Cessna 182A Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 204 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| May 01, 2004 | Elberta, AL | N5099D | Minor | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to a foreign substance blockage of the fuel line which resulted in fuel starvation, and the pilot's failure to maintain t…The loss of engine power due to a foreign substance blockage of the fuel line which resulted in fuel starvation, and the pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during an aborted landing. |
| 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. |
| Feb 22, 2004 | Claremore, OK | N30408 | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power due to fuel contamination (water). A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Jan 17, 2004 | Traphill, NC | N4744D | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were conditions conducive for carburetor icing. |
| 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. |
| Oct 03, 2003 | Shenandoah, IA | N3772D | Serious (1) | substantial |
Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during cruise and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. The factors to the acc…Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during cruise and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. The factors to the accident were the dark night, the corn crop, and the ditch. |
| Sep 20, 2003 | Georgetown, CA | N9921B | Serious (2) | substantial | the pilot's misjudged speed and distance, and his failure to perform a go-around which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| 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. |
| Feb 10, 2003 | The Gap, AZ | N5029D | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| 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. |
| Aug 05, 2002 | Emmett, ID | N4085D | Fatal (2) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power transmission lines while maneuvering. |
| Jul 21, 2002 | Laretto, MN | N6321B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare. |
| Jun 17, 2002 | Foster City, MI | N5034D | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The incapacitation of the pilot. A contributing factor was the pilot and medical examiner providing false information on the pilot's medical applicat…The incapacitation of the pilot. A contributing factor was the pilot and medical examiner providing false information on the pilot's medical applications. |
| 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. |
| Apr 13, 2002 | Conway, AR | N4090D | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to land the airplane at a proper touchdown point on the runway and his delayed decision to initiate a go-around over high obstacle…The pilot's failure to land the airplane at a proper touchdown point on the runway and his delayed decision to initiate a go-around over high obstacles. |
| Nov 10, 2001 | Wahoo, NE | N3916D | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation resulting in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight, and the unsuitable terrain for landing encoun…The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation resulting in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight, and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot during the subsequent forced landing. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's inadequate fuel calculations, fuel exhaustion, and the trees. |
| Oct 06, 2001 | Chickasha, OK | N3862D | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| 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. |