How many accidents has the Cessna R182 had?

The NTSB has recorded 137 events involving the Cessna R182: 29 fatal, 4 serious, 17 minor injuries, and 87 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna R182 a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna R182 has 137 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna R182 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 137 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

137

All Events

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (62 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Jul 30, 2002	Puyallup, WA	N7592Y	Incident	substantial	Restricted movement of the left main landing gear resulting in the gear not extending for the landing. A misaligned brake line was a factor.
Jun 07, 2002	Harvard, IL	N756TK	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to verify the extension of the landing gear. Factors were the alternator failure, and the main landing gear down locks not engage… The pilot's failure to verify the extension of the landing gear. Factors were the alternator failure, and the main landing gear down locks not engaged.
Dec 17, 2001	Santa Maria, CA	N7317X	Incident	substantial	Inadequate maintenance and inspection of the engine dual magneto that resulted in a loss of engine power during a critical phase of flight, and the su… Inadequate maintenance and inspection of the engine dual magneto that resulted in a loss of engine power during a critical phase of flight, and the subsequent undershoot forced landing in soft terrain.
Jun 11, 2001	Raymore, MO	N2344C	Incident	substantial	The pilot failed to see and avoid the guy wires associated with a lighted tower. A factor associated with the accident was the guy wire.
Jun 10, 2001	White Bear Lake, MN	N7579T	Incident	substantial	the takeoff checklist not followed and the inadequete soft field takeoff proecedure by the pilot. The short/soft field was a factor.
Dec 13, 2000	BROOMFIELD, CO	N2386C	Incident	destroyed	the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the dual student, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the dual student flari… the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the dual student, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the dual student flaring the airplane prematurely, resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush.
May 16, 1999	CHESTERFIELD, MO	N738WK	Incident	substantial	the pilot's failure to attain clearance over the fence. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind co… the pilot's failure to attain clearance over the fence. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of directional control, the crosswind, and the fence posts.
Apr 21, 1999	SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA	N7317X	Incident	substantial	The inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft by the pilot-in-command which resulted in a loss of engine power due to water contamination in the… The inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft by the pilot-in-command which resulted in a loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system. A factor in the accident was an improper maintenance alteration which disabled a fuel sump drain.
Jul 20, 1998	BISMARCK, ND	N9142C	Incident	substantial	The fatigue failure of the fuel system line fitting.
Apr 26, 1996	LAS VEGAS, NV	N2649C	Incident	substantial	the pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper bounced landing recovery. Contributing factors were the overload failure of a main landing gear tire… the pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper bounced landing recovery. Contributing factors were the overload failure of a main landing gear tire which resulted in the pilot's loss of directional control.
Mar 05, 1995	ORLANDO, FL	N47U	Incident	substantial	the failure of the pilot-in-command to insure the landing gear was extended before landing.
Aug 29, 1993	ST LOUIS, MO	N2623C	Incident	substantial	the pilot's delay in lowering the landing gear prior to touchdown.
Jul 30, 1992	REDDING, CA	N5116T	Incident	substantial	THE PILOTS SELECTION OF THE WRONG RUNWAY FOR TAKEOFF UNDER THE EXISTING WIND CONDITIONS.
Mar 26, 1992	LITTLE ROCK, AR	N5529S	Incident	substantial	THE COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO CARBURETOR ICING, AND THE PILOT'S DELAYED APPLICATION OF CARBURETOR HEAT. FACTORS WERE THE WEATHER CONDITIONS… THE COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO CARBURETOR ICING, AND THE PILOT'S DELAYED APPLICATION OF CARBURETOR HEAT. FACTORS WERE THE WEATHER CONDITIONS WHICH WERE HIGHLY CONDUCIVE TO CARBURETOR ICING, AND THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN AT THE PILOT'S DISPOSAL TO EXECUTE A SUCCESSFUL FORCED LANDING.
Nov 27, 1991	SANTA FE, NM	N2645C	Incident	substantial	THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS, WHICH RESULTED IN THE PILOT'S LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL.
Aug 23, 1991	FREDONIA, AZ	N9067C	Incident	substantial	FAILURE OF THE CARBURETOR MIXTURE CONTROL, RESULTING IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: LACK OF COMPLIANCE WITH MARVEL-SC… FAILURE OF THE CARBURETOR MIXTURE CONTROL, RESULTING IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: LACK OF COMPLIANCE WITH MARVEL-SCHEBLER SERVICE BULLETIN (SB) #A1-78.
Jul 06, 1990	LAMBERTVILLE, MI	N757DG	Incident	substantial	PILOT IN COMMAND'S MIS-PLACEMENT OF THE AIRPLANES LANDING GEAR LEVER IN THE 'UP' POSITION WHILE THE AIRPLANE WAS ON THE GROUND, THEREBY ALLOWING THE L… PILOT IN COMMAND'S MIS-PLACEMENT OF THE AIRPLANES LANDING GEAR LEVER IN THE 'UP' POSITION WHILE THE AIRPLANE WAS ON THE GROUND, THEREBY ALLOWING THE LANDING GEAR SQUAT SWITCH, LOCATED IN THE NOSE GEAR COMPARTMENT, TO FUNCTION AS A RETRACTING CONTROLLER DURING THE SOFT FIELD TAKEOFF PROCEDURE.
Sep 10, 1989	JORDAN VALLEY, OR	N4934S	Incident	substantial	FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN (CLOSED/ROUG… FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN (CLOSED/ROUGH RUNWAY), AND THE CROSSWIND.
Oct 31, 1987	INDIANAPOLIS, IN	N739JG	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 25, 1987	CALERA, AL	N737ZZ	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Apr 21, 1987	OWENSBORO, KY	N5496T	Incident	destroyed	Investigation pending
Jul 12, 1986	JACKSONVILLE, FL	N9119C	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jan 06, 1986	LEESBURG, VA	N6375T	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 16, 1985	HILO, HI	N8798Z	Incident	destroyed	Investigation pending
Aug 09, 1985	LUBBOCK, TX	N7304T	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending

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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