Cessna 182 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2779 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2020 | Tangalooma, AS | VH-WNR | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 22, 2019 | Goodyear, AZ | N3371U | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines due to his impairment from cannabis. |
| Nov 11, 2019 | Metaline, WA | N8749T | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Impact with a lake for reasons that could not be determined. |
| Sep 19, 2019 | Nixon, NV | N1891X | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
A loss of airplane control while maneuvering due to spatial disorientation after inadvertently entering instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Co…A loss of airplane control while maneuvering due to spatial disorientation after inadvertently entering instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inexperience in IMC conditions. |
| Aug 23, 2019 | Warintza, Morona Santiago, EC | HC-CJN | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 05, 2019 | Wolf Point, MT | N3469R | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering to land, which resulted in an accelerated aerodynamic stall and su…The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering to land, which resulted in an accelerated aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. |
| Jun 27, 2019 | Chimaltenango, GT | N5388N | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 12, 2019 | Maitland, FL | N3051Y | Fatal (2) | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| May 04, 2019 | Smithers, CA | C-FLVN | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 01, 2019 | Mill Creek, CA | N7302S | Fatal (1) | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of the failure of a gasket on the oil filter adapter and the pilot’s inability to clear…A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of the failure of a gasket on the oil filter adapter and the pilot’s inability to clear power lines during the emergency landing. |
| Apr 08, 2019 | Wongabel, AS | VH-DJN | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 02, 2019 | Louisburg, NC | N26617 | Fatal (3) | destroyed | The pilot's spatial disorientation and loss of airplane control following takeoff in night instrument meteorological conditions. |
| Nov 16, 2018 | Redding, CA | N2629R | Fatal (2) | substantial | The pilot's spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control after takeoff in dark night instrument meteorological conditions. |
| Oct 16, 2018 | Canoncito, NM | N9326G | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The partial loss of engine power due to induction system icing. Contributing to the accident was the fractured carburetor heat control cable, which re…The partial loss of engine power due to induction system icing. Contributing to the accident was the fractured carburetor heat control cable, which rendered the carburetor heat inoperative. |
| Aug 25, 2018 | Swainsboro, GA | N4785D | Fatal (4) | destroyed | The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information. |
| Jul 26, 2018 | Cleveland, TN | N1311S | Fatal (1) | — |
The undetected wear of the ignition switch and key, which allowed removal of the key from an intermediate position and subsequently led to an unintend…The undetected wear of the ignition switch and key, which allowed removal of the key from an intermediate position and subsequently led to an unintended engine start-up. Contributing to the undetected wear of the 42-year-old ignition switch was the lack of guidance by the switch manufacturer and airframe manufacturer for procedures to detect lack of integrity between the ignition key and switch. |
| May 13, 2018 | Cascade, ID | N2377R | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The non-instrument-rated pilot's improper decision to initiate a visual flight rules flight into an area with low ceilings due to mountain obscuration…The non-instrument-rated pilot's improper decision to initiate a visual flight rules flight into an area with low ceilings due to mountain obscuration, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. |
| Feb 12, 2018 | El Pozo, MX | XB-HRG | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 06, 2018 | Santee, CA | N3525T | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's decision to take off into instrument meteorological conditions that resulted in spatial disorientation, and his exceedance of the airplane…The pilot's decision to take off into instrument meteorological conditions that resulted in spatial disorientation, and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Jan 20, 2018 | BRIDPORT, AS | VH-TSA | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 13, 2017 | Las Cruces, NM | N8338S | Fatal (2) | substantial | Controlled flight into terrain in dark night conditions. |
| Oct 02, 2017 | San Juan, PR | N9021X | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate distance from helicopters during the approach for landing, resulting in an encounter with wake turbulence and…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate distance from helicopters during the approach for landing, resulting in an encounter with wake turbulence and subsequent loss of control. |
| Sep 03, 2017 | Pontinia, IT | I-SCAP | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 28, 2017 | Palmar Norte de Osa, Puntarenas, CS | HP-1760FT | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 30, 2016 | Dabob, WA | N52388 | Fatal (4) | substantial |
The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to continue a night visual flight rules into instrument flight rules conditions, which resulted in spatial d…The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to continue a night visual flight rules into instrument flight rules conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain an official weather briefing. |