Cessna 182 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2779 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2019 | Warintza, Morona Santiago, EC | HC-CJN | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 05, 2019 | Wolf Point, MT | N3469R | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering to land, which resulted in an accelerated aerodynamic stall and su…The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering to land, which resulted in an accelerated aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. |
| Aug 04, 2019 | Oakland, CA | N58628 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's premature full retraction of the flaps during a go-around and his subsequent improper decision to turn with a minimal climb gradient, whic…The pilot's premature full retraction of the flaps during a go-around and his subsequent improper decision to turn with a minimal climb gradient, which resulted in an off-airport landing and a landing gear collapse. |
| Jul 24, 2019 | Farewell, AK | N3934D | Incident | substantial | A reported partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined. |
| Jul 16, 2019 | Salmon, ID | N4876N | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing on a wet grass runway and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Contributing to the accid…The pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing on a wet grass runway and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the wet runway which degraded braking. |
| Jul 11, 2019 | Lincoln, MO | N2467G | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a subsequent hard landing…The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a subsequent hard landing. |
| Jun 27, 2019 | Chimaltenango, GT | N5388N | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 24, 2019 | Presidio, TX | N8521T | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with vegetation. |
| Jun 21, 2019 | Burley, ID | N8465M | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper landing flare during landing in a gusting, right quartering tailwind, which resulted in the airplane wheel barrowing and a subseq…The pilot's improper landing flare during landing in a gusting, right quartering tailwind, which resulted in the airplane wheel barrowing and a subsequent runway overrun, impact with terrain, and noseover. |
| Jun 15, 2019 | Upland, CA | N777RK | Serious (3) | substantial | The total loss of engine power due to detonation within the No. 2 cylinder as a result of a lean fuel flow setting. |
| Jun 12, 2019 | Maitland, FL | N3051Y | Fatal (2) | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| Jun 04, 2019 | Robertsdale, AL | N7317Q | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point while landing on a wet turf runway, which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| May 19, 2019 | Orangeburg, SC | N2462Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing. |
| May 13, 2019 | Crossett, AR | N8448S | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain the runway centerline and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which result…The pilot's failure to maintain the runway centerline and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over. |
| May 11, 2019 | Glades Park, CO | N6314B | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and climb rate during takeoff in high-density altitude conditions, which resulted in his failure to …The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and climb rate during takeoff in high-density altitude conditions, which resulted in his failure to clear power lines. |
| May 05, 2019 | Marion, IN | N96974 | Minor | destroyed |
The pilot's improper trim setting and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic s…The pilot's improper trim setting and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| May 04, 2019 | Smithers, CA | C-FLVN | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 01, 2019 | Mill Creek, CA | N7302S | Fatal (1) | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of the failure of a gasket on the oil filter adapter and the pilot’s inability to clear…A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of the failure of a gasket on the oil filter adapter and the pilot’s inability to clear power lines during the emergency landing. |
| Apr 08, 2019 | Wongabel, AS | VH-DJN | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 13, 2019 | Brevard, NC | N8905X | Incident | substantial |
The mechanic's failure to notice that the left front seat left front roller housing disengaged from the seat rail during recent maintenance, and the p…The mechanic's failure to notice that the left front seat left front roller housing disengaged from the seat rail during recent maintenance, and the pilot's failure to detect the disengaged roller housing during the preflight inspection, which resulted in the seat sliding backward during takeoff and a subsequent loss of airplane directional control. |
| Mar 02, 2019 | Louisburg, NC | N26617 | Fatal (3) | destroyed | The pilot's spatial disorientation and loss of airplane control following takeoff in night instrument meteorological conditions. |
| Feb 22, 2019 | Livermore, CA | N8644T | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusting tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion and collisio…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusting tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with runway lights and taxiway signage. |
| Feb 10, 2019 | Arlington, WA | N9101X | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's distraction during the engine warm-up, which resulted in the airplane's collision with a hangar. Contributing to the accident was the pilo…The pilot's distraction during the engine warm-up, which resulted in the airplane's collision with a hangar. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to set the brakes. |
| Jan 06, 2019 | Tooradin, AS | VH-DGF | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 23, 2018 | Norwood, CO | N3120S | Incident | substantial | The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |