Cessna 182 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2779 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2011 | Stanley, ID | N2404X | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control due to spatial disorientation while executing a turn to reverse his course in dark night and low-visi…The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control due to spatial disorientation while executing a turn to reverse his course in dark night and low-visibility conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to initiate the flight into an area of known low visibility. |
| Jul 24, 2011 | Juneau, AK | N7304S | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Cont…The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to reach his destination. |
| Jul 21, 2011 | Erwin, NC | N23739 | Fatal (2) | substantial | The pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering in dark night conditions. |
| Mar 24, 2011 | Hot Springs, AR | N70922 | Fatal (2) | substantial | A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Mar 14, 2011 | Calamar, CO | HK1084 | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 18, 2011 | Levelland, TX | N325LA | Fatal (2) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a landing and subsequent go-around with a crosswind. |
| Jan 31, 2011 | Novo Repartimento, BR | PT-KAS | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 30, 2011 | Adrian, OR | N3083Q | Fatal (3) | substantial | The non-instrument-rated pilot did not maintain sufficient altitude to clear mountainous terrain while in cruise flight in the dark. |
| Dec 18, 2010 | Crowley, LA | N8556T | Fatal (3) | substantial | A loss of engine power due to the magneto failure for undetermined reasons. |
| Sep 08, 2010 | Helena, GA | N804GK | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot’s continuance of the GPS approach below the minimum descent altitude while landing in instrument meteorological conditions. |
| Aug 30, 2010 | Belgrade, MT | N8957T | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The non-instrument rated pilot's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane co…The non-instrument rated pilot's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. |
| Jul 01, 2010 | Avalon, CA | N222CG | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's incapacitation due to a heart attack, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. |
| May 21, 2010 | Rio Negro, Bolivar, VE | YV158E | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 11, 2010 | Vigne, IT | OE-DHA | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 18, 2010 | Corvallis, OR | N702 | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while operating into a known area of mountain obscuration due to low clouds, precipitation, and…The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while operating into a known area of mountain obscuration due to low clouds, precipitation, and mist. |
| Nov 23, 2009 | Kewanee, IL | N1986M | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's decision to initiate a visual night flight without recent night flight experience and his failure to maintain altitude during departure. |
| Nov 20, 2009 | Susanville, CA | N2650R | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's decision to takeoff into weather conditions conducive to ice accumulation, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin while maneuvering i…The pilot's decision to takeoff into weather conditions conducive to ice accumulation, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin while maneuvering in the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the likely accumulation of snow and ice on the airborne airplane. |
| Oct 13, 2009 | Pryor, MT | N6202A | Fatal (2) | substantial | The pilot’s decision to continue flight into an area of low ceilings and low visibility and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain. |
| Sep 24, 2009 | Houma, LA | N96894 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot’s decision to take off into instrument meteorological conditions. |
| Aug 05, 2009 | Napa, CA | N23750 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The instrument-rated pilot’s loss of situational awareness and failure to follow the prescribed instrument departure clearance/procedure, which result…The instrument-rated pilot’s loss of situational awareness and failure to follow the prescribed instrument departure clearance/procedure, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the terrain. |
| Jul 08, 2009 | Mammoth Lakes, CA | N7314S | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision to attempt to fly at a low altitude in a confined area of mountainous terrain in a high density altit…The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision to attempt to fly at a low altitude in a confined area of mountainous terrain in a high density altitude weather condition, and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. |
| Jun 03, 2009 | Atlanta, ID | N70946 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during cruise flight. |
| Mar 26, 2009 | Lexington, KY | N4871N | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reasons. |
| Mar 08, 2009 | Carrollton, GA | N1913M | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
The pilot's decision to continue visual flight rules flight into an area of reduced visibility weather conditions, which resulted in disorientation an…The pilot's decision to continue visual flight rules flight into an area of reduced visibility weather conditions, which resulted in disorientation and subsequent loss of aircraft control. |
| Feb 28, 2009 | Albany, LA | N91593 | Fatal (3) | substantial |
The pilot's loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation after an encounter with marginal VMC and/or instrument meteorological condit…The pilot's loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation after an encounter with marginal VMC and/or instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to attempt the flight with the preflight knowledge of deteriorating weather conditions. |