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
Aug 10, 2000 WARSAW, MO N94MB Incident substantial Inadequate maintenance and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in failure of the carburetor and an inadvertent stall.
Aug 05, 2000 SHAWNEE, OK N182DG Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare/touchdown. A factor was the gusty wind condition.
Jul 28, 2000 SAUK CITY, WI N4742D Fatal (4) destroyed
VFR flight into IMC encountered by the pilot and exceeding the design limits of the aircraf. A factor was flight to a destination alternate not perfo…

VFR flight into IMC encountered by the pilot and exceeding the design limits of the aircraf. A factor was flight to a destination alternate not performed by the pilot.

Jul 23, 2000 BROOMFIELD, CO N9886M Incident substantial
The pilot's inaccurate recovery from a bounced landing. Factors were lack of total pilot experience and lack of pilot experience in aircraft make and…

The pilot's inaccurate recovery from a bounced landing. Factors were lack of total pilot experience and lack of pilot experience in aircraft make and model.

Jul 22, 2000 MILLARD, NE N7278S Incident substantial
the improper recovery from the bounced landing and the porpoise encountered by the pilot. Factors were the misjudged flare by the pilot and the runwa…

the improper recovery from the bounced landing and the porpoise encountered by the pilot. Factors were the misjudged flare by the pilot and the runway light.

Jul 21, 2000 JOHN DAY, OR N101SP Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare on touchdown resulting in a hard landing. A factor was the pilot's entrance into an inadvertent porpoise condition.
Jul 15, 2000 SNOHOMISH, WA N6473A Incident substantial The right main landing gear failed for undetermined reasons.
Jul 08, 2000 WHITE PLAINS, NY N729AD Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing and her failure to perform a go-around.
Jul 02, 2000 NEW STUYAHOK, AK N9013G Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind.
Jul 02, 2000 SO. LAKE TAHOE, CA N4892N Incident substantial failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed margin resulting in a stall and hard landing.
Jun 29, 2000 Mayer, AZ N3094Q Minor substantial the total loss of engine power resulting from the mechanic's failure to properly torque the connecting rod bolt nuts during engine overhaul.
Jun 17, 2000 FREEDOM, PA N5746B Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were the soft runway, and that the pilot exceeded the aircraft's weight and balance.
Jun 09, 2000 HILLSBORO, OR N8321S Minor substantial
The pilot's inability to maintain the correct approach airspeed (Vref) on final due to incorrect airspeed indications resulting from a partial blockag…

The pilot's inability to maintain the correct approach airspeed (Vref) on final due to incorrect airspeed indications resulting from a partial blockage of the pitot line. Factors include a quartering tailwind, a wet runway, and the pilot's decision not to lower the flaps during the landing.

Jun 03, 2000 ANCHORAGE, AK N186RM Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions, and his excessive use of brakes during landing. A factor associated with the accide…

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions, and his excessive use of brakes during landing. A factor associated with the accident was the trees alongside the landing area.

Jun 02, 2000 HOOD RIVER, OR N999CT Incident substantial The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. Factors include a tailwind.
May 29, 2000 LAUREL, MT N66KJ Incident substantial
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for the precautionary landing. Wet and soft terrain, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional cont…

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for the precautionary landing. Wet and soft terrain, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll were factors.

May 28, 2000 SAND SPRINGS, OK N736BA Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff. A factor was the fence struck by the aircraft.
May 25, 2000 NOBLE, OK N974SR Fatal (2) destroyed the failure of both pilots to maintain visual lookout.
May 21, 2000 NOGALES, MX N92755 Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
May 18, 2000 COBAN, GT TGJOR Fatal (4) Investigation pending
Apr 29, 2000 WASILLA, AK N3725D Incident substantial The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor in the accident was a soft area of runway.
Apr 12, 2000 CLEVELAND, OH N6183T Incident substantial
the pilot's intentional flight into known icing conditions which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and hard landing. A factor in the accident was…

the pilot's intentional flight into known icing conditions which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and hard landing. A factor in the accident was the icing conditions.

Apr 11, 2000 TACOMA, WA N1298M Incident minor Flap attachment failure. Restricted movement of the aileron was a factor.
Apr 02, 2000 BROWNFIELD, TX N9055T Minor substantial The pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention toward people on the ground.
Mar 31, 2000 ADDISON, TX N6046J Minor substantial The loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
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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