Cessna 182M Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 79 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 1996 | FALLBROOK, CA | N70967 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's selection of a runway with a tailwind component and his maintaining an excessive airspeed on final approach, which resulted in a late touc…the pilot's selection of a runway with a tailwind component and his maintaining an excessive airspeed on final approach, which resulted in a late touchdown and a high ground speed. |
| Dec 31, 1994 | NEW STUYAHOK, AK | N92105 | Incident | substantial | A FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING ROLL. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS AN ICY RUNWAY SURFACE. |
| Jul 21, 1993 | IRONWOOD, MI | N91705 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE FOR LANDING. |
| May 13, 1992 | VANDALIA, OH | N71879 | Incident | substantial | CONTROL INTERFERENCE BY A PASSENGER DURING TOUCHDOWN. |
| Jun 08, 1991 | WISSOTA, WI | N91691 | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S MISJUDGMENT OF THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT DURING AN EMERGENCY LANDING AND THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRPLANE…THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S MISJUDGMENT OF THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT DURING AN EMERGENCY LANDING AND THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRPLANE. |
| Oct 07, 1990 | BAKERSFIELD, CA | N70892 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT FAILED TO PROPERLY RECOVER FROM THE BOUNCED LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRPLANE. |
| Jan 11, 1990 | PIERRE, SD | N70844 | Incident | substantial | INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT. AN ON GROUND ENCOUNTER WITH WIND GUSTS IS CONSIDERED AN ADDITIONAL CAUSE. |
| Sep 10, 1988 | CRESCENT CITY, CA | N4834P | Incident | substantial | FAILURE OF THE NUMBER 2 PISTON DUE TO PREEXISTING FATIGUE CRACKS IN THE PISTON. |
| May 27, 1988 | FLAGSTAFF, AZ | N70618 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 30, 1987 | LIVINGSTON, MT | N70952 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 12, 1987 | LAKE VILLAGE, IN | N91927 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 18, 1987 | MAMMOTH LAKES, CA | N71736 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 02, 1987 | EAST TROY, WI | N71383 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 23, 1986 | MOUNTAIN HOME, AR | N71551 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 08, 1986 | HEALDSBURG, CA | N91614 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 11, 1985 | BLOCK ISLAND, RI | N71359 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 04, 1985 | TULIA, TX | N71846 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 17, 1985 | CHICKASHA, OK | N71351 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 23, 1985 | DAVIE, FL | N71837 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 30, 1984 | GEORGETOWN, TX | N71879 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 07, 1983 | ALINE, OK | N91620 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 18, 1983 | COLUMBIA, SC | N70872 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 02, 1982 | CALUMET, OK | N70802 | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 04, 1982 | LOVELL, WY | N91682 | Incident | 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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