Cessna 182 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2779 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2014 | Sedona, AZ | N42474 | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance the airplane’s critical angle-of attack while maneuvering through a canyon in hig…The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance the airplane’s critical angle-of attack while maneuvering through a canyon in high-density altitude conditions at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Jul 08, 2014 | Fall City, WA | N5816B | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to depart in low-ceiling conditions and his continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which…The pilot’s decision to depart in low-ceiling conditions and his continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. |
| Jul 02, 2014 | Geneseo, IL | N2209G | Minor | substantial | The pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jun 29, 2014 | Big Creek, ID | N132K | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s execution of a traffic pattern that did not put the airplane in position for a normal final approach and the pilot’s decision to continue …The pilot’s execution of a traffic pattern that did not put the airplane in position for a normal final approach and the pilot’s decision to continue the landing attempt instead of initiating a go-around, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low to prevent ground impact. |
| Jun 28, 2014 | Mesa, AZ | N3069Q | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's inadequate landing flare which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and hard landing. |
| Jun 27, 2014 | Littleton, NC | N182PE | Fatal (1) | substantial |
Maintenance personnel's application of sealant to the engine case halves during engine overhaul, contrary to manufacturer's instructions, which result…Maintenance personnel's application of sealant to the engine case halves during engine overhaul, contrary to manufacturer's instructions, which resulted in internal failure of the engine due to the loss of case bolt torque. |
| Jun 15, 2014 | Put in Bay, OH | N2366G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jun 14, 2014 | Valmeyer, IL | N5172D | Incident | substantial |
The inadvertent deployment of the skydiver's drogue chute when he exited the airplane, resulting in it contacting and damaging the horizontal stabiliz…The inadvertent deployment of the skydiver's drogue chute when he exited the airplane, resulting in it contacting and damaging the horizontal stabilizer. |
| Jun 01, 2014 | Galena, AK | N2631R | Minor | substantial |
A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which necessitated a forced landing on unsuitable terrain, during which the airplane flipped ov…A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which necessitated a forced landing on unsuitable terrain, during which the airplane flipped over and became partially submerged in water. |
| May 24, 2014 | Mammoth Lakes, CA | N21048 | Incident | substantial |
The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in cruise flight while operatin…The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in cruise flight while operating in an area conducive to carburetor icing. |
| May 24, 2014 | Arvin, CA | N97038 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to reconnect the air-oil separator return line after completing an oil change, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due …The pilot’s failure to reconnect the air-oil separator return line after completing an oil change, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation. |
| May 24, 2014 | Perkasie, PA | N3388F | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to select and attain a proper touchdown point during landing which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| May 21, 2014 | Elkton, MD | N182PJ | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point during a no-flap landing to a wet, down-sloping runway, and the airplane's dynamic hydroplani…The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point during a no-flap landing to a wet, down-sloping runway, and the airplane's dynamic hydroplaning after touchdown, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of electrical power due to an alternator failure. |
| Apr 30, 2014 | Cooper Landing, AK | N3024F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to correctly use carburetor heat, resulting in a loss of engine power and collision with terrain. |
| Feb 11, 2014 | Belen, NM | N300EM | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to ensure adequate fuel onboard for the intended flight. |
| Feb 09, 2014 | Lexington, TX | N6061B | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper use of the carburetor heat, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. |
| Dec 29, 2013 | Paradis, LA | N491CC | Incident | substantial | The collision with a bird which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane. |
| Dec 27, 2013 | Littleton, NC | N1833X | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. |
| Dec 17, 2013 | Burlington, NC | N963CP | Incident | substantial | A loss of airplane control during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined due to the postaccident condition of the elevator control system. |
| Nov 29, 2013 | Delta, CO | N3087Y | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The student pilot’s decision to attempt flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and ground impact. |
| Nov 02, 2013 | Superior, WI | N70520 | Minor | substantial |
The failure of the pilot who was flying the trail airplane to maintain separation from the lead airplane. Contributing to the accident was the inadequ…The failure of the pilot who was flying the trail airplane to maintain separation from the lead airplane. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate pilot training for formation skydiving operations. |
| Nov 01, 2013 | Braggadocio, MO | N94371 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout, which resulted in a runway excursion and the airplane nosing over. |
| Oct 27, 2013 | Wauchula, FL | N725AS | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Oct 23, 2013 | Mount Hotham, AS | VH - KKM | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 29, 2013 | Santa Teresa, NM | N3078F | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because no anomalies were found during the postaccident engine examination. |