How many accidents has the Cessna 182C had?

The NTSB has recorded 80 events involving the Cessna 182C: 14 fatal, 7 serious, 17 minor injuries, and 42 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 182C a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 182C has 80 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 182C Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 80 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.

All Events

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (33 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Jul 05, 1991	KEYSTONE HGHTS, FL	N8875T	Incident	substantial	TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO FUEL SIPHONING OVERBOARD, AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO PERFORM AN ADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTIO… TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO FUEL SIPHONING OVERBOARD, AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO PERFORM AN ADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION TO INSURE THE FUEL CAPS WERE SECURED. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS INCORRECT FUEL TANK QUANTITY GAUGES AND UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ENCOUNTERED DURING THE FORCED LANDING.
Oct 31, 1990	SILVER CITY, NM	N8859T	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNING WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION.
Aug 31, 1990	RENO, NV	N9021T	Incident	substantial	FUEL EXHAUSTION AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PERFORM REFUELING.
Feb 15, 1989	ADALANTO, CA	N8923T	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT WAS INATTENTIVE, DID NOT MAINTAIN PROPER ALIGNMENT WITH THE RUNWAY AND DID NOT MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT DURING TAKEOFF.
Oct 11, 1988	AKIACHAK, AK	N449SA	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 17, 1987	CLIO, MI	N8576T	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Apr 21, 1987	CONDE, SD	N9069T	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Mar 18, 1987	BRANFORD, FL	N8698T	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Feb 05, 1987	ROLLA, MO	N9017T	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 14, 1986	DECKER'S ISLAND, TX	N8654T	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 27, 1985	WEST LEBANON, ME	N8951T	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 14, 1985	LUGOFF, SC	N8472T	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jan 12, 1985	BATESVILLE, MS	N9904T	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Dec 15, 1984	JOHNSON CITY, TN	N8493T	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 25, 1983	NEW SALEM, MA	N8596T	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 19, 1982	NEAR DIXIE, ID	N8548T	Incident	destroyed	Investigation pending
Jul 16, 1982	DEER RIVER, MN	N9944T	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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