Cessna 182 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2779 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2021 | Fire Island, NY | N759AC | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Sep 26, 2021 | Troup, TX | N3293Y | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a variable gusting wind and his decision not to perform a go-around that resul…The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a variable gusting wind and his decision not to perform a go-around that resulted an overrun and impact with a fence and trees. |
| May 29, 2021 | Cordova, AK | N2761Q | Minor | substantial | An encounter with mountain wave turbulence and windshear that exceeded the climb capability of the airplane and resulted in impact with terrain. |
| Apr 25, 2021 | Sedona, AZ | N288GF | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a collision with a fuel truck and a parked airp…The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a collision with a fuel truck and a parked airplane. |
| Feb 24, 2021 | Millville, IA | N3209U | Minor | substantial | The inadequate maintenance/inspection of the airplane, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation. |
| Sep 07, 2020 | Coeur d'Alene, ID | N8885X | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a collision with trees and terrain. |
| Mar 05, 2020 | Moab, UT | N4031D | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and the airplane’s subsequent noseover. |
| Sep 05, 2019 | Charleston, WV | N2408Q | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's improper approach path at night and his misjudgment of the landing point, which resulted in landing short of the runway and impact with th…The pilot's improper approach path at night and his misjudgment of the landing point, which resulted in landing short of the runway and impact with the runway's engineered materials arrestor system. |
| Jun 04, 2019 | Robertsdale, AL | N7317Q | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point while landing on a wet turf runway, which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| May 11, 2019 | Glades Park, CO | N6314B | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and climb rate during takeoff in high-density altitude conditions, which resulted in his failure to …The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and climb rate during takeoff in high-density altitude conditions, which resulted in his failure to clear power lines. |
| May 05, 2019 | Marion, IN | N96974 | Minor | destroyed |
The pilot's improper trim setting and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic s…The pilot's improper trim setting and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Sep 27, 2018 | Anchorage, AK | N2571G | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to avoid wake turbulence from a crossing heavy airplane. |
| May 08, 2018 | Luling, TX | N3291U | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to secure the left-wing fuel cap after refueling the airplane, which resulted in a fuel leak on takeoff. |
| May 07, 2018 | Broomfield, CO | N3292Y | Minor | substantial |
The overstress fracture of the upper link of the nose landing gear torque link assembly, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain direction…The overstress fracture of the upper link of the nose landing gear torque link assembly, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Apr 28, 2018 | Boulder, UT | N3377U | Minor | substantial | A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to the available evidence. |
| Sep 07, 2017 | Fairfield, MT | N735KQ | Minor | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to secure the right fuel cap during the preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and…The pilot's failure to secure the right fuel cap during the preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and an off-airport hard landing. |
| Aug 12, 2017 | Quitman, MS | N147DD | Minor | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions after passing a large hill. |
| Jun 25, 2017 | San Martin, CA | N524BF | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to attain a proper glidepath on approach for landing, which resulted in an impact with a guard rail and post. Contributing to the …The pilot’s failure to attain a proper glidepath on approach for landing, which resulted in an impact with a guard rail and post. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to ensure that sufficient fuel was onboard for nonlevel flight, which resulted in fuel starvation. |
| May 19, 2017 | Anderson, CA | N7352S | Minor | substantial | Loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. |
| Apr 23, 2017 | Ovid, NY | N9907B | Minor | substantial |
The mechanic's failure to inspect and clean the carburetor fuel inlet screen during the airplane’s annual inspection, which allowed undetected debris …The mechanic's failure to inspect and clean the carburetor fuel inlet screen during the airplane’s annual inspection, which allowed undetected debris and dirt to obstruct the fuel supply and resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine power. |
| Apr 23, 2017 | Manistee, MI | N2056R | Minor | substantial |
The failure of the airplane owner and maintenance personnel to follow the propeller manufacturer's recommend overhaul schedule, which resulted in a fa…The failure of the airplane owner and maintenance personnel to follow the propeller manufacturer's recommend overhaul schedule, which resulted in a fatigue fracture of the propeller blade actuating pin and a loss of thrust in flight. |
| Apr 16, 2017 | Willow, AK | N9362X | Minor | substantial |
The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in the forced landing att…The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in the forced landing attempt and impact with power lines. |
| Apr 03, 2017 | Blue Earth, MN | N8889X | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's decision to continue the night, visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain …The pilot's decision to continue the night, visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain while on final approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper use of an electronic flight bag. |
| Mar 25, 2017 | Mackay, ID | N52743 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's decision to maneuver the airplane over mountainous terrain in high-density altitude conditions, which resulted in the airplane’s inability…The pilot's decision to maneuver the airplane over mountainous terrain in high-density altitude conditions, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to maintain altitude or establish a climb. |
| Jan 14, 2017 | Mobile, AL | N707RB | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb. |