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 23, 2001 Elizabethtown, KY N5419E Incident substantial
The pilot's improper decision to fly the airplane with a known deficiency, and his inflight decision to land with a quartering tailwind. A factor was…

The pilot's improper decision to fly the airplane with a known deficiency, and his inflight decision to land with a quartering tailwind. A factor was the wing maintenance officer's concurrence to fly the airplane with the known deficiency.

Aug 18, 2001 Salado, TX N4795D Incident substantial
A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing resulting in a stall.…

A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing resulting in a stall. This report was modified on December 2, 2005.

Aug 12, 2001 Grosse Ile, MI N4080D Incident substantial Both the CFI and the student pilot on board improperly flared the airplane and the CFI's failure to perform remedial action during the landing.
Aug 06, 2001 Porter, TX N42892 Incident substantial the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Jul 28, 2001 Headland, AL N7202E Incident substantial
The pilot's improper decision to perform a go-around while on short final to an available runway following loss of engine power for undetermined reaso…

The pilot's improper decision to perform a go-around while on short final to an available runway following loss of engine power for undetermined reasons when engine power was regained momentarily, which resulted in an impact with terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude to avoid obstacles when engine power was lost a second time.

Jul 28, 2001 Ocala, FL N78234 Incident substantial
the pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to properly judge takeoff distance, and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted i…

the pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to properly judge takeoff distance, and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in the aircraft colliding with a fence at the end of the runway, and incurring substantial damage.

Jul 22, 2001 FOWLERVILLE, MI N3559E Incident substantial
The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Factors relating to this accident were the misjudged flare, the exceeded pro…

The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Factors relating to this accident were the misjudged flare, the exceeded proper touchdown point, the delayed go-around, the student pilot's improper in-flight decisions, and the pond.

Jul 15, 2001 Warren, OH N2815R Incident substantial The pilot's failure to adequately manage the available fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation.
Jul 05, 2001 Mattoon, IL N2501Q Incident substantial The pilot improperly flared the airplane which resulted in a hard landing.
Jul 04, 2001 Taylorville, IL N5142D Incident substantial
The pilot's improper procedure and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Additional factors included the carburetor icing and…

The pilot's improper procedure and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Additional factors included the carburetor icing and the corn crop.

Jul 02, 2001 Montgomery, NY N2437P Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare, and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Jun 29, 2001 Mesa, AZ N7336Q Incident substantial
The pilot's improper use of the rudder control to correct for torque and P-factor effects, which resulted in a loss of directional control and an inad…

The pilot's improper use of the rudder control to correct for torque and P-factor effects, which resulted in a loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground loop/swerve.

Jun 29, 2001 Gladewater, TX N8641T Incident substantial
the pilot's inadvertent visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions while maneuvering, which resulted in her spatial disorientation and su…

the pilot's inadvertent visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions while maneuvering, which resulted in her spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control of the airplane.

Jun 15, 2001 Baytown, TX N6353B Incident substantial The unqualified person's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering. A factor was the dark night light conditions.
Jun 12, 2001 Corolla, NC N314FR Incident substantial
The pilots failure to maintain directional control during landing flare and touchdown resulting in the airplane touching down on the left side of the …

The pilots failure to maintain directional control during landing flare and touchdown resulting in the airplane touching down on the left side of the runway and the left wing contacting trees.

Jun 06, 2001 STELLA MARIS, BF N4926N Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 30, 2001 Victoria, TX N201EX Incident substantial the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in an unsecured seat which slipped aft on takeoff.
May 20, 2001 Fallon, NV N9344X Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a road sign during an emergency landing to a road. Contributing factors were the smoke created from a …

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a road sign during an emergency landing to a road. Contributing factors were the smoke created from a bird nest in the engine compartment, and the pilot's diverted attention due to an approaching car on the road.

May 12, 2001 Salmon, ID N8188G Incident substantial Loss of aircraft control while landing. Factors include soft/muddy terrain.
May 03, 2001 Ball Ground, GA N735LX Incident substantial THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING ROLL. A FACTOR IS THE DITCH.
Apr 30, 2001 Paintsville, KY N129V Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft, which resulted in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight.
Apr 20, 2001 Stromsburg, NE N6412K Incident substantial
the inadequate in-flight planning/decision and the flight to a destination alternate not performed by the pilot. Contributing factors were the crossw…

the inadequate in-flight planning/decision and the flight to a destination alternate not performed by the pilot. Contributing factors were the crosswind and gusts.

Apr 18, 2001 Cedarville, NJ N9174G Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare. A factor was the wind gusts.
Apr 06, 2001 Lakeland, FL N74SM Incident substantial The pilot's failure to flare on landing resulting in a hard landing.
Mar 19, 2001 RICHFIELD, UT N4918D Incident substantial
loss of engine power during cruise as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilots failure to refuel. Contributing factors were the pilots inadequate…

loss of engine power during cruise as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilots failure to refuel. Contributing factors were the pilots inadequate aircraft preflight and the unsuitable terrain for a forced 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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