Cessna 182 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2779 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| 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. |