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 12, 2002 | Santa Elena, VE | YV-1150P | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 25, 2002 | Boca Raton, FL | N182JM | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to perform a proper preflight inspection and refueling of the aircraft, resulting in an in-flight loss of engine power due to fuel…The pilot's failure to perform a proper preflight inspection and refueling of the aircraft, resulting in an in-flight loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a collision with a road sign during the emergency landing. |
| Jan 22, 2002 | Trinidad, BL | CP-1541 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 31, 2001 | Danbury, CT | N42766 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Dec 27, 2001 | Falmouth, KY | N660DD | Minor | substantial | The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather. A factor was the snow. |
| Dec 21, 2001 | Elkhart, IN | N58797 | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot allowed the airplane's altitude to get too low while on final approach. A factor associated with the accident was the pickup truck which th…The pilot allowed the airplane's altitude to get too low while on final approach. A factor associated with the accident was the pickup truck which the airplane struck. |
| Dec 18, 2001 | Nashville, MI | N2607Q | Incident | substantial |
the pilot exceeding the proper touchdown point on the runway during the landing and his improper in-flight planning and decision. Factors relating to…the pilot exceeding the proper touchdown point on the runway during the landing and his improper in-flight planning and decision. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot misjudging his speed and distance during the landing and the ditch. |
| Dec 15, 2001 | Norfolk, VA | N759JD | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper recover from a bounced landing which resulted in a propeller strike and hard landing. A factor in this accident were the gusty w…The pilot's improper recover from a bounced landing which resulted in a propeller strike and hard landing. A factor in this accident were the gusty wind conditions. |
| Dec 05, 2001 | Prescott, AZ | N3049Y | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to adequately deice the airplane prior to takeoff, which resulted in the airplane's degraded aerodynamic and climb performance cap…the pilot's failure to adequately deice the airplane prior to takeoff, which resulted in the airplane's degraded aerodynamic and climb performance capability, failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, and a stall/spin. Contributing factors were the pilot's incorrect weight and balance computations, and his use of an impairing over-the-counter medication. |
| Nov 21, 2001 | Brookville, PA | N24KA | Minor | substantial | Fouling of the engine intake and exhaust valves with bromine and lead deposits. |
| Nov 10, 2001 | Wahoo, NE | N3916D | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation resulting in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight, and the unsuitable terrain for landing encoun…The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation resulting in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight, and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot during the subsequent forced landing. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's inadequate fuel calculations, fuel exhaustion, and the trees. |
| Nov 06, 2001 | Palm Springs, CA | N2453A | Incident | substantial | The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control of the airplane after encountering a dust devil during landing roll. |
| Nov 01, 2001 | Little River, CA | N7270E | Fatal (1) | destroyed | the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain. |
| Oct 20, 2001 | York, PA | N7399S | Incident | substantial | The pilot in command's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose gear failure. |
| Oct 13, 2001 | Sulfur Creek, ID | N20877 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff. Factors include the pilot's excessive rotation attitude, and soft/wet …The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff. Factors include the pilot's excessive rotation attitude, and soft/wet terrain conditions. |
| Oct 12, 2001 | Graham, MO | N92913 | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the number 2 piston. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain. |
| Oct 06, 2001 | Chickasha, OK | N3862D | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Sep 23, 2001 | North Pole, AK | N3961D | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power, due to contaminated fuel, during approach for landing. A factor associated with the accident was unsuitable terrain. |
| Sep 11, 2001 | Marshall, WI | N92071 | Incident | substantial | The pilot misjudged his altitude and airspeed and landed long. A factor was the wet grass. |
| Sep 09, 2001 | Gold Beach, OR | N3056F | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to attain proper alignment while on final approach and clearance from trees. The pilot's lack of total experience in this type of…The pilot's failure to attain proper alignment while on final approach and clearance from trees. The pilot's lack of total experience in this type of mountain flying operation was a factor. |
| Sep 05, 2001 | Cottonwood, AZ | N3250S | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain a proper descent rate, as well as prematurely starting his decent during nighttime operations, subsequently col…The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain a proper descent rate, as well as prematurely starting his decent during nighttime operations, subsequently colliding with 60-foot power lines 4 miles from the airport. |
| Aug 30, 2001 | MANHATTAN, KS | N9984C | Incident | substantial | the instructor pilot allowing an excessive descent rate to develop and not correcting the excessive descent rate. |
| Aug 23, 2001 | Elizabethtown, KY | N5419E | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper decision to fly the airplane with a known deficiency, and his inflight decision to land with a quartering tailwind. A factor was…The pilot's improper decision to fly the airplane with a known deficiency, and his inflight decision to land with a quartering tailwind. A factor was the wing maintenance officer's concurrence to fly the airplane with the known deficiency. |
| Aug 18, 2001 | Salado, TX | N4795D | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing resulting in a stall.…A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing resulting in a stall. This report was modified on December 2, 2005. |
| Aug 17, 2001 | Winder, GA | N2405E | Serious (1) | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the number two piston immediately after takeoff, resulting in collision with trees and the terr…A total loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the number two piston immediately after takeoff, resulting in collision with trees and the terrain during an emergency descent. |