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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
May 25, 2013 Emporia, KS N757QT Incident substantial The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to landing.
Jul 24, 2012 Steamboat Springs, CO N73VX Incident substantial The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
Jun 22, 2012 Meridianville, AL N5527S Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
Sep 05, 2011 Stevensville, MD N950RC Incident substantial The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Aug 09, 2011 Bloomington, IN N9281R Incident substantial The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing.
Aug 28, 2010 Spanish Fork, UT N738MP Incident substantial The pilot did not extend the landing gear due to his impairment from alcohol.
Aug 10, 2009 Carrollton, OH N736UD Incident substantial The airplane's impact with the deer during the night landing.
Feb 27, 2009 Amargosa Valley, NV N2518S Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and runway alignment.
Aug 28, 2008 Spotted Bear, MT N5523T Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable wind conditions and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing.
Jul 16, 2008 Factoryville, PA N739AZ Incident substantial
The pilot's diverted attention while on final approach and his delay in performing a go-around during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident …

The pilot's diverted attention while on final approach and his delay in performing a go-around during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were sun glare and excessive airspeed.
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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