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
Sep 15, 2005 Yellow Pine, ID N58717 Incident substantial The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation during takeoff. A factor was the windshear.
Sep 10, 2005 WILMINGTON, NC N1251C Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing, and the collapse of the nose gear.
Sep 06, 2005 Houston, TX N2426S Incident substantial The gear-up landing as result of the separation of the hydraulic line in the landing gear extension system.
Sep 04, 2005 Toutle, WA N2942Y Incident destroyed
The loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to properly secure the fuel caps during his self-servicing and (imp…

The loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to properly secure the fuel caps during his self-servicing and (improperly) preflighting the airplane. A contributing factor was the utility pole.

Aug 31, 2005 New Ulm, MN N505NR Incident substantial The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing. A contributing factor was the soft terrain condition.
Aug 06, 2005 East Moriches, NY N2422G Incident substantial
The improper installation of the right magneto harness to the magneto housing by unidentified maintenance personnel, which resulted in arcing, signifi…

The improper installation of the right magneto harness to the magneto housing by unidentified maintenance personnel, which resulted in arcing, significant wear, and a subsequent loss of engine power. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during the landing, and a tailwind.

Jul 20, 2005 Chatham, MA N1328N Incident substantial the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Jul 02, 2005 Lanett, AL N9133M Incident substantial The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance, and his failure to do a go around. A factor was the wet runway.
Jun 07, 2005 Wheeling, IL N4978T Incident substantial
The pilot failed to verify that the landing gear were fully extended and failed to perform the emergency landing gear extention procedures. Factors t…

The pilot failed to verify that the landing gear were fully extended and failed to perform the emergency landing gear extention procedures. Factors to the accident included the low hydraulic fluid level, and the weak battery that resulted in a partial electrical failure.

May 30, 2005 Osage Beach, MO N3225U Incident substantial
The pilot's improper flare and his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing which resulted in a hard landing. A factor associated with the accide…

The pilot's improper flare and his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing which resulted in a hard landing. A factor associated with the accident was the improper landing flare.

May 06, 2005 Camarillo, CA N6205N Incident substantial the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing. A contributing factor was the wet dirt at the runway edge.
Apr 08, 2005 Cortez, CO N92112 Incident substantial
the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare. Contributing factors include the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decisi…

the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare. Contributing factors include the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision making, the crosswind and the gusty surface winds.

Apr 06, 2005 West Mifflin, PA N9521F Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff. A factor in this accident was the gusty wind conditions.
Mar 27, 2005 Sacramento, CA N5748B Incident substantial a fatigue failure of the right side steering link rod for the nose landing gear steering system.
Mar 13, 2005 Shelton, WA N96985 Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
Mar 13, 2005 Manzanita, OR N4076D Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind, which resulted in an inflight loss of control, a subsequent uncontrolled descent into the tree stump…

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind, which resulted in an inflight loss of control, a subsequent uncontrolled descent into the tree stump and guy wire, and the resultant nose over. A factor contributing to the accident was the downdraft.

Mar 10, 2005 Fort Worth, TX N2315R Incident substantial
The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were the weather conditions conducive for carburetor icing, lack of suitable ter…

The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were the weather conditions conducive for carburetor icing, lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and the prevailing dark night conditions.

Jan 30, 2005 Reno, NV N9003M Incident substantial the pilot's misjudged flare, which resulted in a stall and a hard landing.
Jan 25, 2005 Punta Gorda, FL N182CR Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing and subsequent damage to the firewall.
Jan 21, 2005 Graham, TX N832TC Incident substantial The airplane's collision with a deer during a go-around. A contributing factor was the prevailing night condition.
Jan 19, 2005 Malvern, AR N2855F Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the sun glare.
Dec 27, 2004 Olympia, WA N2536Q Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare. Factors include too high of an airspeed and an inadvertent porpoise.
Sep 25, 2004 Washington, MO N4637K Incident substantial
The misjudged flare by the student pilot and the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor. A factor was the overload failure of the nose landi…

The misjudged flare by the student pilot and the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor. A factor was the overload failure of the nose landing gear.

Sep 09, 2004 LAKE IN THE HIL, IL N379BF Incident substantial the excessive descent rate resulting in a hard landing.
Sep 09, 2004 Nashua, NH N8463S Incident substantial An in flight collision with birds while landing. A factor was the night conditions.
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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