How many accidents has the Cessna 182 had?

The NTSB has recorded 2779 events involving the Cessna 182: 529 fatal, 249 serious, 459 minor injuries, and 1535 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 182 a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 182 has 2779 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 182 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2779 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.

2779

All Events

1535

Incidents

459

Minor

249

Serious

529

Fatal (1000 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Feb 21, 2026	Golden, MO	N7276V	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Feb 16, 2026	Quail Heights, FL	N515CL	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Oct 04, 2025	Smithfield, RI	N1998X	Incident	substantial	Maintenance personnel’s improper rigging of the elevator trim system, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was the maintenance personnel and… Maintenance personnel’s improper rigging of the elevator trim system, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was the maintenance personnel and pilot’s failure to perform adequate post maintenance/preflight inspections.
Oct 03, 2025	Cottonville, IA	N4609S	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 29, 2025	Avalon, CA	N2079G	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 20, 2025	Blue Ridge, GA	N1176R	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.
Sep 19, 2025	Plymouth, MA	N2383X	Incident	minor	Investigation pending
Sep 09, 2025	Seymour, IN	N357CP	Incident	substantial	The flight instructor’s improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing and loss of control.
Aug 31, 2025	Lebanon, OH	N628FN	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a sign.
Aug 30, 2025	Kanab, UT	N71331	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 28, 2025	Bolivar, MO	N8243M	Incident	destroyed	Investigation pending
Jul 28, 2025	Inhama, OR	N91789	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 27, 2025	Tucson Estates, AZ	N42725	Incident	destroyed	The pilot’s inability to stop the airplane on the runway during a rejected takeoff for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the airplane’s impact w… The pilot’s inability to stop the airplane on the runway during a rejected takeoff for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the airplane’s impact with a ditch.
Jul 04, 2025	Belen, NM	N7166E	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 29, 2025	Nephi, UT	N3608U	Incident	substantial	A failure of the nose wheel steering shaft and subsequent rotation of the nosewheel which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear during lan… A failure of the nose wheel steering shaft and subsequent rotation of the nosewheel which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear during landing.
Jun 26, 2025	Nahunta, GA	N4953N	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 16, 2025	Mount Surprise, AS	VH-TSS	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 15, 2025	Willow Creek, MT	N71450	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Jun 13, 2025	Hyampom, CA	N78720	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and a subsequent impact with terrain dur… The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and a subsequent impact with terrain during a forced landing.
Jun 08, 2025	Mineral Wells, TX	N7376N	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s improper fuel tank selection prior to takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the … The pilot’s improper fuel tank selection prior to takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the airplane checklist.
Jun 02, 2025	Charlevoix, MI	N71149	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control during the takeoff that resulted in multiple bounces and substantial damage to the fuselage.
May 22, 2025	Montgomery, AL	N1298M	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a fence during taxi.
Feb 09, 2025	Auburn, CA	N92467	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s improper use of throttle and brakes during engine start that resulted in a loss of control and impact with a hangar.
Feb 02, 2025	Anchorage, AK	N3206U	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
Jan 17, 2025	Smyrna, TN	N21254	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate approach path, resulting in the airplane contacting a tree during a landing approach at night.

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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