Cessna 182F Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 75 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 1989 | DIAMOND LAKE, OR | N3581Y | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISION BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND WHO CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC CONDITIONS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO FLY THROUGH A MOUNTAI…IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISION BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND WHO CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC CONDITIONS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO FLY THROUGH A MOUNTAIN PASS. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE THE LOW CEILING AND RAIN WEATHER CONDITIONS AND THE MOUNTAINOUS, HILLY TERRAIN IN THE PASS. |
| Aug 25, 1989 | ALBANY, NY | N92323 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE DURING LANDING. |
| Oct 01, 1987 | COLORADO CITY, CO | N3155U | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 10, 1987 | KEAMS CANYON, AZ | N3598U | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 21, 1987 | PONTIAC, MI | N3513U | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 04, 1987 | WICKENBURG, AZ | N3587U | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 15, 1986 | SANDWICH, IL | N3289U | Serious (1) | minor | Investigation pending |
| Aug 31, 1986 | ALBANY, MO | N3239U | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 28, 1986 | JOLIET, MT | N2BC | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 03, 1986 | HILLSBORO, WI | N3567Y | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 14, 1986 | SANFORD, FL | N3516U | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 27, 1984 | CARUTHERSVILLE, MO | N3535U | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 18, 1984 | SNOQUALMIE PASS, WA | N3553U | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 15, 1984 | HIATTVILLE, KS | N3102U | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 31, 1984 | ROCK SPRINGS, WY | N3110U | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 30, 1983 | LAS VEGAS, NV | N3222U | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 20, 1983 | BURKE, SD | N3375U | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 05, 1983 | FORT MORGAN, CO | N3124U | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 27, 1983 | HOUSTON, TX | N3518U | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 04, 1983 | NEW PALTZ, NY | N3335U | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 21, 1983 | DOWS, IA | N3568U | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 28, 1983 | TALLASSEE, AL | N3112U | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 03, 1983 | CONCORDIA, MO | N3102U | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 05, 1982 | OLATHE, CO | N3273U | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 22, 1982 | Medford, OR | N3461U | Serious (1) | 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.
Data source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database ·
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