Cessna 182A Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 204 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Aug 05, 2002 | Emmett, ID | N4085D | Fatal (2) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power transmission lines while maneuvering. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| May 25, 1994 | ROLAND, AR | N3848D | Fatal (1) | minor | BOTH THE PILOT AND PASSENGER'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURE/DIRECTIVES. |
| Aug 14, 1993 | EAST MORICHES, NY | N5010D | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO A FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE NO.3 PISTON. THE FATIGUE FAILURE WAS A RESULT OF INADEQUATE MANUFACTURING. IN ADDITION, THE PILOT MADE …ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO A FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE NO.3 PISTON. THE FATIGUE FAILURE WAS A RESULT OF INADEQUATE MANUFACTURING. IN ADDITION, THE PILOT MADE AN IMPROPER DECISION DURING THE FORCED LANDING IN ATTEMPTING TO STRETCH HIS APPROACH IN ORDER TO REACH THE RUNWAY INSTEAD OF LANDING IN TERRAIN ADJACENT TO THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY. AS A RESULT, THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AND IT STALLED ONTO THE RUNWAY. A FACTOR WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE OVERGROSS WEIGHT OF THE AIRPLANE. |
| May 16, 1992 | S.LAKE TAHOE, CA | N2031G | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
THAT THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND USED POOR JUDGMENT BY FLYING AT AN UNWARRANTED LOW ALTITUDE AND MISJUDGED THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE TREE TOPS AND THE AIRPLA…THAT THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND USED POOR JUDGMENT BY FLYING AT AN UNWARRANTED LOW ALTITUDE AND MISJUDGED THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE TREE TOPS AND THE AIRPLANE. |
| Mar 14, 1992 | NORFOLK, VA | N5119D | Fatal (2) | destroyed | THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. |
| May 06, 1991 | LEE VINING, CA | N2137G | Fatal (1) | destroyed | THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL DUE TO SPATIAL DISORIENTATION DURING A NIGHT APPROACH. |
| Oct 02, 1989 | NIXON, NV | N2155G | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
CONTINUED FLIGHT BY THE NON-INSTRUMENT RATED PILOT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC), AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAF…CONTINUED FLIGHT BY THE NON-INSTRUMENT RATED PILOT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC), AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT, DUE TO SPATIAL DISORIENTATION. INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION BY THE PILOT, AND THE WEATHER AND LIGHT CONDITIONS AT EARLY DAWN WERE FACTORS. |
| May 18, 1988 | GRAND CANYON, AZ | N4845D | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
PILOTS SELECTION OF AN INAPPROPRIATE CRUISE ALTITUDE WHICH DID NOT ENSURE ADEQUTE TERRAIN CLEARANCE ON THE LEG OF THE FLIGHT FROM PAGE TO GRAND CANYON…PILOTS SELECTION OF AN INAPPROPRIATE CRUISE ALTITUDE WHICH DID NOT ENSURE ADEQUTE TERRAIN CLEARANCE ON THE LEG OF THE FLIGHT FROM PAGE TO GRAND CANYON, ARIZONA. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S FLIGHT SCHEDULE ON THE DAY OF THE ACCIDENT WHICH MAY HAVE PRODUCED A FATIGUE CONDITON. |
| Nov 17, 1986 | BLUFF CITY, KS | N2038G | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 10, 1986 | CLINTON, IA | N3948D | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 27, 1985 | ONXY, AR | N6048B | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 30, 1984 | DUBLIN, VA | N4963D | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 31, 1983 | BETHANY, OK | N2030G | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 08, 1982 | ORDERVILLE, UT | N5149D | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 25, 1982 | LOUISBURG, NC | N5188D | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |