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 21, 2003 | Spencerport, NY | N7225E | Serious (1) | substantial | Pilot's failure to perform a go-around. |
| Sep 20, 2003 | Georgetown, CA | N9921B | Serious (2) | substantial | the pilot's misjudged speed and distance, and his failure to perform a go-around which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| Sep 17, 2003 | St. Louis, MO | N9072M | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. |
| Sep 17, 2003 | Young, AZ | N2646R | Incident | substantial | the collision with a bull during takeoff. |
| Sep 15, 2003 | Skwentna, AK | N3386U | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's misjudgment of the distance/altitude to the touchdown point during landing, which resulted in an undershoot and collision with a river ban…The pilot's misjudgment of the distance/altitude to the touchdown point during landing, which resulted in an undershoot and collision with a river bank. A factor contributing to the accident was the presence of a river bank that formed the beginning of the runway threshold. |
| Sep 13, 2003 | Challis, ID | N5547B | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering. Factors include mountainous terrain and trees. |
| Sep 12, 2003 | Rushville, IN | N8702X | Incident | substantial | The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during the initial takeoff climb which resulted in an inadvertent stall. |
| Sep 07, 2003 | Pine Haven, WY | N6384B | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain is a contributing factor. |
| Aug 31, 2003 | Marble Canyon, AZ | N2898F | Incident | substantial |
the failure of the pilot to retract the flaps and attain a sufficient airspeed during the attempted go-around, which resulted in a stall. The full no…the failure of the pilot to retract the flaps and attain a sufficient airspeed during the attempted go-around, which resulted in a stall. The full nose-up trim was a contributing factor. |
| Aug 25, 2003 | Deer Grove, IL | N5360B | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to execute a go-around. |
| Aug 25, 2003 | Brownsville, CA | N6250A | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot's improper flare and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were excessive airspeed, pilot-induced oscillation, …The pilot's improper flare and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were excessive airspeed, pilot-induced oscillation, and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Aug 08, 2003 | Topeka, KS | N2064R | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall during takeoff. Contributing factors were the low altitude he was at during th…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall during takeoff. Contributing factors were the low altitude he was at during the takeoff, and the trees. |
| Aug 05, 2003 | Antonito, CO | N1344S | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Factors contributing to the accident were the …The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Factors contributing to the accident were the low altitude, the trees, and the mountainous terrain. |
| Aug 01, 2003 | Buckinghamshire, UK | N666JH | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 29, 2003 | New Era, MI | N460JH | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged flare which led to a hard landing and subsequent collapse of the landing gear. |
| Jul 23, 2003 | Cashmere, WA | N8492T | Incident | substantial | The pilot in command's misjudgment of distance and speed, and his failure to execute a go-around. A contributing factor was the fence. |
| Jul 21, 2003 | Henry's Lake, ID | N146NE | Incident | substantial |
A set of inadequately torqued vacuum pump retaining nuts, leading to the failure of the vacuum pump gasket, resulting in oil exhaustion, which result…A set of inadequately torqued vacuum pump retaining nuts, leading to the failure of the vacuum pump gasket, resulting in oil exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise. A ditch and rough uneven terrain were factors. |
| Jul 18, 2003 | Tampa, FL | N9913E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point which resulted in an undershoot. |
| Jul 13, 2003 | Pianello/Carena, SZ | N6412T | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 09, 2003 | Empire, MI | N95890 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. A contributing factor to the accident included the pilot not utilizing all available engine power during th…The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. A contributing factor to the accident included the pilot not utilizing all available engine power during the entire takeoff. Additional factors were the improper wing flap setting and the cherry-tree orchard. |
| Jul 05, 2003 | Uriman, VE | YV-1015P | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 05, 2003 | Athol, ID | N3367F | Incident | substantial |
The failure of one of the number five connecting rod cap bolts during cruise flight due to the associated number five rod cap bolt nut being insuffici…The failure of one of the number five connecting rod cap bolts during cruise flight due to the associated number five rod cap bolt nut being insufficiently torqued at the last major overhaul. Factors include a culvert alongside the road where the pilot found it necessary to execute his emergency landing and the restriction of the pilot's forward vision due to a film of oil on the windshield. |
| Jul 04, 2003 | Saugus, CA | N129JB | Fatal (1) | destroyed | in-flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons. |
| Jun 22, 2003 | Bandon, OR | N8762T | Incident | substantial | Loss of engine power during descent for undetermined reasons. |
| Jun 21, 2003 | Cushing, OK | N8548S | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. |