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
Jul 02, 2000 SO. LAKE TAHOE, CA N4892N Incident substantial failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed margin resulting in a stall and hard landing.
Jul 02, 2000 NEW STUYAHOK, AK N9013G Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind.
Jun 17, 2000 FREEDOM, PA N5746B Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were the soft runway, and that the pilot exceeded the aircraft's weight and balance.
Jun 03, 2000 ANCHORAGE, AK N186RM Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions, and his excessive use of brakes during landing. A factor associated with the accide…

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions, and his excessive use of brakes during landing. A factor associated with the accident was the trees alongside the landing area.

Jun 02, 2000 HOOD RIVER, OR N999CT Incident substantial The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. Factors include a tailwind.
May 29, 2000 LAUREL, MT N66KJ Incident substantial
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for the precautionary landing. Wet and soft terrain, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional cont…

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for the precautionary landing. Wet and soft terrain, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll were factors.

May 28, 2000 SAND SPRINGS, OK N736BA Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff. A factor was the fence struck by the aircraft.
Apr 29, 2000 WASILLA, AK N3725D Incident substantial The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor in the accident was a soft area of runway.
Apr 12, 2000 CLEVELAND, OH N6183T Incident substantial
the pilot's intentional flight into known icing conditions which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and hard landing. A factor in the accident was…

the pilot's intentional flight into known icing conditions which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and hard landing. A factor in the accident was the icing conditions.

Apr 11, 2000 TACOMA, WA N1298M Incident minor Flap attachment failure. Restricted movement of the aileron was a factor.
Feb 09, 2000 HARTFORD, CT N1420S Incident minor The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout.
Jan 18, 2000 STANLEY, ND N3369F Incident substantial the pilot's improperly performed flare.
Dec 30, 1999 KENNEWICK, WA N374TC Incident substantial
The pilot's decision to continue flight into known icing conditions, and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, resul…

The pilot's decision to continue flight into known icing conditions, and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, resulting in a hard landing. Factors included: icing conditions; the pilot's improper decision to continue to his planned destination from an ILS low approach rather than to execute the straight-in ILS approach to a full stop on a more suitable runway for his flight situation; and the pilot's failure to follow proper pilot's operating handbook procedures for an inadvertent icing encounter.

Dec 14, 1999 FARMINGTON, NM N9616H Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and his improper inflight decision to not land and refuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
Nov 30, 1999 JACKSONVILLE, FL N1818R Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to complete the before landing checklist and extend the landing gear, resulting in a gear up landing. A factor in the accident is…

The pilot's failure to complete the before landing checklist and extend the landing gear, resulting in a gear up landing. A factor in the accident is the failure of the landing gear warning circuit to activate the cockpit warning horn.

Nov 16, 1999 SHELBYVILLE, IN N5388B Incident substantial the inadequate preflight planning by the pilot and the exhaustion of usable fuel. A factor was the drainage ditch encountered on landing.
Oct 25, 1999 ATLANTA, ID N7244E Incident substantial Directional control not maintained by the pilot in command.
Oct 16, 1999 STAATSBURG, NY N783WW Incident substantial was the pilot's encounter with an unseen embankment while maneuvering to avoid a deer on the runway.
Sep 18, 1999 PEPPERELL, MA N2001G Incident substantial A landing gear bolt failure for undetermined reasons.
Sep 18, 1999 KAMIAH, ID N182MA Incident substantial
The pilot's excessive airspeed on final approach, his inadequate remedial action, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing.…

The pilot's excessive airspeed on final approach, his inadequate remedial action, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing. Factors included a short, confined landing area and a tailwind.

Sep 16, 1999 CRESCENT LAKE, OR N22WR Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a bounced landing. Factors include a sudden wind shift, a crosswind gust, and tall trees gr…

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a bounced landing. Factors include a sudden wind shift, a crosswind gust, and tall trees growing along the side of the airstrip.

Sep 14, 1999 SUMMERVILLE, GA N6863M Incident substantial
The missing throttle linkage bolt from the carburetor due to an improper engine installation by maintenance personnel. Factors were the tailwind prese…

The missing throttle linkage bolt from the carburetor due to an improper engine installation by maintenance personnel. Factors were the tailwind present during the landing roll and the trees.

Sep 11, 1999 ANCHORAGE, AK N1881X Incident substantial
The pilot/mechanic's improper damage repair, and intentional operation (ferry) of the airplane with known deficiencies. Factors in the accident were …

The pilot/mechanic's improper damage repair, and intentional operation (ferry) of the airplane with known deficiencies. Factors in the accident were the installation of the improper nose gear assembly, and the inadequate surveillance and issuance of a special flight permit by the FAA.

Sep 09, 1999 COLLEGEDALE, TN N78092 Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to secure the fuel cap which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. A factor was the collision with a fence pos…

The pilot's failure to secure the fuel cap which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. A factor was the collision with a fence post.

Sep 06, 1999 NIKOLAI, AK N1881X Incident substantial The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff and landing area. Factors associated with this accident were the unfavorable winds, and sunglare.
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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