Cessna 182G Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 81 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 06, 2022 | Kenedy, TX | N2118R | Fatal (2) | destroyed | A loss of airplane control on final approach for reasons that could not be determined. |
| May 13, 2018 | Cascade, ID | N2377R | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The non-instrument-rated pilot's improper decision to initiate a visual flight rules flight into an area with low ceilings due to mountain obscuration…The non-instrument-rated pilot's improper decision to initiate a visual flight rules flight into an area with low ceilings due to mountain obscuration, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. |
| Nov 16, 2015 | Sandia Park, NM | N2440R | Fatal (3) | destroyed | The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control. |
| Jan 02, 2004 | Glasgow, MT | N3171S | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Loss of aircraft control resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors include marginal weather and dark night conditions. |
| Aug 08, 2003 | Topeka, KS | N2064R | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall during takeoff. Contributing factors were the low altitude he was at during th…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall during takeoff. Contributing factors were the low altitude he was at during the takeoff, and the trees. |
| Mar 22, 2003 | Santa Maria, CA | N3236S | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the takeoff ground roll, which resulted in the left wing contacting the brush lining th…the pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the takeoff ground roll, which resulted in the left wing contacting the brush lining the runway edge. The combined effects of the brush and tree contact retarded the airplanes acceleration and resulted in the pilot's failure to attain an adequate airspeed in the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall mush. The pilot's failure to maintain the surrounding areas of the runway was a factor in the accident. |
| Feb 28, 2003 | Renfrew, PA | N3404S | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering to land. Factors in the accident were the pilot's decision to fly into forec…The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering to land. Factors in the accident were the pilot's decision to fly into forecasted\known icing conditions, and the accumulation of structural ice. |
| Sep 23, 2000 | TUBA CITY, AZ | N3103S | Fatal (2) | destroyed | the pilot's inadvertent descent into terrain on the downwind leg for landing. Contributing to the accident was the dark night and sparse population. |
| Apr 22, 1999 | BLANCO, TX | N2330R | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions and his failure to maintain clearance with terrain. Factors were, the low cloud and drizz…The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions and his failure to maintain clearance with terrain. Factors were, the low cloud and drizzle weather conditions, and the dark night light conditions. |
| Sep 22, 1997 | LEXINGTON, TN | N3725U | Fatal (1) | substantial |
Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which led to the fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Trees in the emergency landing …Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which led to the fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Trees in the emergency landing area were a related factor. |
| Jul 25, 1997 | BIG CREEK, ID | N3134S | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The flightcrew's failure to maintain clearance from trees. A factor was trees north of the departure end of the airstrip. |
| Dec 21, 1994 | MUSKOGEE, OK | N3229S | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DUE TO SPATIAL DISORIENTATION AFTER INADVERTENTLY FLYING INTO ADVERSE WEATHER. FACTORS RELATE…FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DUE TO SPATIAL DISORIENTATION AFTER INADVERTENTLY FLYING INTO ADVERSE WEATHER. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARKNESS, THE LOW CEILING, THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE EVALUATION OF THE WEATHER, AND HIS LACK OF INSTRUMENT EXPERIENCE. |
| Sep 16, 1991 | ELIDA, NM | N3223S | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION FOR THE FLIGHT AND HIS SUBSEQUENT FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. A FACTOR WAS:…THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION FOR THE FLIGHT AND HIS SUBSEQUENT FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. A FACTOR WAS: HEAVY FOG AND LOW CEILING. |
| Apr 16, 1987 | WEST POINT, IN | N2382R | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 15, 1986 | BRIGHTON, CO | N2030R | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 05, 1985 | GILA BEND, AZ | N3205S | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |