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 09, 2014 | Mitu, CO | HK-1921 | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 08, 2014 | Lake of the Woods, CA | N1292S | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 02, 2014 | Gansevoort, NY | N1DZ | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during initial climb following a banner pick-up, resulting in collision with a tree. |
| Jul 20, 2014 | Albury Aerodrome, AS | VH-TRS | Fatal (1) | substantial | <br /><br /> |
| Jul 20, 2014 | Sedona, AZ | N42474 | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance the airplane’s critical angle-of attack while maneuvering through a canyon in hig…The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance the airplane’s critical angle-of attack while maneuvering through a canyon in high-density altitude conditions at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Jul 08, 2014 | Fall City, WA | N5816B | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to depart in low-ceiling conditions and his continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which…The pilot’s decision to depart in low-ceiling conditions and his continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. |
| Jun 27, 2014 | Littleton, NC | N182PE | Fatal (1) | substantial |
Maintenance personnel's application of sealant to the engine case halves during engine overhaul, contrary to manufacturer's instructions, which result…Maintenance personnel's application of sealant to the engine case halves during engine overhaul, contrary to manufacturer's instructions, which resulted in internal failure of the engine due to the loss of case bolt torque. |
| Nov 29, 2013 | Delta, CO | N3087Y | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The student pilot’s decision to attempt flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and ground impact. |
| Oct 23, 2013 | Mount Hotham, AS | VH - KKM | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 23, 2013 | Hamilton Aerodrome, Australia, AS | VH-AUT | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 07, 2013 | Micoxtla, MX | N6241H | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 09, 2013 | Fredericksburg, TX | N6197H | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while transitioning from instrument to visual flight while still in instrument conditions, which resulted in …The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while transitioning from instrument to visual flight while still in instrument conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. |
| Apr 15, 2013 | Wellington, NV | N9078X | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain during a night, visual descent to the destination airport, which resulted in contro…The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain during a night, visual descent to the destination airport, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. |
| Apr 06, 2013 | Circle, MT | N8721T | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control as a result of spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to conti…The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control as a result of spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue flight into low visibility conditions. |
| Mar 04, 2013 | Nikolai, AK | N2343G | Fatal (3) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering inside a box canyon and the airplane’s subsequent aerodynamic stall, which resulte…The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering inside a box canyon and the airplane’s subsequent aerodynamic stall, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s visual disorientation in flat light conditions. |
| Nov 17, 2012 | Bondurant, WY | N61LN | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The noninstrument-rated pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering around weather. |
| Oct 18, 2012 | Yucca, AZ | N20939 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to take corrective action to avoid terrain during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident exam…The pilot’s failure to take corrective action to avoid terrain during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Jun 04, 2012 | Coonabarabran, Australia, AS | VH-CWQ | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 02, 2012 | Pista Aérea, MX | N92201 | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 19, 2012 | Veronica, AR | LV-GTF | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 17, 2012 | Barrancabermeja, CO | HK1441G | Fatal (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 01, 2012 | Atlantic Ocean, AO | N1338S | Fatal (1) | substantial | Undetermined; the airplane and pilot are missing. |
| Nov 26, 2011 | Mescalero, NM | N9408X | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's intentional attempt to fly into adverse weather, which resulted in an in-flight loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilo…The pilot's intentional attempt to fly into adverse weather, which resulted in an in-flight loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of instrument experience. |
| Nov 07, 2011 | Lake Havasu City, AZ | N4701N | Fatal (3) | substantial | The pilot's continued cruise flight into cloudy conditions at night, which resulted in a loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. |
| Oct 27, 2011 | Lexington, OR | N6545E | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain situational awareness and terrain clearance on a dark night during the approach to landing. |