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
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.
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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