Cessna 182A Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 204 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 28, 2000 | SAUK CITY, WI | N4742D | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
VFR flight into IMC encountered by the pilot and exceeding the design limits of the aircraf. A factor was flight to a destination alternate not perfo…VFR flight into IMC encountered by the pilot and exceeding the design limits of the aircraf. A factor was flight to a destination alternate not performed by the pilot. |
| Sep 18, 1999 | BRYAN, TX | N4803D | Fatal (5) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the loss of engine power as a result of fatigue crac…the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the loss of engine power as a result of fatigue cracking and separation of the #6 cylinder head. |
| Jul 18, 1999 | SILVERDALE, WA | N3900D | Minor | substantial |
The pilot-in-command's misjudgment of distance/altitude (undershoot) on final, and his failure to maintain directional control during the aborted land…The pilot-in-command's misjudgment of distance/altitude (undershoot) on final, and his failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing. |
| 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. |
| Jun 19, 1999 | PASO ROBLES, CA | N4824D | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to set the trim as prescribed by the published check list. This led to a steep climb angle which caused the airspeed to decay, re…the pilot's failure to set the trim as prescribed by the published check list. This led to a steep climb angle which caused the airspeed to decay, resulting in a stall at an altitude too low to allow recovery. |
| Feb 13, 1999 | CONNER, MT | N3753D | Incident | substantial | The pilots delayed remedial action during an aborted landing. Factors include a slush-covered runway. |
| 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. |
| Mar 07, 1998 | FOGELSVILLE, PA | N9977B | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft upon glider release. A contributing factor was the high vegetation (corn). |
| Nov 24, 1997 | NEW DOVER, OH | N6068B | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's attempted VFR flight into instrument conditions and the loss of aircraft ctontrol subsequent to the pilot's spatial disorientation. Contr…The pilot's attempted VFR flight into instrument conditions and the loss of aircraft ctontrol subsequent to the pilot's spatial disorientation. Contributing factors were low ceilings, snow and the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing, as well as his lack of instrument certification. |
| 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. |
| Jul 04, 1997 | SANTA PAULA, CA | N2011G | Minor | substantial |
Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/inspection and his failure to ensure that adequate fuel was onboard prior to departur…Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/inspection and his failure to ensure that adequate fuel was onboard prior to departure. |
| 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. |
| Oct 12, 1996 | AGUA DULCE, CA | N4924D | Minor | substantial |
inadequate compliance with the applicable airworthiness directive by other maintenance personnel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection whic…inadequate compliance with the applicable airworthiness directive by other maintenance personnel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in fuel exhaustion from a deteriorated fuel cap seal. |
| 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. |