Cessna 182A Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 204 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2017 | Ovid, NY | N9907B | Minor | substantial |
The mechanic's failure to inspect and clean the carburetor fuel inlet screen during the airplane’s annual inspection, which allowed undetected debris …The mechanic's failure to inspect and clean the carburetor fuel inlet screen during the airplane’s annual inspection, which allowed undetected debris and dirt to obstruct the fuel supply and resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine power. |
| Apr 19, 2016 | Selma, CA | N9909B | Minor | substantial | The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the flight instructor's failure to use carburetor heat during the descent. |
| Jul 02, 2014 | Geneseo, IL | N2209G | Minor | substantial | The pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Aug 24, 2013 | Concord, WI | N5131D | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to properly plan for a maximum performance takeoff by not fully addressing the elevated density altitude or the nonstandard runway…The pilot's failure to properly plan for a maximum performance takeoff by not fully addressing the elevated density altitude or the nonstandard runway surface conditions and his failure to properly configure the airplane's flap setting for the accident takeoff. |
| Jul 21, 2012 | Farmingdale, NJ | N2166G | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jul 05, 2011 | Vancouver, WA | N5175D | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to properly engage the banner tow rope with the airplane's tail hook. |
| Apr 24, 2011 | Galax, VA | N4920D | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind while on approach for landing. |
| Apr 14, 2009 | Las Vegas, NV | N4816D | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions while landing. |
| Apr 21, 2007 | Russellville, KY | N299AA | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, during the initial climb after an aborted landing. |
| Jul 06, 2006 | Jackson, MI | N4780D | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's improper preflight planning which led to the exhaustion of the fuel supply during the flight. The overload failure of the nose landing ge…The pilot's improper preflight planning which led to the exhaustion of the fuel supply during the flight. The overload failure of the nose landing gear was a factor. |
| Jun 25, 2005 | Star, ID | N2153G | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor contributing to the accident were the transmission wires. |
| Jul 25, 2004 | Noblesville, IN | N3708D | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to select carburetor heat and his failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall. Factors were unstabilized approach the aircr…The pilot's failure to select carburetor heat and his failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall. Factors were unstabilized approach the aircraft's low altitude, and the weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing. |
| May 01, 2004 | Elberta, AL | N5099D | Minor | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to a foreign substance blockage of the fuel line which resulted in fuel starvation, and the pilot's failure to maintain t…The loss of engine power due to a foreign substance blockage of the fuel line which resulted in fuel starvation, and the pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during an aborted landing. |
| Feb 22, 2004 | Claremore, OK | N30408 | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power due to fuel contamination (water). A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Feb 10, 2003 | The Gap, AZ | N5029D | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| 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 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. |
| 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). |
| 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. |
| Oct 12, 1996 | AGUA DULCE, CA | N4924D | Minor | substantial |
inadequate compliance with the applicable airworthiness directive by other maintenance personnel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection whic…inadequate compliance with the applicable airworthiness directive by other maintenance personnel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in fuel exhaustion from a deteriorated fuel cap seal. |
| Dec 17, 1994 | BOWLING GREEN, MO | N6090B | Minor | substantial |
INADEQUATE DESIGN OF THE RESERVE PARACHUTE CABLE HOUSING, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE PARACHUTE, AND SUBSEQUENT COLLISION WITH,…INADEQUATE DESIGN OF THE RESERVE PARACHUTE CABLE HOUSING, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE PARACHUTE, AND SUBSEQUENT COLLISION WITH, AND JAMMING OF, THE AIRCRAFT'S HORIZONTAL STABILIZER, NECESSITATING A FORCED LANDING. |
| Jan 03, 1993 | ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC | N8024T | Minor | substantial |
THE PILOT-AT-CONTROL'S FAILURE TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT RESULTING IN A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO CARBURETOR ICE. A FACTOR WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACC…THE PILOT-AT-CONTROL'S FAILURE TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT RESULTING IN A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO CARBURETOR ICE. A FACTOR WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS WEATHER CONDUCIVE TO CARBURETOR ICE. |
| Sep 05, 1992 | SANTA MONICA, CA | N54566 | Minor | substantial | THE THE PILOT'S POORLY PLANNED APPROACH; HIS FAILURE TO SELECT THE PROPER TOUCH DOWN POINT; AND INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION. |
| Mar 30, 1991 | LAKE ELSINORE, CA | N6315A | Minor | substantial | UNDETERMINED ENGINE POWER LOSS. A FACTOR WS THE SOFT TERRAIN. |