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 27, 2018 | Aberdeen, ID | N5700B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine pow…The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing and nose-over. |
| May 18, 2018 | Wickenburg, AZ | N4964D | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| May 18, 2018 | Crescent Mills, CA | N9163X | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to the development of carburetor icing. |
| May 17, 2018 | Prescott, WA | N182EW | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s taxiing too fast on rough terrain, which resulted in a loss of directional control. |
| May 13, 2018 | Cascade, ID | N2377R | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The non-instrument-rated pilot's improper decision to initiate a visual flight rules flight into an area with low ceilings due to mountain obscuration…The non-instrument-rated pilot's improper decision to initiate a visual flight rules flight into an area with low ceilings due to mountain obscuration, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. |
| May 08, 2018 | Luling, TX | N3291U | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to secure the left-wing fuel cap after refueling the airplane, which resulted in a fuel leak on takeoff. |
| May 07, 2018 | Broomfield, CO | N3292Y | Minor | substantial |
The overstress fracture of the upper link of the nose landing gear torque link assembly, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain direction…The overstress fracture of the upper link of the nose landing gear torque link assembly, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during landing. |
| May 07, 2018 | Albuquerque, NM | N632EP | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to continue flight in mountainous terrain with downdraft conditions, which necessitated a precautionary landing on unsuitable ter…The pilot’s decision to continue flight in mountainous terrain with downdraft conditions, which necessitated a precautionary landing on unsuitable terrain. |
| May 06, 2018 | Clarksville, TN | N5419E | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind in variable crosswind and downdraft and updraft conditions on a wet runway, which resulted in a runway ov…The pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind in variable crosswind and downdraft and updraft conditions on a wet runway, which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| Apr 29, 2018 | Page, AZ | N7553N | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a rejected takeoff in gusting quarting tailwind conditions. |
| Apr 28, 2018 | Boulder, UT | N3377U | Minor | substantial | A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to the available evidence. |
| Mar 30, 2018 | Nephi, UT | N5292N | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Mar 20, 2018 | Rapid City, SD | N3024Y | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion. |
| Mar 12, 2018 | Rockford, IL | N96772 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s unnecessary action during the approach, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Feb 28, 2018 | Abbeville, FR | N609PC | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Feb 12, 2018 | El Pozo, MX | XB-HRG | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 06, 2018 | Santee, CA | N3525T | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's decision to take off into instrument meteorological conditions that resulted in spatial disorientation, and his exceedance of the airplane…The pilot's decision to take off into instrument meteorological conditions that resulted in spatial disorientation, and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Jan 20, 2018 | BRIDPORT, AS | VH-TSA | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 26, 2017 | Santa Ana, CA | N698MC | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to follow ground control instructions and to see and avoid ground obstacles while taxiing. |
| Nov 27, 2017 | Black River Falls, WI | N8128M | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the high-performance airplane during the go-around in crosswind conditions. |
| Nov 22, 2017 | Bolingbrook, IL | N7111W | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. |
| Nov 12, 2017 | Tucson, AZ | N8515S | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to use taxiways shown on the airport diagrams and his subsequent failure to avoid a ditch. |
| Oct 28, 2017 | Skwentna, AK | N2661Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s decision to land on an unimproved snow-covered airstrip, which resulted in the airplane coming to rest inverted. |
| Oct 13, 2017 | Las Cruces, NM | N8338S | Fatal (2) | substantial | Controlled flight into terrain in dark night conditions. |
| Oct 02, 2017 | San Juan, PR | N9021X | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate distance from helicopters during the approach for landing, resulting in an encounter with wake turbulence and…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate distance from helicopters during the approach for landing, resulting in an encounter with wake turbulence and subsequent loss of control. |