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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Apr 02, 2000	BROWNFIELD, TX	N9055T	Minor	substantial	The pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention toward people on the ground.
May 24, 1995	CASTLEBERRY, AL	N8983T	Minor	substantial	FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO APPLY CARBURETOR HEAT IN A TIMELY MANNER, RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. A FACTOR WAS THE ROUGH TERRAIN AT THE FORCED … FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO APPLY CARBURETOR HEAT IN A TIMELY MANNER, RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. A FACTOR WAS THE ROUGH TERRAIN AT THE FORCED LANDING SITE.
Oct 04, 1992	MARION, IA	N8773T	Minor	substantial	THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.
Nov 19, 1991	OCEAN SHORES, WA	N9033T	Minor	substantial	THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF WIND INFORMATION. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS HIGH WIND CONDITIONS.
Jul 20, 1989	WESTON, CO	N9038T	Minor	substantial	WATER IN THE FUEL AND INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE DITCH.
Nov 23, 1987	HAZEL GREEN, AL	N8504T	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 01, 1987	OPA LOCKA, FL	N8889T	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
May 17, 1987	WAMEGO, KS	N8789T	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 06, 1983	SALT LAKE CITY, UT	N8935T	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Feb 27, 1982	ELOY, AZ	N8588T	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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