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 09, 1996 | WAUKON, IA | N2916F | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his failure to maintain directional control while taxiing. Factors in the accident were the…the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his failure to maintain directional control while taxiing. Factors in the accident were the icy runway and the gusty wind conditions. |
| Jan 03, 1996 | TRUJILLO, HO | N91682 | Fatal (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 29, 1995 | PYMATUNING, PA | N3290Y | Fatal (1) | destroyed | the pilot's intentional suicide. |
| Dec 26, 1995 | FALLBROOK, CA | N97196 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation (failure to ensuring the flight information publication was current); his selection of the wrong…the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation (failure to ensuring the flight information publication was current); his selection of the wrong runway for landing; his failure to achieve the proper touchdown point during the landing; and his failure to go around, while there was still sufficient airspeed and runway available. The tailwind was a related factor. |
| Dec 14, 1995 | TAMMS, IL | N2465Q | Incident | substantial |
fuel exhaustion due to inadequate maintenance performed on the fuel cap by the maintenance personnel, fuel siphoning out of the left fuel cap, and the…fuel exhaustion due to inadequate maintenance performed on the fuel cap by the maintenance personnel, fuel siphoning out of the left fuel cap, and the failure of the pilot to properly monitor his fuel consumption. |
| Dec 12, 1995 | ERIE, CO | N9376X | Serious (1) | destroyed |
inadequate preflight by the pilot, by failing to properly remove water and other contamination from the fuel system before the flight. Factors relati…inadequate preflight by the pilot, by failing to properly remove water and other contamination from the fuel system before the flight. Factors relating to the accident were: deteriorated seals at the fuel filler neck/caps, and the annual inspection was overdue. |
| Dec 01, 1995 | EADS, CO | N735JN | Minor | substantial |
FAILURE OF THE ENGINE CONNECTING ROD BOLTS AND SEPARATION OF THE CYLINDER FROM THE CRANKCASE. FACTORS WERE THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED…FAILURE OF THE ENGINE CONNECTING ROD BOLTS AND SEPARATION OF THE CYLINDER FROM THE CRANKCASE. FACTORS WERE THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING, AND REDUCED LIGHT CONDITIONS (DARK NIGHT). |
| Nov 28, 1995 | KOYUK, AK | N1997X | Incident | destroyed |
The pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat. Factors in the accident were carburetor icing conditions and lack of suitable terrain for a force…The pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat. Factors in the accident were carburetor icing conditions and lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Nov 23, 1995 | EAGLE LAKE, TX | N8493S | Incident | destroyed | a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the dark night. |
| Nov 10, 1995 | SNELLVILLE, GA | N759XV | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT ON LANDING. THE SUNGLARE AND WET GRASS WERE FACTORS. |
| Oct 30, 1995 | BOULDER, CO | N7590R | Serious (1) | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF FUEL ABOARD THE AIRCRAFT DURING PREFLIGHT, AND HIS FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRCRAFT. |
| Oct 25, 1995 | AUBURN, CA | N42712 | Minor | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control following a hard landing. His physical impairment was a factor. |
| Oct 22, 1995 | LEBANON, ME | N2754G | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper use of the mixture control which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. |
| Oct 22, 1995 | TUSCALOOSA, AL | N70535 | Minor | substantial | Fatigue failure of the number one piston assembly, which resulted in a loss of engine power. |
| Oct 21, 1995 | REDSTONE ARSENA, AL | N3163E | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's poor inflight planning decision for not flying the scheduled time and electing to perform 3 additional takeoffs not planned during fuel co…the pilot's poor inflight planning decision for not flying the scheduled time and electing to perform 3 additional takeoffs not planned during fuel consumption calculations. Contributing to the accident was the use of an inaccurate dipstick. |
| Oct 20, 1995 | KINGSTON, OK | N9812E | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind gusts. Factors were the gusts and the dark night conditions. |
| Oct 18, 1995 | BAHIA DE LOS AN, MX | N2978Y | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 17, 1995 | NORMAN, OK | N5060D | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Oct 12, 1995 | FORT COLLINS, CO | N3198Y | Incident | substantial |
a fatigue failure of the right main landing gear. Factors were the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and his inadequate compensatio…a fatigue failure of the right main landing gear. Factors were the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and his inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions. |
| Sep 29, 1995 | TUSCALOOSA, AL | N9119C | Incident | substantial | Engine oil starvation for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a connecting rod cap failure. |
| Sep 28, 1995 | SPOKANE, WA | N5949E | Incident | substantial |
failure of the pilot to properly flare the airplane during the landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's improper approach to land,…failure of the pilot to properly flare the airplane during the landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's improper approach to land, exceeding the proper touchdown point for landing, failure to go-around, while there was sufficient runway remaining, and the wet runway/hydroplaning condition. |
| Sep 22, 1995 | ANNAPOLIS, MD | N1960X | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. Related factors were the sudden thunderstorm, the high gusty winds, …The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. Related factors were the sudden thunderstorm, the high gusty winds, and the sudden windshift to a tailwind during the touchdown/landing roll. |
| Sep 08, 1995 | MARIPOSA, CA | N9088G | Minor | destroyed |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the attempted go-aro…the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the attempted go-around, which led to an inadvertent stall/mush. |
| Sep 08, 1995 | YALE, MI | N97109 | Minor | substantial | loss of engine power due to an inadequate fuel supply leading to fuel exhaustion. The inadvertent stall during the forced landing was a factor. |
| Sep 03, 1995 | WALWORTH, WI | N5465B | Minor | substantial | loss of engine power which occurred for an undetermined reason. A factor was the soft terrain in the emergency landing site. |