Cessna 182K Safety Record

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

72

All Events

42

Incidents

14

Minor

8

Serious

8

Fatal (17 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Sep 17, 2003 Young, AZ N2646R Incident substantial the collision with a bull during takeoff.
Mar 19, 2003 Hodkovice, EZ N2448Q Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 18, 2001 Nashville, MI N2607Q Incident substantial
the pilot exceeding the proper touchdown point on the runway during the landing and his improper in-flight planning and decision. Factors relating to…

the pilot exceeding the proper touchdown point on the runway during the landing and his improper in-flight planning and decision. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot misjudging his speed and distance during the landing and the ditch.

Jul 05, 2001 Mattoon, IL N2501Q Incident substantial The pilot improperly flared the airplane which resulted in a hard landing.
May 30, 2001 Victoria, TX N201EX Incident substantial the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in an unsecured seat which slipped aft on takeoff.
Jan 25, 2001 Elbert, CO N2898R Fatal (2) destroyed
the pilot's continued visual flight rules (VFR) flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), which resulted in an in-flight collision with …

the pilot's continued visual flight rules (VFR) flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing factors to the accident were the low clouds, reduced visibilities due to fog, and the dark night light condition.

Jun 29, 2000 Mayer, AZ N3094Q Minor substantial the total loss of engine power resulting from the mechanic's failure to properly torque the connecting rod bolt nuts during engine overhaul.
Mar 25, 2000 HANKSVILLE, UT N2722Q Serious (1) destroyed
The pilot inadvertently allowing the airplane to porpoise after landing hard, and inadvertently stalling the airplane after aborting the landing attem…

The pilot inadvertently allowing the airplane to porpoise after landing hard, and inadvertently stalling the airplane after aborting the landing attempt. Factors were wind gusts, and the pilot failing to reconfigure the airplane (resetting the elevator trim and raising the flaps).

May 22, 1999 KALISPELL, MT N2656R Incident substantial A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Rough terrain was a factor.
May 16, 1999 BALTIMORE, MD N2506Q Incident substantial was the pilot's improper remedial action when he improperly used the elevator during the landing flare.
Apr 23, 1999 PICAYUNE, MS N2699Q Minor substantial
The failure of the pilot to recover from the bounced landing resulting in collapse of the nose landing gear. A finding in the accident was the crossw…

The failure of the pilot to recover from the bounced landing resulting in collapse of the nose landing gear. A finding in the accident was the crosswind weather condition that existed at the time of the accident.

Mar 31, 1999 ORIENT, NY N3035Q Minor destroyed The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions during takeoff.
Sep 20, 1998 BALDWIN, WI N2689Q Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, and his failure to stop on the wet, grassy runway. A related factor was the wet grass.
Sep 18, 1998 ELDON, MO N3054Q Incident substantial The pilot's not correcting for a porpoise condition during landing roll.
Jul 13, 1997 ELLINGTON, CT N2539R Incident substantial The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance and his failure to execute a go around.
May 07, 1997 LITTLE ROCK, AR N2740Q Incident substantial the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Feb 01, 1997 EL DORADO, KS N2898R Incident substantial the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor relating to the accident was: the ditch, which the airplane contacted.
Jan 16, 1996 COVINGTON, LA N3098Q Incident substantial
the pilot's delayed touchdown which resulted in a landing with inadequate runway remaining under the wet runway condition. A factor was the wet grass…

the pilot's delayed touchdown which resulted in a landing with inadequate runway remaining under the wet runway condition. A factor was the wet grass runway.

Jun 02, 1995 ALAMOSA, CO N2788Q Incident substantial
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL, WHICH RESULTED IN A GROUND SWERVE AND COLLISION WITH A TAXIWAY SIGN. FA…

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL, WHICH RESULTED IN A GROUND SWERVE AND COLLISION WITH A TAXIWAY SIGN. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE UNFAVORABLE (GUSTY/QUARTERING) WIND CONDITION, AND THE TAXIWAY SIGN'S LACK OF FRANGIBILITY.

Mar 18, 1995 GRETNA, VA N2439Q Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
Sep 28, 1994 HEENEY, CO N2504Q Fatal (2) destroyed THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN TERRAIN CLEARANCE. A FACTOR WAS THE RISING TERRAIN.
Jul 10, 1994 CHAPEL HILL, NC N2452Q Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN A PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT DURING LANDING. FACTORS WERE THE WET, GRASS RUNWAY CONDITIONS.
Jun 29, 1994 COLLBRAN, CO N2580Q Serious (1) destroyed AN INADVERTENT STALL. FACTORS WERE A PARTIALLY BLOCKED PITOT TUBE AND A DOWNDRAFT.
Nov 28, 1992 FLAGSTAFF, AZ N2622Q Fatal (2) destroyed
THE PILOT'S CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AND IMPROPER REMEDIAL ACTION BY DESCENDING INTO HIGH TERRAIN. CONTRIBUTING TO …

THE PILOT'S CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AND IMPROPER REMEDIAL ACTION BY DESCENDING INTO HIGH TERRAIN. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WERE THE PREVAILING CLOUD CONDITION.

Jun 26, 1992 ROCK SPRINGS, WY N2724Q Incident destroyed
THE DISCONNECTION OF THE THROTTLE CABLE AND COLLAPSE OF THE NOSE LANDING GEAR. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: IMPROPER MAINTENANCE INSTAL…

THE DISCONNECTION OF THE THROTTLE CABLE AND COLLAPSE OF THE NOSE LANDING GEAR. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: IMPROPER MAINTENANCE INSTALLATION BY THE MECHANIC WHOSE ATTENTION WAS DIVERTED AND THE ROUH/UNEVEN TERRAIN.

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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