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 28, 2007 | Cedarburg, WI | N2366M | Incident | substantial | The improper landing flare which resulted in the airplane porpoising during the landing and the subsequent overload of the nose gear. |
| May 10, 2007 | Harvard, IL | N234ME | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's misjudged flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which caused the nose gear to collapse and subsequent damage to the propello…The pilot's misjudged flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which caused the nose gear to collapse and subsequent damage to the propellor and underside of the airplane. |
| May 10, 2007 | Traer, IA | N52621 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing on the grass airstrip. A contributing factor was the pilot's limited experienc…The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing on the grass airstrip. A contributing factor was the pilot's limited experience operating on grass runways. Additional factors were the runway cone struck during landing and the irrigation ditch encountered during the runway excursion. |
| Mar 14, 2007 | Phoenix, AZ | N1903X | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. A factor was the sign. |
| Mar 03, 2007 | Banning, CA | N735SD | Incident | substantial | Loss of engine power while on final approach for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unfavorable wind condition. |
| Jan 19, 2007 | Ashland, VA | N9392X | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to properly secure the seat locking pin. |
| Jan 12, 2007 | Coral Springs, FL | N502SS | Incident | substantial | The improper design change associated with a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), which resulted in an in-flight fire. |
| Jan 07, 2007 | Lamar, CO | N2185R | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inability to maintain directional control resulting in an impact with a snow bank. Contributing factors include the obscured runway lights…the pilot's inability to maintain directional control resulting in an impact with a snow bank. Contributing factors include the obscured runway lights, inoperative landing lights, and the pilot's improper decision to operate an airplane with known systems deficiencies. |
| Oct 31, 2006 | Toms River, NJ | N6362T | Incident | substantial |
The private pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a landing …The private pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a landing short of the runway. A contributing factor was the gusty wind conditions. |
| Oct 17, 2006 | Dexter, MO | N873MP | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper runway selection for landing and the pilot's inadequate flare. A factor was the tailwind. |
| Oct 15, 2006 | Vicksburg, MS | N1013Y | Incident | substantial | The structural damage to the firewall during a suspected hard landing. |
| Oct 05, 2006 | Boise, ID | N70946 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance while taxiing. A contributing factor was the temporary construction fence next to the taxiway. |
| Sep 07, 2006 | Shelton, WA | N5482T | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to a practice soft-field landing, and the certified flight instructor's failure to take remedial …The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to a practice soft-field landing, and the certified flight instructor's failure to take remedial action. Factors include the pilot's failure to use a checklist. |
| Aug 30, 2006 | Fairfield, UT | N5464N | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the pilot-rated-passenger to maintain adequate airspeed on final during a simulated engine-out approach, resulting in the aircraft desc…The failure of the pilot-rated-passenger to maintain adequate airspeed on final during a simulated engine-out approach, resulting in the aircraft descending into the terrain about 40 feet short of the runway, and the failure of the pilot-in-command to take remedial action. |
| Aug 17, 2006 | Fort Myers, FL | N250CS | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing rollout during gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runw…The pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing rollout during gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway. |
| Aug 04, 2006 | Roset, WY | N3344Y | Incident | substantial | an inadvertent pilot-induced porpoise and his improper remedial action. A contributing factor was the wind gust. |
| Jul 25, 2006 | Santa Clarita, CA | N8961X | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The fuel exhaustion was the result of a split O-ring on the right fuel cap, which allowed fuel to siph…A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The fuel exhaustion was the result of a split O-ring on the right fuel cap, which allowed fuel to siphon out of the right fuel tank during flight. |
| Jul 23, 2006 | Hemet, CA | N9886M | Incident | substantial | the shaking and backfiring of the engine for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 22, 2006 | Eatonton, GA | N3415R | Incident | substantial |
The CFI's failure to initiate a go-around when he noticed the flight was high during approach resulting in the flight landing long, overrunning the ru…The CFI's failure to initiate a go-around when he noticed the flight was high during approach resulting in the flight landing long, overrunning the runway , and colliding with trees. Factors in the accident were a wet runway and a tailwind for landing. |
| Jul 18, 2006 | Napoleon, MI | N6155B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot failed to perform a go-around which resulted in landing long on the airstrip. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind, the p…The pilot failed to perform a go-around which resulted in landing long on the airstrip. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind, the pilot's selection of runway direction, the fence posts, the fence, and the trees which were contacted. |
| Jul 16, 2006 | Lafayette, GA | N97351 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jul 08, 2006 | Birmingham, AL | N3479S | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during final approach resulting in a stall/mush and a hard landing. |
| Jun 25, 2006 | Center Island, WA | N2476Q | Incident | substantial | Distance/speed misjudged by the pilot during landing. Rough uneven terrain was a factor. |
| Jun 21, 2006 | Fairbanks, AK | N91510 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed during the takeoff run, which resulted in an on ground collision with terrain. Factors associated with the …The pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed during the takeoff run, which resulted in an on ground collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff, and his overloading of the airplane. |
| Jun 20, 2006 | Coupland, TX | N42656 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's disorientation. Contributing factors were the prevailing night light condition and the inoperative landing light. |