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
Jan 23, 2010 Reno, NV N8948T Minor substantial A total loss of engine power during cruise due to oil starvation as a result of foreign material blockage of the oil pickup tube.
Jan 18, 2010 Corvallis, OR N702 Fatal (2) substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while operating into a known area of mountain obscuration due to low clouds, precipitation, and…

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while operating into a known area of mountain obscuration due to low clouds, precipitation, and mist.

Jan 06, 2010 Metaline Falls, WA N48ZZ Incident substantial The pilot's decision to land on a closed, snow-covered runway.
Jan 04, 2010 Palau International Airport, PW T8A182P Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 03, 2010 Fallbrook, CA N7417N Incident substantial The pilot's misjudged altitude and airspeed that resulted in his failure to attain the proper touchdown point.
Dec 25, 2009 Bowie, TX N21177 Minor substantial
A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to properly secure the right wing fuel cap and monitor the avai…

A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to properly secure the right wing fuel cap and monitor the available fuel supply.

Dec 11, 2009 Payson, AZ N11PG Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Dec 04, 2009 Carmi, IL C-GZYU Incident substantial
A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to assure that the fuel tank filler cap was secured prior to f…

A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to assure that the fuel tank filler cap was secured prior to flight.

Nov 23, 2009 Kewanee, IL N1986M Fatal (1) substantial The pilot's decision to initiate a visual night flight without recent night flight experience and his failure to maintain altitude during departure.
Nov 20, 2009 Susanville, CA N2650R Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot's decision to takeoff into weather conditions conducive to ice accumulation, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin while maneuvering i…

The pilot's decision to takeoff into weather conditions conducive to ice accumulation, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin while maneuvering in the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the likely accumulation of snow and ice on the airborne airplane.

Oct 30, 2009 Kotzebue, AK N8944T Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
Oct 21, 2009 White Plains, NY N4731N Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, resulting in a landing overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s excessive airsp…

The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, resulting in a landing overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s excessive airspeed in an attempt to comply with air traffic control’s request to expedite his landing.

Oct 13, 2009 Pryor, MT N6202A Fatal (2) substantial The pilot’s decision to continue flight into an area of low ceilings and low visibility and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain.
Oct 12, 2009 Elko, NV N3567Y Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taking off in known gusty wind conditions.
Sep 26, 2009 Parowan, UT N1040D Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
Sep 24, 2009 Enterprise, OR N5677B Incident substantial The pilot's failure to stop his airplane before it departed the end of the unimproved remote airstrip.
Sep 24, 2009 Houma, LA N96894 Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot’s decision to take off into instrument meteorological conditions.
Sep 19, 2009 Montauk, NY N182HB Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point while landing.
Sep 11, 2009 Chemehuevi Valley, CA N2819R Minor substantial The pilot's improper flare while landing with a tailwind, resulting in a bounced landing.
Aug 24, 2009 Sugar Land, TX N1988M Incident substantial The pilot's failure to control the airplane during engine startup, and his failure to maintain clearance from other objects.
Aug 22, 2009 Weeping Water, NE N1921X Incident substantial The pilots' improper execution of soft/short field take-off procedures.
Aug 15, 2009 Caddo Mills, TX N2364G Serious (1) minor
The failure of the operator to ensure that the airplane engine was shutdown during passenger unloading and the lack of adequate supervision of the pas…

The failure of the operator to ensure that the airplane engine was shutdown during passenger unloading and the lack of adequate supervision of the passenger by the pilot and ground crewmember.

Aug 07, 2009 Milford, PA N9432X Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain control during takeoff.
Aug 05, 2009 Napa, CA N23750 Fatal (1) substantial
The instrument-rated pilot’s loss of situational awareness and failure to follow the prescribed instrument departure clearance/procedure, which result…

The instrument-rated pilot’s loss of situational awareness and failure to follow the prescribed instrument departure clearance/procedure, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the terrain.

Aug 02, 2009 Gateway, CO N61TM Minor substantial The pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to soft runway conditions.
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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