Cessna 182 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2779 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 01, 2009 | Conway, AR | N521SP | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jul 31, 2009 | Iowa Falls, IA | N989TP | Minor | substantial | Both pilots' failure to execute adequate visual lookout, resulting in the two airplanes colliding over the runway. |
| Jul 31, 2009 | Watertown, SD | N2131G | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of a fuel tank leak. Contributing to the accident was the reported malfunction of the fuel g…A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of a fuel tank leak. Contributing to the accident was the reported malfunction of the fuel gauge. |
| Jul 08, 2009 | Mammoth Lakes, CA | N7314S | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision to attempt to fly at a low altitude in a confined area of mountainous terrain in a high density altit…The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision to attempt to fly at a low altitude in a confined area of mountainous terrain in a high density altitude weather condition, and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. |
| Jul 07, 2009 | Ballinger, TX | N7589S | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning. |
| Jul 06, 2009 | Wilson Bar, ID | N71186 | Minor | destroyed |
The pilot’s misjudged approach that led to a long landing and his failure to execute a go-around when he realized that he overshot his intended point …The pilot’s misjudged approach that led to a long landing and his failure to execute a go-around when he realized that he overshot his intended point of landing. |
| Jun 20, 2009 | Cookson, OK | N60HP | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the building while taxiing on a road. |
| Jun 08, 2009 | Shafter, CA | N61907 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jun 03, 2009 | Atlanta, ID | N70946 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during cruise flight. |
| May 31, 2009 | Destin, FL | N1481S | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| May 23, 2009 | Skiatook, OK | N4892D | Minor | substantial | Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| May 22, 2009 | Martinsville, IN | N3229Y | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing and his delay in initiating a successful go-around, which resulted in a loss o…The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing and his delay in initiating a successful go-around, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and an aerodynamic stall. |
| May 09, 2009 | Madera, CA | N71165 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane throughout the landing. |
| May 01, 2009 | Puyallup, WA | N382CH | Minor | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s failure to verify the fuel levels in the tanks, and, his failure to select th…A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s failure to verify the fuel levels in the tanks, and, his failure to select the proper fuel tank. |
| Apr 22, 2009 | Rangely, CO | N345TJ | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind. |
| Apr 14, 2009 | Las Vegas, NV | N4816D | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions while landing. |
| Apr 09, 2009 | Stigler, OK | N1491D | Serious (1) | substantial |
The loss of directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to take off with 40-degrees of flaps and with a …The loss of directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to take off with 40-degrees of flaps and with a tailwind. |
| Apr 04, 2009 | Kalispell, MT | N6433A | Incident | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power during a go-around for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was a fatigue failure of the right main landi…A partial loss of engine power during a go-around for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was a fatigue failure of the right main landing gear spring. |
| Mar 28, 2009 | Sedona, AZ | N97467 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point during a full-stop landing attempt. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to…The pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point during a full-stop landing attempt. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to ensure that the aircraft was properly configured for landing, his not initiating a go-around, and a malfunction in one of the main landing gear braking systems. |
| Mar 26, 2009 | Lexington, KY | N4871N | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reasons. |
| Mar 08, 2009 | Carrollton, GA | N1913M | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
The pilot's decision to continue visual flight rules flight into an area of reduced visibility weather conditions, which resulted in disorientation an…The pilot's decision to continue visual flight rules flight into an area of reduced visibility weather conditions, which resulted in disorientation and subsequent loss of aircraft control. |
| Feb 28, 2009 | Albany, LA | N91593 | Fatal (3) | substantial |
The pilot's loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation after an encounter with marginal VMC and/or instrument meteorological condit…The pilot's loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation after an encounter with marginal VMC and/or instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to attempt the flight with the preflight knowledge of deteriorating weather conditions. |
| Feb 21, 2009 | Westminster, MD | N139RA | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to stop the airplane within the available runway after touchdown. |
| Feb 20, 2009 | Kelleys Island, OH | N3710D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in gusty winds due to inadequate aileron cable tension. |
| Feb 20, 2009 | Caldwell, ID | N4729D | Minor | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat before reducing power and his failure to …The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat before reducing power and his failure to clear the engine during a prolonged glide. |