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 29, 2016 | Lakeport, CA | N2613G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's delayed action to add power during the approach, which resulted in an impact with terrain prior to the approach end of the runway. |
| Sep 12, 2016 | Olathe, KS | N90391 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to reduce the throttle during the landing roll resulting in a loss of directional control. |
| Sep 07, 2016 | Diller, NE | N1928X | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to go around after overshooting his intended touchdown point, which resulted in impact with farm equipment and terrain during an a…The pilot's failure to go around after overshooting his intended touchdown point, which resulted in impact with farm equipment and terrain during an aborted landing attempt. |
| Sep 03, 2016 | Barrow, AK | N9928T | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion, a nose over, and substantial damage…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion, a nose over, and substantial damage to the right wing strut and fuselage. Contributing to the accident was the sun glare which inhibited the pilot's forward visual sight. |
| Aug 17, 2016 | Anchorage, AK | N2704Q | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain a controlled landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inattention…The pilot's failure to maintain a controlled landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inattention and distraction. |
| Jul 15, 2016 | Stevensville, MT | N9928B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from ground equipment during takeoff, which resulted in an impact with irrigation pipes, a loss of …The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from ground equipment during takeoff, which resulted in an impact with irrigation pipes, a loss of directional control, an impact with a fence, and a nose over. |
| Jul 07, 2016 | Searcy, AR | N9046T | Incident | substantial |
The pilot landed long and failed to stop before the end of the runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with trees. Contributing to the a…The pilot landed long and failed to stop before the end of the runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized approach. |
| Jun 26, 2016 | Kankakee, IL | N5792B | Incident | substantial | Aa total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the low level of fuel unporting during a rapid spiraling descent. |
| Jun 23, 2016 | Crystal River, FL | N892BV | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to execute a go-around following an unstabilized approach, which resulted in a bounced landing and runway excursion. |
| Jun 22, 2016 | Blaine, MN | N377H | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain a proper airspeed during the landing approach, which resulted in an improper flare and hard landing. |
| Jun 09, 2016 | Stanley, ID | N1403S | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to attain an adequate climb gradient, which resulted in a collision with a tree and subsequent substantial damage to the left wing…The pilot's failure to attain an adequate climb gradient, which resulted in a collision with a tree and subsequent substantial damage to the left wing and aileron. |
| May 24, 2016 | Reno, NV | N4793D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, resulting in fuel exhaustion and substantial damage to the firewall during the forced landing. |
| May 21, 2016 | Calhan, CO | N42553 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's incorrect pitch control during the landing flare in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and nose over. |
| May 19, 2016 | Redding, CA | N7610S | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and…The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over. |
| May 14, 2016 | Williamsburg, VA | N58625 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing in variable direction and gusting wind conditions, resulting in a landing off t…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing in variable direction and gusting wind conditions, resulting in a landing off the side of the runway and impact with a drainage culvert. |
| Jan 11, 2016 | Baton Rouge, LA | N4423R | Incident | substantial | An inadvertent collision with a bird while maneuvering during an aerial observation flight. |
| Nov 28, 2015 | Salisbury, NC | N2000R | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare, causing the airplane to balloon and land hard. |
| Nov 24, 2015 | Hamlet, NE | N8983X | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's incorrect brake application which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over. |
| Nov 13, 2015 | Bowstring, MN | N717AT | Incident | substantial | The pilot exceeded the critical angle of attack during takeoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with a wind sock and terrain. |
| Nov 02, 2015 | DOUGLAS BISBEE, AZ | N1706R | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion, left main landing gear collapse, and a collision…The student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion, left main landing gear collapse, and a collision with terrain. |
| Oct 23, 2015 | Skwentna, AK | N3092F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during landing, which resulted in a porpoise and structural damage to the airplane. |
| Oct 12, 2015 | Abilene, TX | N9736H | Incident | substantial | The pilot's diverted attention while taxiing, which resulted in a collision with a fence post. |
| Sep 25, 2015 | Ama, LA | N6361B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to takeoff on a partially obstructed runway, which resulted in a collision with trees. |
| Sep 03, 2015 | Rose Hill, KS | N3417R | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise and subsequent hard landing. |
| Aug 24, 2015 | Pineville, LA | N759TZ | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to land with sufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane, resulting in a runway over-run and collision with terrain. |