Cessna 182 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2779 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 09, 2022 | Hebbronville, TX | N978C | Incident | substantial | The pilots improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and loss of airplane control. |
| Mar 15, 2022 | Moberly, MO | N8585S | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced hard landing. |
| Mar 09, 2022 | Panama City, FL | N182XT | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot’s deviation from the final approach course during a night instrument approach with low instrument meterological conditions, which resulted i…The pilot’s deviation from the final approach course during a night instrument approach with low instrument meterological conditions, which resulted in an impact with heavily wooded terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue the approach after being warned of his flightpath deviations and his lack of experience in instrument conditions at night. |
| Mar 09, 2022 | Tumeremo, OF | YV-1618 | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 02, 2022 | Desert Camp, CA | N8814X | Incident | substantial | The airplane’s loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. |
| Feb 01, 2022 | Heath, OH | N716MC | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot’s failure to maintain altitude after takeoff, which resulted in collision with trees and terrain. |
| Jan 01, 2022 | Port Aransas, TX | N8816T | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat. |
| Dec 08, 2021 | Statesboro, GA | N5776B | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot’s decision to initiate a visual flight rules flight into dark night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorien…The pilot’s decision to initiate a visual flight rules flight into dark night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control shortly after takeoff. |
| Dec 04, 2021 | Bonnerdale, AR | N182NS | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The noninstrument rated pilot’s improper decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in …The noninstrument rated pilot’s improper decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent impact with terrain. |
| Nov 19, 2021 | Carlsbad, NM | N91AZ | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain separation from an FM tower guy wire while on an aerial survey flight. |
| Nov 16, 2021 | Hope, CA | C-FBKJ | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 04, 2021 | Ringwood, NJ | N423LL | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s failure to secure the left wing’s fuel cap. |
| Oct 30, 2021 | Tulisa Park, OF | ZS-PMT | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 24, 2021 | St Ignatius, MT | N25WX | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Oct 15, 2021 | Fire Island, NY | N759AC | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Oct 09, 2021 | Fruitland Park, FL | N5797B | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to establish a proper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Sep 27, 2021 | Warren, ID | N3121Y | Serious (2) | destroyed | The pilot’s failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering in a valley of mountainous terrain. |
| Sep 26, 2021 | Troup, TX | N3293Y | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a variable gusting wind and his decision not to perform a go-around that resul…The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a variable gusting wind and his decision not to perform a go-around that resulted an overrun and impact with a fence and trees. |
| Sep 13, 2021 | Samos Island, OF | 4X-CHZ | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 10, 2021 | Itaituba, BR | PT-JIH | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 03, 2021 | Delta, CO | N9114W | Incident | substantial |
A total loss of engine power that resulted in a forced landing and subsequent noseover. The reason for the total loss of engine power could not be det…A total loss of engine power that resulted in a forced landing and subsequent noseover. The reason for the total loss of engine power could not be determined based on the available evidence. |
| Aug 16, 2021 | Bountiful, UT | N8477S | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
The decision of both pilots to fly into a steep canyon, which resulted in the airplane being unable to maintain a sufficient altitude to clear rising …The decision of both pilots to fly into a steep canyon, which resulted in the airplane being unable to maintain a sufficient altitude to clear rising terrain. Contributing to the accident was their delayed initial action in responding to the hazard, and their failure to recognize the danger due to mountain obscuration caused by thick haze and smoke. |
| Jul 31, 2021 | Eugene, OR | N3186Y | Incident | substantial | Loss of directional control due to damage to the nosewheel strut that was sustained during a previous landing. |
| Jul 31, 2021 | Tannheim, GE | D-EEHR | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 27, 2021 | Patterson, LA | N148LP | Incident | substantial |
The mechanic’s failure to properly secure the throttle arm rendering it loose and inoperable after takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of engine p…The mechanic’s failure to properly secure the throttle arm rendering it loose and inoperable after takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. |