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
Jan 18, 2001 Piedmont, KS N2371G Fatal (2) destroyed The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Contributing factors were low altitude maneuvering and the transmission wire.
Jan 12, 2001 Angola, NY N52359 Incident destroyed The pilot's misjudged clearance over an obstacle.
Jan 07, 2001 Parkton, NC N5883B Incident substantial The loss of engine power during a normal descent due to fuel starvation for undetermined reasons.
Dec 24, 2000 MITCHELLVILLE, MD N58833 Minor substantial A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Dec 12, 2000 PLANT CITY, FL N6300B Incident substantial
The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from the separation of the mixture control cable from the carburetor. Factors were cows, rou…

The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from the separation of the mixture control cable from the carburetor. Factors were cows, rough and uneven terrain.

Dec 12, 2000 Lancaster, CA N182ER Fatal (1) destroyed the pilot's in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
Dec 06, 2000 TOFINO, CA N9227G Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 03, 2000 PARADISE, CA N182DD Serious (1) substantial
Fuel exhaustion during a descent due to an inadequate fuel supply. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper preflight planning, his misjudged a…

Fuel exhaustion during a descent due to an inadequate fuel supply. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper preflight planning, his misjudged altitude while performing the emergency landing, and his lack of certificate qualification and recent flight experience/currency.

Nov 30, 2000 TAOS, NM N21390 Fatal (2) destroyed
the pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering in a narrow canyon. Contributing factors were the down slope winds in excess of 5…

the pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering in a narrow canyon. Contributing factors were the down slope winds in excess of 50 knots and the pilot's improper decision to enter the canyon given the wind conditions.

Nov 30, 2000 COLLEGE PARK, MD N182RM Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor related to the accident was the downdraft wind conditions.
Nov 18, 2000 BLACKSBURG, VA N735TF Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare while landing.
Nov 09, 2000 TUCSON, AZ N9187G Minor substantial
The pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper recovery from the bounced landing resulting in the overload failure of the nose gear and the airplane…

The pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper recovery from the bounced landing resulting in the overload failure of the nose gear and the airplane nosing over.

Oct 29, 2000 FRENCH VALLEY, CA N7279B Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to follow procedures and directives contained in the information manual. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor e…

The pilot's failure to follow procedures and directives contained in the information manual. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor examiner/passenger's inattention to the sequence of events.

Oct 08, 2000 Noblesville, IN N8907X Incident substantial
Carburetor icing and the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning by his delayed use of carburetor heat. A factor associated with the accident was the u…

Carburetor icing and the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning by his delayed use of carburetor heat. A factor associated with the accident was the unsuitable terrain.

Oct 04, 2000 SANTA ROSA, CA N2373D Fatal (1) destroyed the pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. A related factor was the low ceiling.
Sep 27, 2000 OWINGSVILLE, KY N94326 Minor substantial
A loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. Also causal in the accident was the pilot/owner's failure to repair the inoperative fu…

A loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. Also causal in the accident was the pilot/owner's failure to repair the inoperative fuel cap.

Sep 23, 2000 TUBA CITY, AZ N3103S Fatal (2) destroyed the pilot's inadvertent descent into terrain on the downwind leg for landing. Contributing to the accident was the dark night and sparse population.
Sep 22, 2000 WICHITA, KS N97TD Incident substantial
the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's improper recovery from the bo…

the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's improper recovery from the bounced landing and his failure to go-around.

Sep 12, 2000 FRIDAY HARBOR, WA N3347F Incident substantial
The Cessna 172 pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the Cessna 182. Factors included aircraft parked/standing on the taxiway and the refueling …

The Cessna 172 pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the Cessna 182. Factors included aircraft parked/standing on the taxiway and the refueling area, and a congested/confined taxiway.

Sep 08, 2000 ELLINGTON, MO N182KC Minor substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the rich mixture caused by an ob…

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the rich mixture caused by an obstruction in the regulator section of the fuel servo.

Aug 29, 2000 LAS VEGAS, NV N92596 Fatal (2) destroyed
The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions into rising terrain and the air traffic controller's failure to issue a …

The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions into rising terrain and the air traffic controller's failure to issue a Safety Advisory.

Aug 25, 2000 FAYETTEVILLE, TN N759CW Incident substantial
the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and collision with the…

the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and collision with the runway that resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.

Aug 24, 2000 FALLON, NV N24RE Incident substantial
A hard landing by a pilot of a previous flight. Additional causes of the accident were an undershoot that resulted in a hard landing, and the CFI's f…

A hard landing by a pilot of a previous flight. Additional causes of the accident were an undershoot that resulted in a hard landing, and the CFI's failure to adequately supervise the flight.

Aug 22, 2000 GOLOVIN, AK N71770 Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind.
Aug 16, 2000 PRINCETON, KY N3674C Fatal (2) destroyed The pilot's failure to clear trees, for undetermined reasons.
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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