Cessna 182S Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 56 events recorded from 1995 to 2023.

56

All Events

38

Incidents

3

Minor

2

Serious

13

Fatal (20 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Apr 12, 2004 North Augusta, SC N364ME Fatal (3) substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent in-fli…

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent in-flight collision with trees and the ground.

Apr 10, 2004 New Munster, WI N355BD Incident substantial Visual lookout not maintained by the pilots of both airplanes.
Apr 09, 2004 Plainville, CT N518CR Incident substantial The failure of the elevator servo which resulted in restricted elevator movement and the pilot's inability to initiate a landing flare.
Feb 06, 2004 PHOENIX, AZ N2462X Incident substantial the pilot's misjudged landing flare, which led to a hard touchdown and a porpoise.
Sep 21, 2003 Joliet, IL N775WB Incident substantial
The pilot not performing a go-around when the other airplane taxied onto the landing runway, which resulted in the pilot not attaining the proper touc…

The pilot not performing a go-around when the other airplane taxied onto the landing runway, which resulted in the pilot not attaining the proper touchdown point. Factors to the accident include the failure of the alternator, the complete loss of electrical power, the other airplane, and the ravine.

Jul 21, 2003 Henry's Lake, ID N146NE Incident substantial
A set of inadequately torqued vacuum pump retaining nuts, leading to the failure of the vacuum pump gasket, resulting in oil exhaustion, which result…

A set of inadequately torqued vacuum pump retaining nuts, leading to the failure of the vacuum pump gasket, resulting in oil exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise. A ditch and rough uneven terrain were factors.

May 06, 2003 Hatton, ND N182ND Incident substantial
Failure by the flight instructor to maintain clearance to the tree. Contributing factors were the delayed remedial action by the flight instructor an…

Failure by the flight instructor to maintain clearance to the tree. Contributing factors were the delayed remedial action by the flight instructor and the tree.

Mar 21, 2003 Fayetteville, AR N97TD Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot's failure to fly a stabilized, published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain. Factors were …

The pilot's failure to fly a stabilized, published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain. Factors were the low clouds and night conditions.

Jan 03, 2003 Alton, IL N2724R Incident substantial
Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing factors were the wet, icy runway conditions and …

Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing factors were the wet, icy runway conditions and the presence of the snowbank.

Dec 27, 2002 Nashville, TN N416ES Minor substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and his inattentiveness during taxi that resulted in an on ground collision with an embankment. A fact…

The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and his inattentiveness during taxi that resulted in an on ground collision with an embankment. A factor was the fog.

Oct 31, 2002 Accident, MD N7099L Fatal (1) substantial
The pilots improper in-flight decision to continue flight into known adverse weather conditions. A factor related to the accident was the icing condi…

The pilots improper in-flight decision to continue flight into known adverse weather conditions. A factor related to the accident was the icing conditions.

Oct 12, 2002 BROWNVILLE JCT, ME N100TY Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude while flying in mountainous terrain at night. A factor was the night lighting conditions.
Aug 28, 2002 Fishers, IN N4183N Incident substantial The pilot failed to maintain clearance with the light pole while taxiing. A factor was the light pole.
May 03, 2002 Sheboygan, WI N293MA Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around for undetermined reasons.
Nov 06, 2001 Palm Springs, CA N2453A Incident substantial The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control of the airplane after encountering a dust devil during landing roll.
Nov 01, 2001 Little River, CA N7270E Fatal (1) destroyed the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain.
Jul 02, 2001 Montgomery, NY N2437P Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare, and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Jun 23, 2001 Newquay, UK G-WHDP Serious (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 12, 2001 Corolla, NC N314FR Incident substantial
The pilots failure to maintain directional control during landing flare and touchdown resulting in the airplane touching down on the left side of the …

The pilots failure to maintain directional control during landing flare and touchdown resulting in the airplane touching down on the left side of the runway and the left wing contacting trees.

May 12, 2001 Leicester, UK G-BYEG Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Oct 29, 2000 FRENCH VALLEY, CA N7279B Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to follow procedures and directives contained in the information manual. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor e…

The pilot's failure to follow procedures and directives contained in the information manual. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor examiner/passenger's inattention to the sequence of events.

Oct 04, 2000 SANTA ROSA, CA N2373D Fatal (1) destroyed the pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. A related factor was the low ceiling.
Sep 22, 2000 WICHITA, KS N97TD Incident substantial
the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's improper recovery from the bo…

the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's improper recovery from the bounced landing and his failure to go-around.

Sep 08, 2000 ELLINGTON, MO N182KC Minor substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the rich mixture caused by an ob…

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the rich mixture caused by an obstruction in the regulator section of the fuel servo.

Jul 22, 2000 MILLARD, NE N7278S Incident substantial
the improper recovery from the bounced landing and the porpoise encountered by the pilot. Factors were the misjudged flare by the pilot and the runwa…

the improper recovery from the bounced landing and the porpoise encountered by the pilot. Factors were the misjudged flare by the pilot and the runway light.

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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