Cessna 182 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2779 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2001 | Fairfield, WA | N21565 | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain altitude and/or clearance over trees, resulting in a collision with trees, separation of a wing and uncontrolled colli…The pilot's failure to maintain altitude and/or clearance over trees, resulting in a collision with trees, separation of a wing and uncontrolled collision with terrain. Factors included the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, dark night conditions, low ceilings, and mixed rain/snow precipitation conditions. |
| Mar 24, 2001 | Dixon, KY | N4752N | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance while maneuvering, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. |
| Feb 13, 2001 | Stuart, FL | N979ND | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons resulting in the forced landing. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered…The loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons resulting in the forced landing. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. |
| Jan 25, 2001 | Elbert, CO | N2898R | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
the pilot's continued visual flight rules (VFR) flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), which resulted in an in-flight collision with …the pilot's continued visual flight rules (VFR) flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing factors to the accident were the low clouds, reduced visibilities due to fog, and the dark night light condition. |
| Jan 18, 2001 | Piedmont, KS | N2371G | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Contributing factors were low altitude maneuvering and the transmission wire. |
| Dec 12, 2000 | Lancaster, CA | N182ER | Fatal (1) | destroyed | the pilot's in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons. |
| Dec 06, 2000 | TOFINO, CA | N9227G | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 30, 2000 | TAOS, NM | N21390 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering in a narrow canyon. Contributing factors were the down slope winds in excess of 5…the pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering in a narrow canyon. Contributing factors were the down slope winds in excess of 50 knots and the pilot's improper decision to enter the canyon given the wind conditions. |
| Oct 04, 2000 | SANTA ROSA, CA | N2373D | Fatal (1) | destroyed | the pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. A related factor was the low ceiling. |
| Sep 23, 2000 | TUBA CITY, AZ | N3103S | Fatal (2) | destroyed | the pilot's inadvertent descent into terrain on the downwind leg for landing. Contributing to the accident was the dark night and sparse population. |
| Aug 29, 2000 | LAS VEGAS, NV | N92596 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions into rising terrain and the air traffic controller's failure to issue a …The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions into rising terrain and the air traffic controller's failure to issue a Safety Advisory. |
| Aug 16, 2000 | PRINCETON, KY | N3674C | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to clear trees, for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 28, 2000 | SAUK CITY, WI | N4742D | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
VFR flight into IMC encountered by the pilot and exceeding the design limits of the aircraf. A factor was flight to a destination alternate not perfo…VFR flight into IMC encountered by the pilot and exceeding the design limits of the aircraf. A factor was flight to a destination alternate not performed by the pilot. |
| May 25, 2000 | NOBLE, OK | N974SR | Fatal (2) | destroyed | the failure of both pilots to maintain visual lookout. |
| May 18, 2000 | COBAN, GT | TGJOR | Fatal (4) | — | Investigation pending |
| Mar 11, 2000 | Fallbrook, CA | N95996 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
the loss of engine power resulting from fuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, inadequate performance of the pre-takeoff…the loss of engine power resulting from fuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, inadequate performance of the pre-takeoff checklist, and failure to ensure that the fuel selector was properly positioned prior to takeoff. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while attempting to clear a power line during the ensuing forced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. |
| Feb 25, 2000 | EL PRADO, NM | N2988Y | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation in that he initiated flight into known adverse weather, and continued VFR flight into IMC to the p…The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation in that he initiated flight into known adverse weather, and continued VFR flight into IMC to the point where remedial action was not possible. Factors were the weather conditions that included snow, low ceiling, and obscuration, a dark night, and his overconfidence in his abilities. **This case was modified on February 27, 2008.** |
| Feb 16, 2000 | MCALESTER, OK | N91994 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The failure of both pilots to maintain visual lookout while maneuvering in the traffic pattern. |
| Feb 14, 2000 | COULTERVILLE, CA | N3324R | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's attempted flight into known adverse weather after receiving hazardous weather advisories, which resulted in inadvertent flight into instru…The pilot's attempted flight into known adverse weather after receiving hazardous weather advisories, which resulted in inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions while attempting to maintain VFR conditions on top. The subsequent accumulation of structural icing required an emergency descent into conditions of low cloud ceilings and obscured mountains. |
| Dec 01, 1999 | TEPIC, MX | 5439 | Fatal (3) | — | Investigation pending |
| Oct 18, 1999 | COBAN, GT | TGROF | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 04, 1999 | KILLINGWORTH, CT | N121BG | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure follow the published instrument approach procedure. A factor in the accident was the low cloud ceiling. |
| Sep 18, 1999 | BRYAN, TX | N4803D | Fatal (5) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the loss of engine power as a result of fatigue crac…the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the loss of engine power as a result of fatigue cracking and separation of the #6 cylinder head. |
| Aug 28, 1999 | RYEGATE, MT | N2886Y | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions and his failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors include low ceilings and …The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions and his failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors include low ceilings and inadequate in-flight planning. |
| Jul 09, 1999 | MENOMINEE FALLS, WI | N2899Y | Fatal (1) | destroyed | the pilots failure to maintain adequate clearance. A factor was the static wire. |