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
Jul 31, 2009	Watertown, SD	N2131G	Incident	substantial	A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of a fuel tank leak. Contributing to the accident was the reported malfunction of the fuel g… A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of a fuel tank leak. Contributing to the accident was the reported malfunction of the fuel gauge.
Aug 30, 2008	Elizabethtown, KY	N5927B	Incident	substantial	A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was pressure from the company for the pilot to fly the second load of skyd… A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was pressure from the company for the pilot to fly the second load of skydivers without refueling.
Aug 27, 2008	Danielson, CT	N169DP	Incident	substantial	Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot’s inadequate fuel consumption calculations.
Mar 30, 2008	Buckeye, AZ	N5931B	Incident	substantial	A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain.
Nov 27, 2005	San Diego, CA	N3936D	Incident	substantial	The failure of the camshaft due to fatigue of one of the gear teeth, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Factors were the fence and the fence po… The failure of the camshaft due to fatigue of one of the gear teeth, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Factors were the fence and the fence post.
Mar 13, 2005	Manzanita, OR	N4076D	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind, which resulted in an inflight loss of control, a subsequent uncontrolled descent into the tree stump… The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind, which resulted in an inflight loss of control, a subsequent uncontrolled descent into the tree stump and guy wire, and the resultant nose over. A factor contributing to the accident was the downdraft.
Jul 11, 2004	Petaluma, CA	N4094D	Incident	substantial	the pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a collapse of the nose landing gear.
Jul 10, 2004	Walterboro, SC	N3955D	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.
Apr 26, 2004	Skwentna, AK	N4861D	Incident	substantial	The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in a nose over during the landing roll.
Dec 30, 2003	West Chicago, IL	N5894B	Incident	substantial	The inadequate starting and flooded engine procedure used by certified flight instructor while providing instruction to the dual student.
Nov 08, 2003	Kapowsin, WA	N2106G	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor to the accident was the trees.
Oct 31, 2003	Albuquerque, NM	N5127D	Incident	destroyed	the pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat and his inadequate flare resulting in a loss of engine power and a hard landing. Also causal was the inade… the pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat and his inadequate flare resulting in a loss of engine power and a hard landing. Also causal was the inadequate supervision of the flight. Carburetor icing conditions was a contributing factor.
Oct 07, 2003	Jean, NV	N3904D	Incident	substantial	the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
Sep 07, 2003	Pine Haven, WY	N6384B	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain is a contributing factor.
Sep 16, 2002	San Diego, CA	N3951D	Incident	substantial	the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance to avoid jet exhaust due to his improperly planned approach and inadequate in-flight decision to pe… the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance to avoid jet exhaust due to his improperly planned approach and inadequate in-flight decision to perform a long landing rollout, which placed the airplane in proximity to an area of observed high velocity jet exhaust.
Jul 21, 2002	Laretto, MN	N6321B	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper flare.
May 01, 2002	Moneta, VA	N5198D	Incident	substantial	A slow leak of brake fluid from the right brake cylinder, which eventually resulted in a loss of right brake effectiveness.
Aug 18, 2001	Salado, TX	N4795D	Incident	substantial	A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing resulting in a stall.… A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing resulting in a stall. This report was modified on December 2, 2005.
Aug 12, 2001	Grosse Ile, MI	N4080D	Incident	substantial	Both the CFI and the student pilot on board improperly flared the airplane and the CFI's failure to perform remedial action during the landing.
Jun 15, 2001	Baytown, TX	N6353B	Incident	substantial	The unqualified person's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering. A factor was the dark night light conditions.
Mar 19, 2001	RICHFIELD, UT	N4918D	Incident	substantial	loss of engine power during cruise as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilots failure to refuel. Contributing factors were the pilots inadequate… loss of engine power during cruise as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilots failure to refuel. Contributing factors were the pilots inadequate aircraft preflight and the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
Jan 07, 2001	Parkton, NC	N5883B	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power during a normal descent due to fuel starvation for undetermined reasons.
Dec 12, 2000	PLANT CITY, FL	N6300B	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from the separation of the mixture control cable from the carburetor. Factors were cows, rou… The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from the separation of the mixture control cable from the carburetor. Factors were cows, rough and uneven terrain.
Jul 01, 1999	SALT LAKE CITY, UT	N6165B	Incident	substantial	A total loss of engine power (nonmechanical) for reasons undetermined. Factors were the existence of conditions conducive to carburetor icing, and un… A total loss of engine power (nonmechanical) for reasons undetermined. Factors were the existence of conditions conducive to carburetor icing, and unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.
Feb 13, 1999	CONNER, MT	N3753D	Incident	substantial	The pilots delayed remedial action during an aborted landing. Factors include a slush-covered runway.

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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