Cessna 182E Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 74 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.

74

All Events

41

Incidents

12

Minor

5

Serious

16

Fatal (32 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Aug 10, 1991 BORING, OR N2935Y Minor substantial
FUEL EXHAUSTION AND IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISION BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND FOLLOWED BY ROUGH TERRAIN DURING THE FORCED LANDING. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO TH…

FUEL EXHAUSTION AND IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISION BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND FOLLOWED BY ROUGH TERRAIN DURING THE FORCED LANDING. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE A FUEL SYSTEM LEAK AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL EN ROUTE.

Jun 10, 1991 EUREKA, CA N3046Y Fatal (2) destroyed
THE NON-INSTRUMENT RATED PILOT'S INADVERTENT FLIGHT INTO IMC CONDITIONS. THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE, HIS DISREGARD TO THE PREFLIGHT METEOROL…

THE NON-INSTRUMENT RATED PILOT'S INADVERTENT FLIGHT INTO IMC CONDITIONS. THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE, HIS DISREGARD TO THE PREFLIGHT METEOROLOGICAL BRIEFING HE RECEIVED, LOW CEILINGS, FOG, AND THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN OVER WHICH THE FLIGHT WAS CONDUCTED WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.

Dec 30, 1990 SALUDA, NC N9383X Fatal (1) destroyed THE CONTINUED VISUAL FLIGHT RULES FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WERE FOG, RAIN, AND LOW CEILING.
Dec 22, 1990 IMPERIAL, CA N3320Y Serious (1) destroyed FUEL EXHAUSTION.
Nov 21, 1990 BLAIRSVILLE, GA N3506Y Fatal (1) substantial FUEL EXHAUSTION RESULTING IN ENGINE STOPPAGE, AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO OBTAIN FUEL EARLIER IN THE FLIGHT.
Jun 16, 1990 NEWLAND, NC N9244X Fatal (1) destroyed ATTEMPTED VFR FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS.
Dec 07, 1989 AVALON, CA N2957Y Incident substantial
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT FOR LANDING, AND HIS FAILURE TO GO AROUND WHEN HE HAD TOO MUCH SPEED AND INSUFFICIENT DISTAN…

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT FOR LANDING, AND HIS FAILURE TO GO AROUND WHEN HE HAD TOO MUCH SPEED AND INSUFFICIENT DISTANCE TO STOP ON THE RUNWAY. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE UNEVEN TERRAIN BEYOND THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY.

Nov 09, 1989 QUILCENE, WA N3117Y Incident substantial THE PILOT FAILED TO ADEQUATELY COMPENSATE FOR TAILWIND CONDITIONS WHEN LANDING ON A SHORT WET RUNWAY.
Dec 10, 1988 OCALA, FL N9261X Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 14, 1988 BROOKLET, GA N2834Y Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 22, 1988 CEDAR SPRINGS, MI N2859Y Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 14, 1988 CLARKSVILLE, AR N9373X Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 26, 1986 CHIEFLAND, FL N2945Y Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 05, 1986 PLAINFIELD, IL N3205Y Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 17, 1986 CRYSTAL RIVER, FL N9218X Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 14, 1985 FT MYERS, FL N9383X Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 18, 1984 PRINEVILLE, OR N3159Y Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 22, 1983 HUMBOLT, NV CGCGA Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 02, 1983 AGNESS, OR N2840Y Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 28, 1982 ALBUQUERQUE, NM N3013Y Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 17, 1982 TAPLIN, WV N9245X Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 10, 1982 ARMSTRONG, TX N9330X Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 30, 1982 MARKLEEVILLE, CA N31825 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 19, 1982 SANTA MONICA, CA N9255X 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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