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 23, 2023 | Gunnison, CO | N3289S | Serious (4) | destroyed |
The pilot’s improper decision to fly into an area of unsuitable terrain which the airplane was unable to exit, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and s…The pilot’s improper decision to fly into an area of unsuitable terrain which the airplane was unable to exit, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. |
| Sep 27, 2015 | Glenwood Springs, CO | N3147S | Serious (1) | substantial |
A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat, which resulted in a forced landi…A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat, which resulted in a forced landing on rough/uneven terrain. |
| Oct 21, 2003 | Athol, MA | N3419S | Serious (1) | substantial |
The loss of power due to disengagement of the magneto idler gear. Also causal was the improper reinstallation of the magneto during the annual inspec…The loss of power due to disengagement of the magneto idler gear. Also causal was the improper reinstallation of the magneto during the annual inspection. |
| May 02, 2002 | Tuckerman, AR | N3146S | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's operation of the airplane with a known equipment deficiency, which resulted in fuel leakage and a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaust…The pilot's operation of the airplane with a known equipment deficiency, which resulted in fuel leakage and a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factors was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Sep 05, 2001 | Cottonwood, AZ | N3250S | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain a proper descent rate, as well as prematurely starting his decent during nighttime operations, subsequently col…The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain a proper descent rate, as well as prematurely starting his decent during nighttime operations, subsequently colliding with 60-foot power lines 4 miles from the airport. |
| Apr 29, 1996 | RIVERSIDE, CA | N2182R | Serious (2) | substantial |
the loss of directional control by the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind gusts, and improper use of the engine and flight controls. The wi…the loss of directional control by the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind gusts, and improper use of the engine and flight controls. The wind was a factor. |
| Aug 22, 1993 | SLATTINGTON, PA | N23PM | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and inflight collision with the terrain. A factor was the pr…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and inflight collision with the terrain. A factor was the proper touchdown point was not obtained. |
| Nov 04, 1990 | PORTAL, AZ | N3431S | Serious (2) | destroyed | FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE. |
| Jul 02, 1987 | CHISTOCHINA, AK | N3403S | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 26, 1983 | OLATHE, KS | N2123R | Serious (1) | — | Investigation pending |
| Dec 05, 1982 | ROCKY HILL, NJ | N2366R | Serious (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |