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 21, 2012 | Farmingdale, NJ | N2166G | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jul 21, 2012 | Corona, CA | N640AM | Serious (2) | substantial |
A loss of engine power shortly after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies th…A loss of engine power shortly after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to take off with a known but unidentified airplane deficiency. |
| Jun 29, 2012 | Newark, OH | N2591R | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's loss of control during taxi in strong wind conditions. |
| Jun 28, 2012 | Sussex, NJ | N5143D | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s delayed decision to abort the landing and perform a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| Jun 24, 2012 | Watsonville, CA | N55DN | Minor | substantial |
A total loss of engine power during approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any mechanical m…A total loss of engine power during approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Jun 17, 2012 | Woodland, CA | N7437Q | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent path during the approach to land, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and his improper retract…The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent path during the approach to land, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and his improper retraction of the flaps during the subsequent attempted go-around. |
| Jun 16, 2012 | Meadow Creek, MT | N2424X | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged approach and improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jun 11, 2012 | Colfax, WA | N4715D | Incident | substantial | The total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the missing carburetor drain plug, which had not been secured with safety wire. |
| Jun 06, 2012 | Hilo, HI | N73466 | Incident | substantial | The damage to the engine firewall for a reason that was undetermined because the damage was not reported when it occurred. |
| Jun 04, 2012 | Coonabarabran, Australia, AS | VH-CWQ | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 02, 2012 | Pista Aérea, MX | N92201 | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 27, 2012 | Fowlerville, MI | N287TC | Incident | minor | The airplane’s encounter with clear air turbulence, which caused a momentary loss of control and minor damage to the airplane. |
| May 26, 2012 | Vashon Island, WA | N70658 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control during a rejected takeoff, which resulted in a noseover. |
| May 19, 2012 | Veronica, AR | LV-GTF | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 12, 2012 | Houston, TX | N703MM | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s interference…The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s interference with the flight instructor’s attempted remedial actions. |
| May 06, 2012 | Newport, VT | N9217G | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing. |
| Apr 22, 2012 | Delle, UT | N2701F | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to properly monitor the environment during the departure from a gravel parking area and runway, which resulted in the airplane’s c…The pilot’s failure to properly monitor the environment during the departure from a gravel parking area and runway, which resulted in the airplane’s collision with a mound of gravel. |
| Apr 17, 2012 | Georgetown, CA | N3272S | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing with a gusting wind. |
| Mar 17, 2012 | Barrancabermeja, CO | HK1441G | Fatal (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 14, 2012 | Caldwell, ID | N5649B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot did not properly secure the airplane before starting the engine by manually rotating the propeller, which resulted in the inadvertent moveme…The pilot did not properly secure the airplane before starting the engine by manually rotating the propeller, which resulted in the inadvertent movement of the airplane. |
| Mar 01, 2012 | Atlantic Ocean, AO | N1338S | Fatal (1) | substantial | Undetermined; the airplane and pilot are missing. |
| Feb 20, 2012 | Anchorage, AK | N6147B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadvertent landing on a frozen lake in dark night conditions. |
| Feb 18, 2012 | New Philadelphia, OH | N20DE | Incident | substantial |
The inadequate maintenance of the wheel attachment bolts, which resulted in the left wheel separating from the landing gear during landing due to duct…The inadequate maintenance of the wheel attachment bolts, which resulted in the left wheel separating from the landing gear during landing due to ductile overstress fractures. |
| Dec 26, 2011 | St. Paul, MN | N2618F | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's decision to land on a runway with a gusting, quartering tailwind and his inadequate compensation for the wind, which resulted in a hard la…The pilot's decision to land on a runway with a gusting, quartering tailwind and his inadequate compensation for the wind, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Dec 10, 2011 | Lowman, ID | N800YD | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudgment of the runway surface firmness, which resulted in a nose-over during the landing roll. |