Cessna 182 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2779 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 07, 2004 | Nashville, TN | N325LA | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a hard landing and propeller strike of the runway. |
| Mar 06, 2004 | Sonora, CA | N2819Y | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure adequate fuel was aboard, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power…the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure adequate fuel was aboard, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. |
| Feb 22, 2004 | Titusville, PA | N7388N | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the snow bank. |
| Feb 09, 2004 | Yakutat, AK | N71886 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat, which resulted in an engine power loss during takeoff-initial climb, a forced landing, and subsequent coll…The pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat, which resulted in an engine power loss during takeoff-initial climb, a forced landing, and subsequent collision with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was the presence of carburetor icing conditions. |
| Feb 06, 2004 | PHOENIX, AZ | N2462X | Incident | substantial | the pilot's misjudged landing flare, which led to a hard touchdown and a porpoise. |
| Jan 22, 2004 | Ringgold, TX | N9374H | Incident | substantial |
The pilots failure to maintain clearance from the support wire while on a pipeline patrol flight. A contributing factor was the haze restricting the …The pilots failure to maintain clearance from the support wire while on a pipeline patrol flight. A contributing factor was the haze restricting the pilots forward visibility, and low altitude flight. |
| Jan 18, 2004 | St. George, UT | N5202N | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Dec 30, 2003 | West Chicago, IL | N5894B | Incident | substantial | The inadequate starting and flooded engine procedure used by certified flight instructor while providing instruction to the dual student. |
| Dec 28, 2003 | Hudson, CO | N5609B | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to an excessive crosswind component, resulting in an uncontrolled groundloop/swerve. Contribut…the pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to an excessive crosswind component, resulting in an uncontrolled groundloop/swerve. Contributing factors were the crosswind gust and the soft, sandy terrain. |
| Dec 16, 2003 | Knoxville, TN | N3191R | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Wind gust was a factor |
| Nov 23, 2003 | Tunkhannock, PA | N735XY | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudgment of distance resulting in an overrun. |
| Nov 22, 2003 | Wausau, WI | N323KW | Incident | substantial | The pilot 's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing, and the flight instructors inadequate supervision. |
| Nov 08, 2003 | Kapowsin, WA | N2106G | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor to the accident was the trees. |
| Nov 01, 2003 | Laytonsville, MD | N70800 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's abrupt evasive maneuver to avoid the deer, which resulted in the loss of airspeed and an inadvertent stall. |
| Oct 31, 2003 | Albuquerque, NM | N5127D | Incident | destroyed |
the pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat and his inadequate flare resulting in a loss of engine power and a hard landing. Also causal was the inade…the pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat and his inadequate flare resulting in a loss of engine power and a hard landing. Also causal was the inadequate supervision of the flight. Carburetor icing conditions was a contributing factor. |
| Oct 12, 2003 | Lysite, WY | N4981E | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's fuel mismanagement resulting in the loss of engine power and the subsequent forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable…the pilot's fuel mismanagement resulting in the loss of engine power and the subsequent forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the nose over. |
| Oct 10, 2003 | Clarence Center, NY | N8511T | Incident | substantial | The pilot's delayed go-around decision. A factor in this accident was the night light condition. |
| Oct 07, 2003 | Jean, NV | N3904D | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. |
| Oct 07, 2003 | Randolph, UT | N3348R | Incident | destroyed | the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. Contributing factors were the wind gusts and crosswind conditions. |
| Oct 05, 2003 | Knoxville, TN | N1919X | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection by his failure to secure the left fuel tank cap which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and the loss of engine …The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection by his failure to secure the left fuel tank cap which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and the loss of engine power. |
| Sep 21, 2003 | Joliet, IL | N775WB | Incident | substantial |
The pilot not performing a go-around when the other airplane taxied onto the landing runway, which resulted in the pilot not attaining the proper touc…The pilot not performing a go-around when the other airplane taxied onto the landing runway, which resulted in the pilot not attaining the proper touchdown point. Factors to the accident include the failure of the alternator, the complete loss of electrical power, the other airplane, and the ravine. |
| Sep 17, 2003 | Young, AZ | N2646R | Incident | substantial | the collision with a bull during takeoff. |
| Sep 12, 2003 | Rushville, IN | N8702X | Incident | substantial | The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during the initial takeoff climb which resulted in an inadvertent stall. |
| Sep 07, 2003 | Pine Haven, WY | N6384B | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain is a contributing factor. |
| Aug 31, 2003 | Marble Canyon, AZ | N2898F | Incident | substantial |
the failure of the pilot to retract the flaps and attain a sufficient airspeed during the attempted go-around, which resulted in a stall. The full no…the failure of the pilot to retract the flaps and attain a sufficient airspeed during the attempted go-around, which resulted in a stall. The full nose-up trim was a contributing factor. |