Cessna 182M Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 79 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

79

All Events

49

Incidents

10

Minor

6

Serious

14

Fatal (28 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Aug 30, 2025 Kanab, UT N71331 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 28, 2025 Inhama, OR N91789 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 15, 2025 Willow Creek, MT N71450 Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Dec 31, 2024 Los Alamos, NM N71074 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while landing in gusty crosswind conditions.
Jan 05, 2023 Council Bluffs, IA N71494 Incident substantial The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
Apr 20, 2021 Eufaula, AL N91606 Incident substantial A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
Sep 27, 2017 Piqua, OH N70634 Incident substantial
The accumulation of carburetor ice while operating at a reduced engine power setting, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on approach and a…

The accumulation of carburetor ice while operating at a reduced engine power setting, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on approach and a subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain.

Mar 08, 2015 Ramona, CA N2030M Incident substantial The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control.
Nov 25, 2010 Lubbock, TX N182DG Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate visual lookout resulting in a collision with an airport sign.
Jul 05, 2010 Alamagordo, NM N71784 Incident substantial The pilot's loss of airplane control during landing, which resulted in a hard/bounced landing.
May 03, 2010 Angwin, CA N91603 Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind resulting in the loss of directional control during the landing roll.
May 09, 2009 Madera, CA N71165 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane throughout the landing.
Oct 05, 2006 Boise, ID N70946 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance while taxiing. A contributing factor was the temporary construction fence next to the taxiway.
Apr 08, 2005 Cortez, CO N92112 Incident substantial
the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare. Contributing factors include the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decisi…

the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare. Contributing factors include the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision making, the crosswind and the gusty surface winds.

Feb 09, 2004 Yakutat, AK N71886 Incident substantial
The pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat, which resulted in an engine power loss during takeoff-initial climb, a forced landing, and subsequent coll…

The pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat, which resulted in an engine power loss during takeoff-initial climb, a forced landing, and subsequent collision with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was the presence of carburetor icing conditions.

Nov 01, 2003 Laytonsville, MD N70800 Incident substantial The pilot's abrupt evasive maneuver to avoid the deer, which resulted in the loss of airspeed and an inadvertent stall.
Jul 02, 2002 Brunswick, GA N71785 Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a runway sign. A factor was the…

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a runway sign. A factor was the pilot's inadvertent application of the right brake.

Sep 11, 2001 Marshall, WI N92071 Incident substantial The pilot misjudged his altitude and airspeed and landed long. A factor was the wet grass.
Mar 08, 2001 Enterprise, OR N71354 Incident substantial Inadvertent collision with a deer while landing. A contributing factor was night conditions.
Aug 05, 2000 SHAWNEE, OK N182DG Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare/touchdown. A factor was the gusty wind condition.
Jun 02, 2000 HOOD RIVER, OR N999CT Incident substantial The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. Factors include a tailwind.
Sep 04, 1999 SANDPOINT, ID N71685 Incident substantial
The pilot's improper flare. Factors include a runway that sloped uphill, and the pilot's failure to familiarize himself with the destination airstrip …

The pilot's improper flare. Factors include a runway that sloped uphill, and the pilot's failure to familiarize himself with the destination airstrip prior to departure.

Jan 16, 1999 LONGMONT, CO N555NP Incident destroyed
The pilot's poor judgment by intentionally buzzing. A factor was an unfavorable wind that caused inadequate altitude/clearance to maneuver and avoid …

The pilot's poor judgment by intentionally buzzing. A factor was an unfavorable wind that caused inadequate altitude/clearance to maneuver and avoid nearby houses.

Jan 14, 1998 MOUNT PLEASANT, PA N71763 Incident destroyed The pilot's failure to initiate a go-around, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed.
Dec 15, 1996 VANCOUVER, WA N42694 Incident substantial The pilot-in-command's touchdown with an excessive rate of descent. Factors included gusty crossiwnds.
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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