Cessna 182 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2779 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.

2779

All Events

1535

Incidents

459

Minor

249

Serious

529

Fatal (1000 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Aug 14, 2010 Compton, CA N20872 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point that resulted in an overrun of the runway and collision with a wall.
Aug 12, 2010 Canon, GA N3562Y Incident substantial The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Jul 17, 2010 Crisfield, MD N777RM Incident substantial The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Jul 14, 2010 Thayer, IN N9797H Serious (1) substantial A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to visually check the fuel supply prior to takeoff.
Jul 05, 2010 Alamagordo, NM N71784 Incident substantial The pilot's loss of airplane control during landing, which resulted in a hard/bounced landing.
Jul 01, 2010 Avalon, CA N222CG Fatal (1) substantial The pilot's incapacitation due to a heart attack, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
Jun 04, 2010 Rainelle, WV N111VP Serious (4) substantial
The pilot's failure to adequately assess the runway conditions prior to attempting a takeoff and his failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner r…

The pilot's failure to adequately assess the runway conditions prior to attempting a takeoff and his failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner resulting in an on-ground collision with trees.
Jun 02, 2010 Franksville, WI N4974D Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and delay in aborting the takeoff.
May 31, 2010 Oliver Springs, TN N8311S Minor substantial The pilot's failure to execute a go-around, which resulted in a long landing, runway overrun, and the airplane's subsequent descent into a stream.
May 30, 2010 Chateaugay, NY N9985T Incident substantial The pilot's misjudgedment of his speed and distance during landing, which resulted in an overrun.
May 21, 2010 Rio Negro, Bolivar, VE YV158E Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
May 03, 2010 Angwin, CA N91603 Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind resulting in the loss of directional control during the landing roll.
May 01, 2010 Parkersburg, WV N935FA Incident substantial The pilot's loss of aircraft control while landing with a gusting wind.
Apr 17, 2010 El Cajon, CA N5318B Minor substantial The pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
Apr 11, 2010 Vigne, IT OE-DHA Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 03, 2010 Montauck, NY N127S Minor substantial The pilot’s excessive airspeed on final approach and his failure to achieve the proper touchdown point.
Apr 01, 2010 Wichita Falls, TX N3320U Incident substantial A fire of undetermined origin.
Mar 30, 2010 Frederick, MD N52790 Minor substantial A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons following a reported severe turbulence encounter.
Mar 30, 2010 Hamilton, TX N71229 Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a static power line while maneuvering at a low altitude.
Mar 29, 2010 Lansing, IA N3503H Incident substantial The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point, resulting in an overrun and intentional ground loop.
Mar 27, 2010 San Francisco, CA N9870E Incident —
The local controller's issuance of a takeoff clearance to the Boeing 777 without ensuring that approved separation would exist with the Cessna 182. Co…

The local controller's issuance of a takeoff clearance to the Boeing 777 without ensuring that approved separation would exist with the Cessna 182. Contributing to the incident were tower procedures that permitted transitioning aircraft to cross the runway 28 departure corridor at low altitude while runways 28L/R were in use.
Mar 23, 2010 Fallbrook, CA N735KL Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
Mar 18, 2010 Mount Vernon, MO N2381R Incident substantial A loss of engine power due to the failure of the number four connecting rod for undetermined reasons.
Mar 18, 2010 Port Alsworth, AK N2266G Incident substantial
The pilot's decision to enter adverse weather conditions, resulting in a loss of visibility and collision with terrain during a turn to reverse direct…

The pilot's decision to enter adverse weather conditions, resulting in a loss of visibility and collision with terrain during a turn to reverse direction.
Mar 13, 2010 Long Beach, CA N52630 Incident substantial The student pilot’s improper landing flare, resulting in a hard landing.
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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