Cessna TR182 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 122 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

122

All Events

72

Incidents

11

Minor

10

Serious

29

Fatal (61 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Aug 12, 2025 San Diego, CA N619MW Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 01, 2025 Vereda la Patera, Ubate, OF HK2434G Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jul 17, 2025 First Mesa, AZ N182KC Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 14, 2025 Modesto, CA N4909T Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane for landing.
Oct 01, 2024 Englewood, CO N756JY Incident substantial The collapse of the right main landing gear during landing rollout.
Feb 19, 2023 Chatham, MA N711PD Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to lower the landing gear before touchdown.
Jun 24, 2022 Santa Barbara, CA N738JZ Incident substantial A failure of the right main landing gear actuator pressure line O-ring, which resulted in a gear-up landing on the runway.
Jun 16, 2022 Davis, CA N756EG Minor destroyed An in-flight fire during the initial takeoff climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
May 27, 2021 Prescott, AZ N155CT Incident substantial The pilot’s delayed deployment of the landing gear, which resulted in the collapse of the main landing gear.
Oct 04, 2020 Bridgeport, TX N5196S Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which led to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
Jan 12, 2020 Billings, MT N736YU Fatal (4) destroyed The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance due to poor decision making in selecting an unsafe altitude during cruise flight.
Jun 30, 2019 Lincoln, MT N5JB Minor substantial A loss of control during landing, which resulted in a nose landing gear collapse and runway excursion.
May 25, 2019 St. Simons Island, GA N6123T Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot's loss of airplane control during approach for undetermined reasons.
Jun 18, 2018 Beloit, KS N756SW Incident substantial
The mechanic’s failure to properly torque one of the left brake caliper’s back plate attachment bolts while re-installing it during the annual inspect…

The mechanic’s failure to properly torque one of the left brake caliper’s back plate attachment bolts while re-installing it during the annual inspection, which resulted in the left main landing gear not extending before landing.

Sep 23, 2017 Thief River Falls, MN N4777T Fatal (3) destroyed
The noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to depart into instrument meteorological conditions, and his subsequent loss of control due to spatial disori…

The noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to depart into instrument meteorological conditions, and his subsequent loss of control due to spatial disorientation.

Oct 31, 2016 Watertown, NY N4657S Incident substantial A collapse of the main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
Sep 05, 2016 South Lake Tahoe, CA N738GK Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over. Contributing …

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to remove the carburetor heat during the attempted go-around in high density altitude conditions.

Aug 08, 2016 Torrance, CA N756FZ Incident substantial
The failure of the right main landing gear to fully extend for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing did n…

The failure of the right main landing gear to fully extend for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.

May 07, 2016 Bloomington, IN N9281R Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain the airplane's descent rate resulting in a hard landing, and subsequent substantial damage to the firewall.
Jan 23, 2016 Prescott, AZ N757FS Incident substantial The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage during landing.
Sep 05, 2015 Midland, TX N4707S Fatal (1) substantial The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
Jun 30, 2015 Rio Vista, CA N739WW Minor substantial The pilot's use of improper procedures during an aborted landing, resulting in a runway excursion and a collision with a canal.
Jun 27, 2015 Casper, WY N4751S Serious (3) substantial
The improper repair of the carburetor heat cable sheath to clamp joint, which prevented the proper operation of the carburetor heat and resulted in th…

The improper repair of the carburetor heat cable sheath to clamp joint, which prevented the proper operation of the carburetor heat and resulted in the loss of engine power.

May 27, 2015 Tulia, TX N4645T Incident substantial
The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical anomal…

The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

Jul 07, 2014 Wichita, KS N4602S Incident substantial Maintenance personnel’s improper landing gear system repair, which resulted in a hydraulic leak and subsequent gear collapse during 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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