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 07, 2023 | Aurora, OR | N4757N | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing. |
| Jul 07, 2023 | Richmond, VA | N759HD | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s delay in performing a go-around after a likely encounter with low-level wind shear, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accid…The pilot’s delay in performing a go-around after a likely encounter with low-level wind shear, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s failure to recognize the severity of the actual and forecasted weather near the airport and his continued approach to the airport with a thunderstorm and associated convective activity. |
| Jun 21, 2023 | Idaho Falls, ID | N3531Y | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a gusting crosswind. |
| May 01, 2023 | Batesville, MS | N8713X | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while landing with a left gusting crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of eng…The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while landing with a left gusting crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power during the go-around. |
| Apr 07, 2023 | Gardner, KS | N982NC | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to failure of the No. 6 connecting rod as a result of detonation. |
| Mar 17, 2023 | Minto, AK | N6266E | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined. |
| Feb 28, 2023 | Labelle, FL | N397ME | Incident | substantial | A malfunction of the airplane’s right main wheel brake, which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion during landing. |
| Jan 14, 2023 | Las Animas, CO | N9393H | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot’s loss of control during approach for landing and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the approach and delay in ensuri…The student pilot’s loss of control during approach for landing and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the approach and delay in ensuring a go-around was performed at the onset of a stall warning. |
| Jan 05, 2023 | Council Bluffs, IA | N71494 | Incident | substantial | The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined. |
| Dec 28, 2022 | Ethel, WV | N8217M | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Dec 15, 2022 | Denton, TX | N21462 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from another airplane while taxing in the run-up area. |
| Nov 24, 2022 | Durango, CO | N3886D | Incident | substantial | A complete loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence. |
| Nov 06, 2022 | Murdo, SD | N699XM | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with strong gusty surface winds. |
| Oct 29, 2022 | Igarassu, OF | PT-DAB | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 21, 2022 | Factoryville, PA | N658CP | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while practicing a soft-field takeoff maneuver, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact wi…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while practicing a soft-field takeoff maneuver, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a hangar. |
| Sep 04, 2022 | Blairstown, NJ | N8942G | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s decision to cross the taxiway at an unsuitable location. |
| Aug 30, 2022 | Tooele, UT | N3094Q | Incident | substantial | Loss of brake pressure to both sets of brakes during taxi due to failed brake caliper O-ring seals, which resulted in a loss of directional control. |
| Aug 20, 2022 | Donnelly, ID | N735DU | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s improper decision to takeoff from a wet grass runway which did not allow for adequate braking traction when the pilot aborted the takeoff,…The pilot’s improper decision to takeoff from a wet grass runway which did not allow for adequate braking traction when the pilot aborted the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Aug 19, 2022 | Orlando, FL | N6241A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Aug 05, 2022 | Benton, KS | N97683 | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Aug 05, 2022 | Yellow Pine, ID | N722BS | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while maneuvering. |
| Jul 31, 2022 | Joliet, IL | N3519Y | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing. |
| Jul 14, 2022 | San Martin, CA | N9802E | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Jul 06, 2022 | McGrath, AK | N8754X | Incident | substantial | A nose landing gear collapse during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. |
| Jul 04, 2022 | Petaluma, CA | N8414S | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around in gusting wind conditions. |