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
Apr 12, 2025 Girdwood, AK N916GG Minor substantial The pilot's decision to land on an unsuitable landing surface, which resulted in a nose-over.
Aug 28, 2024 Hawi, HI N2728B Minor substantial
The airplane’s loss of engine power due to carburetor ice that formed during a long descent, contributing to the outcome is the pilot’s delayed use of…

The airplane’s loss of engine power due to carburetor ice that formed during a long descent, contributing to the outcome is the pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat.

Jul 13, 2024 Soldier, ID N2617G Minor substantial Investigation pending
Apr 14, 2007 ST. Mary's, GA N2455G Minor substantial
The pilot's decision to operate an airplane with known deficiencies in equipment (inoperative carburetor heat control cable) resulting in a total loss…

The pilot's decision to operate an airplane with known deficiencies in equipment (inoperative carburetor heat control cable) resulting in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.

Oct 18, 2002 Hartwood, VA N2718G Minor substantial The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
Sep 07, 1997 MADERA, CA N81MK Minor substantial
fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to compute the fuel required and the fuel available. The pilot's decision to extend his downwind beyond gl…

fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to compute the fuel required and the fuel available. The pilot's decision to extend his downwind beyond gliding distance of the runway after entering the traffic pattern was a factor in this accident.

Sep 04, 1994 TWENTYNINE PALM, CA N8431T Minor substantial the cause of the loss of engine power could not be determined. The dirt berm was a factor in this accident.
Sep 21, 1992 BALDWIN, WI N90BF Minor destroyed SPATIAL DISORIENTATION AS THE PILOT ATTEMPTED VISUAL FLIGHT PROCEDURES IN INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS.
Dec 28, 1991 TOLEDO, WA N2471G Minor substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER GLIDEPATH.
May 26, 1991 KERNVILLE, CA N2687G Minor substantial
1)THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ACCURATELY ASSESS AND COMPENSATE FOR THE PREVAILING WIND CONDITIONS; 2) HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A CORRECT APPROACH SPEED…

1)THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ACCURATELY ASSESS AND COMPENSATE FOR THE PREVAILING WIND CONDITIONS; 2) HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A CORRECT APPROACH SPEED FOR THE AIRCRAFT; 3) HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN A PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT; AND 4) HIS FAILURE TO INITIATE A GO AROUND.

Oct 29, 1989 LOWELL, MA N2537G Minor substantial
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ASSURE THAT THE FLOAT WHEELS WERE RETRACTED PRIOR TO A WATER LANDING. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE EXTENSION OF THE LEFT …

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ASSURE THAT THE FLOAT WHEELS WERE RETRACTED PRIOR TO A WATER LANDING. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE EXTENSION OF THE LEFT FLOAT WHEELS FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON.

Sep 02, 1989 PHILIP, SD N2685G Minor substantial LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE POWER LINE & POLE.
Jun 17, 1988 ATHOL, ID N7112E Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 25, 1982 ALBUQUERQUE, NM N2389G Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 20, 1982 TUSCALOOSA, AL N2519G Minor 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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