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 21, 2001 | Brookville, PA | N24KA | Minor | substantial | Fouling of the engine intake and exhaust valves with bromine and lead deposits. |
| Nov 10, 2001 | Wahoo, NE | N3916D | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation resulting in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight, and the unsuitable terrain for landing encoun…The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation resulting in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight, and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot during the subsequent forced landing. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's inadequate fuel calculations, fuel exhaustion, and the trees. |
| Oct 06, 2001 | Chickasha, OK | N3862D | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Jul 26, 2001 | Bountiful, UT | N21042 | Minor | destroyed |
the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was inadequate clearance of an obstacle during the forced landing by the pi…the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was inadequate clearance of an obstacle during the forced landing by the pilot. |
| May 27, 2001 | Hondo, TX | N9875E | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power in cruise flight due to water in the fuel. A contributing …the pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power in cruise flight due to water in the fuel. A contributing factor was the soft terrain encountered during the forced landing. |
| May 02, 2001 | Lake Wales, FL | N1491S | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's improper use of flight controls during a bounced landing, and subsequent collision with the ground. A factor of the collision is the rough…The pilot's improper use of flight controls during a bounced landing, and subsequent collision with the ground. A factor of the collision is the rough and uneven terrain. |
| Mar 16, 2001 | Boulder City, NV | N9277X | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power during landing descent for undetermined reasons. |
| Jan 23, 2001 | Douglas, AZ | N5487T | Minor | substantial |
The student's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around and his premature retraction of the landing gear. A factor was the fli…The student's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around and his premature retraction of the landing gear. A factor was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. |
| Dec 24, 2000 | MITCHELLVILLE, MD | N58833 | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Nov 09, 2000 | TUCSON, AZ | N9187G | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper recovery from the bounced landing resulting in the overload failure of the nose gear and the airplane…The pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper recovery from the bounced landing resulting in the overload failure of the nose gear and the airplane nosing over. |
| Sep 27, 2000 | OWINGSVILLE, KY | N94326 | Minor | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. Also causal in the accident was the pilot/owner's failure to repair the inoperative fu…A loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. Also causal in the accident was the pilot/owner's failure to repair the inoperative fuel cap. |
| Sep 08, 2000 | ELLINGTON, MO | N182KC | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the rich mixture caused by an ob…The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the rich mixture caused by an obstruction in the regulator section of the fuel servo. |
| Jun 29, 2000 | Mayer, AZ | N3094Q | Minor | substantial | the total loss of engine power resulting from the mechanic's failure to properly torque the connecting rod bolt nuts during engine overhaul. |
| Jun 09, 2000 | HILLSBORO, OR | N8321S | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inability to maintain the correct approach airspeed (Vref) on final due to incorrect airspeed indications resulting from a partial blockag…The pilot's inability to maintain the correct approach airspeed (Vref) on final due to incorrect airspeed indications resulting from a partial blockage of the pitot line. Factors include a quartering tailwind, a wet runway, and the pilot's decision not to lower the flaps during the landing. |
| Apr 02, 2000 | BROWNFIELD, TX | N9055T | Minor | substantial | The pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention toward people on the ground. |
| Mar 31, 2000 | ADDISON, TX | N6046J | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Mar 14, 2000 | RIFLE, CO | N8236M | Minor | substantial | Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing. |
| Oct 31, 1999 | BENTON, KS | N759NT | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the physiological impairment of the pilot due to a brain anomaly. The pilots improper decision …the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the physiological impairment of the pilot due to a brain anomaly. The pilots improper decision to operate the airplane with a known medical deficiency, and the ditch were contributing factors. |
| Sep 12, 1999 | KLAMATH, CA | N3348F | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to icing. |
| Sep 12, 1999 | JEANERETTE, LA | N2751F | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point resulting in the aircraft overrunning the runway on landing roll. A factor was the gusty cro…The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point resulting in the aircraft overrunning the runway on landing roll. A factor was the gusty crosswind condition. |
| Aug 23, 1999 | YELLOW PINE, ID | N2808F | Minor | substantial | Misjudged approach resulting in landing long. Factors include an intentional ground-loop, excessive airspeed and an embankment. |
| Aug 15, 1999 | EAGLE RIVER, WI | N2498X | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and the subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors …the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and the subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty, crosswind conditions, and the rough/uneven terrain encountered. |
| Aug 09, 1999 | FREELAND, WA | N2492R | Minor | substantial |
The pilot-in-command's improper use of carburetor heat and overload of the nose gear assembly during the forced landing. Contributing factors were ca…The pilot-in-command's improper use of carburetor heat and overload of the nose gear assembly during the forced landing. Contributing factors were carburetor icing conditions, the ditch and fence. |
| Aug 06, 1999 | DORRANCE, PA | N4352P | Minor | substantial | The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude, and his failure to do a go-around. |
| Jul 27, 1999 | FOND DU LAC, WI | N8878X | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and the subsequent fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the crops and the …the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and the subsequent fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the crops and the soft field conditions. |