Cessna 182 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2779 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 06, 2004 | Gillette, WY | N2725G | Incident | substantial |
improper engine overhaul performed by the mechanic which resulted in the fractured exhaust valve and subsequent partial loss of engine power. Contribu…improper engine overhaul performed by the mechanic which resulted in the fractured exhaust valve and subsequent partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Aug 23, 2004 | Crystal Lake, IL | N92848 | Incident | substantial | Engine failure due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to secure the left wing fuel cap during preflight. A factor was the trees. |
| Aug 21, 2004 | Big Bear City, CA | N2059R | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's mistaken selection of an airport road as the landing runway. Factors in the accident were the nonstandard markings on the temporary landi…the pilot's mistaken selection of an airport road as the landing runway. Factors in the accident were the nonstandard markings on the temporary landing surface and the glare from the setting sun. |
| Aug 15, 2004 | Eastport, MI | N537CR | Incident | substantial | The pilot misjudging the landing flare resulting in the hard landing and his unsuccessful remedial action following the bounced landing. |
| Aug 05, 2004 | Kenai, AK | N3481U | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over during the ensuing aborted landing when the airplane encountere…The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over during the ensuing aborted landing when the airplane encountered soft terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the soft, swampy area surrounding the landing zone. |
| Jul 24, 2004 | Bainville, MT | N92824 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudgment of his airspeed on landing, and his subsequent overrunning of the runway. A contributing factor was the trees. |
| Jul 24, 2004 | Pence Springs, WV | N24VV | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during final approach, which resulted in a hard landing and gear collapse. |
| Jul 22, 2004 | Mitchellville, MD | N9476X | Incident | substantial |
The private pilot's inadequate flare, and the CFI's delayed remedial action, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and hard landing. A factor r…The private pilot's inadequate flare, and the CFI's delayed remedial action, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and hard landing. A factor related to the accident was the night conditions. |
| Jul 19, 2004 | Farmington, NM | N2602F | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his improper flare. Contributing factors include the wind shift, and gusty wind conditions. |
| Jul 17, 2004 | Naples, FL | N666PG | Incident | substantial | The dual student's improper landing flare and the pilot-in-command/CFI's inadequate supervision resulting in a hard landing. |
| Jul 11, 2004 | Petaluma, CA | N4094D | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a collapse of the nose landing gear. |
| Jul 10, 2004 | Walterboro, SC | N3955D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. |
| Jul 05, 2004 | Lancaster, WI | N92422 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty winds and his improper flare. The wind gusts were a contributing factor. |
| Jul 04, 2004 | Brighton Beach, NY | N6550F | Incident | substantial | A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons. |
| Jun 08, 2004 | La Belle, FL | N8304S | Incident | substantial | The inadvertent deployment of the main parachute resulting in damage to the right horizontal stabilizer and elevator. |
| May 22, 2004 | Santa Teresa, NM | N2852Y | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision-making, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing facto…the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision-making, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors to the accident were the fuel exhaustion and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| May 01, 2004 | Phoenix, AZ | N2493Q | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulte…the pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent porpoise and collision with a sign. |
| Apr 26, 2004 | Skwentna, AK | N4861D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in a nose over during the landing roll. |
| Apr 22, 2004 | Boerne, TX | N7435Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inattentive planned approach to land on a runway with obstructions. |
| Apr 21, 2004 | Durango, CO | N2861R | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision making. Contributing factors include the crosswind and the crosswind component exceeded. |
| Apr 12, 2004 | Garberville, CA | N8872T | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were…the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were the terrain induced turbulent conditions, wind shear, a sudden wind shift, and a tailwind. |
| Apr 10, 2004 | New Munster, WI | N355BD | Incident | substantial | Visual lookout not maintained by the pilots of both airplanes. |
| Apr 09, 2004 | Plainville, CT | N518CR | Incident | substantial | The failure of the elevator servo which resulted in restricted elevator movement and the pilot's inability to initiate a landing flare. |
| Mar 28, 2004 | Perkasie, PA | N182VM | Incident | substantial |
The pilots' inadequate compensation for winds and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor related to the accident was th…The pilots' inadequate compensation for winds and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor related to the accident was the gusting wind conditions. |
| Mar 07, 2004 | Hanksville, UT | N29821 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain to conduct a precautionary landing. Factors contributing to the accident was the soft, dirt road. |