Cessna 182N Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 75 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 1998 | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | N9008G | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing, resulting in an overrun, and his exceeding the airplane's maximum crosswind c…The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing, resulting in an overrun, and his exceeding the airplane's maximum crosswind component. A factor was the gusty crosswind. |
| Sep 08, 1997 | MONTROSE, CO | N9043G | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Inadequate preflight and in-flight planning, preparation and decision making. A related factor was the improper use of flaps. |
| Jul 18, 1997 | SACRAMENTO, CA | N9099G | Incident | substantial |
Failure of maintenance personnel to adequately repair the pitch trim system and ensure that it was properly rigged, and the pilot's failure to maintai…Failure of maintenance personnel to adequately repair the pitch trim system and ensure that it was properly rigged, and the pilot's failure to maintain pitch control due to the distraction at liftoff of the mistrim condition. |
| Jun 11, 1997 | FREDERICK, MD | N8970G | Incident | substantial |
The private pilot's improper flare, and the certificated flight instructor's delayed decision to add power, which resulted in the subsequent hard land…The private pilot's improper flare, and the certificated flight instructor's delayed decision to add power, which resulted in the subsequent hard landing. |
| Dec 07, 1996 | OBERGON, MX | N92243 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 30, 1996 | TRUTH OR CONSEQ, NM | N9001G | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the number one piston. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Sep 08, 1995 | MARIPOSA, CA | N9088G | Minor | destroyed |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the attempted go-aro…the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the attempted go-around, which led to an inadvertent stall/mush. |
| Oct 08, 1994 | NEW LONDON, NH | N8903G | Incident | substantial |
the failure of the number four push rod, which resulted in the complete loss of engine power and forced landing, and the subsequent nose over on soft …the failure of the number four push rod, which resulted in the complete loss of engine power and forced landing, and the subsequent nose over on soft terrain. |
| Sep 28, 1994 | CORTEZ, CO | N9ZG | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING. |
| Apr 08, 1994 | KERMAN, CA | N9124G | Serious (1) | substantial |
AN EXHAUST GAS LEAK, DUE TO INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE, WHICH RESULTED IN CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING, INCAPACITION OF THE PILOT, AND LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTR…AN EXHAUST GAS LEAK, DUE TO INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE, WHICH RESULTED IN CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING, INCAPACITION OF THE PILOT, AND LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL. |
| Oct 26, 1993 | ONAGA, KS | N92881 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot-in-command's poor pre-flight planning and failure to maintain runway alignment. Factors were the dark light conditions and the lack of runw…the pilot-in-command's poor pre-flight planning and failure to maintain runway alignment. Factors were the dark light conditions and the lack of runway lights. |
| May 13, 1993 | DURANGO, CO | N773JB | Serious (2) | destroyed | AN INADVERTENT STALL. A FACTOR WAS: DOWNDRAFTS AND THE PILOT'S CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER. |
| May 10, 1993 | GENOA, NE | N9222G | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
THE PRIVATE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM TERRAIN WHILE ATTEMPTING AEROBATIC MANEUVERS. THE PILOT'S DISREGARD FOR PROCEDURES/DIRECTIVES,…THE PRIVATE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM TERRAIN WHILE ATTEMPTING AEROBATIC MANEUVERS. THE PILOT'S DISREGARD FOR PROCEDURES/DIRECTIVES, AND ATTEMPTED AEROBATICS, ARE FACTORS. |
| Apr 16, 1993 | ANACORTES, WA | N71131 | Incident | substantial |
THE LOSS OF CONTROL BY THE PIC WHEN HE SELECTED THE WRONG RUNWAY, FAILED TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT, INADVERTENTLY STALLED THE ACFT ATTEMPTI…THE LOSS OF CONTROL BY THE PIC WHEN HE SELECTED THE WRONG RUNWAY, FAILED TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT, INADVERTENTLY STALLED THE ACFT ATTEMPTING TO ABORT THE LANDING, AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AFTER THE AIRCRAFT MUSHED BACK ONTO THE STRIP. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE TAILWIND CONDITIONS. |
| Mar 26, 1993 | LUDINGTON, MI | N8945G | Fatal (1) | destroyed | the pilot's improper instrument procedures. Related factors are the below approach minima weather conditions, fog and dark night. |
| Feb 23, 1992 | SAN ARDO, CA | N8948G | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS WATER CONTAMINATION IN THE FUEL AND THE SOFT SOIL LANDING AREA. |
| Aug 17, 1991 | CLIMAX, CO | N76AM | Fatal (1) | substantial |
IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE NON-RATED PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL. A FACTOR RELATE…IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE NON-RATED PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE PILOT'S LACK OF QUALIFICATION. |
| May 11, 1991 | SHELTON, WA | N8949G | Incident | substantial |
THE TOTAL LOSS OF POWER DUE TO MECHANICAL FAILURE WHEN THE PILOT WAS OVER UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING. FACTORS INCLUDE A HARD LANDING AFTE…THE TOTAL LOSS OF POWER DUE TO MECHANICAL FAILURE WHEN THE PILOT WAS OVER UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING. FACTORS INCLUDE A HARD LANDING AFTER AN INADVERTENT STALL PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN ON A HIGHWAY. |
| Jan 09, 1991 | LA BELLE, FL | N69UU | Serious (1) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO OBTAIN A WEATHER FORECAST. |
| Nov 06, 1990 | CHUGIAK, AK | N8943G | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE GUSTY CROSSWINDS AND SLIPPERY RUNWAY. |
| Aug 20, 1990 | JUSTIN, TX | N9074G | Incident | substantial |
THE UNEXPECTED IMPAIRMENT OF THE PILOT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF A SHORT GRASS RUNWAY WITH A TAILWIND, THE HIGH…THE UNEXPECTED IMPAIRMENT OF THE PILOT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF A SHORT GRASS RUNWAY WITH A TAILWIND, THE HIGH AIR TEMPERATURE, AND THE OBSTRUCTIONS (FENCE & POWER LINE) AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY. |
| Aug 19, 1990 | KNIGHTDALE, NC | N9136G | Incident | substantial |
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO EXECUTE TIMELY GO AROUND PROCEDURES. THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS MAKE AND MODEL OF AIRPLANE WERE FACTORS IN THE…THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO EXECUTE TIMELY GO AROUND PROCEDURES. THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS MAKE AND MODEL OF AIRPLANE WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT. |
| Jun 09, 1990 | CONDON, MT | N8961G | Minor | destroyed | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF. |
| Mar 22, 1990 | CAPUTA, SD | N92292 | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, ACCUMULATION OF STRUCTURAL ICE AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE ADVERRSE WEAT…IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, ACCUMULATION OF STRUCTURAL ICE AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE ADVERRSE WEATHER WAS A RELATED FACTOR. |
| Mar 10, 1990 | TUSCALOOSA, AL | N92785 | Incident | substantial | PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION AND ENGINE STOPPAGE. |