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 19, 1999 | OAKRIDGE, OR | N1990M | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around. A downdraft during the approach is a factor. |
| Jul 18, 1999 | SILVERDALE, WA | N3900D | Minor | substantial |
The pilot-in-command's misjudgment of distance/altitude (undershoot) on final, and his failure to maintain directional control during the aborted land…The pilot-in-command's misjudgment of distance/altitude (undershoot) on final, and his failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing. |
| Jun 12, 1999 | SEVIERVILLE, TN | N6126E | Minor | substantial | A loss of propeller governor control due to oil contamination. |
| Jun 10, 1999 | LANTANA, FL | N1578M | Minor | substantial |
The poor in-flight planning by the pilot during the approach for a precautionary landing following a power interruption during the downwind leg, resul…The poor in-flight planning by the pilot during the approach for a precautionary landing following a power interruption during the downwind leg, resulting in a go-around. A Contributing factor to the accident was the total loss of engine power during the go-around due to water contamination. |
| Jun 03, 1999 | ST. DAVID, AZ | N234TT | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate reference approach airspeed for the existing gusty wind conditions, and, his improper (uncoordinated) use …The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate reference approach airspeed for the existing gusty wind conditions, and, his improper (uncoordinated) use of the pitch and power controls to arrest the resulting high sink rate. |
| May 01, 1999 | MARFA, TX | N95631 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the dirt bank during the landing flare. |
| Apr 23, 1999 | PICAYUNE, MS | N2699Q | Minor | substantial |
The failure of the pilot to recover from the bounced landing resulting in collapse of the nose landing gear. A finding in the accident was the crossw…The failure of the pilot to recover from the bounced landing resulting in collapse of the nose landing gear. A finding in the accident was the crosswind weather condition that existed at the time of the accident. |
| Mar 31, 1999 | ORIENT, NY | N3035Q | Minor | destroyed | The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions during takeoff. |
| Nov 25, 1998 | AKRON, OH | N3396Y | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight which resulted in a takeoff with the fuel cap unsecured. |
| Oct 19, 1998 | FARMERVILLE, LA | N4796N | Minor | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. Factors were the pilot's failure to verify the refuelin…The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. Factors were the pilot's failure to verify the refueling of the airplane and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Oct 12, 1998 | PAYSON, AZ | N1938M | Minor | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during a go-around. |
| Sep 30, 1998 | WHEATFIELD, IN | N6474A | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat when the engine lost power. Factors associated with the accident were the carburetor icing conditions wh…the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat when the engine lost power. Factors associated with the accident were the carburetor icing conditions which prevailed, the low altitude at which the loss of power occurred, and the soybean crop in which the airplane was landed. |
| Aug 05, 1998 | TRENTON, NE | N514HP | Minor | substantial |
the pilot misjudged the forced landing approach and stalled the airplane while attempting to lengthen his glide on final approach and inadequate prefl…the pilot misjudged the forced landing approach and stalled the airplane while attempting to lengthen his glide on final approach and inadequate preflight planning that led to the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Aug 03, 1998 | WATKINS, CO | N5099E | Minor | substantial | The pilot's loss of control during taxi due to excessive taxi speed. |
| Aug 03, 1998 | WILLITS, CA | N5705B | Minor | substantial | The pilot's selection of an inadequate landing area and failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during the landing roll. |
| Jul 03, 1998 | BIG CREEK, ID | N92519 | Minor | substantial | Directional control was not maintained. A wet runway surface was a factor. |
| Apr 08, 1998 | LAS CRUCES, NM | N3086Y | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's improper use of (or failure to use) carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Relate…the pilot's improper use of (or failure to use) carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Related factors were: the carburetor icing (weather) conditions, and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Mar 07, 1998 | FOGELSVILLE, PA | N9977B | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft upon glider release. A contributing factor was the high vegetation (corn). |
| Nov 22, 1997 | OPA LOCKA, FL | N45834 | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions, and failure to maintain clearance above the ground while attempting a VFR approach to an…the pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions, and failure to maintain clearance above the ground while attempting a VFR approach to an airport with low clouds. The low clouds (ceiling) and condition of light at dusk were related factors. |
| Oct 03, 1997 | JACKSON, MS | N3434S | Minor | substantial | A partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to a blockage of the induction system by a piece of gasket material. |
| Sep 07, 1997 | MADERA, CA | N81MK | Minor | substantial |
fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to compute the fuel required and the fuel available. The pilot's decision to extend his downwind beyond gl…fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to compute the fuel required and the fuel available. The pilot's decision to extend his downwind beyond gliding distance of the runway after entering the traffic pattern was a factor in this accident. |
| Jul 06, 1997 | PEORIA, IL | N661SP | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat and the carburetor icing conditions which existed at the time of the accident. Factors were the ditch and…the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat and the carburetor icing conditions which existed at the time of the accident. Factors were the ditch and poles which the airplane contacted. |
| Jul 04, 1997 | SANTA PAULA, CA | N2011G | Minor | substantial |
Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/inspection and his failure to ensure that adequate fuel was onboard prior to departur…Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/inspection and his failure to ensure that adequate fuel was onboard prior to departure. |
| May 22, 1997 | LAMONT, CA | N6495A | Minor | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain adequate fuel for the flight. |
| May 16, 1997 | RED HOOK, NY | N7322S | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper compensation for the wind conditions and his failure to initiate a go-around. |