Cessna 182C Safety Record

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

80

All Events

42

Incidents

17

Minor

7

Serious

14

Fatal (33 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
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.

Jun 29, 1997 RIMROCK, AZ N5158U Serious (1) substantial
Fuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to monitor the fuel level in the right tank, and to select a tank containing fuel during the approach and l…

Fuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to monitor the fuel level in the right tank, and to select a tank containing fuel during the approach and landing in accordance with the checklist.

Apr 27, 1996 MALVERN, AR N8552T Serious (1) destroyed
failure of the pilot to apply carburetor heat during the approach to land, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. A factor r…

failure of the pilot to apply carburetor heat during the approach to land, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. A factor relating to the accident was: the carburetor icing (weather) condition.

Aug 16, 1993 TINIAN, PO N8885T Serious (1) substantial
the pilot's failure to retract the flaps during the initial climb, and, his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which led to an inadvertent stal…

the pilot's failure to retract the flaps during the initial climb, and, his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which led to an inadvertent stall.

Mar 03, 1986 OAKLAND, CA N9047T Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jan 31, 1985 APPLE VALLEY, CA N9018T Serious (2) substantial Investigation pending
Jun 04, 1984 CEDAR KEY, FL N8592T Serious (4) 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. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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