Cessna 182 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2779 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| 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. |