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 21, 1995 | REDSTONE ARSENA, AL | N3163E | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's poor inflight planning decision for not flying the scheduled time and electing to perform 3 additional takeoffs not planned during fuel co…the pilot's poor inflight planning decision for not flying the scheduled time and electing to perform 3 additional takeoffs not planned during fuel consumption calculations. Contributing to the accident was the use of an inaccurate dipstick. |
| Oct 20, 1995 | KINGSTON, OK | N9812E | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind gusts. Factors were the gusts and the dark night conditions. |
| Oct 17, 1995 | NORMAN, OK | N5060D | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Oct 12, 1995 | FORT COLLINS, CO | N3198Y | Incident | substantial |
a fatigue failure of the right main landing gear. Factors were the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and his inadequate compensatio…a fatigue failure of the right main landing gear. Factors were the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and his inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions. |
| Sep 29, 1995 | TUSCALOOSA, AL | N9119C | Incident | substantial | Engine oil starvation for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a connecting rod cap failure. |
| Sep 28, 1995 | SPOKANE, WA | N5949E | Incident | substantial |
failure of the pilot to properly flare the airplane during the landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's improper approach to land,…failure of the pilot to properly flare the airplane during the landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's improper approach to land, exceeding the proper touchdown point for landing, failure to go-around, while there was sufficient runway remaining, and the wet runway/hydroplaning condition. |
| Sep 22, 1995 | ANNAPOLIS, MD | N1960X | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. Related factors were the sudden thunderstorm, the high gusty winds, …The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. Related factors were the sudden thunderstorm, the high gusty winds, and the sudden windshift to a tailwind during the touchdown/landing roll. |
| Aug 26, 1995 | GEORGETOWN, CA | N759YV | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind conditions. |
| Aug 23, 1995 | KENAI, AK | N4728D | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF AN INADEQUATELY PREPARED LANDING AREA. |
| Aug 13, 1995 | MITCHELLVILLE, MD | N3516U | Incident | substantial | the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. |
| Jul 29, 1995 | KENAI, AK | N2643F | Incident | substantial |
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO REMAIN CLEAR OF THE DUCK SHACK (BUILDING) DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL. THE CROSSWIND AND PROXIMITY OF THE BUILDING WERE RELATED F…FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO REMAIN CLEAR OF THE DUCK SHACK (BUILDING) DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL. THE CROSSWIND AND PROXIMITY OF THE BUILDING WERE RELATED FACTORS. |
| Jul 16, 1995 | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | N42712 | Incident | substantial | FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING. |
| Jul 15, 1995 | DERBY, KS | N8779T | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper use of the powerplant controls, which resulted in a rough running engine and partial loss of engine power. |
| Jul 11, 1995 | PORT SULPHUR, LA | N2878R | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF HIS SHORT FIELD LANDING RESULTING IN AN INTENTIONAL GROUND LOOP TO AVOID AN OVERRUN. FACTORS WERE THE REDUCED BRAKING EFFE…THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF HIS SHORT FIELD LANDING RESULTING IN AN INTENTIONAL GROUND LOOP TO AVOID AN OVERRUN. FACTORS WERE THE REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS ON THE WET GRASS RUNWAY. |
| Jul 05, 1995 | COPALIS BEACH, WA | N4836E | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF AN UNSUITABLE LANDING AREA. |
| Jul 03, 1995 | NEW HAVEN, MI | N2423Q | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER RAISING OF THE FLAPS DURING THE ABORTED LANDING. FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT SELECTING THE WRONG RUNWAY,…THE PILOT'S IMPROPER RAISING OF THE FLAPS DURING THE ABORTED LANDING. FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT SELECTING THE WRONG RUNWAY, NOT ATTAINING THE APPROPRIATE TOUCHDOWN POINT ON THE RUNWAY, AND DELAY IN ABORTING THE LANDING. |
| Jun 26, 1995 | SUSANVILLE, CA | N9148M | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll. |
| Jun 23, 1995 | GRENCHEN, SZ | N7369X | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Jun 18, 1995 | PASO ROBLES, CA | N4824D | Incident | substantial | FAILURE OF THE GREAT LAKES PILOT TO SEE-AND-AVOID THE CESSNA 182. THE SUN GLARE WAS A RELATED FACTOR. |
| Jun 02, 1995 | ALAMOSA, CO | N2788Q | Incident | substantial |
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL, WHICH RESULTED IN A GROUND SWERVE AND COLLISION WITH A TAXIWAY SIGN. FA…FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL, WHICH RESULTED IN A GROUND SWERVE AND COLLISION WITH A TAXIWAY SIGN. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE UNFAVORABLE (GUSTY/QUARTERING) WIND CONDITION, AND THE TAXIWAY SIGN'S LACK OF FRANGIBILITY. |
| May 28, 1995 | VERO BEACH, FL | N4905D | Incident | substantial | TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH TO LAND AND UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ENCOUNTERED DURING THE LANDING ROLL. |
| May 23, 1995 | FREDERICK, PA | N3168Y | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate inflight planning by failing to verify the wind direction for landing. Also causal is the pilot's failure to obtain the proper…The pilot's inadequate inflight planning by failing to verify the wind direction for landing. Also causal is the pilot's failure to obtain the proper touch down point and to do a go-around. |
| May 19, 1995 | FRENCH LICK, IN | N52830 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's not attaining a recovery from a bounced landing. Factors were high obstructions, and the pilot's intentional precautionary landing on rou…the pilot's not attaining a recovery from a bounced landing. Factors were high obstructions, and the pilot's intentional precautionary landing on rough/uneven and soft terrain. |
| Apr 25, 1995 | FORT PAYNE, AL | N20841 | Incident | substantial |
THE INAEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY BOTH PILOTS. FACTORS WERE THE RADIO RECEPTION DIFFICULTIES OF THE 152 PILOT, HIS FAILURE TO MAKE POSITION REPORTS WHIL…THE INAEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY BOTH PILOTS. FACTORS WERE THE RADIO RECEPTION DIFFICULTIES OF THE 152 PILOT, HIS FAILURE TO MAKE POSITION REPORTS WHILE MANEUVERING FOR A LANDING, AND THE FAILURE OF THE 182 PILOT TO HAVE A SAFETY OBSERVER WHILE CONDUCTING VISUAL INSTRUMENT-PROCEDURES. |
| Apr 22, 1995 | OVERBROOK, OK | N9104X | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED, RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. A FACTOR WAS THE CROSSWINDS. |