Cessna 182E Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 74 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 05, 2001 | Prescott, AZ | N3049Y | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to adequately deice the airplane prior to takeoff, which resulted in the airplane's degraded aerodynamic and climb performance cap…the pilot's failure to adequately deice the airplane prior to takeoff, which resulted in the airplane's degraded aerodynamic and climb performance capability, failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, and a stall/spin. Contributing factors were the pilot's incorrect weight and balance computations, and his use of an impairing over-the-counter medication. |
| May 20, 2001 | Fallon, NV | N9344X | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a road sign during an emergency landing to a road. Contributing factors were the smoke created from a …The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a road sign during an emergency landing to a road. Contributing factors were the smoke created from a bird nest in the engine compartment, and the pilot's diverted attention due to an approaching car on the road. |
| Mar 16, 2001 | Boulder City, NV | N9277X | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power during landing descent for undetermined reasons. |
| Feb 25, 2000 | EL PRADO, NM | N2988Y | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation in that he initiated flight into known adverse weather, and continued VFR flight into IMC to the p…The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation in that he initiated flight into known adverse weather, and continued VFR flight into IMC to the point where remedial action was not possible. Factors were the weather conditions that included snow, low ceiling, and obscuration, a dark night, and his overconfidence in his abilities. **This case was modified on February 27, 2008.** |
| Aug 28, 1999 | RYEGATE, MT | N2886Y | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions and his failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors include low ceilings and …The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions and his failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors include low ceilings and inadequate in-flight planning. |
| Jul 09, 1999 | MENOMINEE FALLS, WI | N2899Y | Fatal (1) | destroyed | the pilots failure to maintain adequate clearance. A factor was the static wire. |
| Jun 06, 1999 | ROLLING FORK, MS | N9267X | Incident | substantial |
Improper torqueing of the connecting rod bolts which resulted in the bolts being loose and rubbing in the dowel area which resulted in fatigue emanati…Improper torqueing of the connecting rod bolts which resulted in the bolts being loose and rubbing in the dowel area which resulted in fatigue emanation and cracking and separation of the number 3 connecting rod after bolt failure. |
| Feb 21, 1999 | EAST TROY, WI | N3177Y | Incident | substantial | the collapse of the right main landing gear from a preexisting fatigue crack. |
| Nov 25, 1998 | AKRON, OH | N3396Y | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight which resulted in a takeoff with the fuel cap unsecured. |
| Apr 08, 1998 | LAS CRUCES, NM | N3086Y | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's improper use of (or failure to use) carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Relate…the pilot's improper use of (or failure to use) carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Related factors were: the carburetor icing (weather) conditions, and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Jan 30, 1998 | STEAMBOAT SPRNG, CO | N2804Y | Incident | substantial |
The total nonmechanical power loss due to the formation of carburetor ice. A factor was the deep snow covered field on which the forced landing was m…The total nonmechanical power loss due to the formation of carburetor ice. A factor was the deep snow covered field on which the forced landing was made. |
| Sep 06, 1997 | SMITHFIELD, RI | N3286Y | Fatal (5) | destroyed | A loss of engine power for undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. |
| Mar 04, 1997 | HUNTSVILLE, AL | N3392Y | Serious (1) | substantial | Total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons. |
| Nov 12, 1996 | ALAMOSA, CO | N3293Y | Incident | substantial | aircraft damage for undetermined rteasons. |
| Aug 18, 1996 | GRANGEVILLE, ID | N3270Y | Incident | substantial |
failure of the pilot to maintain proper runway alignment and clearance from a fence post during landing. Factors relating to the accident were: an an…failure of the pilot to maintain proper runway alignment and clearance from a fence post during landing. Factors relating to the accident were: an animal (deer) on the approach end of the runway, an encounter with a downdraft, and a fence post near the edge of the airstrip. |
| Dec 29, 1995 | PYMATUNING, PA | N3290Y | Fatal (1) | destroyed | the pilot's intentional suicide. |
| Dec 12, 1995 | ERIE, CO | N9376X | Serious (1) | destroyed |
inadequate preflight by the pilot, by failing to properly remove water and other contamination from the fuel system before the flight. Factors relati…inadequate preflight by the pilot, by failing to properly remove water and other contamination from the fuel system before the flight. Factors relating to the accident were: deteriorated seals at the fuel filler neck/caps, and the annual inspection was overdue. |
| Oct 12, 1995 | FORT COLLINS, CO | N3198Y | Incident | substantial |
a fatigue failure of the right main landing gear. Factors were the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and his inadequate compensatio…a fatigue failure of the right main landing gear. Factors were the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and his inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions. |
| May 23, 1995 | FREDERICK, PA | N3168Y | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate inflight planning by failing to verify the wind direction for landing. Also causal is the pilot's failure to obtain the proper…The pilot's inadequate inflight planning by failing to verify the wind direction for landing. Also causal is the pilot's failure to obtain the proper touch down point and to do a go-around. |
| Jul 02, 1994 | GARDEN CITY, KS | N901JM | Minor | substantial | fuel exhaustion for reason or reasons undetermined. A factor was the rough/uneven terrain. |
| Sep 19, 1993 | QUILCENE, WA | N3117Y | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER AIRSPEED AND GLIDEPATH. |
| Sep 12, 1993 | MINDEN, NV | N3393Y | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to use all available runway. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude condition. |
| Feb 15, 1993 | CORNING, CA | N9300X | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S POOR PREFLIGHT INSPECTION. FACTORS RELATING TO THIS ACCIDENT WERE THE NOT PROPERLY SECURED OIL CAP AND THE OIL COVERED WINDSHIELD. |
| Jun 16, 1992 | BIG BEAR LAKE, CA | N7133E | Minor | substantial |
THE LOSE OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. THE MOUNTAINOUS ROAD ON WHICH THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO LAND AND THE TWO MOTOR VEHICLES THAT WERE ON T…THE LOSE OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. THE MOUNTAINOUS ROAD ON WHICH THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO LAND AND THE TWO MOTOR VEHICLES THAT WERE ON THE ROAD WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT. |
| May 27, 1992 | LONE PINE, CA | N9340X | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S ENCOUNTER WITH A SUDDEN AND STRONG QUARTERING TAILWIND AFTER LANDING ON A SHORT DIRT RUNWAY, AND THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO SELECT THE OT…THE PILOT'S ENCOUNTER WITH A SUDDEN AND STRONG QUARTERING TAILWIND AFTER LANDING ON A SHORT DIRT RUNWAY, AND THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO SELECT THE OTHER AIRPORT RUNWAY, WHICH WAS LONGER AND MORE ALIGNED WITH THE WIND, FOR THE APPROACH AND LANDING. |