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
Feb 13, 1999 CONNER, MT N3753D Incident substantial The pilots delayed remedial action during an aborted landing. Factors include a slush-covered runway.
Jan 16, 1999 LONGMONT, CO N555NP Incident destroyed
The pilot's poor judgment by intentionally buzzing. A factor was an unfavorable wind that caused inadequate altitude/clearance to maneuver and avoid …

The pilot's poor judgment by intentionally buzzing. A factor was an unfavorable wind that caused inadequate altitude/clearance to maneuver and avoid nearby houses.

Dec 27, 1998 SAN ANDREAS, CA N3787U Incident substantial The other pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout while taxiing in a confined area between rows of parked aircraft.
Dec 16, 1998 UMPIRE, AR N1933N Incident substantial
Catastrophic engine failure due to failures of the #5 piston, #5 connecting rod, and the camshaft. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a for…

Catastrophic engine failure due to failures of the #5 piston, #5 connecting rod, and the camshaft. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.

Nov 20, 1998 ST. PETERSBURG, FL N8620T Incident substantial the pilot misjudged the flare, resulting in a hard land and subsequent damage to the airplane.
Nov 15, 1998 HICKORY, NC N759LH Incident substantial The pilot's failure to properly recover from a bounced landing.
Nov 01, 1998 BEDFORD, WY N6352B Incident substantial The pilot's failure to identify a soft area on his newly constructed airstrip, which subsequently caused his airplane to nose over.
Oct 30, 1998 WEEPING WATER, NE N2291G Incident substantial the pilot failed to maintain directional control. A factor was the uneven runway condition.
Oct 22, 1998 POUND, WI N759CT Incident substantial
the pilot misjudged the proper touchdown point and subsequently landed short of the runway. Factors associated with the accident were the haze, sungl…

the pilot misjudged the proper touchdown point and subsequently landed short of the runway. Factors associated with the accident were the haze, sunglare, the lack of visual perception, and the uphill terrain on which the airplane touched down.

Oct 09, 1998 GENESEE, MI N92322 Incident substantial
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the subsequent failure to attain clearance with the trees during takeoff. Factors associated …

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the subsequent failure to attain clearance with the trees during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the trees, dark night conditions, and fog which resulted in the lack of visual detection of the surroundings.

Sep 20, 1998 BALDWIN, WI N2689Q Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, and his failure to stop on the wet, grassy runway. A related factor was the wet grass.
Sep 19, 1998 FORT YUKON, AK N8874X Incident substantial A failure of the pilot to maintain the proper glidepath to the landing touch down spot.
Sep 18, 1998 ELDON, MO N3054Q Incident substantial The pilot's not correcting for a porpoise condition during landing roll.
Sep 17, 1998 BIG CREEK, ID N7179E Incident substantial An animal (cow elk) that had wandered onto the airport.
Aug 28, 1998 BINGHAM, ME N735PS Incident substantial The pilot's inattention to changing wind conditions, and lack of correction for the change. A factor in the accident was the damp grass runway.
Aug 16, 1998 ST. GEORGE, UT N42631 Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors were excessive airspeed and allowing the airplane to porpoise with subsequent loss o…

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors were excessive airspeed and allowing the airplane to porpoise with subsequent loss of directional control.

Aug 09, 1998 PAGE, AZ N6491A Incident substantial Failure of the pilot to verify throttle position and/or obtain qualified assistance while hand propping the aircraft engine.
Aug 07, 1998 YELLOWPINE, ID N6437A Incident substantial Right main landing gear spring strut fatigue, improper maintenance, and subsequent separation of the strut end.
Jul 28, 1998 CALIFORNIA CITY, CA N6493A Incident substantial The pilot's failure to assure that an adequate supply of fuel was available for the flight and his inadequate preflight planning/preparation.
Jul 22, 1998 CONCORD, NC N7619N Incident substantial
the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control and his failure to maintain wingtip clearance with trees that border the right side of the ru…

the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control and his failure to maintain wingtip clearance with trees that border the right side of the runway.

Jul 21, 1998 FAIRBANKS, AK N92197 Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. A factor associated with this accident was the high brush at the approach end of the landing…

The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. A factor associated with this accident was the high brush at the approach end of the landing area.

Jul 19, 1998 EDGARTOWN, MA N2608Q Incident substantial was the pilot's improper flare prior to touchdown.
Jul 17, 1998 SPRINGBROOK, WI N2139G Incident substantial The pilot's improper attitude and excessive sink rate during landing. The terrain condition was a contributing factor in the accident.
Jul 10, 1998 MACKINAC ISLAND, MI N42184 Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to attain a stabilized approach and a touchdown point. The factors contributing to the accident were the pilot in command's impro…

The pilot's failure to attain a stabilized approach and a touchdown point. The factors contributing to the accident were the pilot in command's improper use of flaps and his not performing a go-around. An additional factor was the pilot in command not using all available runway during landing roll. The fence post which the aircraft impacted was also a factor.

Jul 07, 1998 CAMERON PARK, CA N4825R Incident substantial The pilot's decision to initiate a turn to exit the runway at an excessive rate of speed.
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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