Cessna 182 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2779 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2009 | Weeping Water, NE | N1921X | Incident | substantial | The pilots' improper execution of soft/short field take-off procedures. |
| Aug 07, 2009 | Milford, PA | N9432X | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control during takeoff. |
| Aug 01, 2009 | Conway, AR | N521SP | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jul 31, 2009 | Watertown, SD | N2131G | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of a fuel tank leak. Contributing to the accident was the reported malfunction of the fuel g…A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of a fuel tank leak. Contributing to the accident was the reported malfunction of the fuel gauge. |
| Jul 07, 2009 | Ballinger, TX | N7589S | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning. |
| Jun 20, 2009 | Cookson, OK | N60HP | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the building while taxiing on a road. |
| Jun 08, 2009 | Shafter, CA | N61907 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. |
| May 31, 2009 | Destin, FL | N1481S | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| May 09, 2009 | Madera, CA | N71165 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane throughout the landing. |
| Apr 22, 2009 | Rangely, CO | N345TJ | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind. |
| Apr 04, 2009 | Kalispell, MT | N6433A | Incident | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power during a go-around for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was a fatigue failure of the right main landi…A partial loss of engine power during a go-around for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was a fatigue failure of the right main landing gear spring. |
| Mar 28, 2009 | Sedona, AZ | N97467 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point during a full-stop landing attempt. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to…The pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point during a full-stop landing attempt. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to ensure that the aircraft was properly configured for landing, his not initiating a go-around, and a malfunction in one of the main landing gear braking systems. |
| Feb 21, 2009 | Westminster, MD | N139RA | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to stop the airplane within the available runway after touchdown. |
| Feb 20, 2009 | Kelleys Island, OH | N3710D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in gusty winds due to inadequate aileron cable tension. |
| Jan 25, 2009 | Clinton, AR | N759YH | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the gust of wind as reported by the pilot. |
| Dec 12, 2008 | Fort Worth, TX | N5495B | Incident | minor |
Collision with a hidden obstruction while taxiing through a grass field following a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine …Collision with a hidden obstruction while taxiing through a grass field following a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to turn on the carburetor heat. |
| Nov 28, 2008 | Gillespie, IL | N44LL | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to take off with a known obstacle on the runway. |
| Nov 12, 2008 | White Swan, WA | N24658 | Incident | substantial | Collision with terrain while maneuvering for undetermined reasons. |
| Oct 08, 2008 | Mount Vernon, MO | N21544 | Incident | destroyed |
The pilot failed to maintain a proper landing aim point. Contributing to the accident were the setting sun and the uneven terrain approaching the run…The pilot failed to maintain a proper landing aim point. Contributing to the accident were the setting sun and the uneven terrain approaching the runway. |
| Oct 07, 2008 | Manchester, CT | N771CP | Incident | substantial | The in-flight collision with a bird. |
| Oct 06, 2008 | Gulf Shores, AL | N22AS | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Aug 30, 2008 | Elizabethtown, KY | N5927B | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was pressure from the company for the pilot to fly the second load of skyd…A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was pressure from the company for the pilot to fly the second load of skydivers without refueling. |
| Aug 27, 2008 | Danielson, CT | N169DP | Incident | substantial | Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot’s inadequate fuel consumption calculations. |
| Aug 20, 2008 | Mesa, AZ | N95841 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Aug 16, 2008 | Sparta, IL | N8643T | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight/planning which resulted in the failure to assure an adequate fuel supply for the flight and the improper flare during…The pilot's inadequate preflight/planning which resulted in the failure to assure an adequate fuel supply for the flight and the improper flare during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the ditch that the airplane contacted. |