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
Mar 04, 2013 Nikolai, AK N2343G Fatal (3) substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering inside a box canyon and the airplane’s subsequent aerodynamic stall, which resulte…

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering inside a box canyon and the airplane’s subsequent aerodynamic stall, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s visual disorientation in flat light conditions.

Mar 16, 2008 Wildwood, FL C-FFBC Fatal (2)
The noninstrument rated pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance at night in marginal visual flight conditions. Contributing to the accident was …

The noninstrument rated pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance at night in marginal visual flight conditions. Contributing to the accident was the dark night, and low cloud ceilings.

Apr 24, 2006 Gainesville, GA N7110E Fatal (1) substantial The pilots improper preflight planning and preparation which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Jan 18, 2001 Piedmont, KS N2371G Fatal (2) destroyed The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Contributing factors were low altitude maneuvering and the transmission wire.
May 02, 1999 PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO N2424G Fatal (2) destroyed
The pilot's disregard of the adverse weather forecast, and his flight into known adverse weather by flying into instrument meteorological conditions. …

The pilot's disregard of the adverse weather forecast, and his flight into known adverse weather by flying into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors were the existing weather conditions that included low ceilings, obscuration, and icing conditions, and the mountainous, rising terrain.

Feb 06, 1999 OZONA, TX N54FC Fatal (5) destroyed the pilot's failure to obtain/maintain clearance from terrain during initial climb after take off. A contributing factor was the dark night.
Jan 17, 1999 HONOBIA, OK N8433T Fatal (4) destroyed The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for an undetermined reason.
Dec 31, 1994 RANCHO CUCAMONG, CA N2569G Fatal (1) destroyed the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude above mountainous terrain.
May 28, 1994 ROCK SPRINGS, WY N2582G Fatal (3) destroyed
AN EXCESSIVE DESCENT RATE IN THE TURN FROM BASE TO FINAL. FACTORS INCLUDE A DARK NIGHT, HIGH WINDS, AND THE PILOT'S FATIGUE FROM HIS FLIGHT AND GROUND…

AN EXCESSIVE DESCENT RATE IN THE TURN FROM BASE TO FINAL. FACTORS INCLUDE A DARK NIGHT, HIGH WINDS, AND THE PILOT'S FATIGUE FROM HIS FLIGHT AND GROUND SCHEDULE THE DAY OF THE ACCIDENT.

Dec 31, 1990 ESTACADA, OR N7288E Fatal (2) substantial
A POWER LOSS DUE TO CARBURETOR ICE, AND MISSING MUFFLER CONES AS A RESULT OF INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION. IN ADDITION, THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINT…

A POWER LOSS DUE TO CARBURETOR ICE, AND MISSING MUFFLER CONES AS A RESULT OF INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION. IN ADDITION, THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED DURING THE FORCED LANDING WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL.

Sep 05, 1985 ENGLISH BAY, AK N2500G Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 03, 1984 BROWNSVILLE, TX N2406G Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 15, 1984 TILLER, OR N2612G Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 26, 1983 CONSTANTINE, MI N2531G Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Feb 07, 1982 W. OF HOMESTEAD, FL N2280G Fatal (8) destroyed 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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