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
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.
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.
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.
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.

May 04, 2003 Washington Cour, OH N3591Y Incident substantial Failure of the nose gear assembly. A factor was the inadequate inspection by the pilot/mechanic.
Feb 11, 2003 Estherville, IA N3455U Incident substantial The pilot failed to maintain adequate control of the airplane while taxiing in high wind conditions. A factor was the high winds.
Mar 23, 2002 Pell City, AL N3486U Incident substantial
the pilot's failure to properly recover from a bounced landing resulting in exceedance of the design limits and collapse of the nose gear assembly. A …

the pilot's failure to properly recover from a bounced landing resulting in exceedance of the design limits and collapse of the nose gear assembly. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to continue flight with a known equipment deficiency.

Nov 26, 1997 PALMDALE, CA N3543Y Incident substantial Loss of engine power due to icing conditions which plugged the fuel system vent.
Jul 23, 1997 HAVILAND, KS N3265U Incident substantial
the pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to obtain and/or maintain proper runway alignment during a night landing. Factors relating to the …

the pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to obtain and/or maintain proper runway alignment during a night landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the airplane's inoperative landing lights, the airport's inoperative runway edge lights, and darkness, which prevented the pilot from adequately seeing the landing area.

Aug 13, 1995 MITCHELLVILLE, MD N3516U Incident substantial the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.
Jul 19, 1994 RAEFORD, NC N3513U Incident substantial
AN ENGINE POWER LOSS DUE TO WATER IN THE FUEL SYSTEM, AND THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT OF THE AIRCRAFT. A FACTOR WAS THE PRESENCE OF TREES AT THE …

AN ENGINE POWER LOSS DUE TO WATER IN THE FUEL SYSTEM, AND THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT OF THE AIRCRAFT. A FACTOR WAS THE PRESENCE OF TREES AT THE FORCED LANDING AREA.

Jun 19, 1993 FALLON, NV N1234M Incident substantial the pilot's failure to detect and avoid a guy wire from a power pole during the landing roll on a private farm airstrip.
Mar 19, 1993 CHANDLER, AZ N3211U Incident substantial THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE WEATHER EVALUATION RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT ENCOUNTER WITH GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS WHILE TAXIING.
Aug 17, 1992 ALDERWOOD MANOR, WA N3551Y Incident substantial THE PILOT SELECTED THE WRONG RUNWAY FOR WIND CONDITIONS.
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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