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
Nov 01, 1998	BEDFORD, WY	N6352B	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to identify a soft area on his newly constructed airstrip, which subsequently caused his airplane to nose over.
Jul 17, 1998	SPRINGBROOK, WI	N2139G	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper attitude and excessive sink rate during landing. The terrain condition was a contributing factor in the accident.
May 17, 1998	PALMER, AK	N4827D	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to abort the landing. A factor associated with the accident is the presence of a variable wind condition.
Mar 14, 1998	JACKSONVILLE, TX	N2130G	Incident	substantial	The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the poor braking conditions due to the grassy wet runway.
Nov 23, 1997	WAYCROSS, GA	N48310	Incident	substantial	a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Nov 09, 1997	PARKTON, NC	N5883B	Incident	substantial	improper installation of an auto battery cable which led to an in-flight fire due to the chaffed cable.
Aug 23, 1997	DELTA, CO	N4930D	Incident	substantial	Failure by the pilot to properly plan for the flight in that the fuel aboard was insufficient for the planned flight. Factors were: inaccurate fuel ga… Failure by the pilot to properly plan for the flight in that the fuel aboard was insufficient for the planned flight. Factors were: inaccurate fuel gauges and terrain condition for the forced landing.
Jul 08, 1997	HAYFIELD TWNSHP, PA	N4951D	Incident	destroyed	The pilot's improper decision to attempt a takeoff from unsuitable terrain and failure to maintain airspeed. A factor in this accident was the gusty … The pilot's improper decision to attempt a takeoff from unsuitable terrain and failure to maintain airspeed. A factor in this accident was the gusty wind conditions.
Jan 25, 1997	MIDLAND, TX	N4723D	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to periodically clear the engine during an extended glide. Factors were the carburetor icing weather conditions and the lack of s… The pilot's failure to periodically clear the engine during an extended glide. Factors were the carburetor icing weather conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
Jul 21, 1996	SKIATOOK, OK	N2182G	Incident	substantial	a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
Jun 22, 1996	TOLEDO, WA	N9975B	Incident	substantial	loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's need to maneuvering to avoid obstructions near th… loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's need to maneuvering to avoid obstructions near the approach end of the runway, and a ditch in the emergency landing area.
Mar 02, 1996	WALSENBURG, CO	N6344B	Incident	substantial	Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane after the left main tire went flat during the landing roll. The flat tire was a r… Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane after the left main tire went flat during the landing roll. The flat tire was a related factor.
Oct 17, 1995	NORMAN, OK	N5060D	Incident	substantial	the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
Jun 18, 1995	PASO ROBLES, CA	N4824D	Incident	substantial	FAILURE OF THE GREAT LAKES PILOT TO SEE-AND-AVOID THE CESSNA 182. THE SUN GLARE WAS A RELATED FACTOR.
May 28, 1995	VERO BEACH, FL	N4905D	Incident	substantial	TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH TO LAND AND UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ENCOUNTERED DURING THE LANDING ROLL.
Nov 19, 1994	JOHNS ISLAND, SC	N3724D	Incident	substantial	A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO A PARTIALLY BLOCKED FUEL LINE TO THE GASCOLATOR.
Sep 06, 1993	POTRERO, CA	N4847D	Incident	substantial	The overload failure of the upper nose gear torque link and the subsequent separation of the nose wheel and fork assembly from the nose gear strut. A… The overload failure of the upper nose gear torque link and the subsequent separation of the nose wheel and fork assembly from the nose gear strut. A factor in the accident was the surface irregularity in the dirt landing strip.
Aug 06, 1993	KILLEEN, TX	N6381B	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. FACTORS WERE THE GUSTY CROSSWINDS.
Jun 03, 1993	STRATTON, CO	N2131G	Incident	substantial	THE SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND. A FACTOR WAS: MISJUDGING THE DETERIORATING WEATHER.
Dec 31, 1992	NEW ELLENTON, SC	N2201G	Incident	substantial	INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND PREPARATION BY THE PILOT, BY NOT ASSURING AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION. FACTORS WER… INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND PREPARATION BY THE PILOT, BY NOT ASSURING AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION. FACTORS WERE TREES IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.
Oct 31, 1992	ASHTON, ID	N4020D	Incident	substantial	A POWER LOSS FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE SOFT TERRAIN.
Aug 19, 1992	COLFAX, IN	N5197D	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF THE WRONG RUNWAY AND A PREMATURE LIFT OFF. FACTORS WERE UPHILL TERRAIN AND UNFAVORABLE (QUARTERING/TAIL) WIND.
Aug 01, 1992	AIKEN, SC	N5532B	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S DIVERTED ATTENTION WHICH RESULTED IN THE IMPROPER USE OF THE ELEVATOR AND INADVERTENT PORPOISE.
Apr 04, 1992	STANTON, TX	N2171G	Incident	substantial	POWER LOSS FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS SOFT TERRAIN.
Nov 10, 1991	BOWLING GREEN, MO	N5015D	Incident	substantial	INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE SKY DIVER'S PARACHUTE.

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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