Cessna 182J Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 83 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | Kooskia, ID | N3463F | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 25, 2021 | Sedona, AZ | N288GF | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a collision with a fuel truck and a parked airp…The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a collision with a fuel truck and a parked airplane. |
| Jun 03, 2020 | Olive Branch, MS | N3005F | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jul 19, 2016 | Weatherford, TX | N2644F | Serious (1) | substantial |
An electrical system malfunction for reasons that could not be determined, and the subsequent loss of engine power due to the loss of the electrical b…An electrical system malfunction for reasons that could not be determined, and the subsequent loss of engine power due to the loss of the electrical boost pumps. Also causal was the pilot's improper emergency action following the loss of engine power due to his lack of knowledge regarding the engine’s supercharger system. |
| Dec 19, 2015 | Baytown, TX | N2694F | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions. |
| Oct 23, 2015 | Skwentna, AK | N3092F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during landing, which resulted in a porpoise and structural damage to the airplane. |
| May 09, 2015 | Novo Progresso, BR | PT-CND | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 24, 2014 | Perkasie, PA | N3388F | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to select and attain a proper touchdown point during landing which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| Apr 30, 2014 | Cooper Landing, AK | N3024F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to correctly use carburetor heat, resulting in a loss of engine power and collision with terrain. |
| Feb 11, 2014 | Belen, NM | N300EM | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to ensure adequate fuel onboard for the intended flight. |
| Sep 29, 2013 | Santa Teresa, NM | N3078F | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because no anomalies were found during the postaccident engine examination. |
| Sep 07, 2013 | Hyannis, NE | N3480F | Incident | substantial | The pilot did not adequately compensate for the gusty wind conditions which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing. |
| Apr 22, 2012 | Delle, UT | N2701F | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to properly monitor the environment during the departure from a gravel parking area and runway, which resulted in the airplane’s c…The pilot’s failure to properly monitor the environment during the departure from a gravel parking area and runway, which resulted in the airplane’s collision with a mound of gravel. |
| Dec 26, 2011 | St. Paul, MN | N2618F | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's decision to land on a runway with a gusting, quartering tailwind and his inadequate compensation for the wind, which resulted in a hard la…The pilot's decision to land on a runway with a gusting, quartering tailwind and his inadequate compensation for the wind, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Nov 12, 2011 | Alexandria, MN | N3051F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the night landing. |
| Jan 06, 2010 | Metaline Falls, WA | N48ZZ | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to land on a closed, snow-covered runway. |
| Jul 31, 2009 | Iowa Falls, IA | N989TP | Minor | substantial | Both pilots' failure to execute adequate visual lookout, resulting in the two airplanes colliding over the runway. |
| Jul 09, 2008 | Metaline Falls, WA | N300DF | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's misjudged altitude and distance, which resulted in the airplane's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and a landing overrun. Cont…The pilot's misjudged altitude and distance, which resulted in the airplane's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and a landing overrun. Contributing to the accident were trees and the short runway. |
| Jun 26, 2008 | Yellow Pine, ID | N3381F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's non-stabilized approach that resulted in an improper flare and porpoise down the runway. |
| Oct 23, 2005 | San Antonio, TX | N3331F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to compensate for prevailing wind conditions and his delay in executing a go-around. A contributing factor was the gusty winds. |
| Oct 16, 2005 | Punta Gorda, FL | N3588F | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate remedial action following an encounter with wind gusts during the landing flare resulting in a hard landing and damage to the n…The pilot's inadequate remedial action following an encounter with wind gusts during the landing flare resulting in a hard landing and damage to the nose landing gear. |
| Jan 19, 2005 | Malvern, AR | N2855F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the sun glare. |
| Oct 27, 2004 | Springfield, MO | N2703F | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance while turning to reverse direction on final approach.…The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance while turning to reverse direction on final approach. A factor associated with the accident was the night lighting conditions which existed at the time of the accident. |
| Jul 19, 2004 | Farmington, NM | N2602F | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his improper flare. Contributing factors include the wind shift, and gusty wind conditions. |
| Aug 31, 2003 | Marble Canyon, AZ | N2898F | Incident | substantial |
the failure of the pilot to retract the flaps and attain a sufficient airspeed during the attempted go-around, which resulted in a stall. The full no…the failure of the pilot to retract the flaps and attain a sufficient airspeed during the attempted go-around, which resulted in a stall. The full nose-up trim was a contributing factor. |