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
Apr 11, 2021 Blakely Island, WA N2030X Incident substantial A total loss of engine power during climb for reasons that could not be determined which resulted in a forced water landing.
Apr 01, 2021 Austin, TX N94810 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while turning onto the taxiway in variable wind conditions.
Mar 27, 2021 Flemingsburg, KY N735LC Incident substantial The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a subsequent hard landing.
Mar 18, 2021 Las Vegas, NV N2548R Incident substantial A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Mar 05, 2021 Sierpe river, OSA, Puntarenas, CS TI-ABE Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 10, 2021 La Morita, MX N735GX Incident minor Investigation pending
Jan 23, 2021 Rockingham, NC N42714 Incident substantial The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a subsequent hard landing and a runway excursion.
Dec 29, 2020 Stowe, PA N6327F Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control while landing in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with terrain.
Oct 28, 2020 Lebanon, OH N3537C Incident substantial Improper maintenance that resulted in a blocked crankcase breather port and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
Oct 18, 2020 Spearfish, SD N97875 Incident substantial The snowplow driver’s failure to see the airplane which resulted in a collision with the airplane.
Oct 03, 2020 Byers, CO N9901E Incident substantial A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Sep 22, 2020 Island Park, ID N756RA Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.
Sep 21, 2020 King Salmon, AK N182KT Incident substantial
The fatigue fracture failure of the left main landing gear U-bolt during landing, which resulted in the collapse and separation of the left main landi…

The fatigue fracture failure of the left main landing gear U-bolt during landing, which resulted in the collapse and separation of the left main landing gear spring.
Sep 18, 2020 Hollywood, FL N234ME Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind takeoff, which resulted in a collision with airport lights and a sign.
Sep 08, 2020 Palmer, AK N2625Q Incident substantial The pilot’s excessive airspeed during landing and improper application of the brakes, which resulted in a runway overrun.
Aug 30, 2020 Millington, MD N3707U Incident substantial
The pilot’s misidentification of a corn field for the destination airport’s runway, and a subsequent aerodynamic stall at low altitude while attemptin…

The pilot’s misidentification of a corn field for the destination airport’s runway, and a subsequent aerodynamic stall at low altitude while attempting to land.
Aug 20, 2020 Odessa, TX N710NA Incident destroyed The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
Aug 17, 2020 Savannah, GA N21488 Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate flare, resulting in a hard landing.
Jul 22, 2020 Clearwater, OR N9747H Incident substantial The pilot's improper pitch attitude during the soft-field landing roll, which resulted in the tail striking the runway.
Jul 21, 2020 Pottstown, PA N4092D Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to ensure that sufficient fuel was onboard for nonlevel flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvat…

The pilot's failure to ensure that sufficient fuel was onboard for nonlevel flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Jul 08, 2020 Absarokee, MT N7726M Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around that resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and aerodynam…

The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around that resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and aerodynamically stalling which resulted in a collision with the ground.
Jun 03, 2020 Olive Branch, MS N3005F Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision, which resulted in a hard landing.
May 30, 2020 Anchorage, AK N8769T Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper descent rate during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
May 22, 2020 Ionia, MI N5179D Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing was the pilot getting his shoe caught in the rudder pedal.
May 06, 2020 Perris, CA N58646 Incident substantial The pilot's diverted attention while taxing which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from the skip loader during taxi.
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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