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
May 10, 1991 PORT HURON, MI N2432Q Incident substantial THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE LANDING FLARE DURING THE FORCED LANDING. THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT WAS A FACTOR.
May 06, 1991 PHOENIX, AZ N4996D Incident substantial
THAT THE PILOT FAILED TO PROPERLY PREFLIGHT THE AIRPLANE TO ASSURE THE ENGINE CONTAINED AN ADEQUATE OIL SUPPLY. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS TOTA…

THAT THE PILOT FAILED TO PROPERLY PREFLIGHT THE AIRPLANE TO ASSURE THE ENGINE CONTAINED AN ADEQUATE OIL SUPPLY. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS TOTAL FAILURE OF THE CONNECTING ROD DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION.
Apr 27, 1991 ARVIN, CA N7220E Incident substantial
1) THE PILOT INADEQUATELY COMPENSATED FOR WIND CONDITIONS; 2) THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISION; AND 3) THE PILOT NOT ATTAINING THE PROPER LANDIN…

1) THE PILOT INADEQUATELY COMPENSATED FOR WIND CONDITIONS; 2) THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISION; AND 3) THE PILOT NOT ATTAINING THE PROPER LANDING TOUCHDOWN POINT.
Apr 20, 1991 ELBERTA, AL N7202E Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO APPLY CARBURETOR HEAT. FACTORS WERE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR THE FORMATION OF INDUCTION ICE, AND THE SOFT TERRAIN.
Apr 12, 1991 MADERA, CA N7290E Incident substantial THAT THE PILOT'S FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATION WERE INACCURATE. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS FUEL EXHAUSTION.
Apr 07, 1991 CARRABASSETT VY, ME N312OU Incident substantial IMPROPER USE OF THE CARBURETOR HEAT BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN A POWER LOSS DUE TO CARBURETOR ICE OVER UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.
Mar 21, 1991 LOUP CITY, NE N91376 Incident substantial THE PILOT'S IMPROPER LANDING/TOUCHDOWN. A RELATED FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL FLIGHT EXPERIENCE.
Mar 13, 1991 HATTIESBURG, MS N735MK Incident substantial
ON GROUND ENCOUNTER WITH A WIND GUST AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING ROLL, RESULTING IN TH…

ON GROUND ENCOUNTER WITH A WIND GUST AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING ROLL, RESULTING IN THE COLLISION WITH A RAVINE
Mar 02, 1991 PACOIMA, CA N182WS Incident substantial
FAILURE OF THE PIC TO ENSURE THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM WAS FREE OF WATER PRIOR TO FLIGHT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE INADEQUATE COMPLIANCE WITH …

FAILURE OF THE PIC TO ENSURE THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM WAS FREE OF WATER PRIOR TO FLIGHT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE INADEQUATE COMPLIANCE WITH AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO PRECLUDE WATER FROM ENTERING THE FUEL SYSTEM.
Feb 18, 1991 BRUNSWICK, GA N759VB Incident substantial A HIDDEN HOLE IN THE RUNWAY SURFACE, WHICH WAS CONTACTED BY THE NOSE WHEEL DURING THE LANDING ROLL.
Feb 02, 1991 ANACORTES, WA N96378 Incident substantial THE PILOT IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISIONS. THE HIGH WIND WAS A FACTOR.
Jan 23, 1991 WARM SPRINGS, GA N4718D Incident substantial AN ELECTRICAL SHORT RELATED TO THE ALTERNATOR FROM AN UNDETERMINED SOURCE.
Jan 12, 1991 CHADRON, NE N6082B Incident substantial AN ENGINE POWER LOSS FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.
Dec 17, 1990 ANACORTES, WA N3017Y Incident substantial THE POOR INFLIGHT DECISION BY THE PIC TO LAND ON A SHORT GRASS AIRSTRIP IN STRONG GUSTY TAILWIND CONDITIONS.
Dec 09, 1990 LANSING, IL N756ZQ Incident substantial
EXCESSIVE LOWERING OF FLAPS RESULTED IN AIRCRAFT CONTROL NOT BEING MAINTAINED BY THE PILOT..INADEQUATE AIRSPEED RESULTED IN A STALL/MUSH AND SUBSEQUEN…

EXCESSIVE LOWERING OF FLAPS RESULTED IN AIRCRAFT CONTROL NOT BEING MAINTAINED BY THE PILOT..INADEQUATE AIRSPEED RESULTED IN A STALL/MUSH AND SUBSEQUENT COLLISION WITH THE TERRAIN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: A GUSTY CROSSWIND AND A DELAYED GO-AROUND BY THE PILOT.
Dec 09, 1990 ORLANDO, FL N5157T Incident substantial FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL.
Dec 02, 1990 BURNS, OR N4005D Incident substantial THE FORMATION OF CARBURETOR ICE WHEN THE PILOT DELAYED THE USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT.
Dec 02, 1990 HOWELL, MI N70608 Incident substantial FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO RE-FUELING NOT PERFORMED BY THE PIC. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS MISJUDGED BY THE PIC.
Nov 06, 1990 CHUGIAK, AK N8943G Incident substantial THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE GUSTY CROSSWINDS AND SLIPPERY RUNWAY.
Oct 31, 1990 SILVER CITY, NM N8859T Incident substantial THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNING WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION.
Oct 22, 1990 ORMOND BEACH, FL N4814N Incident substantial FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER AIRSPEED DURING THE APPROACH TO LAND.
Oct 07, 1990 BAKERSFIELD, CA N70892 Incident substantial THE PILOT FAILED TO PROPERLY RECOVER FROM THE BOUNCED LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRPLANE.
Sep 16, 1990 TROY, MI N6873M Incident substantial A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FAILURE OF THE ROCKER ARM BOSSES ON THE #2 CYLINDER.
Sep 08, 1990 LUMMI ISLAND, WA N5249C Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WHILE APPLYING BRAKES AFTER LANDING.
Sep 02, 1990 FERNLEY, NV N1936M Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FINAL APPROACH AIRSPEED WAS EXCESSIVE.
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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