Cessna 182F Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 75 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

75

All Events

39

Incidents

19

Minor

6

Serious

11

Fatal (25 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Sep 22, 2025 Williamsburg, VA N3192U Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 29, 2025 Nephi, UT N3608U Incident substantial
A failure of the nose wheel steering shaft and subsequent rotation of the nosewheel which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear during lan…

A failure of the nose wheel steering shaft and subsequent rotation of the nosewheel which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear during landing.
Feb 02, 2025 Anchorage, AK N3206U Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
Jun 26, 2024 Cordova, AK N3411U Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
Mar 30, 2024 Ben Wheeler, TX N3322U Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain control while landing in a gusting wind.
Jun 21, 2023 Idaho Falls, ID N3531Y Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a gusting crosswind.
Feb 24, 2021 Millville, IA N3209U Minor substantial The inadequate maintenance/inspection of the airplane, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
May 08, 2018 Luling, TX N3291U Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to secure the left-wing fuel cap after refueling the airplane, which resulted in a fuel leak on takeoff.
Apr 28, 2018 Boulder, UT N3377U Minor substantial A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to the available evidence.
Aug 07, 2015 Montecito, CA N5738F Fatal (2) substantial Oil starvation that led to the failure of the No. 5 connecting rod and a subsequent loss of engine power.
Apr 07, 2015 Portland, TN N3586Y Minor substantial The pilot's failure to perform a go-around in time to prevent a runway overrun and collision with terrain.
Aug 02, 2014 Gansevoort, NY N1DZ Fatal (2) destroyed The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during initial climb following a banner pick-up, resulting in collision with a tree.
Aug 20, 2012 Hood River, OR N34SR Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Jun 23, 2011 Warrenton, VA N3152U Incident substantial The fatigue failure of the left main landing gear due to inadequate maintenance inspection that did not detect and correct corrosion pitting.
Feb 27, 2011 Auburn, AL N3420U Minor substantial A loss of engine power due to an internal failure of the muffler that was not detected by maintenance personnel.
Aug 12, 2010 Canon, GA N3562Y Incident substantial The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Apr 01, 2010 Wichita Falls, TX N3320U Incident substantial A fire of undetermined origin.
Oct 12, 2009 Elko, NV N3567Y Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taking off in known gusty wind conditions.
Oct 01, 2007 Bakersfield, CA N3580Y Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and pretakeoff checks during which he failed to remove the gust lock.
Jun 17, 2006 Beverly, MA N830W Incident substantial Collapse of the nose landing gear for an undetermined reason.
May 05, 2006 Canby, OR N3305W Incident substantial The pilot's misjudgment of altitude resulting in an undershoot. A factor was the berm.
Jun 26, 2005 Lapeer, MI N3184U Minor substantial
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection due to his failure to physically verify the security of the fuel tank caps, the unsecured fuel tank cap an…

The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection due to his failure to physically verify the security of the fuel tank caps, the unsecured fuel tank cap and fuel exhaustion.
May 30, 2005 Osage Beach, MO N3225U Incident substantial
The pilot's improper flare and his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing which resulted in a hard landing. A factor associated with the accide…

The pilot's improper flare and his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing which resulted in a hard landing. A factor associated with the accident was the improper landing flare.
Aug 05, 2004 Kenai, AK N3481U Incident substantial
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over during the ensuing aborted landing when the airplane encountere…

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over during the ensuing aborted landing when the airplane encountered soft terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the soft, swampy area surrounding the landing zone.
Apr 06, 2004 Burlington, CO N3524Y Fatal (1) destroyed
loss of aircraft control due to structural icing. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather condi…

loss of aircraft control due to structural icing. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions, the icing conditions, and ice fog.
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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