Cessna 182E Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 74 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2013 | Delta, CO | N3087Y | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The student pilot’s decision to attempt flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and ground impact. |
| Feb 23, 2006 | Austin, CO | N9298X | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the transmission wire resulting in the airplane's outboard wing portion to be severed, and the subseque…the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the transmission wire resulting in the airplane's outboard wing portion to be severed, and the subsequent loss of control and ground impact. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's impairment from his recent marijuana use and the transmission wire. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Dec 29, 1995 | PYMATUNING, PA | N3290Y | Fatal (1) | destroyed | the pilot's intentional suicide. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Oct 14, 1988 | BROOKLET, GA | N2834Y | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 18, 1984 | PRINEVILLE, OR | N3159Y | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 22, 1983 | HUMBOLT, NV | CGCGA | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 10, 1982 | ARMSTRONG, TX | N9330X | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |