Cessna 182M Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 79 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2011 | Hot Springs, AR | N70922 | Fatal (2) | substantial | A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Jun 03, 2009 | Atlanta, ID | N70946 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during cruise flight. |
| Feb 28, 2009 | Albany, LA | N91593 | Fatal (3) | substantial |
The pilot's loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation after an encounter with marginal VMC and/or instrument meteorological condit…The pilot's loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation after an encounter with marginal VMC and/or instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to attempt the flight with the preflight knowledge of deteriorating weather conditions. |
| Nov 11, 2008 | Basalt, CO | N71276 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The non-instrument-rated pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his loss of control of the airpl…The non-instrument-rated pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his loss of control of the airplane in flight. |
| May 15, 2005 | Palm Springs, CA | N333LP | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, and his failure to maintain clearance while maneuvering in rising terrain, resulting in an in-flig…The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, and his failure to maintain clearance while maneuvering in rising terrain, resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. |
| Nov 15, 2002 | Gonzaga, MX | N70685 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 16, 2000 | MCALESTER, OK | N91994 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The failure of both pilots to maintain visual lookout while maneuvering in the traffic pattern. |
| Jan 03, 1996 | TRUJILLO, HO | N91682 | Fatal (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 08, 1993 | SELIGMAN, AZ | N91849 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | the separation of the carburetor float and needle valve from the upper half of the carburetor bowl, due to improper installation of the float kit. |
| May 30, 1993 | HEBBRONVILLE, TX | N91633 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO IMC CONDITIONS. FACTORS WERE THE LOW CIELING AND DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS. |
| Apr 11, 1990 | NORTH BEND, OR | N71779 | Fatal (3) | destroyed | THE PILOT DID NOT FOLLOW THE PUBLISHED IFR PROCEDURE. |
| Oct 02, 1983 | SNOW WATER LAKE, NV | N92019 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 11, 1982 | LAKE HUGHES, CA | N70939 | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 25, 1982 | BETHEL, AK | N71734 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | 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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