How many accidents has the Cessna 182K had?

The NTSB has recorded 72 events involving the Cessna 182K: 8 fatal, 8 serious, 14 minor injuries, and 42 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 182K a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 182K has 72 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 182K Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 72 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.

All Events

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (17 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Aug 08, 2024	Augusta, MT	N2764Q	Fatal (3)	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 24, 2023	Trimble River Valley, AK	N2586R	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the left main landing gear (MLG) tire impacting a rock, resulting in the se… The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the left main landing gear (MLG) tire impacting a rock, resulting in the separation of the MLG wheel, and the subsequent loss of directional control.
Aug 30, 2022	Tooele, UT	N3094Q	Incident	substantial	Loss of brake pressure to both sets of brakes during taxi due to failed brake caliper O-ring seals, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
May 29, 2021	Cordova, AK	N2761Q	Minor	substantial	An encounter with mountain wave turbulence and windshear that exceeded the climb capability of the airplane and resulted in impact with terrain.
Mar 18, 2021	Las Vegas, NV	N2548R	Incident	substantial	A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Jun 28, 2014	Mesa, AZ	N3069Q	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's inadequate landing flare which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and hard landing.
Jun 01, 2014	Galena, AK	N2631R	Minor	substantial	A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which necessitated a forced landing on unsuitable terrain, during which the airplane flipped ov… A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which necessitated a forced landing on unsuitable terrain, during which the airplane flipped over and became partially submerged in water.
Jun 29, 2012	Newark, OH	N2591R	Serious (1)	substantial	The pilot's loss of control during taxi in strong wind conditions.
Oct 30, 2011	Branson West, MO	N2893R	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to ensure that his seat was in a locked position before takeoff, which resulted in the seat sliding rearward and the subsequent lo… The pilot's failure to ensure that his seat was in a locked position before takeoff, which resulted in the seat sliding rearward and the subsequent loss of directional control.
Jun 30, 2011	Stevensville, MD	N2888R	Incident	substantial	A total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
Jun 12, 2011	Bentonia, MS	N2740Q	Minor	substantial	The pilot’s loss of control on the ground during engine start, which resulted in a collision with nearby equipment. Contributing to the accident was t… The pilot’s loss of control on the ground during engine start, which resulted in a collision with nearby equipment. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper engine start procedure and improper securing of the seat.
Jan 30, 2011	Adrian, OR	N3083Q	Fatal (3)	substantial	The non-instrument-rated pilot did not maintain sufficient altitude to clear mountainous terrain while in cruise flight in the dark.
Oct 15, 2010	Henderson, TX	N3057Q	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Nov 20, 2009	Susanville, CA	N2650R	Fatal (1)	substantial	The pilot's decision to takeoff into weather conditions conducive to ice accumulation, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin while maneuvering i… The pilot's decision to takeoff into weather conditions conducive to ice accumulation, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin while maneuvering in the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the likely accumulation of snow and ice on the airborne airplane.
Sep 11, 2009	Chemehuevi Valley, CA	N2819R	Minor	substantial	The pilot's improper flare while landing with a tailwind, resulting in a bounced landing.
Aug 01, 2009	Conway, AR	N521SP	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Feb 15, 2008	Greenville, ME	N3047Q	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the snow covered runway and sun glare l… The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the snow covered runway and sun glare light conditions.
Jul 09, 2007	Edgerton, WI	N2579R	Minor	substantial	The reported non-mechanical loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during cruise and the excessive airspeed the pilot maintained during the app… The reported non-mechanical loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during cruise and the excessive airspeed the pilot maintained during the approach for the forced landing. Factors were the loss of electrical power during cruise and the high vegetation that was impacted during the forced landing.
Jul 08, 2007	Matincus Island, ME	N2762Q	Minor	substantial	An evasive maneuver to avoid a bird, while on final approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
Sep 24, 2006	Sedona, AZ	N2700Q	Fatal (2)	destroyed	The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain while maneuvering in mountainous/hilly terrain in a high density altitude environment… The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain while maneuvering in mountainous/hilly terrain in a high density altitude environment.
Jun 25, 2006	Center Island, WA	N2476Q	Incident	substantial	Distance/speed misjudged by the pilot during landing. Rough uneven terrain was a factor.
Dec 27, 2004	Olympia, WA	N2536Q	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper flare. Factors include too high of an airspeed and an inadvertent porpoise.
May 01, 2004	Phoenix, AZ	N2493Q	Incident	substantial	the pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulte… the pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent porpoise and collision with a sign.
Apr 21, 2004	Durango, CO	N2861R	Incident	substantial	the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision making. Contributing factors include the crosswind and the crosswind component exceeded.
Mar 18, 2004	Eden, GA	N4GB	Serious (1)	substantial	Loss of engine power due to improper installation by maintenance personnel which resulted in the mixture control cable becoming disconnected in-flight… Loss of engine power due to improper installation by maintenance personnel which resulted in the mixture control cable becoming disconnected in-flight. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the in-flight collision with trees.

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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