Cessna 182 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2779 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 05, 2010 | Columbia, SC | N21415 | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to a loss of lubrication after the engine experienced a piston ring failure for undetermined reasons. |
| Sep 04, 2010 | Virginia Beach, VA | N812KT | Minor | substantial | A total loss of power due to water contamination in the fuel. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. |
| Aug 24, 2010 | Ojai, CA | N3850D | Minor | substantial |
A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomali…A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| May 31, 2010 | Oliver Springs, TN | N8311S | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to execute a go-around, which resulted in a long landing, runway overrun, and the airplane's subsequent descent into a stream. |
| Apr 17, 2010 | El Cajon, CA | N5318B | Minor | substantial | The pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing. |
| Apr 03, 2010 | Montauck, NY | N127S | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s excessive airspeed on final approach and his failure to achieve the proper touchdown point. |
| Mar 30, 2010 | Hamilton, TX | N71229 | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a static power line while maneuvering at a low altitude. |
| Mar 30, 2010 | Frederick, MD | N52790 | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons following a reported severe turbulence encounter. |
| Jan 23, 2010 | Reno, NV | N8948T | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power during cruise due to oil starvation as a result of foreign material blockage of the oil pickup tube. |
| Dec 25, 2009 | Bowie, TX | N21177 | Minor | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to properly secure the right wing fuel cap and monitor the avai…A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to properly secure the right wing fuel cap and monitor the available fuel supply. |
| Sep 11, 2009 | Chemehuevi Valley, CA | N2819R | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper flare while landing with a tailwind, resulting in a bounced landing. |
| Aug 02, 2009 | Gateway, CO | N61TM | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to soft runway conditions. |
| Jul 31, 2009 | Iowa Falls, IA | N989TP | Minor | substantial | Both pilots' failure to execute adequate visual lookout, resulting in the two airplanes colliding over the runway. |
| Jul 06, 2009 | Wilson Bar, ID | N71186 | Minor | destroyed |
The pilot’s misjudged approach that led to a long landing and his failure to execute a go-around when he realized that he overshot his intended point …The pilot’s misjudged approach that led to a long landing and his failure to execute a go-around when he realized that he overshot his intended point of landing. |
| May 23, 2009 | Skiatook, OK | N4892D | Minor | substantial | Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| May 01, 2009 | Puyallup, WA | N382CH | Minor | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s failure to verify the fuel levels in the tanks, and, his failure to select th…A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s failure to verify the fuel levels in the tanks, and, his failure to select the proper fuel tank. |
| Apr 14, 2009 | Las Vegas, NV | N4816D | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions while landing. |
| Feb 20, 2009 | Caldwell, ID | N4729D | Minor | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat before reducing power and his failure to …The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat before reducing power and his failure to clear the engine during a prolonged glide. |
| Nov 16, 2008 | Downers Grove, IL | N759HF | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath while on final approach in night conditions, due to his impairment from recent use of alcohol, coca…The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath while on final approach in night conditions, due to his impairment from recent use of alcohol, cocaine, and over-the-counter and prescription medications. |
| Aug 02, 2008 | Westerly, RI | N42366 | Minor | substantial | A loss of power due to a partial blockage of the air induction system. |
| Jun 10, 2008 | Cottage Grove, OR | N182RA | Minor | substantial | The pilot's misjudged landing flare. |
| Apr 13, 2008 | San Quintin, MX | N6278T | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 20, 2007 | Glenwood Spring, CO | N97996 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to go around when it became apparent that he could not land and stop the airplane on the remaining runway. Factors contributing t…The pilot's failure to go around when it became apparent that he could not land and stop the airplane on the remaining runway. Factors contributing to the accident were the tailwind and the gusts. |
| Jul 09, 2007 | Edgerton, WI | N2579R | Minor | substantial |
The reported non-mechanical loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during cruise and the excessive airspeed the pilot maintained during the app…The reported non-mechanical loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during cruise and the excessive airspeed the pilot maintained during the approach for the forced landing. Factors were the loss of electrical power during cruise and the high vegetation that was impacted during the forced landing. |
| Jul 08, 2007 | Matincus Island, ME | N2762Q | Minor | substantial | An evasive maneuver to avoid a bird, while on final approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. |