Cessna 182 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2779 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 02, 2002 | Littlestown, PA | N2555G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flair, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition. |
| Jun 01, 2002 | RUTLAND, VT | N97996 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. A factor was the crosswind |
| May 31, 2002 | Galesville, WI | N3027F | Incident | substantial |
The pilot failed to maintain clearance with the wires while on final approach. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude, the downdr…The pilot failed to maintain clearance with the wires while on final approach. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude, the downdraft, and the wires which the airplane contacted. |
| May 30, 2002 | Roosevelt, AZ | N79107 | Incident | substantial |
Failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control during the landing rollout after making a precautionary landing precipitated by an electrical system…Failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control during the landing rollout after making a precautionary landing precipitated by an electrical system failure. |
| May 17, 2002 | SAN DIEGO, CA | N9031U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to apply continuous brake pressure. Sun glare is a contributing factor. |
| May 07, 2002 | Boulder City, NV | N425Q | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to lean the mixture properly resulting in a partial loss of power. |
| May 01, 2002 | Moneta, VA | N5198D | Incident | substantial | A slow leak of brake fluid from the right brake cylinder, which eventually resulted in a loss of right brake effectiveness. |
| May 01, 2002 | Teterboro, NJ | N4468N | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in this accident was the cros…The pilot's improper flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition. |
| Apr 06, 2002 | Red Lodge, MT | N3184Y | Incident | substantial |
Long term fatigue of the nose landing gear strut fork initiated by side loading which resulted in the separation of the fork from the strut and the co…Long term fatigue of the nose landing gear strut fork initiated by side loading which resulted in the separation of the fork from the strut and the consequent collapse of the nose gear. A contributing factor was the ditch the aircraft traversed during the ground roll. |
| Mar 24, 2002 | Moneta, VA | N8667T | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. |
| Mar 23, 2002 | Pell City, AL | N3486U | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to properly recover from a bounced landing resulting in exceedance of the design limits and collapse of the nose gear assembly. A …the pilot's failure to properly recover from a bounced landing resulting in exceedance of the design limits and collapse of the nose gear assembly. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to continue flight with a known equipment deficiency. |
| Mar 13, 2002 | Springfield, IL | N3090F | Incident | substantial | The pilot not maintaining clearance from a fence while taxiing. The fence was a factor. |
| Mar 08, 2002 | West Plains, MO | N64AE | Incident | substantial |
The engine failure due to the fatigue fracture of the crankshaft which resulted from the installation of improper pistons during an STC'd engine conve…The engine failure due to the fatigue fracture of the crankshaft which resulted from the installation of improper pistons during an STC'd engine conversion by other maintenance personnel. Additional factors included the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing. |
| Feb 23, 2002 | Franklin, IN | N3533L | Incident | substantial |
The proper glidepath not attained, the excessive airspeed, and the pilot failed to attain clearance from the trees during the aborted landing. An add…The proper glidepath not attained, the excessive airspeed, and the pilot failed to attain clearance from the trees during the aborted landing. An additional factor was the trees. |
| Jan 25, 2002 | Boca Raton, FL | N182JM | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to perform a proper preflight inspection and refueling of the aircraft, resulting in an in-flight loss of engine power due to fuel…The pilot's failure to perform a proper preflight inspection and refueling of the aircraft, resulting in an in-flight loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a collision with a road sign during the emergency landing. |
| Dec 31, 2001 | Danbury, CT | N42766 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Dec 18, 2001 | Nashville, MI | N2607Q | Incident | substantial |
the pilot exceeding the proper touchdown point on the runway during the landing and his improper in-flight planning and decision. Factors relating to…the pilot exceeding the proper touchdown point on the runway during the landing and his improper in-flight planning and decision. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot misjudging his speed and distance during the landing and the ditch. |
| Dec 15, 2001 | Norfolk, VA | N759JD | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper recover from a bounced landing which resulted in a propeller strike and hard landing. A factor in this accident were the gusty w…The pilot's improper recover from a bounced landing which resulted in a propeller strike and hard landing. A factor in this accident were the gusty wind conditions. |
| Nov 06, 2001 | Palm Springs, CA | N2453A | Incident | substantial | The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control of the airplane after encountering a dust devil during landing roll. |
| Oct 20, 2001 | York, PA | N7399S | Incident | substantial | The pilot in command's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose gear failure. |
| Oct 13, 2001 | Sulfur Creek, ID | N20877 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff. Factors include the pilot's excessive rotation attitude, and soft/wet …The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff. Factors include the pilot's excessive rotation attitude, and soft/wet terrain conditions. |
| Oct 12, 2001 | Graham, MO | N92913 | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the number 2 piston. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain. |
| Sep 23, 2001 | North Pole, AK | N3961D | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power, due to contaminated fuel, during approach for landing. A factor associated with the accident was unsuitable terrain. |
| Sep 11, 2001 | Marshall, WI | N92071 | Incident | substantial | The pilot misjudged his altitude and airspeed and landed long. A factor was the wet grass. |
| Aug 30, 2001 | MANHATTAN, KS | N9984C | Incident | substantial | the instructor pilot allowing an excessive descent rate to develop and not correcting the excessive descent rate. |