Cessna 182 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2779 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2013 | Fremont, MI | N9075T | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion while in the traffic pattern. |
| May 17, 2013 | East Moriches, NY | N8775X | Incident | substantial |
The inadvertent deployment of the skydiving instructor's drogue chute when he exited the airplane, resulting in it contacting and damaging the horizon…The inadvertent deployment of the skydiving instructor's drogue chute when he exited the airplane, resulting in it contacting and damaging the horizontal stabilizer. |
| May 15, 2013 | Carson City, NV | N911HE | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after an encounter with downdrafts while flying over mountainous terrain. |
| May 13, 2013 | Southwick, MA | N817JT | Incident | substantial |
The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any malfunctio…The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. |
| May 09, 2013 | Clewiston, FL | N2440R | Incident | substantial |
The private pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and fuel management and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision, which resulted in a total lo…The private pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and fuel management and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| May 04, 2013 | Arcadia, NY | N2143R | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper decision to continue a high approach with a tailwind, rather than perform a go-around, which resulted in an overrun on a wet, dow…The pilot's improper decision to continue a high approach with a tailwind, rather than perform a go-around, which resulted in an overrun on a wet, down-sloping, grassy runway. |
| May 02, 2013 | Delta, CO | N2012Y | Incident | substantial |
The loss of propeller control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations revealed no anomalies that would have preclud…The loss of propeller control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation and the airplane’s subsequent collision with power lines during the forced landing. |
| Jan 01, 2013 | Chiloquin, OR | N58677 | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control during a landing on a snow-covered runway. |
| Dec 15, 2012 | Bellview, TX | N735BV | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for a sudden wind shift during the approach and landing, which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| Oct 16, 2012 | Maryville, TN | N1264S | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and his subsequent delayed decision to perform a go-around, which resulted in the airplane’s fa…The pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and his subsequent delayed decision to perform a go-around, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to clear obstacles. |
| Oct 01, 2012 | Port Lions, AK | N2028G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to take off with ice- and snow-contaminated wings. |
| Sep 07, 2012 | Marion, SC | N635CP | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Aug 20, 2012 | Hood River, OR | N34SR | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Aug 02, 2012 | Joseph, OR | N5418B | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s excessive use of brakes during the landing roll in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a noseover. |
| Jul 31, 2012 | Three Lakes, WI | N1DV | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's excessive touchdown speed, which resulted in a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience in …The pilot's excessive touchdown speed, which resulted in a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience in flying light airplanes. |
| Jul 30, 2012 | Montrose, CO | N3198S | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jul 28, 2012 | Rose Hill, KS | N8882X | Incident | substantial | The inadvertent deployment of a skydiver's parachute, which struck the right horizontal stabilizer. |
| Jun 28, 2012 | Sussex, NJ | N5143D | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s delayed decision to abort the landing and perform a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| Jun 16, 2012 | Meadow Creek, MT | N2424X | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged approach and improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jun 11, 2012 | Colfax, WA | N4715D | Incident | substantial | The total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the missing carburetor drain plug, which had not been secured with safety wire. |
| Jun 06, 2012 | Hilo, HI | N73466 | Incident | substantial | The damage to the engine firewall for a reason that was undetermined because the damage was not reported when it occurred. |
| May 27, 2012 | Fowlerville, MI | N287TC | Incident | minor | The airplane’s encounter with clear air turbulence, which caused a momentary loss of control and minor damage to the airplane. |
| May 12, 2012 | Houston, TX | N703MM | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s interference…The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s interference with the flight instructor’s attempted remedial actions. |
| May 06, 2012 | Newport, VT | N9217G | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing. |
| Apr 17, 2012 | Georgetown, CA | N3272S | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing with a gusting wind. |