Cessna 182A Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 204 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2025 | Avalon, CA | N2079G | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 10, 2024 | Teton Village, WY | N4083D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll.improper compensation for the prevailing wind conditions, resulting in…The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll.improper compensation for the prevailing wind conditions, resulting in impact of the left wing on the runway surface. |
| Jun 24, 2024 | Spokane Valley, WA | N4059D | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 22, 2024 | Weippe, ID | N6323B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to secure the oil filler cap during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a precautionary landing on the soft surface and su…The pilot’s failure to secure the oil filler cap during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a precautionary landing on the soft surface and subsequent nose over. |
| Nov 24, 2022 | Durango, CO | N3886D | Incident | substantial | A complete loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence. |
| May 28, 2022 | Big Lake, AK | N5896B | Incident | substantial | A hard landing for an unknown reason, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Sep 25, 2015 | Ama, LA | N6361B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to takeoff on a partially obstructed runway, which resulted in a collision with trees. |
| Jun 14, 2015 | Moab, UT | N5143D | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning and inflight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Sep 20, 2014 | Bethany Center, NY | N3785D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain a directional control of the airplane during gusting wind conditions. |
| Aug 14, 2014 | Gustavus, AK | N2121G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's unstable landing approach which resulted in a long landing, and subsequent collision with terrain. |
| Jun 14, 2014 | Valmeyer, IL | N5172D | Incident | substantial |
The inadvertent deployment of the skydiver's drogue chute when he exited the airplane, resulting in it contacting and damaging the horizontal stabiliz…The inadvertent deployment of the skydiver's drogue chute when he exited the airplane, resulting in it contacting and damaging the horizontal stabilizer. |
| Feb 09, 2014 | Lexington, TX | N6061B | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper use of the carburetor heat, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. |
| Sep 14, 2013 | Casa Grande, AZ | N6324B | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power during final approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any anomalies t…A loss of engine power during final approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Oct 01, 2012 | Port Lions, AK | N2028G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to take off with ice- and snow-contaminated wings. |
| Jun 28, 2012 | Sussex, NJ | N5143D | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s delayed decision to abort the landing and perform a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| Jun 11, 2012 | Colfax, WA | N4715D | Incident | substantial | The total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the missing carburetor drain plug, which had not been secured with safety wire. |
| Feb 20, 2012 | Anchorage, AK | N6147B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadvertent landing on a frozen lake in dark night conditions. |
| Feb 18, 2012 | New Philadelphia, OH | N20DE | Incident | substantial |
The inadequate maintenance of the wheel attachment bolts, which resulted in the left wheel separating from the landing gear during landing due to duct…The inadequate maintenance of the wheel attachment bolts, which resulted in the left wheel separating from the landing gear during landing due to ductile overstress fractures. |
| Oct 12, 2011 | Skiatook, OK | N6171B | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel management. |
| Oct 10, 2011 | Warrenton, VA | N6324B | Incident | substantial | The pilot did not ensure that the forward door latch was secured prior to initiating the descent. |
| Aug 20, 2011 | Prescott, AZ | N3723D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing. |
| Apr 10, 2011 | Lesage, WV | N4810D | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the improper installation of snap fasteners to the rubberized type fue…A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the improper installation of snap fasteners to the rubberized type fuel cells which resulted in wrinkling of the fuel bladders and incorrect fuel quantity for the flight. |
| Jun 02, 2010 | Franksville, WI | N4974D | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and delay in aborting the takeoff. |