Cessna 182C Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 80 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2024 | Vernal, UT | N8580T | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 03, 2022 | Boulder City, NV | N511W | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation resulting from the failure of an engine oil filter adapter fiber gasket. |
| Aug 04, 2022 | Holly Ridge, NC | N8865T | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance of powerlines on final approach. |
| May 22, 2022 | Port Moller, AK | N757R | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which did not detect a screw in the control yoke column, and his failure to confirm flight control contin…The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which did not detect a screw in the control yoke column, and his failure to confirm flight control continuity before takeoff. |
| Jan 01, 2022 | Port Aransas, TX | N8816T | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat. |
| Jul 04, 2021 | Coeur D Alene, ID | N9007T | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point due to excessive airspeed, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an object ne…The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point due to excessive airspeed, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an object near the end of the runway. |
| Dec 06, 2015 | Pattonsburg, MO | N8777T | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's loss of airplane control while maneuvering during low-level flight for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the air…The pilot's loss of airplane control while maneuvering during low-level flight for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any preimpact anomalies. |
| Jan 26, 2015 | Fort Morgan, CO | N8997T | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's improper fuel planning/management, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the subsequent forced landi…The pilot's improper fuel planning/management, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the subsequent forced landing in a pasture. |
| May 18, 2013 | Fremont, MI | N9075T | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion while in the traffic pattern. |
| Apr 06, 2013 | Circle, MT | N8721T | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control as a result of spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to conti…The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control as a result of spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue flight into low visibility conditions. |
| Dec 10, 2011 | Lowman, ID | N800YD | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudgment of the runway surface firmness, which resulted in a nose-over during the landing roll. |
| Oct 09, 2011 | Efland, NC | N8527T | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with a ditch. |
| Aug 27, 2011 | Grand Marais, MN | N9011T | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's delayed decision to land the airplane when he realized the airplane's performance was insufficient to clear approaching terrain during the…The pilot's delayed decision to land the airplane when he realized the airplane's performance was insufficient to clear approaching terrain during the initial climb after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. |
| Aug 09, 2011 | Boulder, CO | N8717T | Minor | substantial | The malfunction of the throttle linkage to the induction air box, which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing. |
| Mar 20, 2011 | Stockton, CA | N9040T | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to secure the airplane before pulling the propeller to start the engine. |
| Dec 18, 2010 | Crowley, LA | N8556T | Fatal (3) | substantial | A loss of engine power due to the magneto failure for undetermined reasons. |
| Aug 30, 2010 | Belgrade, MT | N8957T | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The non-instrument rated pilot's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane co…The non-instrument rated pilot's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. |
| Jan 23, 2010 | Reno, NV | N8948T | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power during cruise due to oil starvation as a result of foreign material blockage of the oil pickup tube. |
| Oct 30, 2009 | Kotzebue, AK | N8944T | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. |
| Aug 16, 2008 | Sparta, IL | N8643T | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight/planning which resulted in the failure to assure an adequate fuel supply for the flight and the improper flare during…The pilot's inadequate preflight/planning which resulted in the failure to assure an adequate fuel supply for the flight and the improper flare during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the ditch that the airplane contacted. |
| Jun 21, 2007 | Hiddenite, NC | N8691T | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
Carburetor icing, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Also causal, was the pilots' failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing, which…Carburetor icing, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Also causal, was the pilots' failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. |
| May 12, 2007 | Marion, MT | N8771T | Fatal (5) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering to reverse direction. Factors included the airplane exceeding its maximum gross ta…The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering to reverse direction. Factors included the airplane exceeding its maximum gross takeoff weight, the improper preflight by the pilot by not securing an oil cap, the low altitude, and an obstructed windshield. |
| Jul 09, 2006 | Tepic, MX | XB-PER | Fatal (5) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 04, 2006 | Gilliam, LA | N8519T | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat and the lack of suitable terrain…The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Jun 02, 2004 | Kutztown, PA | N8681T | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The towplane pilot's failure to maintain a climb while towing a glider for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the early release of the glider and…The towplane pilot's failure to maintain a climb while towing a glider for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the early release of the glider and the tow plane's subsequent impact with trees. |