Cessna 182B Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 96 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

96

All Events

53

Incidents

15

Minor

13

Serious

15

Fatal (41 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Sep 22, 1996 HANOVER, PA N2731G Incident substantial
the pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during the landing roll. Related factors were: darkness, the l…

the pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during the landing roll. Related factors were: darkness, the lack of usable runway lights, and the road grading equipment parked 50 feet from the edge of the grass runway.
Aug 10, 1996 SANTA ANA, CA N2487G Incident substantial Improper fuel management by the pilot resulting in exhaustion of the aircraft's fuel supply.
Jul 29, 1996 METALINE FALLS, WA N2793G Incident substantial the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. The inadvertent porpoise was a related factor.
Oct 22, 1995 LEBANON, ME N2754G Incident substantial the pilot's improper use of the mixture control which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power.
Sep 03, 1994 LUMMI ISLAND, WA N2356G Incident substantial INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: TAILWIND.
Aug 19, 1994 KETCHIKAN, AK N2791G Incident substantial
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING A HARD LANDING. THE PILOT'S IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING …

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING A HARD LANDING. THE PILOT'S IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING AND A DOWNDRAFT WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.
May 22, 1994 GLENCOE, MN N7261E Incident destroyed collision with a fence post during landing roll after an inadvertent landing at the wrong field.
Apr 30, 1994 ELLIJAY, GA N2673G Incident substantial THE INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE PARACHUTE BECAUSE OF THE JUMPMASTER'S INATTENTION TO THE STATIC LINE.
Dec 01, 1992 ABERDEEN, NC N2649G Incident substantial
THE IMPROPER IN FLIGHT DECISION OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO ATTEMPT A LONG LANDING, DOWNWIND ON A SHORT WET SOD RUNWAY. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WA…

THE IMPROPER IN FLIGHT DECISION OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO ATTEMPT A LONG LANDING, DOWNWIND ON A SHORT WET SOD RUNWAY. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO EXECUTE A GO AROUND WHEN OBSERVING THE WIND AND LANDING CONDITIONS.
Aug 10, 1992 PLYMOUTH, MI N2387G Incident substantial AN INADVERTENT GROUND LOOP.
Apr 30, 1992 DIXIE, ID N8409T Incident substantial THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE HIGH DENSITY ATTITUDE AND THE DOWNDRAFT.
Feb 28, 1992 AUBURN, IN N2387G Incident substantial THE IMPROPER MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE CARBURETOR BY OTHER MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL.
Apr 27, 1991 ARVIN, CA N7220E Incident substantial
1) THE PILOT INADEQUATELY COMPENSATED FOR WIND CONDITIONS; 2) THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISION; AND 3) THE PILOT NOT ATTAINING THE PROPER LANDIN…

1) THE PILOT INADEQUATELY COMPENSATED FOR WIND CONDITIONS; 2) THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISION; AND 3) THE PILOT NOT ATTAINING THE PROPER LANDING TOUCHDOWN POINT.
Apr 20, 1991 ELBERTA, AL N7202E Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO APPLY CARBURETOR HEAT. FACTORS WERE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR THE FORMATION OF INDUCTION ICE, AND THE SOFT TERRAIN.
Apr 12, 1991 MADERA, CA N7290E Incident substantial THAT THE PILOT'S FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATION WERE INACCURATE. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS FUEL EXHAUSTION.
May 29, 1989 BEND, OR N2770G Incident substantial THE PILOT ALLOWED HIS ATTENTION TO BE DIVERTED BY A CROSSWIND AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM TREES ON APPROACH.
Nov 11, 1988 EL PASO, TX N2721G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 22, 1988 BURLINGTON, WI N2486G Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 14, 1987 ORVADO, NV N4848D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 08, 1986 BELLINGHAM, WA N2654G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 30, 1986 LA JOLLA, CA N2710G Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 08, 1984 KANNAPOLIS, NC N7198E Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 26, 1983 LUFKIN, TX N2550G Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 21, 1983 TAUNTON, MA N2632G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 09, 1982 HUNTSVILLE, AL N4718S 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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