Cessna 182 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2779 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2013 | Big Bear, CA | N759UP | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized landing approach, which resulted in a collision with a fence short of the runway. |
| Sep 21, 2013 | Middletown Springs, VT | N3152Y | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Sep 01, 2013 | Boulder, CO | N6460A | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to adequately clear carburetor icing, resulting in a loss of engine power on final approach following a descent at idle power. |
| Aug 24, 2013 | Concord, WI | N5131D | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to properly plan for a maximum performance takeoff by not fully addressing the elevated density altitude or the nonstandard runway…The pilot's failure to properly plan for a maximum performance takeoff by not fully addressing the elevated density altitude or the nonstandard runway surface conditions and his failure to properly configure the airplane's flap setting for the accident takeoff. |
| May 30, 2013 | Brevard, NC | N6525M | Minor | substantial |
The cylinder manufacturer's misalignment of the exhaust valve guides in the No. 2 cylinder during manufacture, which resulted in the exhaust valve sti…The cylinder manufacturer's misalignment of the exhaust valve guides in the No. 2 cylinder during manufacture, which resulted in the exhaust valve sticking and the pushrod breaking and the subsequent total loss of engine power. |
| Sep 30, 2012 | Tiskilwa, IL | N82GS | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s loss of control while preforming a short field takeoff. |
| Sep 23, 2012 | Fort Thomas, KY | N735FJ | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to periodically add engine power during an extended descent in carburetor icing conditions, which resulted in insufficient carbure…The pilot’s failure to periodically add engine power during an extended descent in carburetor icing conditions, which resulted in insufficient carburetor heat, the gradual build-up of carburetor ice, and the subsequent loss of engine power. |
| Sep 15, 2012 | Mecosta, MI | N58844 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and loss of airplane control. |
| Sep 02, 2012 | Metaline Falls, WA | N42014 | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate compensation for a sudden wind shift during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| Aug 31, 2012 | St. Johns, AZ | N5458N | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s delay in executing a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s failure to establish the…The pilot’s delay in executing a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s failure to establish the proper glidepath and airspeed on final approach and his improper use of flaps during the go-around. |
| Aug 20, 2012 | McCall, ID | N735KV | Minor | substantial |
The flight instructor’s selection of the wrong route while flying in mountainous terrain at a high-density altitude, which resulted in the airplane im…The flight instructor’s selection of the wrong route while flying in mountainous terrain at a high-density altitude, which resulted in the airplane impacting terrain when the increase in elevation exceeded the airplane’s climb performance. |
| Jul 21, 2012 | Farmingdale, NJ | N2166G | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jun 24, 2012 | Watsonville, CA | N55DN | Minor | substantial |
A total loss of engine power during approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any mechanical m…A total loss of engine power during approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Jun 17, 2012 | Woodland, CA | N7437Q | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent path during the approach to land, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and his improper retract…The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent path during the approach to land, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and his improper retraction of the flaps during the subsequent attempted go-around. |
| May 26, 2012 | Vashon Island, WA | N70658 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control during a rejected takeoff, which resulted in a noseover. |
| Apr 22, 2012 | Delle, UT | N2701F | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to properly monitor the environment during the departure from a gravel parking area and runway, which resulted in the airplane’s c…The pilot’s failure to properly monitor the environment during the departure from a gravel parking area and runway, which resulted in the airplane’s collision with a mound of gravel. |
| Sep 16, 2011 | Paragonah, UT | N1843X | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to secure the left tank's fuel cap after refueling the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Aug 09, 2011 | Boulder, CO | N8717T | Minor | substantial | The malfunction of the throttle linkage to the induction air box, which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing. |
| Jul 05, 2011 | Vancouver, WA | N5175D | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to properly engage the banner tow rope with the airplane's tail hook. |
| Jun 27, 2011 | Holly Springs, MS | N759ZS | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel tank selector before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during tak…The pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel tank selector before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during takeoff initial climb. |
| Jun 12, 2011 | Bentonia, MS | N2740Q | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s loss of control on the ground during engine start, which resulted in a collision with nearby equipment. Contributing to the accident was t…The pilot’s loss of control on the ground during engine start, which resulted in a collision with nearby equipment. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper engine start procedure and improper securing of the seat. |
| Apr 24, 2011 | Galax, VA | N4920D | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind while on approach for landing. |
| Mar 20, 2011 | Stockton, CA | N9040T | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to secure the airplane before pulling the propeller to start the engine. |
| Mar 11, 2011 | Kissimmee, FL | N8033M | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare. |
| Feb 27, 2011 | Auburn, AL | N3420U | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power due to an internal failure of the muffler that was not detected by maintenance personnel. |