Cessna 182S Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 56 events recorded from 1995 to 2023.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2023 | Alcova, WY | N314FR | Fatal (1) | substantial | The airplane’s encounter with low level wind shear associated with moderate turbulence, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. |
| Jul 21, 2011 | Erwin, NC | N23739 | Fatal (2) | substantial | The pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering in dark night conditions. |
| Aug 05, 2009 | Napa, CA | N23750 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The instrument-rated pilot’s loss of situational awareness and failure to follow the prescribed instrument departure clearance/procedure, which result…The instrument-rated pilot’s loss of situational awareness and failure to follow the prescribed instrument departure clearance/procedure, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the terrain. |
| Jul 15, 2007 | New River, AZ | N2454M | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into IMC and his ensuing failure to maintain aircraft control while in cruise flight. Contributing factors were th…The pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into IMC and his ensuing failure to maintain aircraft control while in cruise flight. Contributing factors were the cloudy weather and the dark night conditions. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 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. |
| May 12, 2001 | Leicester, UK | G-BYEG | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| 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. |
| Dec 01, 1999 | TEPIC, MX | 5439 | Fatal (3) | — | Investigation pending |