How many accidents has the Cessna 182 had?

The NTSB has recorded 2779 events involving the Cessna 182: 529 fatal, 249 serious, 459 minor injuries, and 1535 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 182 a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 182 has 2779 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

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
Jun 19, 2006	Cooperstown, ND	N9073G	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of directional control while landing. Factors associated with th… The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of directional control while landing. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind condition, the high vegetation which the airplane contacted, and the high density altitude.
Jun 17, 2006	Beverly, MA	N830W	Incident	substantial	Collapse of the nose landing gear for an undetermined reason.
Jun 04, 2006	Albuquerque, NM	N6220N	Incident	substantial	the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing.
Jun 02, 2006	Chenega Bay, AK	N21545	Incident	substantial	A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason while maneuvering at low level over a beach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with rough ter… A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason while maneuvering at low level over a beach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with rough terrain and a nose over. A factor in the accident was the rough/uneven terrain.
May 08, 2006	Fort Bridger, WY	N759EF	Incident	substantial	the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare and touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the high, gusty crosswinds.
May 05, 2006	Canby, OR	N3305W	Incident	substantial	The pilot's misjudgment of altitude resulting in an undershoot. A factor was the berm.
Apr 28, 2006	Madison, WI	N1129P	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in a runway excursion and collapse of the nose landing gear.… The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in a runway excursion and collapse of the nose landing gear. A contributing factor was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition. Additional factors were the downhill slope and the ditch encountered during the accident sequence.
Apr 10, 2006	Fort Wayne, IN	N2878W	Incident	substantial	The pilot failed to lower the landing gear prior to landing.
Mar 17, 2006	Lebanon, IN	N3675U	Incident	substantial	Failure by the flightcrew (dual student and flight instructor) to accurately determine the fuel quantity prior to flight, which resulted in fuel exhau… Failure by the flightcrew (dual student and flight instructor) to accurately determine the fuel quantity prior to flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. An additional cause was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight due to his failure to personally verify the fuel quantity on-board. Contributing factors were the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing and the ditch (small ravine).
Mar 16, 2006	Sandpoint, ID	N9971T	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object (snow blowing equipment) while taxiing. The snow blowing equipment, and the pilot's failure … The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object (snow blowing equipment) while taxiing. The snow blowing equipment, and the pilot's failure to adequately maneuver the aircraft around snow berms were factors.
Mar 15, 2006	Houston, TX	N97881	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing. A contributing factor was the gusty winds.
Mar 04, 2006	Gilliam, LA	N8519T	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat and the lack of suitable terrain… The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
Feb 04, 2006	Black Canyon, AZ	N5421B	Incident	destroyed	the pilot's encounter with downdraft at low altitude on short final approach to land.
Dec 24, 2005	Haines City, FL	N8304S	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation, and operation of equipment with known deficiencies, a right wing fuel cap leak, which resulted in… The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation, and operation of equipment with known deficiencies, a right wing fuel cap leak, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
Nov 27, 2005	San Diego, CA	N3936D	Incident	substantial	The failure of the camshaft due to fatigue of one of the gear teeth, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Factors were the fence and the fence po… The failure of the camshaft due to fatigue of one of the gear teeth, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Factors were the fence and the fence post.
Nov 12, 2005	Broomfield, CO	N5715B	Incident	substantial	the nose wheel assembly separation for reasons undetermined.
Nov 06, 2005	Butler, MO	N5784B	Incident	substantial	The damage to the horizontal stabilizer was a result of the inadvertent deployment of the skydiver's reserve parachute.
Nov 04, 2005	Torrance, CA	N182HG	Incident	substantial	the pilot's excessive taxi speed, and his failure to maintain an adequate clearance from objects.
Oct 30, 2005	Livermore, CA	N51732	Incident	substantial	substantial damage to the airplane during unknown phase of flight for undetermined reasons.
Oct 23, 2005	San Antonio, TX	N3331F	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to compensate for prevailing wind conditions and his delay in executing a go-around. A contributing factor was the gusty winds.
Oct 16, 2005	Punta Gorda, FL	N3588F	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate remedial action following an encounter with wind gusts during the landing flare resulting in a hard landing and damage to the n… The pilot's inadequate remedial action following an encounter with wind gusts during the landing flare resulting in a hard landing and damage to the nose landing gear.
Oct 15, 2005	Mokelumne Hill, CA	N2728B	Incident	substantial	the pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing. A related factor was gusty wind conditions.
Oct 01, 2005	Bethel, AK	N3569Y	Incident	substantial	The pilot's misjudged distance and speed, which resulted in an overrun and a nose over during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident… The pilot's misjudged distance and speed, which resulted in an overrun and a nose over during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the dusk lighting conditions.
Sep 25, 2005	Southampton, NY	N5203N	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
Sep 18, 2005	Waukesha, WI	N5467C	Incident	substantial	The misjudged flare by the pilot.

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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