Cessna 182 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2779 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2023 | Idaho Falls, ID | N3531Y | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a gusting crosswind. |
| May 28, 2023 | Plymouth, NY | N8775X | Fatal (1) | substantial | A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined. |
| May 26, 2023 | Kingman, AZ | N94599 | Serious (1) | minor |
The failure of the passenger to adequately maintain a safe distance from the airplane’s propeller and the determination to let the passenger exit the …The failure of the passenger to adequately maintain a safe distance from the airplane’s propeller and the determination to let the passenger exit the airplane with the engine running. |
| May 24, 2023 | Grand Isle, LA | N577TZ | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot’s operation of the airplane while intoxicated, resulting in its impact with the ocean. |
| May 08, 2023 | Shell, OF | HC-CJL | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 07, 2023 | Reliance, TN | N725AS | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to continue an instrument flight into an area of forecast weather with severe to extreme turbulence associated with a line of thu…The pilot’s decision to continue an instrument flight into an area of forecast weather with severe to extreme turbulence associated with a line of thunderstorms, which resulted in an in-flight breakup. Contributing was the pilot’s operation of the airplane in excess of its published maneuvering speed. |
| May 02, 2023 | Langley Regional, CA | C-GIDY | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| 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 21, 2023 | Alcova, WY | N314FR | Fatal (1) | substantial | The airplane’s encounter with low level wind shear associated with moderate turbulence, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. |
| Mar 17, 2023 | Minto, AK | N6266E | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined. |
| Mar 11, 2023 | Belo Horizonte, OF | PT-FLK | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| 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. |
| Oct 03, 2022 | Boulder City, NV | N511W | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation resulting from the failure of an engine oil filter adapter fiber gasket. |
| Sep 05, 2022 | Cleveland, TN | N58807 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot’s loss of airplane control while operating in instrument meteorological conditions. |
| 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. |