Cessna 182B Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 96 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2012 | Gakona, AK | N7150E | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jul 12, 2006 | Big Creek, ID | N2434G | Serious (3) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during takeoff and initial climb out. |
| Jun 08, 2006 | El Dorado, CA | N2404G | Serious (2) | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and encounter with trees during the forced landing. |
| Sep 21, 2003 | Spencerport, NY | N7225E | Serious (1) | substantial | Pilot's failure to perform a go-around. |
| Aug 20, 1999 | HOUSTON, TX | N7277E | Serious (1) | substantial | The loss of engine power as a result of fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper fuel management. |
| Jul 07, 1999 | WATKINS, CO | N7289E | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing roll. A related factor was the gusty quartering tailwind. |
| Apr 10, 1997 | TULLAHOMA, TN | N2515G | Serious (1) | substantial |
Fuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons and unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the failure o…Fuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons and unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to divert to an alternate airport while en route after recognizing that the fuel consumed was greater than the planned amount for the flight duration. |
| May 09, 1992 | CHITINA, AK | N2669G | Serious (1) | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALIGNMENT WITH THE LANDING AREA. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE THE GUSTY WIND AND THE TREES. |
| Feb 18, 1991 | WALLKILL, NY | N2445G | Serious (1) | substantial |
DECISION BY THE NON-INSTRUMENT RATED PILOT TO ATTEMPT FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS, RESULTING IN AIRFRAME ICING, LOSS OF CONTROL A…DECISION BY THE NON-INSTRUMENT RATED PILOT TO ATTEMPT FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS, RESULTING IN AIRFRAME ICING, LOSS OF CONTROL AND COLLISION WITH TREES. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO RECEIVE A PRE-FLIGHT WEATHER BRIEFING. |
| Apr 27, 1985 | BAYOU LA BATRE, AL | N2688G | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 21, 1983 | SPARTANBURG, SC | N2354G | Serious | — | Investigation pending |
| Mar 26, 1983 | BENSON, AZ | N7293E | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 29, 1982 | CHARLESTON, SC | N99CB | Serious (2) | 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.
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