Cessna 182 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2779 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 09, 1997 | PARKTON, NC | N5883B | Incident | substantial | improper installation of an auto battery cable which led to an in-flight fire due to the chaffed cable. |
| Nov 03, 1997 | MARKLEEVILLE, CA | N2043E | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
the pilot-passenger's failure to maintain sufficient altitude and airspeed to avoid collision with terrain, and the pilot-in-command's diverted attent…the pilot-passenger's failure to maintain sufficient altitude and airspeed to avoid collision with terrain, and the pilot-in-command's diverted attention and failure to recognize a deteriorating situation in time to effect a safe recovery. |
| Nov 02, 1997 | NAYARIT, MX | N2664R | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 24, 1997 | HAMBURG, CA | N759TA | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and overload failure of the nose gear. High terrain (obstruction) near the approach end …the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and overload failure of the nose gear. High terrain (obstruction) near the approach end of the runway was a related factor. |
| Oct 20, 1997 | MORGANTOWN, WV | N9388G | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice and the pilot's failure to follow ATC instructions during the emergency descent. |
| Oct 19, 1997 | THOMPSONS, TX | N10DG | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power resulting from a disconnected carburetor float due to improper maintenance. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a f…The loss of engine power resulting from a disconnected carburetor float due to improper maintenance. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Oct 12, 1997 | PALMER, AK | N7269E | Incident | substantial | The pilot misjudging the touchdown point, which resulted in landing short of the sand bar and the airplane nosing over. |
| Oct 03, 1997 | JACKSON, MS | N3434S | Minor | substantial | A partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to a blockage of the induction system by a piece of gasket material. |
| Sep 22, 1997 | DASSEL, MN | N7331Q | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the airstrip. Factors associated with the accident were the high vegetation which skewed …the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the airstrip. Factors associated with the accident were the high vegetation which skewed the pilot's visual perception of threshold, and the embankment which the airplane contacted. |
| Sep 22, 1997 | LEXINGTON, TN | N3725U | Fatal (1) | substantial |
Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which led to the fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Trees in the emergency landing …Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which led to the fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Trees in the emergency landing area were a related factor. |
| Sep 08, 1997 | MONTROSE, CO | N9043G | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Inadequate preflight and in-flight planning, preparation and decision making. A related factor was the improper use of flaps. |
| Sep 07, 1997 | MADERA, CA | N81MK | Minor | substantial |
fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to compute the fuel required and the fuel available. The pilot's decision to extend his downwind beyond gl…fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to compute the fuel required and the fuel available. The pilot's decision to extend his downwind beyond gliding distance of the runway after entering the traffic pattern was a factor in this accident. |
| Sep 07, 1997 | PARIS, TN | N2794G | Incident | substantial | Temporary loss of engine power for undetermined reasons res ulting in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. |
| Sep 06, 1997 | SMITHFIELD, RI | N3286Y | Fatal (5) | destroyed | A loss of engine power for undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. |
| Sep 01, 1997 | BREMERTON, WA | N9015T | Fatal (5) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed in a climbing turn at low altitude, resulting in a stall and impact with terrain. A factor was the …The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed in a climbing turn at low altitude, resulting in a stall and impact with terrain. A factor was the pilot exceeding the aircraft's maximum takeoff gross weight limitation. |
| Aug 27, 1997 | BULLHEAD CITY, AZ | N7586S | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind, |
| Aug 23, 1997 | DELTA, CO | N4930D | Incident | substantial |
Failure by the pilot to properly plan for the flight in that the fuel aboard was insufficient for the planned flight. Factors were: inaccurate fuel ga…Failure by the pilot to properly plan for the flight in that the fuel aboard was insufficient for the planned flight. Factors were: inaccurate fuel gauges and terrain condition for the forced landing. |
| Aug 18, 1997 | BUTLER, AL | N86TC | Incident | substantial | The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during a landing attempt after adding power to recover from a bounced landing. |
| Aug 17, 1997 | DERBY, KS | N9952T | Incident | destroyed |
the Airworthiness Directive and propeller overhaul not being complied with. Factors to the accident were the propeller blade retention failure and rou…the Airworthiness Directive and propeller overhaul not being complied with. Factors to the accident were the propeller blade retention failure and rough/uneven terrain condition. |
| Aug 10, 1997 | ARRIBA, CO | N182WJ | Incident | substantial | failure of the pilot to properly plan the flight and determine the field conditions before landing. The soft runway condition was a related factor. |
| Aug 03, 1997 | OSHKOSH, WI | N125MW | Incident | substantial | wake turbulence from another airplane encountered at an altitude which precluded regaining control of the airplane by the pilot. |
| Jul 25, 1997 | BIG CREEK, ID | N3134S | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The flightcrew's failure to maintain clearance from trees. A factor was trees north of the departure end of the airstrip. |
| Jul 23, 1997 | HAVILAND, KS | N3265U | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to obtain and/or maintain proper runway alignment during a night landing. Factors relating to the …the pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to obtain and/or maintain proper runway alignment during a night landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the airplane's inoperative landing lights, the airport's inoperative runway edge lights, and darkness, which prevented the pilot from adequately seeing the landing area. |
| Jul 20, 1997 | CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI | N5820B | Incident | substantial | the pilot's misjudgment of the fuel supply, and subsequent fuel exhaustion. |
| Jul 18, 1997 | SACRAMENTO, CA | N9099G | Incident | substantial |
Failure of maintenance personnel to adequately repair the pitch trim system and ensure that it was properly rigged, and the pilot's failure to maintai…Failure of maintenance personnel to adequately repair the pitch trim system and ensure that it was properly rigged, and the pilot's failure to maintain pitch control due to the distraction at liftoff of the mistrim condition. |