Cessna 182 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2779 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2004 | Baudette, MN | N5787J | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the…The pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of an instrument rating, low ceiling, low altitude, and the dark night conditions. |
| Jan 06, 2004 | El Dorado, AR | N9318R | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The loss of engine power as a result of loss of engine oil due to the failure of the oil filter converter plate gasket and the noncompliance to an air…The loss of engine power as a result of loss of engine oil due to the failure of the oil filter converter plate gasket and the noncompliance to an airworthiness directive. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the dark night lighting conditions. |
| Jan 03, 2004 | Taylorsville, NC | N3102S | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to follow the checklist, resulting in a loss of directional control on the takeoff roll when the seat moved rearward, and on groun…The pilot's failure to follow the checklist, resulting in a loss of directional control on the takeoff roll when the seat moved rearward, and on ground collision with an embankment. |
| Jan 02, 2004 | Glasgow, MT | N3171S | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Loss of aircraft control resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors include marginal weather and dark night conditions. |
| Dec 30, 2003 | West Chicago, IL | N5894B | Incident | substantial | The inadequate starting and flooded engine procedure used by certified flight instructor while providing instruction to the dual student. |
| Dec 28, 2003 | Hudson, CO | N5609B | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to an excessive crosswind component, resulting in an uncontrolled groundloop/swerve. Contribut…the pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to an excessive crosswind component, resulting in an uncontrolled groundloop/swerve. Contributing factors were the crosswind gust and the soft, sandy terrain. |
| Dec 16, 2003 | Knoxville, TN | N3191R | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Wind gust was a factor |
| Dec 15, 2003 | Watsonville, CA | N1595M | Minor | destroyed |
a loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. A contributing factor was the p…a loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. A contributing factor was the pilot/owner's failure to comply with the appropriate Airworthiness Directive. |
| Dec 03, 2003 | Birmingham, AL | N3056Q | Minor | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to the throttle/power lever cable becoming disconnected in-flight, as a result of maintenance personnel failure to comply w…A loss of engine power due to the throttle/power lever cable becoming disconnected in-flight, as a result of maintenance personnel failure to comply with Airworthiness Directive (AD) 86-24-07 and Cessna information letter SE79-6. |
| Nov 23, 2003 | Tunkhannock, PA | N735XY | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudgment of distance resulting in an overrun. |
| Nov 22, 2003 | Wausau, WI | N323KW | Incident | substantial | The pilot 's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing, and the flight instructors inadequate supervision. |
| Nov 08, 2003 | Kapowsin, WA | N2106G | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor to the accident was the trees. |
| Nov 02, 2003 | Santa Elena, VE | YV-933P | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 01, 2003 | Laytonsville, MD | N70800 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's abrupt evasive maneuver to avoid the deer, which resulted in the loss of airspeed and an inadvertent stall. |
| Oct 31, 2003 | Albuquerque, NM | N5127D | Incident | destroyed |
the pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat and his inadequate flare resulting in a loss of engine power and a hard landing. Also causal was the inade…the pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat and his inadequate flare resulting in a loss of engine power and a hard landing. Also causal was the inadequate supervision of the flight. Carburetor icing conditions was a contributing factor. |
| Oct 21, 2003 | Athol, MA | N3419S | Serious (1) | substantial |
The loss of power due to disengagement of the magneto idler gear. Also causal was the improper reinstallation of the magneto during the annual inspec…The loss of power due to disengagement of the magneto idler gear. Also causal was the improper reinstallation of the magneto during the annual inspection. |
| Oct 12, 2003 | Lysite, WY | N4981E | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's fuel mismanagement resulting in the loss of engine power and the subsequent forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable…the pilot's fuel mismanagement resulting in the loss of engine power and the subsequent forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the nose over. |
| Oct 10, 2003 | Clarence Center, NY | N8511T | Incident | substantial | The pilot's delayed go-around decision. A factor in this accident was the night light condition. |
| Oct 07, 2003 | Randolph, UT | N3348R | Incident | destroyed | the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. Contributing factors were the wind gusts and crosswind conditions. |
| Oct 07, 2003 | Jean, NV | N3904D | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. |
| Oct 05, 2003 | Knoxville, TN | N1919X | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection by his failure to secure the left fuel tank cap which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and the loss of engine …The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection by his failure to secure the left fuel tank cap which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and the loss of engine power. |
| Oct 03, 2003 | Shenandoah, IA | N3772D | Serious (1) | substantial |
Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during cruise and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. The factors to the acc…Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during cruise and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. The factors to the accident were the dark night, the corn crop, and the ditch. |
| Sep 27, 2003 | Concord, MA | N963LP | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. A factor was the low ceilings. |
| Sep 22, 2003 | Versailles, MO | N74LW | Minor | substantial |
The pilot touched down with excessive airspeed. Factors associated with the accident were the trees, the wet runway, the wet grass that the airplane …The pilot touched down with excessive airspeed. Factors associated with the accident were the trees, the wet runway, the wet grass that the airplane traveled onto, and the ditch which the airplane contacted. |
| Sep 21, 2003 | Joliet, IL | N775WB | Incident | substantial |
The pilot not performing a go-around when the other airplane taxied onto the landing runway, which resulted in the pilot not attaining the proper touc…The pilot not performing a go-around when the other airplane taxied onto the landing runway, which resulted in the pilot not attaining the proper touchdown point. Factors to the accident include the failure of the alternator, the complete loss of electrical power, the other airplane, and the ravine. |