How many accidents has the Cessna 182F had?

The NTSB has recorded 75 events involving the Cessna 182F: 11 fatal, 6 serious, 19 minor injuries, and 39 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 182F a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 182F has 75 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 182F Safety Record

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

All Events

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (25 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Nov 29, 1991	MORSE, TX	N37749	Serious (1)	substantial	THE PILOT'S ATTEMPTED VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC CONDITIONS. FACTORS WERE, THE PILOT'S LACK OF INSTRUMENT QUALIFICATION, HIS FAILURE TO OBTAIN A WEATHER BRIE… THE PILOT'S ATTEMPTED VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC CONDITIONS. FACTORS WERE, THE PILOT'S LACK OF INSTRUMENT QUALIFICATION, HIS FAILURE TO OBTAIN A WEATHER BRIEFING PRIOR TO THE FLIGHT, AND DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS.
Mar 14, 1991	PRINCETON, WV	N3529Y	Serious (4)	destroyed	THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE INFLIGHT DECISION WHICH RESULTED IN AIRFRAME ICING.
Nov 10, 1989	OAKLEY, UT	N3625U	Serious (2)	destroyed	THE PILOT DIVERTED HIS ATTENTION, MISJUDGED HIS ALTITUDE AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE ABOVE THE TREES, WHILE MANEUVERING AT LOW ALTITUDE OVER MOUN… THE PILOT DIVERTED HIS ATTENTION, MISJUDGED HIS ALTITUDE AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE ABOVE THE TREES, WHILE MANEUVERING AT LOW ALTITUDE OVER MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN, HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, LOW AIRSPEED, AND TREES WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.
Oct 01, 1987	COLORADO CITY, CO	N3155U	Serious (1)	destroyed	Investigation pending
Nov 15, 1986	SANDWICH, IL	N3289U	Serious (1)	minor	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.

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