Cessna 182 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2779 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 04, 2021 | Coeur D Alene, ID | N9007T | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point due to excessive airspeed, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an object ne…The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point due to excessive airspeed, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an object near the end of the runway. |
| Jun 26, 2021 | Ririe, ID | N3208Y | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s encounter with a tailwind during takeoff roll, which resulted in an aborted takeoff, collision with a ditch and subsequent nose over. |
| Jun 21, 2021 | Warren, ID | N2087F | Serious (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's decision to continue the approach for landing with excess airspeed, which resulted in an aborted landing and subsequent collision with tre…The pilot's decision to continue the approach for landing with excess airspeed, which resulted in an aborted landing and subsequent collision with trees. |
| May 31, 2021 | Carlsbad, CA | N47UP | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent loss of directional control. |
| May 29, 2021 | Cordova, AK | N2761Q | Minor | substantial | An encounter with mountain wave turbulence and windshear that exceeded the climb capability of the airplane and resulted in impact with terrain. |
| May 18, 2021 | Minden, NV | N8488M | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while on approach in microburst or windshear conditions, which resulted in impact with a runway sign. |
| May 17, 2021 | St. Louis, MI | N2430X | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate visual lookout to ensure clearance from the radio tower and its guy wires. Contributing to the accident was t…The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate visual lookout to ensure clearance from the radio tower and its guy wires. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s unnecessary use of his mobile device during the flight, which diminished his attention/monitoring of the airplane’s flight path. |
| May 15, 2021 | Pocone, OF | PT-JJH | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 11, 2021 | Neuquén, AR | LV-GUK | Incident | unk | Investigation pending |
| May 08, 2021 | San Bernardino, CA | N54PW | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and his subsequent inadequate pitch and airplane control during a go around which…The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and his subsequent inadequate pitch and airplane control during a go around which resulted in a nose landing gear collapse. |
| Apr 25, 2021 | Sedona, AZ | N288GF | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a collision with a fuel truck and a parked airp…The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a collision with a fuel truck and a parked airplane. |
| Apr 25, 2021 | Chiguao, OF | YV2185 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 25, 2021 | Fundo, OF | YV2324 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 20, 2021 | Eufaula, AL | N91606 | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. |
| Apr 11, 2021 | Blakely Island, WA | N2030X | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power during climb for reasons that could not be determined which resulted in a forced water landing. |
| Apr 01, 2021 | Austin, TX | N94810 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while turning onto the taxiway in variable wind conditions. |
| Apr 01, 2021 | Colon and El Marques, Queretaro, MX | C-GBQA | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 27, 2021 | Flemingsburg, KY | N735LC | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a subsequent hard landing. |
| Mar 18, 2021 | Las Vegas, NV | N2548R | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Mar 05, 2021 | Sierpe river, OSA, Puntarenas, CS | TI-ABE | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 24, 2021 | Millville, IA | N3209U | Minor | substantial | The inadequate maintenance/inspection of the airplane, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation. |
| Feb 12, 2021 | Culiacan, MX | XB-LDX | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 10, 2021 | La Morita, MX | N735GX | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Feb 05, 2021 | Sefferweich, GE | D-EHQT | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 02, 2021 | Hackberry, LA | N4765N | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The flight instructor did not maintain control of the airplane during training maneuvers, which resulted in a rapid, steep descent and impact with ter…The flight instructor did not maintain control of the airplane during training maneuvers, which resulted in a rapid, steep descent and impact with terrain. |