Cessna 182A Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 204 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 08, 2025 | Ocala, FL | N174A | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to depart on the flight with known electrical issues and his subsequent loss of situational awareness (geographic position), whic…The pilot’s decision to depart on the flight with known electrical issues and his subsequent loss of situational awareness (geographic position), which resulted in his eventual decision to perform an off-airport landing. |
| Aug 02, 2011 | Emmett, ID | N6399B | Serious (1) | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing because the pilot did not use carburetor heat. |
| May 05, 2007 | Marstons Mill, MA | N403RA | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's improper preflight planning and preparation resulting in an in-flight loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jul 15, 2006 | Plattsburgh, NY | N2186G | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to utilize carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and subsequent engine failure. Factors included the…The pilot's failure to utilize carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and subsequent engine failure. Factors included the carburetor icing conditions and trees in the forced landing area. |
| Dec 31, 2005 | Hobbs, NM | N4755D | Serious (2) | substantial |
the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's failure to visually verify the fuel quantity in the fuel tanks prior to departure. Con…the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's failure to visually verify the fuel quantity in the fuel tanks prior to departure. Contributing factors include the pilot's inadequate preflight, and the transmission wires. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Mar 11, 1995 | BOWLING GREEN, MO | N5015D | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot misjudged the fuel supply. |
| Apr 02, 1994 | BEREA, KY | N5868B | Serious (2) | destroyed | THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED DURING THE TAKEOFF. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT IS THE GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS. |
| Feb 27, 1994 | NAMPA, ID | N2153G | Serious (1) | substantial |
THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRCRAFT. FACTOR(S) CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: FUEL EXHAUSTION, LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN TYPE …THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRCRAFT. FACTOR(S) CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: FUEL EXHAUSTION, LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN TYPE AIRCRAFT, AND TERRAIN CONDITION (DITCH). |
| Sep 17, 1993 | ORACLE, AZ | N6336B | Serious (1) | substantial | FAILURE OF THE CRANKSHAFT DUE TO FATIGUE. |
| Oct 21, 1992 | GLOBE, AZ | N6157B | Serious (3) | substantial |
MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL FAILING TO COMPLY WITH AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES PERTAINING TO THE AIRPLANE'S FUEL BLADDERS RESULTING IN FUEL CAPACITY BEING DECR…MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL FAILING TO COMPLY WITH AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES PERTAINING TO THE AIRPLANE'S FUEL BLADDERS RESULTING IN FUEL CAPACITY BEING DECREASED CAUSING FUEL EXHAUSTION AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. |
| Jul 13, 1991 | NACHES, WA | N2184G | Serious (2) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S POOR IN-FLIGHT DECISION. FACTORS INCLUDE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, HIGH WINDS AND DOWNDRAFTS. |
| May 04, 1991 | FENTRESS, TX | N6172B | Serious (1) | substantial |
THE IMPROPER MAJOR MODIFICATION OF THE AIRPLANE BY THE OPERATOR, AND THE RESULTANT SEPARATION OF THE DOOR, WINDOW AND WINDSHIELD. A FACTOR WAS THE INS…THE IMPROPER MAJOR MODIFICATION OF THE AIRPLANE BY THE OPERATOR, AND THE RESULTANT SEPARATION OF THE DOOR, WINDOW AND WINDSHIELD. A FACTOR WAS THE INSTALLATION OF A NON APPROVED JUMP DOOR. |
| May 06, 1989 | LUGOFF, SC | N4985D | Serious (1) | substantial |
INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SPEED FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL…INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SPEED FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL ON FINAL APPROACH. HIS EXCESSIVE USE OF FLAPS AND THE WIND CONDITIONS WERE CONSIDERED TO BE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS. |
| Feb 22, 1989 | BROWNSVILLE, TX | N3826D | Serious (1) | substantial |
THE PILOT FAILED TO COMPENSATE FOR THE EXISTING WIND CONDITIONS AND MAINTAIN PROPER ALIGNMENT WITH THE RUNWAY. THE WIND CONDITIONS AND THE SUNGLARE AR…THE PILOT FAILED TO COMPENSATE FOR THE EXISTING WIND CONDITIONS AND MAINTAIN PROPER ALIGNMENT WITH THE RUNWAY. THE WIND CONDITIONS AND THE SUNGLARE ARE CONSIDERED TO BE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT. |
| Sep 07, 1987 | STAR, ID | N4944D | Serious | minor | Investigation pending |
| Aug 23, 1987 | PENSACOLA, FL | N4741D | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 17, 1985 | WILLISTON, FL | N3891D | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 04, 1984 | MCKINNEY, TX | N5176D | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 13, 1984 | HENRYVILLE, IN | N6021B | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |