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 12, 2017 | Tucson, AZ | N8515S | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to use taxiways shown on the airport diagrams and his subsequent failure to avoid a ditch. |
| Oct 28, 2017 | Skwentna, AK | N2661Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s decision to land on an unimproved snow-covered airstrip, which resulted in the airplane coming to rest inverted. |
| Sep 27, 2017 | San Diego, CA | N9346G | Incident | substantial |
The airplane’s inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological, dark night conditions and the pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate approach for la…The airplane’s inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological, dark night conditions and the pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate approach for landing. |
| Sep 27, 2017 | Piqua, OH | N70634 | Incident | substantial |
The accumulation of carburetor ice while operating at a reduced engine power setting, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on approach and a…The accumulation of carburetor ice while operating at a reduced engine power setting, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on approach and a subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain. |
| Sep 04, 2017 | Lockwood, MO | N6849M | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s unstabilized approach and failure to go around, which resulted in a runway overrun on a wet, grass runway. |
| Aug 22, 2017 | North Platte, NE | N2465G | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Aug 20, 2017 | Booneville, MO | N182DW | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Aug 12, 2017 | Sparta, MI | N52450 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jul 22, 2017 | Arbuckle, CA | N42143 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff and his failure to properly conduct a rejected takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| Jul 05, 2017 | Jackson, MI | CGBFY | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the takeoff roll during an attempted takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's select…The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the takeoff roll during an attempted takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of takeoff flaps after he began the takeoff roll. |
| Jun 23, 2017 | Doniphan, MO | N1800M | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper decision to take off with a known fuel leak, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jun 17, 2017 | Buffalo, OK | N6196B | Incident | substantial |
The separation of the nose wheel axle bolt and the nose wheel during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined because the bolt was no…The separation of the nose wheel axle bolt and the nose wheel during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined because the bolt was not recovered. |
| Jun 02, 2017 | Elk City, ID | N5011D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the wing’s angle of attack while on short final, which resulted in an aerodyna…The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the wing’s angle of attack while on short final, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Jun 01, 2017 | Ellington, CT | N6193B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s unstabilized approach and failure to go around in rainy, gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to…The pilot’s unstabilized approach and failure to go around in rainy, gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-induced pressure to land due to the deteriorating weather conditions. |
| May 21, 2017 | West Chester, PA | N378ES | Incident | substantial |
An engine crankcase overpressurization and the subsequent loss of engine oil for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in the failure o…An engine crankcase overpressurization and the subsequent loss of engine oil for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in the failure of the No. 6 cylinder connecting rod due to a lack of lubrication. |
| May 18, 2017 | Poesoegroenoe, NS | PZ-VAC | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Apr 21, 2017 | Killeen, TX | N3308U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's incorrect landing flare in gusting wind conditions. |
| Mar 13, 2017 | Skiatook, OK | N6330B | Incident | substantial |
The loss of directional control while taxiing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no me…The loss of directional control while taxiing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Mar 03, 2017 | Alpine, TX | N2892Y | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusting crosswind conditions at night and his delayed go-around, which resulted in the airplane bouncing and i…The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusting crosswind conditions at night and his delayed go-around, which resulted in the airplane bouncing and impacting a fence. |
| Jan 26, 2017 | Midland, TX | N38EE | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing. |
| Jan 22, 2017 | Sebring, OH | N3828D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper glidepath during landing, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway, the nose landing gear…The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper glidepath during landing, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway, the nose landing gear separating, and the airplane nosing over during a second landing. |
| Jan 11, 2017 | Green Bay, WI | C-GTBI | Incident | substantial |
The airplane’s encounter with unforecast icing conditions, which led to structural icing that obscured the pilot’s vision, an aerodynamic stall, and a…The airplane’s encounter with unforecast icing conditions, which led to structural icing that obscured the pilot’s vision, an aerodynamic stall, and a subsequent hard landing. |
| Nov 24, 2016 | Safford, AZ | N6077B | Incident | substantial |
The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 5 piston, piston pin, or connecting rod assembly for reasons that could not be determined…The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 5 piston, piston pin, or connecting rod assembly for reasons that could not be determined due to the severity of the post fracture damage. |
| Oct 26, 2016 | Palo Alto, CA | N387CS | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to perform a go-around when he recognized that the airplane was high and fast during the final approach, which resulted in an impr…The pilot's failure to perform a go-around when he recognized that the airplane was high and fast during the final approach, which resulted in an improper landing flare and a hard landing. |
| Oct 09, 2016 | Toone, TN | N65903 | Incident | substantial |
A stuck No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in failure of the cylinder's valvetrain components, breach of the cylinder's rocker box cover, an…A stuck No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in failure of the cylinder's valvetrain components, breach of the cylinder's rocker box cover, and partial loss of engine power due to oil starvation. |