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
Apr 07, 2015 Portland, TN N3586Y Minor substantial The pilot's failure to perform a go-around in time to prevent a runway overrun and collision with terrain.
Apr 03, 2015 Fort Myers, FL N9490X Incident substantial The pilot's excessive descent rate during approach, which resulted in a hard landing.
Mar 17, 2015 El Paso, TX N735KF Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot's decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into known instrument flight rules conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into …

The pilot's decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into known instrument flight rules conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.

Mar 10, 2015 Waycross, GA N42667 Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to use any airport guidance while taxiing, which resulted in geographic disorientation and a takeoff attempt from an inadequate le…

The pilot's failure to use any airport guidance while taxiing, which resulted in geographic disorientation and a takeoff attempt from an inadequate length and unsuitable surface.

Mar 08, 2015 Ramona, CA N2030M Incident substantial The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control.
Jan 26, 2015 Owen, WI N3181R Fatal (1) substantial
The flight instructor's decision to initiate flight into forecasted icing conditions in an airplane that was not certified or equipped for flight into…

The flight instructor's decision to initiate flight into forecasted icing conditions in an airplane that was not certified or equipped for flight into icing conditions, which resulted in significant structural ice accumulation to the extent that the airplane was unable to maintain altitude.

Jan 26, 2015 Fort Morgan, CO N8997T Minor substantial
The pilot's improper fuel planning/management, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the subsequent forced landi…

The pilot's improper fuel planning/management, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the subsequent forced landing in a pasture.

Jan 15, 2015 Santa Fe, NM N9611H Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to remove ice from the airplane’s surfaces before departure, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to attain sufficient airsp…

The pilot’s failure to remove ice from the airplane’s surfaces before departure, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to attain sufficient airspeed shortly after takeoff, the subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack, and an aerodynamic stall.

Dec 26, 2014 Nashville, TN N6063F Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Dec 12, 2014 Wendover, UT N961GW Serious (2) substantial The pilot's failure to maintain situational awareness during a turn which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
Dec 10, 2014 Springfield, IL N661SP Incident minor
The improper installation of a doubler patch, which prevented the right flap from actuating and moving properly and led to the subsequent interference…

The improper installation of a doubler patch, which prevented the right flap from actuating and moving properly and led to the subsequent interference with the aileron.

Nov 29, 2014 Hartford, CT N759VG Incident substantial
The partial loss of engine power during climb after takeoff for a reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examination reveale…

The partial loss of engine power during climb after takeoff for a reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examination revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures.

Nov 23, 2014 San Luis Obispo, CA N97347 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing flare with a crosswind.
Oct 15, 2014 Orange, TX N2437G Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around to avoid another airplane that was making a nonstandard approach to the opposing r…

The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around to avoid another airplane that was making a nonstandard approach to the opposing runway. Contributing to the accident was the other pilot’s use of a nonstandard approach while landing on the opposing runway.

Sep 28, 2014 Port Eads, LA N2011R Minor substantial The pilot's improper decision to depart from a runway not suitable for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control.
Sep 27, 2014 Silver City, NM N2309R Minor substantial
The pilot overcorrected when the airplane experienced a downdraft during the takeoff which resulted in the airplane stalling and impacting the terrain…

The pilot overcorrected when the airplane experienced a downdraft during the takeoff which resulted in the airplane stalling and impacting the terrain.

Sep 20, 2014 Bethany Center, NY N3785D Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain a directional control of the airplane during gusting wind conditions.
Aug 14, 2014 Gustavus, AK N2121G Incident substantial The pilot's unstable landing approach which resulted in a long landing, and subsequent collision with terrain.
Aug 09, 2014 Mitu, CO HK-1921 Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 08, 2014 Lake of the Woods, CA N1292S Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 02, 2014 Gansevoort, NY N1DZ Fatal (2) destroyed The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during initial climb following a banner pick-up, resulting in collision with a tree.
Jul 29, 2014 Pine Bluff, AR N9836H Incident substantial The inadvertent aerodynamic stall during landing in crosswind conditions.
Jul 27, 2014 Clayton, GA N2275G Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a tree and then obstacles during the subsequent…

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a tree and then obstacles during the subsequent aborted takeoff.

Jul 26, 2014 Warren, ID N624M Incident substantial
The pilot's attempt to depart on an unpaved road, which he mistook for the unpaved runway. Contributing to the accident was the fact that the road and…

The pilot's attempt to depart on an unpaved road, which he mistook for the unpaved runway. Contributing to the accident was the fact that the road and the runway were conjoined for the first few hundred feet of the runway.

Jul 20, 2014 Albury Aerodrome, AS VH-TRS Fatal (1) substantial <br /><br />
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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