Cessna 182 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2779 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 1989 | BROWNSVILLE, TX | N3826D | Serious (1) | substantial |
THE PILOT FAILED TO COMPENSATE FOR THE EXISTING WIND CONDITIONS AND MAINTAIN PROPER ALIGNMENT WITH THE RUNWAY. THE WIND CONDITIONS AND THE SUNGLARE AR…THE PILOT FAILED TO COMPENSATE FOR THE EXISTING WIND CONDITIONS AND MAINTAIN PROPER ALIGNMENT WITH THE RUNWAY. THE WIND CONDITIONS AND THE SUNGLARE ARE CONSIDERED TO BE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT. |
| Nov 12, 1988 | PAGE, AZ | N42908 | Serious (2) | substantial |
FAILURE OF THE NUMBER FIVE CYLINDER PISTON, FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS, INITIATING AN ENGINE FAILURE AND SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING IN UNSUITABLE TERRAIN…FAILURE OF THE NUMBER FIVE CYLINDER PISTON, FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS, INITIATING AN ENGINE FAILURE AND SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING IN UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. |
| Sep 11, 1988 | DETROIT LAKES, MN | N2616R | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 28, 1988 | DODGEVILLE, WI | N728JS | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 26, 1988 | PRESCOTT, AZ | N8918G | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 14, 1988 | DALHART, TX | N6069J | Serious (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 10, 1988 | RAEFORD, NC | N5678B | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 05, 1988 | NELIGH, NE | N2872R | Serious (2) | substantial | NONE SUBMITTED |
| Feb 20, 1988 | JACKSONVILLE, AL | N1703R | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 03, 1988 | CREELEY, MX | N92535 | Serious (4) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 01, 1987 | COLORADO CITY, CO | N3155U | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 29, 1987 | KINGSTON, NH | N7388S | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 07, 1987 | STAR, ID | N4944D | Serious | minor | Investigation pending |
| Aug 23, 1987 | PENSACOLA, FL | N4741D | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 02, 1987 | CHISTOCHINA, AK | N3403S | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 17, 1987 | SANTA MONICA, CA | N42814 | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 12, 1986 | ST. CLOUD, FL | N182LM | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 22, 1986 | BALTIMORE, MD | N2733Q | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 15, 1986 | SANDWICH, IL | N3289U | Serious (1) | minor | Investigation pending |
| Oct 22, 1986 | GILA BEND, AZ | N91797 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 24, 1986 | WEIPPE, ID | N4694K | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 20, 1986 | WILMINGTON, CA | N92252 | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 10, 1986 | SMITHS FERRY, ID | N91184 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 01, 1986 | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | N21139 | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 11, 1986 | LANSING, IL | N94531 | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database.
NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type.
Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design.
This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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