Cessna 182Q Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 270 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2009 | Clinton, AR | N759YH | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the gust of wind as reported by the pilot. |
| Aug 20, 2008 | Mesa, AZ | N95841 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Mar 02, 2008 | S.Charleston, WV | N97514 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point. Contributing to the accident was the windshear as reported by the pilot. |
| Nov 28, 2007 | Farmerville, LA | N5134N | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to the effects of impairment from alcohol consumption resulting in the collision with the trees..…The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to the effects of impairment from alcohol consumption resulting in the collision with the trees.. A contributing factor was the Federal Aviation Administration's failure to identify existing evidence of substance (alcohol) dependence in this commercial pilot due to an inadequate and incomplete process of screening medical applications. |
| Sep 20, 2007 | Glenwood Spring, CO | N97996 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to go around when it became apparent that he could not land and stop the airplane on the remaining runway. Factors contributing t…The pilot's failure to go around when it became apparent that he could not land and stop the airplane on the remaining runway. Factors contributing to the accident were the tailwind and the gusts. |
| Aug 30, 2007 | Dunsmuir, CA | N2001S | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun duri…The pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun during the landing roll. |
| Jul 08, 2007 | New Haven, CT | N759BY | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. A factor to the accident was the wind gusts. |
| Jun 29, 2007 | Cashmere, WA | N735KP | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees while on final approach. A contributing factor was the sun glare. |
| May 04, 2007 | Asheville, NC | N735DP | Fatal (3) | substantial |
The failure of the directional gyro and attitude indicator due to a vacuum system leak caused by a loose fitting. Contributing to the accident was the…The failure of the directional gyro and attitude indicator due to a vacuum system leak caused by a loose fitting. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to execute a partial panel, no-gyro approach. |
| Apr 29, 2007 | Carlsbad, CA | N97287 | Fatal (3) | destroyed | the pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation. |
| Apr 21, 2007 | Cudjoe Key, FL | N422G | Fatal (3) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an active restricted area, which resulted in the airplane colliding with the tether of an aerostat. |
| Mar 03, 2007 | Banning, CA | N735SD | Incident | substantial | Loss of engine power while on final approach for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unfavorable wind condition. |
| Jan 12, 2007 | Coral Springs, FL | N502SS | Incident | substantial | The improper design change associated with a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), which resulted in an in-flight fire. |
| Sep 24, 2006 | Cumberland, WI | N97435 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's inadvertent attempt to land on water with the wheels down and his failure to verify the gear position prior to landing. Contributing fact…The pilot's inadvertent attempt to land on water with the wheels down and his failure to verify the gear position prior to landing. Contributing factors were the inoperative gear system due to the open gear selector circuit breaker, which tripped for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 16, 2006 | Lafayette, GA | N97351 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. |
| May 08, 2006 | Fort Bridger, WY | N759EF | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare and touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the high, gusty crosswinds. |
| Feb 09, 2006 | El Cajon, CA | N759KE | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
The pilots of both airplanes failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout due to their relative flight paths, which limited the available visual cue…The pilots of both airplanes failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout due to their relative flight paths, which limited the available visual cues. Factors were the failure of the air traffic controller(s) to issue a conflict alert to the Cessna 172RG after repeated visual and aural warnings of an impending collision and the task load of the certified flight instructor in the other airplane. |
| Nov 04, 2005 | Torrance, CA | N182HG | Incident | substantial | the pilot's excessive taxi speed, and his failure to maintain an adequate clearance from objects. |
| Jul 17, 2005 | Grand Junction, CO | N735AC | Serious (2) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during aborted landing and failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A co…the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during aborted landing and failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the encounter with wind shear during final approach and landing. |
| Jun 27, 2005 | Groton, CT | N5155N | Fatal (4) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while executing an ILS (Instrument Landing System) approach to minimums. |
| Jun 19, 2005 | Stockholm, NJ | N21005 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with the ground. Factors in …The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with the ground. Factors in this accident were clouds, and the pilot's spatial disorientation. |
| Mar 13, 2005 | Shelton, WA | N96985 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Feb 10, 2005 | Villac, FR | F-GBJH | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 10, 2005 | Limoges Bellega, FR | F-GBJF | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 31, 2004 | Lebec, CA | N95902 | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by his VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors we…the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by his VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were mountainous terrain, low ceilings, and turbulence. |