Cessna 182J Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 83 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

83

All Events

46

Incidents

14

Minor

11

Serious

12

Fatal (28 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
May 31, 2025 Kooskia, ID N3463F Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
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.
Dec 01, 2002 Brevard, NC N3529F Serious (3) substantial
the jamming of the elevator control system for undetermined reason, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway, and impacting with a ditch, d…

the jamming of the elevator control system for undetermined reason, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway, and impacting with a ditch, during the aborted takeoff.

Mar 10, 2001 DURHAM, NC N2968F Serious (1) substantial THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. CONDITIONS FOR CARBURETOR ICING WERE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
Dec 03, 2000 PARADISE, CA N182DD Serious (1) substantial
Fuel exhaustion during a descent due to an inadequate fuel supply. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper preflight planning, his misjudged a…

Fuel exhaustion during a descent due to an inadequate fuel supply. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper preflight planning, his misjudged altitude while performing the emergency landing, and his lack of certificate qualification and recent flight experience/currency.

Mar 07, 1993 PUTNAM, CT N3035F Serious (1) substantial
INADEQUATE COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE AIR WORTHINESS DIRECTIVES, LEAKY FUEL CAP SEAL, WATER CONTAMINATION OF THE FUEL, AND WRINKLES IN THE FUEL TANK B…

INADEQUATE COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE AIR WORTHINESS DIRECTIVES, LEAKY FUEL CAP SEAL, WATER CONTAMINATION OF THE FUEL, AND WRINKLES IN THE FUEL TANK BLADDERS THAT INTERFERED WITH THE ABILITY TO DRAIN WATER FROM THE TANKS.

Aug 16, 1989 BETHEL, OH N3542F Serious (2) substantial
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. THE PILOT'S LACK…

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE WAS CONSIDERED TO BE A RELATED FACTOR.

Aug 19, 1985 TORRINGTON, WY N3336F Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Mar 09, 1984 EVERGLADES CITY, FL N2830F Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 10, 1984 ALAMOSA, CO N3344F Serious (2) 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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