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
Oct 28, 2018 Elba, AL N20BK Incident substantial
A leak in the pitot-static system for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in an airspeed indicatio…

A leak in the pitot-static system for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in an airspeed indication error, an aborted takeoff, and a subsequent runway overrun.

Oct 27, 2018 Burns, OR N3267S Incident substantial
The failure of the left main landing gear due to fatigue cracking of a bolt that initiated at a corrosion pit, which formed in the absence of a requir…

The failure of the left main landing gear due to fatigue cracking of a bolt that initiated at a corrosion pit, which formed in the absence of a required protective cadmium coating.

Sep 11, 2018 Page, AZ N5198N Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Aug 27, 2018 Hanson, MA N3115R Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to…

The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind.

Jul 16, 2018 Odessa, TX N182GQ Incident substantial An on-ground fire for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
Jul 11, 2018 Lincoln, IL N2394G Incident substantial The pilot’s improper preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
Jul 08, 2018 San Luis Obispo, CA N411BP Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Jul 01, 2018 Chugiak, AK N5020D Incident substantial The pilot's mismanagement of the engine controls due to distraction in the traffic pattern, which resulted in a hard landing short of the runway.
Jun 30, 2018 Swainsboro, GA N6167L Incident substantial
The pilot's unstabilized approach during the initial landing with a right quartering tailwind, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent go-arou…

The pilot's unstabilized approach during the initial landing with a right quartering tailwind, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent go-around and the collapse of the nose landing gear during the subsequent landing.

Jun 23, 2018 Jacksonville, FL N5682B Incident substantial A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to insufficient evidence.
Jun 17, 2018 Sebring, FL N6284X Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind.
May 27, 2018 Aberdeen, ID N5700B Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine pow…

The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing and nose-over.

May 18, 2018 Crescent Mills, CA N9163X Incident substantial A total loss of engine power due to the development of carburetor icing.
May 18, 2018 Wickenburg, AZ N4964D Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
May 17, 2018 Prescott, WA N182EW Incident substantial The pilot’s taxiing too fast on rough terrain, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
May 07, 2018 Albuquerque, NM N632EP Incident substantial
The pilot’s decision to continue flight in mountainous terrain with downdraft conditions, which necessitated a precautionary landing on unsuitable ter…

The pilot’s decision to continue flight in mountainous terrain with downdraft conditions, which necessitated a precautionary landing on unsuitable terrain.

May 06, 2018 Clarksville, TN N5419E Incident substantial
The pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind in variable crosswind and downdraft and updraft conditions on a wet runway, which resulted in a runway ov…

The pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind in variable crosswind and downdraft and updraft conditions on a wet runway, which resulted in a runway overrun.

Apr 29, 2018 Page, AZ N7553N Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a rejected takeoff in gusting quarting tailwind conditions.
Mar 30, 2018 Nephi, UT N5292N Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Mar 20, 2018 Rapid City, SD N3024Y Incident substantial The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion.
Mar 12, 2018 Rockford, IL N96772 Incident substantial The pilot’s unnecessary action during the approach, which resulted in a hard landing.
Feb 28, 2018 Abbeville, FR N609PC Incident minor Investigation pending
Dec 26, 2017 Santa Ana, CA N698MC Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to follow ground control instructions and to see and avoid ground obstacles while taxiing.
Nov 27, 2017 Black River Falls, WI N8128M Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the high-performance airplane during the go-around in crosswind conditions.
Nov 22, 2017 Bolingbrook, IL N7111W Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
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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