Cessna 182M Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 79 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2012 | Vashon Island, WA | N70658 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control during a rejected takeoff, which resulted in a noseover. |
| Mar 30, 2010 | Hamilton, TX | N71229 | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a static power line while maneuvering at a low altitude. |
| Jul 06, 2009 | Wilson Bar, ID | N71186 | Minor | destroyed |
The pilot’s misjudged approach that led to a long landing and his failure to execute a go-around when he realized that he overshot his intended point …The pilot’s misjudged approach that led to a long landing and his failure to execute a go-around when he realized that he overshot his intended point of landing. |
| Jul 07, 2006 | Milledgeville, GA | N71471 | Minor | substantial |
The improper fabrication of the oil pressure gauge line by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine oil and total loss of engine powe…The improper fabrication of the oil pressure gauge line by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine oil and total loss of engine power during cruise flight. |
| Aug 05, 1998 | TRENTON, NE | N514HP | Minor | substantial |
the pilot misjudged the forced landing approach and stalled the airplane while attempting to lengthen his glide on final approach and inadequate prefl…the pilot misjudged the forced landing approach and stalled the airplane while attempting to lengthen his glide on final approach and inadequate preflight planning that led to the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Oct 15, 1994 | WORTHINGTON, PA | N70751 | Minor | substantial | The failure of the aileron control cable which resulted in the inflight loss of control and collision with trees. |
| Apr 08, 1993 | HAMILTON, MT | N71654 | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT. A FACTOR WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS. |
| Jul 03, 1988 | MENOMONEE FALLS, WI | N70916 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 18, 1986 | QUINCY, IL | N71650 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 16, 1986 | INDIANA, PA | N71770 | Minor | 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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