna 172RG after repeated visual and aural warnings of an impending collision and the task load of the certified flight instructor in the other airplane. |
| Feb 04, 2006 | Black Canyon, AZ | N5421B | Incident | destroyed | the pilot's encounter with downdraft at low altitude on short final approach to land. |
| Jan 18, 2006 | Big Pine, CA | N6034J | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude during a cruise descent that resulted in controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).…the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude during a cruise descent that resulted in controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). Factors in the accident were the rising mountainous terrain, the dark nighttime lighting condition. |
| Jan 01, 2006 | Heber, AZ | N182GV | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain. Contributing factors included the pilot's lack of night flying experience and the dar…the pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain. Contributing factors included the pilot's lack of night flying experience and the dark night. |
| Dec 31, 2005 | Hobbs, NM | N4755D | Serious (2) | substantial |
the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's failure to visually verify the fuel quantity in the fuel tanks prior to departure. Con…the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's failure to visually verify the fuel quantity in the fuel tanks prior to departure. Contributing factors include the pilot's inadequate preflight, and the transmission wires. |
| Dec 28, 2005 | Sweet Home, OR | N3199S | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane exiting the paved runway surface, encounte…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane exiting the paved runway surface, encountering muddy terrain and nosing over. Contributing factors were the night light condition and the muddy terrain. |
| Dec 24, 2005 | Haines City, FL | N8304S | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation, and operation of equipment with known deficiencies, a right wing fuel cap leak, which resulted in…The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation, and operation of equipment with known deficiencies, a right wing fuel cap leak, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. |
| Dec 04, 2005 | Lansing, KS | N123F | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control during the forced landing which resulted in a collision with terrain. A contributing factor was th…the pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control during the forced landing which resulted in a collision with terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot becoming ill during cruise flight. |
| Nov 27, 2005 | San Diego, CA | N3936D | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the camshaft due to fatigue of one of the gear teeth, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Factors were the fence and the fence po…The failure of the camshaft due to fatigue of one of the gear teeth, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Factors were the fence and the fence post. |
| Nov 18, 2005 | Alpine, WY | N9928H | Fatal (1) | destroyed | the pilot's intentional low level flight/maneuver. A contributing factor was his exercising poor judgment. |
| Nov 12, 2005 | Broomfield, CO | N5715B | Incident | substantial | the nose wheel assembly separation for reasons undetermined. |
| Nov 06, 2005 | Butler, MO | N5784B | Incident | substantial | The damage to the horizontal stabilizer was a result of the inadvertent deployment of the skydiver's reserve parachute. |
| Nov 04, 2005 | Torrance, CA | N182HG | Incident | substantial | the pilot's excessive taxi speed, and his failure to maintain an adequate clearance from objects. |
| Oct 30, 2005 | Livermore, CA | N51732 | Incident | substantial | substantial damage to the airplane during unknown phase of flight for undetermined reasons. |
| Oct 23, 2005 | San Antonio, TX | N3331F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to compensate for prevailing wind conditions and his delay in executing a go-around. A contributing factor was the gusty winds. |
| Oct 16, 2005 | Punta Gorda, FL | N3588F | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate remedial action following an encounter with wind gusts during the landing flare resulting in a hard landing and damage to the n…The pilot's inadequate remedial action following an encounter with wind gusts during the landing flare resulting in a hard landing and damage to the nose landing gear. |
| Oct 15, 2005 | Mokelumne Hill, CA | N2728B | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing. A related factor was gusty wind conditions. |
| Oct 01, 2005 | Bethel, AK | N3569Y | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's misjudged distance and speed, which resulted in an overrun and a nose over during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident…The pilot's misjudged distance and speed, which resulted in an overrun and a nose over during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the dusk lighting conditions. |
| Sep 30, 2005 | Barinas, VE | YV-1353P | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 25, 2005 | Southampton, NY | N5203N | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. |
| Sep 18, 2005 | Waukesha, WI | N5467C | Incident | substantial | The misjudged flare by the pilot. |