Cessna 182 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2779 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 1999 | KLAMATH, CA | N3348F | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to icing. |
| Sep 11, 1999 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N1881X | Incident | substantial |
The pilot/mechanic's improper damage repair, and intentional operation (ferry) of the airplane with known deficiencies. Factors in the accident were …The pilot/mechanic's improper damage repair, and intentional operation (ferry) of the airplane with known deficiencies. Factors in the accident were the installation of the improper nose gear assembly, and the inadequate surveillance and issuance of a special flight permit by the FAA. |
| Sep 09, 1999 | COLLEGEDALE, TN | N78092 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to secure the fuel cap which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. A factor was the collision with a fence pos…The pilot's failure to secure the fuel cap which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. A factor was the collision with a fence post. |
| Sep 06, 1999 | NIKOLAI, AK | N1881X | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff and landing area. Factors associated with this accident were the unfavorable winds, and sunglare. |
| Sep 05, 1999 | NORTHWAY, AK | N3092Y | Incident | substantial |
The improper maneuver to avoid obstructions by the pilot. Factors associated with this accident were the ruts in the approach end of the airstrip, an…The improper maneuver to avoid obstructions by the pilot. Factors associated with this accident were the ruts in the approach end of the airstrip, and tall brush alongside the airstrip. |
| Sep 04, 1999 | SANDPOINT, ID | N71685 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper flare. Factors include a runway that sloped uphill, and the pilot's failure to familiarize himself with the destination airstrip …The pilot's improper flare. Factors include a runway that sloped uphill, and the pilot's failure to familiarize himself with the destination airstrip prior to departure. |
| Aug 28, 1999 | RYEGATE, MT | N2886Y | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions and his failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors include low ceilings and …The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions and his failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors include low ceilings and inadequate in-flight planning. |
| Aug 23, 1999 | YELLOW PINE, ID | N2808F | Minor | substantial | Misjudged approach resulting in landing long. Factors include an intentional ground-loop, excessive airspeed and an embankment. |
| Aug 20, 1999 | HOUSTON, TX | N7277E | Serious (1) | substantial | The loss of engine power as a result of fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper fuel management. |
| Aug 17, 1999 | FAIRBANKS, AK | N25ZZ | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Aug 15, 1999 | EAGLE RIVER, WI | N2498X | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and the subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors …the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and the subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty, crosswind conditions, and the rough/uneven terrain encountered. |
| Aug 11, 1999 | TECUMSEH, MI | N6284A | Incident | substantial | fracture of the right main landing gear strut. |
| Aug 09, 1999 | FREELAND, WA | N2492R | Minor | substantial |
The pilot-in-command's improper use of carburetor heat and overload of the nose gear assembly during the forced landing. Contributing factors were ca…The pilot-in-command's improper use of carburetor heat and overload of the nose gear assembly during the forced landing. Contributing factors were carburetor icing conditions, the ditch and fence. |
| Aug 06, 1999 | DORRANCE, PA | N4352P | Minor | substantial | The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude, and his failure to do a go-around. |
| Jul 30, 1999 | MIDDLETON, ID | N5510B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object. Power lines were a factor. |
| Jul 27, 1999 | FOND DU LAC, WI | N8878X | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and the subsequent fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the crops and the …the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and the subsequent fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the crops and the soft field conditions. |
| Jul 24, 1999 | FARGO, ND | N9799E | Incident | substantial | the pilot misjudged the landing flare which resulted in the airplane porpoising during the landing. |
| Jul 19, 1999 | OAKRIDGE, OR | N1990M | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around. A downdraft during the approach is a factor. |
| Jul 19, 1999 | GREEN BAY, WI | N92215 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's delayed flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jul 18, 1999 | SILVERDALE, WA | N3900D | Minor | substantial |
The pilot-in-command's misjudgment of distance/altitude (undershoot) on final, and his failure to maintain directional control during the aborted land…The pilot-in-command's misjudgment of distance/altitude (undershoot) on final, and his failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing. |
| Jul 09, 1999 | MENOMINEE FALLS, WI | N2899Y | Fatal (1) | destroyed | the pilots failure to maintain adequate clearance. A factor was the static wire. |
| Jul 09, 1999 | BIG CREEK, ID | N8761X | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during approach. Factors included high density altitude conditions and high terrain, which ob…The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during approach. Factors included high density altitude conditions and high terrain, which obstructed view of the runway and limited maneuvering space in the traffic pattern. |
| Jul 07, 1999 | WATKINS, CO | N7289E | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing roll. A related factor was the gusty quartering tailwind. |
| Jul 06, 1999 | CONNER, MT | N759MZ | Incident | substantial | The pilot's attempt to take off on an unsuitable runway surface due to standing water on the runway. Factors include standing water on the airstrip. |
| Jul 06, 1999 | LA VETA, CO | N3334F | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors were low ceilin…The pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors were low ceiling and the pilot's lack of instrument experience. |