Cessna 182 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2779 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 1995 | GEORGETOWN, CA | N759YV | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind conditions. |
| Aug 23, 1995 | KENAI, AK | N4728D | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF AN INADEQUATELY PREPARED LANDING AREA. |
| Aug 13, 1995 | MITCHELLVILLE, MD | N3516U | Incident | substantial | the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. |
| Jul 29, 1995 | KENAI, AK | N2643F | Incident | substantial |
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO REMAIN CLEAR OF THE DUCK SHACK (BUILDING) DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL. THE CROSSWIND AND PROXIMITY OF THE BUILDING WERE RELATED F…FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO REMAIN CLEAR OF THE DUCK SHACK (BUILDING) DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL. THE CROSSWIND AND PROXIMITY OF THE BUILDING WERE RELATED FACTORS. |
| Jul 21, 1995 | KNEELAND, CA | N9437M | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the non-instrument rated pilot's decision to takeoff in known adverse weather conditions, which resulted in spatial disoreintation and an in-flight lo…the non-instrument rated pilot's decision to takeoff in known adverse weather conditions, which resulted in spatial disoreintation and an in-flight loss of control. |
| Jul 16, 1995 | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | N42712 | Incident | substantial | FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING. |
| Jul 15, 1995 | DERBY, KS | N8779T | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper use of the powerplant controls, which resulted in a rough running engine and partial loss of engine power. |
| Jul 11, 1995 | PORT SULPHUR, LA | N2878R | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF HIS SHORT FIELD LANDING RESULTING IN AN INTENTIONAL GROUND LOOP TO AVOID AN OVERRUN. FACTORS WERE THE REDUCED BRAKING EFFE…THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF HIS SHORT FIELD LANDING RESULTING IN AN INTENTIONAL GROUND LOOP TO AVOID AN OVERRUN. FACTORS WERE THE REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS ON THE WET GRASS RUNWAY. |
| Jul 05, 1995 | COPALIS BEACH, WA | N4836E | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF AN UNSUITABLE LANDING AREA. |
| Jul 03, 1995 | NEW HAVEN, MI | N2423Q | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER RAISING OF THE FLAPS DURING THE ABORTED LANDING. FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT SELECTING THE WRONG RUNWAY,…THE PILOT'S IMPROPER RAISING OF THE FLAPS DURING THE ABORTED LANDING. FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT SELECTING THE WRONG RUNWAY, NOT ATTAINING THE APPROPRIATE TOUCHDOWN POINT ON THE RUNWAY, AND DELAY IN ABORTING THE LANDING. |
| Jun 29, 1995 | SAN ANGELO, TX | N759NU | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S DECISION TO ATTEMPT FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, AND HIS LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL DUE TO SPATIAL DISORIENTATION. FACTORS…THE PILOT'S DECISION TO ATTEMPT FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, AND HIS LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL DUE TO SPATIAL DISORIENTATION. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: CONDITIONS OF DARKNESS, THUNDERSTORM AND LIGHTNING, AND THE PILOT'S LACK INSTRUMENT EXPERIENCE. |
| Jun 26, 1995 | SUSANVILLE, CA | N9148M | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll. |
| Jun 24, 1995 | FREDERICK, MD | N1284S | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather during descent, which resulted in in-flight collision with terrain. Related factors were the …the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather during descent, which resulted in in-flight collision with terrain. Related factors were the pilot's disregard of a hazardous weather advisory, and the low ceilings, fog and drizzle. |
| Jun 23, 1995 | GRENCHEN, SZ | N7369X | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Jun 18, 1995 | PASO ROBLES, CA | N4824D | Incident | substantial | FAILURE OF THE GREAT LAKES PILOT TO SEE-AND-AVOID THE CESSNA 182. THE SUN GLARE WAS A RELATED FACTOR. |
| Jun 02, 1995 | ALAMOSA, CO | N2788Q | Incident | substantial |
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL, WHICH RESULTED IN A GROUND SWERVE AND COLLISION WITH A TAXIWAY SIGN. FA…FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL, WHICH RESULTED IN A GROUND SWERVE AND COLLISION WITH A TAXIWAY SIGN. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE UNFAVORABLE (GUSTY/QUARTERING) WIND CONDITION, AND THE TAXIWAY SIGN'S LACK OF FRANGIBILITY. |
| May 28, 1995 | VERO BEACH, FL | N4905D | Incident | substantial | TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH TO LAND AND UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ENCOUNTERED DURING THE LANDING ROLL. |
| May 24, 1995 | CASTLEBERRY, AL | N8983T | Minor | substantial |
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO APPLY CARBURETOR HEAT IN A TIMELY MANNER, RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. A FACTOR WAS THE ROUGH TERRAIN AT THE FORCED …FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO APPLY CARBURETOR HEAT IN A TIMELY MANNER, RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. A FACTOR WAS THE ROUGH TERRAIN AT THE FORCED LANDING SITE. |
| May 23, 1995 | FREDERICK, PA | N3168Y | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate inflight planning by failing to verify the wind direction for landing. Also causal is the pilot's failure to obtain the proper…The pilot's inadequate inflight planning by failing to verify the wind direction for landing. Also causal is the pilot's failure to obtain the proper touch down point and to do a go-around. |
| May 19, 1995 | FRENCH LICK, IN | N52830 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's not attaining a recovery from a bounced landing. Factors were high obstructions, and the pilot's intentional precautionary landing on rou…the pilot's not attaining a recovery from a bounced landing. Factors were high obstructions, and the pilot's intentional precautionary landing on rough/uneven and soft terrain. |
| Apr 25, 1995 | FORT PAYNE, AL | N20841 | Incident | substantial |
THE INAEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY BOTH PILOTS. FACTORS WERE THE RADIO RECEPTION DIFFICULTIES OF THE 152 PILOT, HIS FAILURE TO MAKE POSITION REPORTS WHIL…THE INAEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY BOTH PILOTS. FACTORS WERE THE RADIO RECEPTION DIFFICULTIES OF THE 152 PILOT, HIS FAILURE TO MAKE POSITION REPORTS WHILE MANEUVERING FOR A LANDING, AND THE FAILURE OF THE 182 PILOT TO HAVE A SAFETY OBSERVER WHILE CONDUCTING VISUAL INSTRUMENT-PROCEDURES. |
| Apr 22, 1995 | OVERBROOK, OK | N9104X | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED, RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. A FACTOR WAS THE CROSSWINDS. |
| Apr 18, 1995 | JEROME, AZ | N85DK | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
the pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue the daytime flight into known adverse weather conditions at an inadequate altitude to clear mounta…the pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue the daytime flight into known adverse weather conditions at an inadequate altitude to clear mountainous terrain. |
| Apr 16, 1995 | CONYERS, GA | N9331X | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT DURING THE LANDING, AND HIS FAILURE TO PERFORM A GO AROUND WHEN A LONG LANDING WAS IMMINENT. …THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT DURING THE LANDING, AND HIS FAILURE TO PERFORM A GO AROUND WHEN A LONG LANDING WAS IMMINENT. FACTORS WERE THE SUDDEN WINDSHIFT RESULTING IN A TAILWIND CONDITION, AND THE DOWNHILL LANDING CONDITIONS. |
| Apr 15, 1995 | PALO ALTO, CA | N228PP | Incident | substantial |
inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the private pilot, and failure of the flight instructor (CFI) to ensure that directional control of the…inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the private pilot, and failure of the flight instructor (CFI) to ensure that directional control of the aircraft was maintained. The gusty/crosswind (weather) condition was a related factor. |