Cessna 182 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2779 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | Los Alamos, NM | N71074 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while landing in gusty crosswind conditions. |
| Dec 23, 2024 | Waimea, HI | N7143E | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate monitoring of the fuel status while en route, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| Nov 06, 2024 | Priest River, ID | N9207X | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point and his inability to stop the landing roll on a wet gras runway, which resulted in a collision …The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point and his inability to stop the landing roll on a wet gras runway, which resulted in a collision with a tree. |
| Sep 14, 2024 | Buckland, AK | N5407B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Aug 24, 2024 | King Salmon, AK | N2512G | Incident | substantial |
The airplanes contact with terrain during takeoff which resulted in an inability to gain airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subseque…The airplanes contact with terrain during takeoff which resulted in an inability to gain airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. |
| Aug 23, 2024 | Stanley, ID | N9989E | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s loss of directional control in reduced visibility conditions due to a wind gust, which resulted in a collision with a trailer. |
| Aug 22, 2024 | Shelter Island, NY | N7529N | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point while landing, which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| Jul 19, 2024 | Vichy, FR | D-ELXC | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Zephyrhills, FL | N8523T | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice as a result of the pilot’s delayed application of carburetor heat. |
| Jul 10, 2024 | Teton Village, WY | N4083D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll.improper compensation for the prevailing wind conditions, resulting in…The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll.improper compensation for the prevailing wind conditions, resulting in impact of the left wing on the runway surface. |
| Jul 06, 2024 | Sapareva Banya, BU | LZ-SDB | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 26, 2024 | Cordova, AK | N3411U | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing. |
| Jun 24, 2024 | Spokane Valley, WA | N4059D | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 05, 2024 | Gypsum, CO | N5755B | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the flight instructor and the pilot to visually confirm the airplane’s fuel quantity during preflight, which resulted in a loss of engi…The failure of the flight instructor and the pilot to visually confirm the airplane’s fuel quantity during preflight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and an off-airport forced landing in rough terrain. |
| May 22, 2024 | Vernal, UT | N8580T | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 10, 2024 | Davis, OK | N37TJ | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed on approach which resulted in an extended touchdown, bounced landing, and runway overrun. |
| May 10, 2024 | Three Forks, MT | N2388X | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in an attempted departure with the flight control lock device installed, and subsequent no…The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in an attempted departure with the flight control lock device installed, and subsequent nose landing gear collapse. |
| Apr 23, 2024 | Challis, ID | N2299C | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point during landing which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over. |
| Mar 30, 2024 | Ben Wheeler, TX | N3322U | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain control while landing in a gusting wind. |
| Feb 22, 2024 | Weippe, ID | N6323B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to secure the oil filler cap during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a precautionary landing on the soft surface and su…The pilot’s failure to secure the oil filler cap during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a precautionary landing on the soft surface and subsequent nose over. |
| Oct 01, 2023 | Olathe, KS | N357HT | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| Sep 30, 2023 | Towanda, PA | N747UC | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons. |
| Sep 24, 2023 | Trimble River Valley, AK | N2586R | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the left main landing gear (MLG) tire impacting a rock, resulting in the se…The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the left main landing gear (MLG) tire impacting a rock, resulting in the separation of the MLG wheel, and the subsequent loss of directional control. |
| Aug 23, 2023 | Klein, TX | N908VA | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing. |
| Aug 13, 2023 | North Myrtle Beach, SC | N22RE | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to properly secure the left wing fuel cap, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |