Cessna 182A Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 204 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

204

All Events

116

Incidents

44

Minor

22

Serious

22

Fatal (43 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jul 28, 1988 ELBERTA, AL N4090D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 15, 1988 GILLETTE, WY N5903B Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 29, 1988 FRANCONIA, NH N6115B Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 28, 1988 WILLISTON, FL N4057D Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 18, 1988 GRAND CANYON, AZ N4845D Fatal (2) destroyed
PILOTS SELECTION OF AN INAPPROPRIATE CRUISE ALTITUDE WHICH DID NOT ENSURE ADEQUTE TERRAIN CLEARANCE ON THE LEG OF THE FLIGHT FROM PAGE TO GRAND CANYON…

PILOTS SELECTION OF AN INAPPROPRIATE CRUISE ALTITUDE WHICH DID NOT ENSURE ADEQUTE TERRAIN CLEARANCE ON THE LEG OF THE FLIGHT FROM PAGE TO GRAND CANYON, ARIZONA. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S FLIGHT SCHEDULE ON THE DAY OF THE ACCIDENT WHICH MAY HAVE PRODUCED A FATIGUE CONDITON.
Oct 31, 1987 LAVEEN, AZ N3804D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 07, 1987 STAR, ID N4944D Serious minor Investigation pending
Aug 23, 1987 PENSACOLA, FL N4741D Serious (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 31, 1987 SUNNYSIDE, WA N6133B Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 24, 1987 STRATHMORE, CA N3884D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 18, 1987 WARM SPRINGS, GA N169DP Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 16, 1987 TALKEETNA, AK N4600W Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 17, 1986 BLUFF CITY, KS N2038G Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 12, 1986 KING CITY, CA N4823D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 29, 1986 LEXINGTON, MO N6175B Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 26, 1986 FORT WORTH, TX N5088D Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 07, 1986 DAVIS CITY, IA N4773D Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 14, 1986 WINTER HAVEN, FL N6155B Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 02, 1986 KENANSVILLE, NC N5334N Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 12, 1986 DEATH VALLEY, CA N5925B Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 22, 1986 DECATUR, TX N4071D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 10, 1986 CLINTON, IA N3948D Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 25, 1985 SANDERSON, TX N9937B Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 22, 1985 TROY, MT N5145D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 22, 1985 VANCOUVER, WA N4774D Incident 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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