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
Oct 12, 1998 PAYSON, AZ N1938M Minor substantial the pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during a go-around.
Oct 09, 1998 GENESEE, MI N92322 Incident substantial
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the subsequent failure to attain clearance with the trees during takeoff. Factors associated …

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the subsequent failure to attain clearance with the trees during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the trees, dark night conditions, and fog which resulted in the lack of visual detection of the surroundings.

Sep 30, 1998 WHEATFIELD, IN N6474A Minor substantial
the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat when the engine lost power. Factors associated with the accident were the carburetor icing conditions wh…

the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat when the engine lost power. Factors associated with the accident were the carburetor icing conditions which prevailed, the low altitude at which the loss of power occurred, and the soybean crop in which the airplane was landed.

Sep 20, 1998 BALDWIN, WI N2689Q Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, and his failure to stop on the wet, grassy runway. A related factor was the wet grass.
Sep 19, 1998 FORT YUKON, AK N8874X Incident substantial A failure of the pilot to maintain the proper glidepath to the landing touch down spot.
Sep 18, 1998 ELDON, MO N3054Q Incident substantial The pilot's not correcting for a porpoise condition during landing roll.
Sep 17, 1998 BIG CREEK, ID N7179E Incident substantial An animal (cow elk) that had wandered onto the airport.
Aug 28, 1998 BINGHAM, ME N735PS Incident substantial The pilot's inattention to changing wind conditions, and lack of correction for the change. A factor in the accident was the damp grass runway.
Aug 21, 1998 PAINESVILLE, OH N9282G Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering back toward the runway resulting in an inadvertent stall. Also causal was the pi…

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering back toward the runway resulting in an inadvertent stall. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in his failure to secure the oil filler cap. A contributing factor was his diverted attention.

Aug 16, 1998 ST. GEORGE, UT N42631 Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors were excessive airspeed and allowing the airplane to porpoise with subsequent loss o…

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors were excessive airspeed and allowing the airplane to porpoise with subsequent loss of directional control.

Aug 09, 1998 PAGE, AZ N6491A Incident substantial Failure of the pilot to verify throttle position and/or obtain qualified assistance while hand propping the aircraft engine.
Aug 07, 1998 YELLOWPINE, ID N6437A Incident substantial Right main landing gear spring strut fatigue, improper maintenance, and subsequent separation of the strut end.
Aug 05, 1998 TRENTON, NE N514HP Minor substantial
the pilot misjudged the forced landing approach and stalled the airplane while attempting to lengthen his glide on final approach and inadequate prefl…

the pilot misjudged the forced landing approach and stalled the airplane while attempting to lengthen his glide on final approach and inadequate preflight planning that led to the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Aug 03, 1998 WATKINS, CO N5099E Minor substantial The pilot's loss of control during taxi due to excessive taxi speed.
Aug 03, 1998 WILLITS, CA N5705B Minor substantial The pilot's selection of an inadequate landing area and failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during the landing roll.
Jul 28, 1998 CALIFORNIA CITY, CA N6493A Incident substantial The pilot's failure to assure that an adequate supply of fuel was available for the flight and his inadequate preflight planning/preparation.
Jul 25, 1998 JAL, NM N58870 Fatal (4) destroyed The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed. Contributing factors were high density altitude and excessive airplane weight.
Jul 22, 1998 CONCORD, NC N7619N Incident substantial
the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control and his failure to maintain wingtip clearance with trees that border the right side of the ru…

the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control and his failure to maintain wingtip clearance with trees that border the right side of the runway.

Jul 21, 1998 FAIRBANKS, AK N92197 Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. A factor associated with this accident was the high brush at the approach end of the landing…

The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. A factor associated with this accident was the high brush at the approach end of the landing area.

Jul 19, 1998 EDGARTOWN, MA N2608Q Incident substantial was the pilot's improper flare prior to touchdown.
Jul 17, 1998 SPRINGBROOK, WI N2139G Incident substantial The pilot's improper attitude and excessive sink rate during landing. The terrain condition was a contributing factor in the accident.
Jul 10, 1998 MACKINAC ISLAND, MI N42184 Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to attain a stabilized approach and a touchdown point. The factors contributing to the accident were the pilot in command's impro…

The pilot's failure to attain a stabilized approach and a touchdown point. The factors contributing to the accident were the pilot in command's improper use of flaps and his not performing a go-around. An additional factor was the pilot in command not using all available runway during landing roll. The fence post which the aircraft impacted was also a factor.

Jul 07, 1998 CAMERON PARK, CA N4825R Incident substantial The pilot's decision to initiate a turn to exit the runway at an excessive rate of speed.
Jul 04, 1998 GREEN SEA, SC N7247E Fatal (1) substantial
The inadvertent activation of the skydivers pilot chute, pulling him into the horizontal stabilizer/elevator, resulting in substantial damage to the a…

The inadvertent activation of the skydivers pilot chute, pulling him into the horizontal stabilizer/elevator, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane.

Jul 03, 1998 BIG CREEK, ID N92519 Minor substantial Directional control was not maintained. A wet runway surface was a factor.
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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