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
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.
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.
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.

Oct 15, 2002 Tarapoto, PE OB-669 Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 14, 1998 WICHITA, KS N3240U Fatal (1) substantial The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and contaminated fuel supply.
Jun 29, 1997 TALKEETNA, AK N3186U Fatal (4) destroyed Undetermined.
Mar 22, 1991 YOUNG, AZ N3458U Fatal (4) destroyed
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE IN-FLIGHT DECISION TO CONTINUE VFR FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AND THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE RES…

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE IN-FLIGHT DECISION TO CONTINUE VFR FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AND THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE RESULTING IN AN INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN.

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.

Oct 15, 1984 HIATTVILLE, KS N3102U Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 31, 1984 ROCK SPRINGS, WY N3110U Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 20, 1983 BURKE, SD N3375U Fatal (2) destroyed 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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