Cessna 182RG Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 64 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

64

All Events

46

Incidents

7

Minor

4

Serious

7

Fatal (12 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Oct 03, 2025 Cottonville, IA N4609S Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 27, 2007 Tok, AK N6110T Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff initial climb.
Oct 31, 2006 Toms River, NJ N6362T Incident substantial
The private pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a landing …

The private pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a landing short of the runway. A contributing factor was the gusty wind conditions.

Sep 07, 2006 Shelton, WA N5482T Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to a practice soft-field landing, and the certified flight instructor's failure to take remedial …

The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to a practice soft-field landing, and the certified flight instructor's failure to take remedial action. Factors include the pilot's failure to use a checklist.

Aug 30, 2006 Fairfield, UT N5464N Incident substantial
The failure of the pilot-rated-passenger to maintain adequate airspeed on final during a simulated engine-out approach, resulting in the aircraft desc…

The failure of the pilot-rated-passenger to maintain adequate airspeed on final during a simulated engine-out approach, resulting in the aircraft descending into the terrain about 40 feet short of the runway, and the failure of the pilot-in-command to take remedial action.

Oct 14, 2004 Placerville, CA N6071C Minor substantial
the pilot's misjudged distance and speed, and failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in the airplane overrunning the runway surf…

the pilot's misjudged distance and speed, and failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in the airplane overrunning the runway surface and nosing over after encountering soft terrain.

Jan 06, 2004 El Dorado, AR N9318R Fatal (1) substantial
The loss of engine power as a result of loss of engine oil due to the failure of the oil filter converter plate gasket and the noncompliance to an air…

The loss of engine power as a result of loss of engine oil due to the failure of the oil filter converter plate gasket and the noncompliance to an airworthiness directive. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the dark night lighting conditions.

Jun 11, 2002 Worcester, MA N4652T Incident substantial The failure of the nose wheel actuator o-ring.
Aug 30, 2001 MANHATTAN, KS N9984C Incident substantial the instructor pilot allowing an excessive descent rate to develop and not correcting the excessive descent rate.
Jan 23, 2001 Douglas, AZ N5487T Minor substantial
The student's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around and his premature retraction of the landing gear. A factor was the fli…

The student's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around and his premature retraction of the landing gear. A factor was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.

Aug 16, 2000 PRINCETON, KY N3674C Fatal (2) destroyed The pilot's failure to clear trees, for undetermined reasons.
May 28, 2000 SAND SPRINGS, OK N736BA Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff. A factor was the fence struck by the aircraft.
Apr 12, 2000 CLEVELAND, OH N6183T Incident substantial
the pilot's intentional flight into known icing conditions which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and hard landing. A factor in the accident was…

the pilot's intentional flight into known icing conditions which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and hard landing. A factor in the accident was the icing conditions.

Nov 30, 1999 JACKSONVILLE, FL N1818R Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to complete the before landing checklist and extend the landing gear, resulting in a gear up landing. A factor in the accident is…

The pilot's failure to complete the before landing checklist and extend the landing gear, resulting in a gear up landing. A factor in the accident is the failure of the landing gear warning circuit to activate the cockpit warning horn.

Dec 13, 1998 GLENWOOD SPRING, CO N9854C Serious (4) substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor is his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Jul 07, 1998 CAMERON PARK, CA N4825R Incident substantial The pilot's decision to initiate a turn to exit the runway at an excessive rate of speed.
May 21, 1997 KANSAS CITY, MO N736YZ Incident substantial the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor relating to the accident was the excessive airspeed.
Jul 02, 1996 BROOMFIELD, CO N4314R Minor substantial
failure of the pilot to maintain directional control and runway alignment during a go-around, and the lack of power response from the engine for undet…

failure of the pilot to maintain directional control and runway alignment during a go-around, and the lack of power response from the engine for undetermined reason(s). The sudden wind shift was a related factor.

Jun 20, 1996 PAGE, AZ N6309T Minor destroyed
the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors relating to the accident were: the …

the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty and crosswind conditions.

Apr 10, 1996 WELSH, LA N2385C Incident substantial a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the emergency landing.
Apr 06, 1996 BEAVER DAM, AZ N600CT Serious (4) destroyed
an engine failure due to oil starvation resulting from the pilot's improper aircraft preflight. A factor relating to the accident was: failure of the…

an engine failure due to oil starvation resulting from the pilot's improper aircraft preflight. A factor relating to the accident was: failure of the operator to ascertain that proper maintenance was performed after the airplane's high oil consumption rate was reported.

Mar 19, 1995 PRESCOTT, AZ N9968C Incident substantial
the failure of the pilot to extend the landing gear prior to landing. The failure of the pilot to use a before landing checklist was a factor in this…

the failure of the pilot to extend the landing gear prior to landing. The failure of the pilot to use a before landing checklist was a factor in this accident.

Mar 05, 1994 CONCORD, NC N738CK Incident substantial
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND PREPARATION, IN THAT HE DID NOT CONSIDER THE EFFECTS OF A WET, GRASS RUNWAY ON AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE. FAC…

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND PREPARATION, IN THAT HE DID NOT CONSIDER THE EFFECTS OF A WET, GRASS RUNWAY ON AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE. FACTORS WERE THE WET, GRASS CONDITIONS OF THE RUNWAY SURFACE.

Sep 23, 1993 VANCOUVER, WA N736ZV Incident substantial THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT LANDING GEAR RETRACTION.
Jun 29, 1993 PRICE, UT N5209S Incident substantial THE PILOT'S POOR INFLIGHT DECISION. FACTORS INCLUDE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, AND CONTROL INTERFERENCE.
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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