How many accidents has the Cessna 182 had?

The NTSB has recorded 2779 events involving the Cessna 182: 529 fatal, 249 serious, 459 minor injuries, and 1535 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 182 a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 182 has 2779 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

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 17, 2002	Foster City, MI	N5034D	Fatal (1)	destroyed	The incapacitation of the pilot. A contributing factor was the pilot and medical examiner providing false information on the pilot's medical applicat… The incapacitation of the pilot. A contributing factor was the pilot and medical examiner providing false information on the pilot's medical applications.
Jun 15, 2002	Yellow Pine, ID	N4725N	Incident	substantial	Compensation for wind conditions inadequate during the approach for landing. A downdraft was a factor.
Jun 15, 2002	Deer Valley, AZ	N33PA	Serious (2)	substantial	a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the takeoff initial climb, and, the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while mane… a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the takeoff initial climb, and, the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering to return to the runway, which resulted in a stall.
Jun 15, 2002	Vermillion, SD	N4833N	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper flare.
Jun 11, 2002	Worcester, MA	N4652T	Incident	substantial	The failure of the nose wheel actuator o-ring.
Jun 06, 2002	SEDONA, AZ	N94986	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Jun 04, 2002	Saint Pauls, NC	N2044X	Incident	substantial	The pilots improper flare, during an attempted landing.
Jun 02, 2002	Littlestown, PA	N2555G	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper flair, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.
Jun 01, 2002	RUTLAND, VT	N97996	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. A factor was the crosswind
May 31, 2002	Galesville, WI	N3027F	Incident	substantial	The pilot failed to maintain clearance with the wires while on final approach. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude, the downdr… The pilot failed to maintain clearance with the wires while on final approach. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude, the downdraft, and the wires which the airplane contacted.
May 30, 2002	Roosevelt, AZ	N79107	Incident	substantial	Failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control during the landing rollout after making a precautionary landing precipitated by an electrical system… Failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control during the landing rollout after making a precautionary landing precipitated by an electrical system failure.
May 28, 2002	Pleasanton, CA	N52404	Fatal (1)	destroyed	The pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather and his failure to maintain clearance. Contributing factors included the pilot's inadequate prefl… The pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather and his failure to maintain clearance. Contributing factors included the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, the low ceilings, and the dark night conditions.
May 17, 2002	SAN DIEGO, CA	N9031U	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to apply continuous brake pressure. Sun glare is a contributing factor.
May 07, 2002	Boulder City, NV	N425Q	Incident	substantial	the pilot's failure to lean the mixture properly resulting in a partial loss of power.
May 03, 2002	Sheboygan, WI	N293MA	Fatal (1)	destroyed	The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around for undetermined reasons.
May 02, 2002	Tuckerman, AR	N3146S	Serious (1)	substantial	The pilot's operation of the airplane with a known equipment deficiency, which resulted in fuel leakage and a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaust… The pilot's operation of the airplane with a known equipment deficiency, which resulted in fuel leakage and a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factors was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
May 01, 2002	Teterboro, NJ	N4468N	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in this accident was the cros… The pilot's improper flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.
May 01, 2002	Moneta, VA	N5198D	Incident	substantial	A slow leak of brake fluid from the right brake cylinder, which eventually resulted in a loss of right brake effectiveness.
Apr 13, 2002	Conway, AR	N4090D	Serious (1)	substantial	The pilot's failure to land the airplane at a proper touchdown point on the runway and his delayed decision to initiate a go-around over high obstacle… The pilot's failure to land the airplane at a proper touchdown point on the runway and his delayed decision to initiate a go-around over high obstacles.
Apr 06, 2002	Red Lodge, MT	N3184Y	Incident	substantial	Long term fatigue of the nose landing gear strut fork initiated by side loading which resulted in the separation of the fork from the strut and the co… Long term fatigue of the nose landing gear strut fork initiated by side loading which resulted in the separation of the fork from the strut and the consequent collapse of the nose gear. A contributing factor was the ditch the aircraft traversed during the ground roll.
Mar 24, 2002	Moneta, VA	N8667T	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
Mar 23, 2002	Pell City, AL	N3486U	Incident	substantial	the pilot's failure to properly recover from a bounced landing resulting in exceedance of the design limits and collapse of the nose gear assembly. A … the pilot's failure to properly recover from a bounced landing resulting in exceedance of the design limits and collapse of the nose gear assembly. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to continue flight with a known equipment deficiency.
Mar 13, 2002	Springfield, IL	N3090F	Incident	substantial	The pilot not maintaining clearance from a fence while taxiing. The fence was a factor.
Mar 08, 2002	West Plains, MO	N64AE	Incident	substantial	The engine failure due to the fatigue fracture of the crankshaft which resulted from the installation of improper pistons during an STC'd engine conve… The engine failure due to the fatigue fracture of the crankshaft which resulted from the installation of improper pistons during an STC'd engine conversion by other maintenance personnel. Additional factors included the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing.
Feb 23, 2002	Franklin, IN	N3533L	Incident	substantial	The proper glidepath not attained, the excessive airspeed, and the pilot failed to attain clearance from the trees during the aborted landing. An add… The proper glidepath not attained, the excessive airspeed, and the pilot failed to attain clearance from the trees during the aborted landing. An additional factor was the trees.

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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