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
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.
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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