Cessna TR182 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 122 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Aug 14, 2008 | Sahuarita, AZ | N4887R | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain while maneuvering at low altitude for undetermined reasons. |
| 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. |
| Jun 30, 2008 | Bend, OR | N7XZ | Serious (1) | substantial | The failure of the crankshaft during cruise flight due to fatigue. |
| Feb 08, 2008 | San Antonio, TX | N2225T | Incident | substantial | Separation of the turbocharger exhaust stack, which resulted in a loss of engine power. |
| Jan 11, 2007 | San Diego, CA | N5443S | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. A contributing factor to the accident was the improper takeoff configuration …The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. A contributing factor to the accident was the improper takeoff configuration of the airplane. |
| Dec 31, 2006 | Charlotte, NC | N7090S | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
The pilot's spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was in…The pilot's spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was instrument meteorological conditions. |
| Aug 20, 2006 | San Carlos, CA | N2526S | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Apr 11, 2006 | Fort Collins, CO | N729SC | Incident | substantial |
the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper preflight planning, the pilot's failure to refuel the…the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper preflight planning, the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Jan 10, 2005 | Little Rock, AR | N6150S | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an instrument approach for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the mist an…The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an instrument approach for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the mist and low cloud ceiling. |
| Nov 18, 2004 | Vicksburg, MS | N756KQ | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear which resulted in a wheels up landing. A contributing factor is the pilot's failure to complete the ch…The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear which resulted in a wheels up landing. A contributing factor is the pilot's failure to complete the checklist. |
| Aug 06, 2004 | Torrance, CA | N4657S | Incident | substantial |
A wheels up landing due to the failure of the hydraulic hose leading to the nose gear actuator, which depleted the hydraulic system of pressurized flu…A wheels up landing due to the failure of the hydraulic hose leading to the nose gear actuator, which depleted the hydraulic system of pressurized fluid. |
| Jun 06, 2004 | Hamberg, ND | N736QX | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and his misjudgment of speed and distance. |
| Apr 26, 2003 | Eagleville, CA | N327PC | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
the pilot's encounter with mountain wave activity with downdrafts and severe turbulence, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and impact with …the pilot's encounter with mountain wave activity with downdrafts and severe turbulence, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to continue flight into an area of adverse weather, and the failure of the National Weather Service to issue an adequate weather advisory of possible severe turbulence. |
| Nov 27, 2002 | Willoughby, OH | N4929S | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to select the alternator to the "ON" position before initiating the flight. A factor in the accident was the tailwind which resul…The pilot's failure to select the alternator to the "ON" position before initiating the flight. A factor in the accident was the tailwind which resulted in the overrun. |
| Sep 15, 2002 | Twin Falls, ID | N738GX | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment and his failure to execute a timely go-around maneuver resutling in the aircraft's impacting a parked…The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment and his failure to execute a timely go-around maneuver resutling in the aircraft's impacting a parked fuel truck well clear of the runway safety area. Contributing factors were the strong crosswind/gusty wind conditions and the parked fuel truck. |
| Sep 04, 2002 | Tappen, ND | N756WF | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and his failure to maintain clearance of the transmission wires. Also causal was inadequate preflight planning.…The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and his failure to maintain clearance of the transmission wires. Also causal was inadequate preflight planning. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude and airspeed when the abrupt maneuver was made and the high tension power lines. |