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
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.

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.
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.
Jul 02, 2001 Montgomery, NY N2437P Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare, and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
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.

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.

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.

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.

Jul 08, 2000 WHITE PLAINS, NY N729AD Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing and her failure to perform a go-around.
Dec 30, 1999 KENNEWICK, WA N374TC Incident substantial
The pilot's decision to continue flight into known icing conditions, and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, resul…

The pilot's decision to continue flight into known icing conditions, and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, resulting in a hard landing. Factors included: icing conditions; the pilot's improper decision to continue to his planned destination from an ILS low approach rather than to execute the straight-in ILS approach to a full stop on a more suitable runway for his flight situation; and the pilot's failure to follow proper pilot's operating handbook procedures for an inadvertent icing encounter.

Oct 16, 1999 STAATSBURG, NY N783WW Incident substantial was the pilot's encounter with an unseen embankment while maneuvering to avoid a deer on the runway.
Sep 18, 1999 KAMIAH, ID N182MA Incident substantial
The pilot's excessive airspeed on final approach, his inadequate remedial action, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing.…

The pilot's excessive airspeed on final approach, his inadequate remedial action, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing. Factors included a short, confined landing area and a tailwind.

Jul 03, 1995 NEW HAVEN, MI N2423Q Incident substantial
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER RAISING OF THE FLAPS DURING THE ABORTED LANDING. FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT SELECTING THE WRONG RUNWAY,…

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER RAISING OF THE FLAPS DURING THE ABORTED LANDING. FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT SELECTING THE WRONG RUNWAY, NOT ATTAINING THE APPROPRIATE TOUCHDOWN POINT ON THE RUNWAY, AND DELAY IN ABORTING THE LANDING.

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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