How many accidents has the Cessna 182A had?

The NTSB has recorded 204 events involving the Cessna 182A: 22 fatal, 22 serious, 44 minor injuries, and 116 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 182A a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 182A has 204 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 182A Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 204 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

204

All Events

116

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (43 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Sep 29, 2025	Avalon, CA	N2079G	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
May 08, 2025	Ocala, FL	N174A	Serious (1)	substantial	The pilot’s decision to depart on the flight with known electrical issues and his subsequent loss of situational awareness (geographic position), whic… The pilot’s decision to depart on the flight with known electrical issues and his subsequent loss of situational awareness (geographic position), which resulted in his eventual decision to perform an off-airport landing.
Jul 10, 2024	Teton Village, WY	N4083D	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll.improper compensation for the prevailing wind conditions, resulting in… The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll.improper compensation for the prevailing wind conditions, resulting in impact of the left wing on the runway surface.
Jun 24, 2024	Spokane Valley, WA	N4059D	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Feb 22, 2024	Weippe, ID	N6323B	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to secure the oil filler cap during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a precautionary landing on the soft surface and su… The pilot’s failure to secure the oil filler cap during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a precautionary landing on the soft surface and subsequent nose over.
Nov 24, 2022	Durango, CO	N3886D	Incident	substantial	A complete loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence.
May 28, 2022	Big Lake, AK	N5896B	Incident	substantial	A hard landing for an unknown reason, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane.
Jun 17, 2017	Buffalo, OK	N6196B	Incident	substantial	The separation of the nose wheel axle bolt and the nose wheel during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined because the bolt was no… The separation of the nose wheel axle bolt and the nose wheel during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined because the bolt was not recovered.
Apr 23, 2017	Ovid, NY	N9907B	Minor	substantial	The mechanic's failure to inspect and clean the carburetor fuel inlet screen during the airplane’s annual inspection, which allowed undetected debris … The mechanic's failure to inspect and clean the carburetor fuel inlet screen during the airplane’s annual inspection, which allowed undetected debris and dirt to obstruct the fuel supply and resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
Nov 24, 2016	Safford, AZ	N6077B	Incident	substantial	The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 5 piston, piston pin, or connecting rod assembly for reasons that could not be determined… The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 5 piston, piston pin, or connecting rod assembly for reasons that could not be determined due to the severity of the post fracture damage.
Apr 19, 2016	Selma, CA	N9909B	Minor	substantial	The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the flight instructor's failure to use carburetor heat during the descent.
Mar 13, 2016	Alpine, WY	N2230G	Fatal (4)	substantial	The noninstrument-rated pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb in dark night conditions with no visual reference, which resulte… The noninstrument-rated pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb in dark night conditions with no visual reference, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain.
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.
Jun 14, 2015	Moab, UT	N5143D	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning and inflight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Sep 20, 2014	Bethany Center, NY	N3785D	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain a directional control of the airplane during gusting wind conditions.
Aug 14, 2014	Gustavus, AK	N2121G	Incident	substantial	The pilot's unstable landing approach which resulted in a long landing, and subsequent collision with terrain.
Jul 02, 2014	Geneseo, IL	N2209G	Minor	substantial	The pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Jun 14, 2014	Valmeyer, IL	N5172D	Incident	substantial	The inadvertent deployment of the skydiver's drogue chute when he exited the airplane, resulting in it contacting and damaging the horizontal stabiliz… The inadvertent deployment of the skydiver's drogue chute when he exited the airplane, resulting in it contacting and damaging the horizontal stabilizer.
Feb 09, 2014	Lexington, TX	N6061B	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s improper use of the carburetor heat, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
Sep 14, 2013	Casa Grande, AZ	N6324B	Incident	substantial	A loss of engine power during final approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any anomalies t… A loss of engine power during final approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Aug 24, 2013	Concord, WI	N5131D	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to properly plan for a maximum performance takeoff by not fully addressing the elevated density altitude or the nonstandard runway… The pilot's failure to properly plan for a maximum performance takeoff by not fully addressing the elevated density altitude or the nonstandard runway surface conditions and his failure to properly configure the airplane's flap setting for the accident takeoff.
Oct 01, 2012	Port Lions, AK	N2028G	Incident	substantial	The pilot's decision to take off with ice- and snow-contaminated wings.
Jul 21, 2012	Farmingdale, NJ	N2166G	Minor	substantial	The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Jun 28, 2012	Sussex, NJ	N5143D	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s delayed decision to abort the landing and perform a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun.
Jun 11, 2012	Colfax, WA	N4715D	Incident	substantial	The total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the missing carburetor drain plug, which had not been secured with safety wire.

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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