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
Sep 06, 2004 Gillette, WY N2725G Incident substantial
improper engine overhaul performed by the mechanic which resulted in the fractured exhaust valve and subsequent partial loss of engine power. Contribu…

improper engine overhaul performed by the mechanic which resulted in the fractured exhaust valve and subsequent partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.

Aug 23, 2004 Crystal Lake, IL N92848 Incident substantial Engine failure due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to secure the left wing fuel cap during preflight. A factor was the trees.
Aug 23, 2004 Hillsboro, OR N1316S Minor substantial The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft directional control during landing roll. A contributing factor was the right-quartering tail wind.
Aug 22, 2004 Lamar, OK N10HP Serious (2) substantial The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the low altitude and high wind.
Aug 21, 2004 Big Bear City, CA N2059R Incident substantial
the pilot's mistaken selection of an airport road as the landing runway. Factors in the accident were the nonstandard markings on the temporary landi…

the pilot's mistaken selection of an airport road as the landing runway. Factors in the accident were the nonstandard markings on the temporary landing surface and the glare from the setting sun.

Aug 15, 2004 Eastport, MI N537CR Incident substantial The pilot misjudging the landing flare resulting in the hard landing and his unsuccessful remedial action following the bounced landing.
Aug 05, 2004 Kenai, AK N3481U Incident substantial
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over during the ensuing aborted landing when the airplane encountere…

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over during the ensuing aborted landing when the airplane encountered soft terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the soft, swampy area surrounding the landing zone.

Aug 04, 2004 Port Angeles, WA N79404 Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot's VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain clearance from trees. Trees, mountainous terrain, dark night conditions, clouds and VFR f…

The pilot's VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain clearance from trees. Trees, mountainous terrain, dark night conditions, clouds and VFR flight into IMC were factors.

Jul 25, 2004 Noblesville, IN N3708D Minor substantial
The pilot's failure to select carburetor heat and his failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall. Factors were unstabilized approach the aircr…

The pilot's failure to select carburetor heat and his failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall. Factors were unstabilized approach the aircraft's low altitude, and the weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing.

Jul 24, 2004 Bainville, MT N92824 Incident substantial The pilot's misjudgment of his airspeed on landing, and his subsequent overrunning of the runway. A contributing factor was the trees.
Jul 24, 2004 Pence Springs, WV N24VV Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during final approach, which resulted in a hard landing and gear collapse.
Jul 22, 2004 Mitchellville, MD N9476X Incident substantial
The private pilot's inadequate flare, and the CFI's delayed remedial action, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and hard landing. A factor r…

The private pilot's inadequate flare, and the CFI's delayed remedial action, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and hard landing. A factor related to the accident was the night conditions.

Jul 19, 2004 Farmington, NM N2602F Incident substantial the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his improper flare. Contributing factors include the wind shift, and gusty wind conditions.
Jul 17, 2004 Naples, FL N666PG Incident substantial The dual student's improper landing flare and the pilot-in-command/CFI's inadequate supervision resulting in a hard landing.
Jul 11, 2004 Petaluma, CA N4094D Incident substantial the pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a collapse of the nose landing gear.
Jul 10, 2004 Walterboro, SC N3955D Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.
Jul 05, 2004 Lancaster, WI N92422 Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty winds and his improper flare. The wind gusts were a contributing factor.
Jul 04, 2004 Brighton Beach, NY N6550F Incident substantial A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
Jun 08, 2004 La Belle, FL N8304S Incident substantial The inadvertent deployment of the main parachute resulting in damage to the right horizontal stabilizer and elevator.
Jun 02, 2004 Kutztown, PA N8681T Fatal (1) destroyed
The towplane pilot's failure to maintain a climb while towing a glider for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the early release of the glider and…

The towplane pilot's failure to maintain a climb while towing a glider for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the early release of the glider and the tow plane's subsequent impact with trees.

May 22, 2004 Santa Teresa, NM N2852Y Incident substantial
the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision-making, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing facto…

the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision-making, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors to the accident were the fuel exhaustion and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.

May 01, 2004 Elberta, AL N5099D Minor substantial
The loss of engine power due to a foreign substance blockage of the fuel line which resulted in fuel starvation, and the pilot's failure to maintain t…

The loss of engine power due to a foreign substance blockage of the fuel line which resulted in fuel starvation, and the pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during an aborted landing.

May 01, 2004 Phoenix, AZ N2493Q Incident substantial
the pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulte…

the pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent porpoise and collision with a sign.

Apr 29, 2004 Sale Creek, TN N2277M Serious (1) substantial The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, and the pilot's alcohol impairment that resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground.
Apr 26, 2004 Skwentna, AK N4861D Incident substantial The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in a nose over during the landing roll.
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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