How many accidents has the Cessna 182N had?

The NTSB has recorded 75 events involving the Cessna 182N: 15 fatal, 9 serious, 9 minor injuries, and 42 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 182N a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 182N has 75 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 182N Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 75 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

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Serious

Fatal (27 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
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.
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.
Jan 31, 1990	MILFORD, PA	N8947G	Incident	substantial	THE LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL BY THE PILOT DURING A SHORT SOFT FIELD TAKEOFF ON A SNOW PACKED RUNWAY.
Nov 09, 1987	ALBUQUERQUE, NM	N9209G	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Oct 06, 1985	PALM SPRINGS, CA	N92259	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Oct 03, 1985	ODESSA, TX	N92755	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 18, 1985	PANALA, AL	N92746	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 03, 1985	MOAB, UT	N9229	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 27, 1984	OSHKOSH, WI	N9101G	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 30, 1984	BEAVER CITY, NE	N92522	Incident	destroyed	Investigation pending
May 05, 1984	MINONK, IL	N9268G	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 29, 1983	BINGHAMTON, NY	N9174G	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 02, 1983	NEWPORT, RI	N9283G	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Feb 02, 1983	CHILOQUIN, OR	N92353	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Dec 30, 1982	JEFFERSONVILLE, IN	N9180G	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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