Cessna 182 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2779 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 04, 2013 | Arcadia, NY | N2143R | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper decision to continue a high approach with a tailwind, rather than perform a go-around, which resulted in an overrun on a wet, dow…The pilot's improper decision to continue a high approach with a tailwind, rather than perform a go-around, which resulted in an overrun on a wet, down-sloping, grassy runway. |
| May 02, 2013 | Delta, CO | N2012Y | Incident | substantial |
The loss of propeller control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations revealed no anomalies that would have preclud…The loss of propeller control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation and the airplane’s subsequent collision with power lines during the forced landing. |
| Apr 15, 2013 | Wellington, NV | N9078X | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain during a night, visual descent to the destination airport, which resulted in contro…The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain during a night, visual descent to the destination airport, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. |
| Apr 06, 2013 | Circle, MT | N8721T | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control as a result of spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to conti…The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control as a result of spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue flight into low visibility conditions. |
| Mar 04, 2013 | Nikolai, AK | N2343G | Fatal (3) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering inside a box canyon and the airplane’s subsequent aerodynamic stall, which resulte…The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering inside a box canyon and the airplane’s subsequent aerodynamic stall, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s visual disorientation in flat light conditions. |
| Jan 01, 2013 | Chiloquin, OR | N58677 | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control during a landing on a snow-covered runway. |
| Dec 15, 2012 | Bellview, TX | N735BV | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for a sudden wind shift during the approach and landing, which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| Nov 17, 2012 | Bondurant, WY | N61LN | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The noninstrument-rated pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering around weather. |
| Oct 18, 2012 | Yucca, AZ | N20939 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to take corrective action to avoid terrain during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident exam…The pilot’s failure to take corrective action to avoid terrain during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Oct 16, 2012 | Maryville, TN | N1264S | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and his subsequent delayed decision to perform a go-around, which resulted in the airplane’s fa…The pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and his subsequent delayed decision to perform a go-around, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to clear obstacles. |
| Oct 01, 2012 | Port Lions, AK | N2028G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to take off with ice- and snow-contaminated wings. |
| Sep 30, 2012 | Tiskilwa, IL | N82GS | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s loss of control while preforming a short field takeoff. |
| Sep 23, 2012 | Fort Thomas, KY | N735FJ | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to periodically add engine power during an extended descent in carburetor icing conditions, which resulted in insufficient carbure…The pilot’s failure to periodically add engine power during an extended descent in carburetor icing conditions, which resulted in insufficient carburetor heat, the gradual build-up of carburetor ice, and the subsequent loss of engine power. |
| Sep 15, 2012 | Mecosta, MI | N58844 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and loss of airplane control. |
| Sep 07, 2012 | Marion, SC | N635CP | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Sep 02, 2012 | Newberry, MI | N5981J | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane due to distraction from a combination of smoke in the cockpit and a sudden turbulence encounte…The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane due to distraction from a combination of smoke in the cockpit and a sudden turbulence encounter while on short final approach. The cause of the cockpit smoke could not be determined due to the extensive damage sustained by the airplane during the postimpact fire. |
| Sep 02, 2012 | Metaline Falls, WA | N42014 | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate compensation for a sudden wind shift during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| Aug 31, 2012 | St. Johns, AZ | N5458N | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s delay in executing a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s failure to establish the…The pilot’s delay in executing a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s failure to establish the proper glidepath and airspeed on final approach and his improper use of flaps during the go-around. |
| Aug 20, 2012 | Hood River, OR | N34SR | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Aug 20, 2012 | McCall, ID | N735KV | Minor | substantial |
The flight instructor’s selection of the wrong route while flying in mountainous terrain at a high-density altitude, which resulted in the airplane im…The flight instructor’s selection of the wrong route while flying in mountainous terrain at a high-density altitude, which resulted in the airplane impacting terrain when the increase in elevation exceeded the airplane’s climb performance. |
| Aug 02, 2012 | Joseph, OR | N5418B | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s excessive use of brakes during the landing roll in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a noseover. |
| Jul 31, 2012 | Gakona, AK | N7150E | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jul 31, 2012 | Three Lakes, WI | N1DV | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's excessive touchdown speed, which resulted in a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience in …The pilot's excessive touchdown speed, which resulted in a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience in flying light airplanes. |
| Jul 30, 2012 | Montrose, CO | N3198S | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jul 28, 2012 | Rose Hill, KS | N8882X | Incident | substantial | The inadvertent deployment of a skydiver's parachute, which struck the right horizontal stabilizer. |