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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jan 31, 2003 Wildorado, TX N3535Y Minor substantial The airplane collided with an animal that wandered onto the runway. A contributing factor was sun glare impairing the pilot's view on final approach.
Apr 01, 1997 MOKULEIA, HI N3652U Minor destroyed An unintentional stall for undetermined reasons.
Apr 23, 1996 GRAND CAYMAN, CJ N3290U Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 23, 1994 MONTE VISTA, CO N3540U Minor substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL. FACTORS WERE THE CROSS WIND CONDITIONS, AND THE PILOT'S POOR EVALUATION OF THE WEATHER.
Oct 01, 1993 BATAVIA, OH N3332U Minor substantial THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE.
Aug 30, 1992 BLACKFOOT, ID N3545Y Minor substantial
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE PROPER AIRSPEED FOR TAKEOFF, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL DURING INITIAL CLIMB. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE …

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE PROPER AIRSPEED FOR TAKEOFF, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL DURING INITIAL CLIMB. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE HIGH DA WEATHER CONDITIONS, POWER LINE OBSTRUCTIONS AND A HIGHWAY WITH A DIRT BANK AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY.
Jul 10, 1987 KEAMS CANYON, AZ N3598U Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jan 04, 1987 WICKENBURG, AZ N3587U Minor substantial Investigation pending
Dec 27, 1984 CARUTHERSVILLE, MO N3535U Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 30, 1983 LAS VEGAS, NV N3222U Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 27, 1983 HOUSTON, TX N3518U Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 28, 1983 TALLASSEE, AL N3112U Minor 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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