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 19, 2016 | Selma, CA | N9909B | Minor | substantial | The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the flight instructor's failure to use carburetor heat during the descent. |
| Apr 14, 2016 | Moorestown, MI | N958HP | Minor | substantial | An in-flight bird strike, which resulted in wind screen damage. |
| Mar 13, 2016 | Alpine, WY | N2230G | Fatal (4) | substantial |
The noninstrument-rated pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb in dark night conditions with no visual reference, which resulte…The noninstrument-rated pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb in dark night conditions with no visual reference, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain. |
| Feb 28, 2016 | Gainesville, FL | N2861R | Minor | substantial |
The failure of the engine crankshaft near the Nos. 4 and 5 crankshaft journals due to oil starvation. The reason for the oil starvation could not be d…The failure of the engine crankshaft near the Nos. 4 and 5 crankshaft journals due to oil starvation. The reason for the oil starvation could not be determined during postaccident examination. |
| Feb 11, 2016 | Hudson Oaks, TX | N182SD | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's decision to continue the high approach, resulting in excessive speed during the landing roll, a loss of directional control, runway excurs…The pilot's decision to continue the high approach, resulting in excessive speed during the landing roll, a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and nose over. |
| Feb 02, 2016 | Mobile, AL | N784CP | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's loss of airplane control during a missed approach in instrument meteorological conditions due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to t…The pilot's loss of airplane control during a missed approach in instrument meteorological conditions due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight weather planning which resulted the pilot's selection of an unsuitable alternate airport, and the Civil Air Patrol's inadequate flight release procedures and inadequate oversight of the flight. |
| Jan 11, 2016 | Baton Rouge, LA | N4423R | Incident | substantial | An inadvertent collision with a bird while maneuvering during an aerial observation flight. |
| Dec 19, 2015 | Baytown, TX | N2694F | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions. |
| Dec 16, 2015 | Plettenberg, Western Cape Province, SF | ZS-SLS | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 06, 2015 | Pattonsburg, MO | N8777T | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's loss of airplane control while maneuvering during low-level flight for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the air…The pilot's loss of airplane control while maneuvering during low-level flight for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any preimpact anomalies. |
| Nov 28, 2015 | Salisbury, NC | N2000R | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare, causing the airplane to balloon and land hard. |
| Nov 24, 2015 | Hamlet, NE | N8983X | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's incorrect brake application which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over. |
| Nov 16, 2015 | Sandia Park, NM | N2440R | Fatal (3) | destroyed | The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control. |
| Nov 13, 2015 | Bowstring, MN | N717AT | Incident | substantial | The pilot exceeded the critical angle of attack during takeoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with a wind sock and terrain. |
| Nov 11, 2015 | Richmond, MO | N96381 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The airplane's impact with trees and terrain during an off-airport forced landing in dark night conditions following a partial loss of engine power. T…The airplane's impact with trees and terrain during an off-airport forced landing in dark night conditions following a partial loss of engine power. The reason for the partial loss of engine power could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Nov 10, 2015 | Parry Sound, CA | C-GKNZ | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 02, 2015 | DOUGLAS BISBEE, AZ | N1706R | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion, left main landing gear collapse, and a collision…The student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion, left main landing gear collapse, and a collision with terrain. |
| Oct 23, 2015 | Skwentna, AK | N3092F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during landing, which resulted in a porpoise and structural damage to the airplane. |
| Oct 12, 2015 | Abilene, TX | N9736H | Incident | substantial | The pilot's diverted attention while taxiing, which resulted in a collision with a fence post. |
| Oct 08, 2015 | Hope, ID | N6184F | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
The pilot's selection of an inadequate altitude to cross mountainous terrain and her subsequent failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing to…The pilot's selection of an inadequate altitude to cross mountainous terrain and her subsequent failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight evaluation of the weather conditions and flight plan. |
| Sep 27, 2015 | Lexington, TX | N3921D | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a climbing turn, which resulted…The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a climbing turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at too low of an altitude to recover. |
| Sep 27, 2015 | Glenwood Springs, CO | N3147S | Serious (1) | substantial |
A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat, which resulted in a forced landi…A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat, which resulted in a forced landing on rough/uneven terrain. |
| Sep 25, 2015 | Ama, LA | N6361B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to takeoff on a partially obstructed runway, which resulted in a collision with trees. |
| Sep 03, 2015 | Rose Hill, KS | N3417R | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise and subsequent hard landing. |
| Aug 24, 2015 | Pineville, LA | N759TZ | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to land with sufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane, resulting in a runway over-run and collision with terrain. |