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 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. |