Cessna 182A Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 204 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Aug 02, 2011 | Emmett, ID | N6399B | Serious (1) | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing because the pilot did not use carburetor heat. |
| 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 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. |
| Jul 31, 2009 | Watertown, SD | N2131G | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of a fuel tank leak. Contributing to the accident was the reported malfunction of the fuel g…A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of a fuel tank leak. Contributing to the accident was the reported malfunction of the fuel gauge. |
| Apr 14, 2009 | Las Vegas, NV | N4816D | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions while landing. |
| Aug 30, 2008 | Elizabethtown, KY | N5927B | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was pressure from the company for the pilot to fly the second load of skyd…A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was pressure from the company for the pilot to fly the second load of skydivers without refueling. |
| Aug 27, 2008 | Danielson, CT | N169DP | Incident | substantial | Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot’s inadequate fuel consumption calculations. |
| Mar 30, 2008 | Buckeye, AZ | N5931B | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain. |
| May 05, 2007 | Marstons Mill, MA | N403RA | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's improper preflight planning and preparation resulting in an in-flight loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| 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 15, 2006 | Plattsburgh, NY | N2186G | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to utilize carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and subsequent engine failure. Factors included the…The pilot's failure to utilize carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and subsequent engine failure. Factors included the carburetor icing conditions and trees in the forced landing area. |
| 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. |
| Dec 31, 2005 | Hobbs, NM | N4755D | Serious (2) | substantial |
the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's failure to visually verify the fuel quantity in the fuel tanks prior to departure. Con…the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's failure to visually verify the fuel quantity in the fuel tanks prior to departure. Contributing factors include the pilot's inadequate preflight, and the transmission wires. |
| Nov 27, 2005 | San Diego, CA | N3936D | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the camshaft due to fatigue of one of the gear teeth, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Factors were the fence and the fence po…The failure of the camshaft due to fatigue of one of the gear teeth, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Factors were the fence and the fence post. |
| 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. |
| Mar 13, 2005 | Manzanita, OR | N4076D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind, which resulted in an inflight loss of control, a subsequent uncontrolled descent into the tree stump…The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind, which resulted in an inflight loss of control, a subsequent uncontrolled descent into the tree stump and guy wire, and the resultant nose over. A factor contributing to the accident was the downdraft. |
| 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. |
| Jul 11, 2004 | Petaluma, CA | N4094D | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a collapse of the nose landing gear. |