Cessna 182 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2779 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2003 | So. Charleston, WV | N21408 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to perform a go-around prior to touchdown. Factors in the accident were the rising terrain and tail wind. |
| Feb 11, 2003 | Estherville, IA | N3455U | Incident | substantial | The pilot failed to maintain adequate control of the airplane while taxiing in high wind conditions. A factor was the high winds. |
| Feb 10, 2003 | The Gap, AZ | N5029D | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Feb 09, 2003 | Warwick, NY | N3338R | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for winds, and his failure to maintain the proper descent rate. A factor in the accident was the gusty wind condi…The pilot's inadequate compensation for winds, and his failure to maintain the proper descent rate. A factor in the accident was the gusty wind conditions. |
| Feb 08, 2003 | LaFayette, GA | N1415C | Minor | substantial | In flight loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Jan 31, 2003 | Wildorado, TX | N3535Y | Minor | substantial | The airplane collided with an animal that wandered onto the runway. A contributing factor was sun glare impairing the pilot's view on final approach. |
| Jan 26, 2003 | Everglades City, FL | N9973H | Incident | substantial |
student pilot's improper use of the brakes at the landing touchdown which caused the left main landing gear tire to burst, resulting in the student an…student pilot's improper use of the brakes at the landing touchdown which caused the left main landing gear tire to burst, resulting in the student and certified flight instructor pilots not being able to maintain control of the airplane, and the subsequent impact with bushes. |
| Jan 11, 2003 | Parker, AZ | N8567S | Fatal (2) | substantial |
failure of both pilot's to see and avoid one another while maneuvering in the traffic pattern. A factor in the accident was the inability of the Cess…failure of both pilot's to see and avoid one another while maneuvering in the traffic pattern. A factor in the accident was the inability of the Cessna pilot to communicate on the CTAF frequency due to the limitations of his radios. |
| Jan 03, 2003 | Alton, IL | N2724R | Incident | substantial |
Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing factors were the wet, icy runway conditions and …Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing factors were the wet, icy runway conditions and the presence of the snowbank. |
| Dec 27, 2002 | Nashville, TN | N416ES | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and his inattentiveness during taxi that resulted in an on ground collision with an embankment. A fact…The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and his inattentiveness during taxi that resulted in an on ground collision with an embankment. A factor was the fog. |
| Dec 01, 2002 | Brevard, NC | N3529F | Serious (3) | substantial |
the jamming of the elevator control system for undetermined reason, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway, and impacting with a ditch, d…the jamming of the elevator control system for undetermined reason, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway, and impacting with a ditch, during the aborted takeoff. |
| Nov 20, 2002 | Cornelia, GA | N58GH | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to follow IFR approach procedures and continue below the minimum descent altitude, which resulted in an inflight collision with tr…The pilot's failure to follow IFR approach procedures and continue below the minimum descent altitude, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees, and the ground. A factor was the pilot's impairment from a prescription drug. |
| Nov 17, 2002 | NewPhiladelphia, OH | N9964T | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's improper decision to disregard the weather briefing, and to conduct an intentional flight into known icing conditions, with an airplane no…The pilot's improper decision to disregard the weather briefing, and to conduct an intentional flight into known icing conditions, with an airplane not equipped for that flight, and his failure to maintain airspeed. Factors were the clouds and icing conditions, and the pilot's impairment due to drugs. |
| Nov 15, 2002 | Gonzaga, MX | N70685 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 13, 2002 | Orlando, FL | N95745 | Minor | substantial |
The poor in-flight planning by the pilot-in-command for his failing to request a runway more aligned with the wind and his failure to maintain directi…The poor in-flight planning by the pilot-in-command for his failing to request a runway more aligned with the wind and his failure to maintain directional control after landing resulting in collapse of the nose landing gear and the airplane nosing over. |
| Nov 12, 2002 | Lincoln Park, NJ | N1835M | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper power management during the short-field landing procedure, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. |
| Nov 11, 2002 | Scottsdale, AZ | N794SA | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to apply adequate crosswind compensation, which resulted in a loss of directional control. Factors were the crosswind and the pil…The pilot's failure to apply adequate crosswind compensation, which resulted in a loss of directional control. Factors were the crosswind and the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of airplane. |
| Nov 11, 2002 | PACOIMA, CA | N735ZT | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and hard landing. A factor in the accident was the gus…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and hard landing. A factor in the accident was the gusty wind. |
| Nov 09, 2002 | Wheatfield, IN | N253R | Minor | substantial |
The pilot not maintaining aircraft control and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind condition. Factors to the accident were the g…The pilot not maintaining aircraft control and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind condition. Factors to the accident were the gusting wind condition and the inadvertent stall at a low altitude. |
| Oct 31, 2002 | Accident, MD | N7099L | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilots improper in-flight decision to continue flight into known adverse weather conditions. A factor related to the accident was the icing condi…The pilots improper in-flight decision to continue flight into known adverse weather conditions. A factor related to the accident was the icing conditions. |
| Oct 18, 2002 | Hartwood, VA | N2718G | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. |
| Oct 15, 2002 | Tarapoto, PE | OB-669 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 12, 2002 | BROWNVILLE JCT, ME | N100TY | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude while flying in mountainous terrain at night. A factor was the night lighting conditions. |
| Oct 05, 2002 | Oslo, MN | N3345Y | Incident | substantial |
Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the wind gust and the soft terrain …Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the wind gust and the soft terrain adjacent to the runway. |
| Sep 29, 2002 | Estacada, OR | N5337B | Incident | destroyed |
The entanglement of an inadvertently opened skydiver's parachute in the aircraft’s elevator and rudder just after a group of four skydivers positioned…The entanglement of an inadvertently opened skydiver's parachute in the aircraft’s elevator and rudder just after a group of four skydivers positioned themselves on the aircraft's external jump platform prior to a jump. |