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 15, 1989 RUSSELL, AR N3763D Minor substantial AN ENGINE FAILURE, BECAUSE OF A VALVE WHICH STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION, OVER TERRAIN THAT WAS UNSUITABLE FOR A FORCED LANDING.
Aug 10, 1989 COMFORT, TX N5703B Minor substantial
THE FUEL EXHAUSTION INDUCED POWER LOSS WHICH RESULTED FROM THE FUEL PILOT'S FAILURE TO ACCURATELY DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF FUEL AVAILABLE FOR THE FLIGH…

THE FUEL EXHAUSTION INDUCED POWER LOSS WHICH RESULTED FROM THE FUEL PILOT'S FAILURE TO ACCURATELY DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF FUEL AVAILABLE FOR THE FLIGHT.
Jul 20, 1989 WESTON, CO N9038T Minor substantial WATER IN THE FUEL AND INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE DITCH.
Jul 14, 1989 LANCASTER, NY N6171B Minor substantial WATER CONTAMINATION OF THE FUEL, AND AN INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND.
Jul 09, 1989 KISSIMMEE, FL N6199B Minor substantial THE FAILURE OF THE CARBURETOR THROTTLE CABLE BECAUSE OF AN INADEQUATE ANNUAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED 4.6 FLIGHT HOURS AND ONE MONTH BEFORE THE ACCIDENT.
Jul 02, 1989 TECUMSEH, MI N3939D Minor substantial LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON. THE EMBANKMENT (DIRT BANK) WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.
Jul 02, 1989 ELMENDORF, TX N5827B Minor substantial
PILOT'S DECISION TO DISCONTINUE THE USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT, IN CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS, THAT LED TO A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER AT AN ALTITUDE INSUFF…

PILOT'S DECISION TO DISCONTINUE THE USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT, IN CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS, THAT LED TO A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER AT AN ALTITUDE INSUFFICIENT FOR A SAFE LANDING ON THE AIRPORT.
May 19, 1989 MILES CITY, MT N2774F Minor substantial THE PILOT'S IMPROPER DECISION TO LAND AND ATTEMPT TO TAXI AT AN AIRPORT WHERE STRONG WINDS WOULD NOT PERMIT SAFE GROUND HANDLING OF THE AIRCRAFT.
Apr 05, 1989 LOS LUNAS, NM N1672M Minor substantial
INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXAUSTION FROM AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: FALSE F…

INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXAUSTION FROM AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: FALSE FUEL QUANTITY INDICATION, HARD LANDING BY THE PILOT, AND UNEVEN TERRAIN CONDITIONS.
Mar 11, 1989 JACKSONVILLE, FL N182BH Minor substantial
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO USE THE CARBURETOR HEAT, WHICH RESULTED IN CARBURETOR ICE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: CARBURETOR ICING CONDITION…

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO USE THE CARBURETOR HEAT, WHICH RESULTED IN CARBURETOR ICE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS AND OBSTRUCTIONS (POWER LINES & VEHICLES) IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.
Feb 26, 1989 TEMPLE, TX N5010D Minor substantial IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION, BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION, DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY O FUEL.
Dec 05, 1988 VIDALIA, GA N9107M Minor substantial Investigation pending
Nov 07, 1988 GREENSBORO, NC N2358X Minor substantial Investigation pending
Oct 07, 1988 LEXINGTON, NC N736EK Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 29, 1988 BELLEVIEW, FL N9051G Minor substantial Investigation pending
Aug 23, 1988 Bamberg, SC N5797B Minor substantial Investigation pending
Aug 08, 1988 WILDWOOD, NJ N20722 Minor substantial THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A BUILDING AFTER IF EXPERIENCED A POWER LOSS DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION CAUSED BY OIL DILUTION AND LOW ENGINE COMPRESSION.
Aug 04, 1988 GUFFEY, CO N182VR Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 15, 1988 GILLETTE, WY N5903B Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 03, 1988 MENOMONEE FALLS, WI N70916 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 17, 1988 ATHOL, ID N7112E Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 29, 1988 FRANCONIA, NH N6115B Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 28, 1988 WILLISTON, FL N4057D Minor substantial Investigation pending
Apr 27, 1988 GREAT FALLS, MT N79P Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 04, 1988 NORWALK, OH N84118 Minor substantial Investigation pending
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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