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
Jun 22, 2022 Benevides, BR PT-ILH Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 09, 2022 Anchorage, AK N9209H Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
May 28, 2022 Big Lake, AK N5896B Incident substantial A hard landing for an unknown reason, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane.
May 12, 2022 Port Bolivar, TX N9380G Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to attain a proper soft field takeoff pitch attitude during takeoff that resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with…

The pilot’s failure to attain a proper soft field takeoff pitch attitude during takeoff that resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with a canal.
May 01, 2022 Trinidad, BL CP-1123 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 25, 2022 Eloy, AZ N3694U Incident substantial The unoccupied airplanes exceedance of the critical angle of attack which resulted in a stall, subsequent inverted spin, and impact with terrain.
Apr 21, 2022 Las Vegas, NV N182HH Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient clearance from the jet blast of a departing jet airplane.
Apr 15, 2022 Tuskegee, AL N9388X Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind wind conditions which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose gear collapse.
Apr 09, 2022 Hebbronville, TX N978C Incident substantial The pilots improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and loss of airplane control.
Mar 15, 2022 Moberly, MO N8585S Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced hard landing.
Mar 09, 2022 Tumeremo, OF YV-1618 Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 02, 2022 Desert Camp, CA N8814X Incident substantial The airplane’s loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
Nov 04, 2021 Ringwood, NJ N423LL Incident substantial A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s failure to secure the left wing’s fuel cap.
Oct 09, 2021 Fruitland Park, FL N5797B Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to establish a proper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Sep 03, 2021 Delta, CO N9114W Incident substantial
A total loss of engine power that resulted in a forced landing and subsequent noseover. The reason for the total loss of engine power could not be det…

A total loss of engine power that resulted in a forced landing and subsequent noseover. The reason for the total loss of engine power could not be determined based on the available evidence.
Jul 31, 2021 Tannheim, GE D-EEHR Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 31, 2021 Eugene, OR N3186Y Incident substantial Loss of directional control due to damage to the nosewheel strut that was sustained during a previous landing.
Jul 27, 2021 Patterson, LA N148LP Incident substantial
The mechanic’s failure to properly secure the throttle arm rendering it loose and inoperable after takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of engine p…

The mechanic’s failure to properly secure the throttle arm rendering it loose and inoperable after takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
Jul 04, 2021 Coeur D Alene, ID N9007T Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point due to excessive airspeed, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an object ne…

The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point due to excessive airspeed, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an object near the end of the runway.
Jun 26, 2021 Ririe, ID N3208Y Incident substantial The pilot’s encounter with a tailwind during takeoff roll, which resulted in an aborted takeoff, collision with a ditch and subsequent nose over.
May 31, 2021 Carlsbad, CA N47UP Incident substantial The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent loss of directional control.
May 18, 2021 Minden, NV N8488M Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while on approach in microburst or windshear conditions, which resulted in impact with a runway sign.
May 11, 2021 Neuquén, AR LV-GUK Incident unk Investigation pending
May 08, 2021 San Bernardino, CA N54PW Incident substantial
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and his subsequent inadequate pitch and airplane control during a go around which…

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and his subsequent inadequate pitch and airplane control during a go around which resulted in a nose landing gear collapse.
Apr 20, 2021 Eufaula, AL N91606 Incident substantial A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
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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