How many accidents has the Cessna 182B had?

The NTSB has recorded 96 events involving the Cessna 182B: 15 fatal, 13 serious, 15 minor injuries, and 53 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 182B a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 182B has 96 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 182B Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 96 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

All Events

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (41 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Sep 04, 1994	TWENTYNINE PALM, CA	N8431T	Minor	substantial	the cause of the loss of engine power could not be determined. The dirt berm was a factor in this accident.
Sep 03, 1994	LUMMI ISLAND, WA	N2356G	Incident	substantial	INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: TAILWIND.
Aug 19, 1994	KETCHIKAN, AK	N2791G	Incident	substantial	THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING A HARD LANDING. THE PILOT'S IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING … THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING A HARD LANDING. THE PILOT'S IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING AND A DOWNDRAFT WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.
May 28, 1994	ROCK SPRINGS, WY	N2582G	Fatal (3)	destroyed	AN EXCESSIVE DESCENT RATE IN THE TURN FROM BASE TO FINAL. FACTORS INCLUDE A DARK NIGHT, HIGH WINDS, AND THE PILOT'S FATIGUE FROM HIS FLIGHT AND GROUND… AN EXCESSIVE DESCENT RATE IN THE TURN FROM BASE TO FINAL. FACTORS INCLUDE A DARK NIGHT, HIGH WINDS, AND THE PILOT'S FATIGUE FROM HIS FLIGHT AND GROUND SCHEDULE THE DAY OF THE ACCIDENT.
May 22, 1994	GLENCOE, MN	N7261E	Incident	destroyed	collision with a fence post during landing roll after an inadvertent landing at the wrong field.
Apr 30, 1994	ELLIJAY, GA	N2673G	Incident	substantial	THE INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE PARACHUTE BECAUSE OF THE JUMPMASTER'S INATTENTION TO THE STATIC LINE.
Dec 01, 1992	ABERDEEN, NC	N2649G	Incident	substantial	THE IMPROPER IN FLIGHT DECISION OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO ATTEMPT A LONG LANDING, DOWNWIND ON A SHORT WET SOD RUNWAY. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WA… THE IMPROPER IN FLIGHT DECISION OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO ATTEMPT A LONG LANDING, DOWNWIND ON A SHORT WET SOD RUNWAY. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO EXECUTE A GO AROUND WHEN OBSERVING THE WIND AND LANDING CONDITIONS.
Sep 21, 1992	BALDWIN, WI	N90BF	Minor	destroyed	SPATIAL DISORIENTATION AS THE PILOT ATTEMPTED VISUAL FLIGHT PROCEDURES IN INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS.
Aug 10, 1992	PLYMOUTH, MI	N2387G	Incident	substantial	AN INADVERTENT GROUND LOOP.
May 09, 1992	CHITINA, AK	N2669G	Serious (1)	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALIGNMENT WITH THE LANDING AREA. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE THE GUSTY WIND AND THE TREES.
Apr 30, 1992	DIXIE, ID	N8409T	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE HIGH DENSITY ATTITUDE AND THE DOWNDRAFT.
Feb 28, 1992	AUBURN, IN	N2387G	Incident	substantial	THE IMPROPER MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE CARBURETOR BY OTHER MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL.
Dec 28, 1991	TOLEDO, WA	N2471G	Minor	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER GLIDEPATH.
May 26, 1991	KERNVILLE, CA	N2687G	Minor	substantial	1)THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ACCURATELY ASSESS AND COMPENSATE FOR THE PREVAILING WIND CONDITIONS; 2) HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A CORRECT APPROACH SPEED… 1)THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ACCURATELY ASSESS AND COMPENSATE FOR THE PREVAILING WIND CONDITIONS; 2) HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A CORRECT APPROACH SPEED FOR THE AIRCRAFT; 3) HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN A PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT; AND 4) HIS FAILURE TO INITIATE A GO AROUND.
Apr 27, 1991	ARVIN, CA	N7220E	Incident	substantial	1) THE PILOT INADEQUATELY COMPENSATED FOR WIND CONDITIONS; 2) THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISION; AND 3) THE PILOT NOT ATTAINING THE PROPER LANDIN… 1) THE PILOT INADEQUATELY COMPENSATED FOR WIND CONDITIONS; 2) THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISION; AND 3) THE PILOT NOT ATTAINING THE PROPER LANDING TOUCHDOWN POINT.
Apr 20, 1991	ELBERTA, AL	N7202E	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO APPLY CARBURETOR HEAT. FACTORS WERE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR THE FORMATION OF INDUCTION ICE, AND THE SOFT TERRAIN.
Apr 12, 1991	MADERA, CA	N7290E	Incident	substantial	THAT THE PILOT'S FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATION WERE INACCURATE. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS FUEL EXHAUSTION.
Feb 18, 1991	WALLKILL, NY	N2445G	Serious (1)	substantial	DECISION BY THE NON-INSTRUMENT RATED PILOT TO ATTEMPT FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS, RESULTING IN AIRFRAME ICING, LOSS OF CONTROL A… DECISION BY THE NON-INSTRUMENT RATED PILOT TO ATTEMPT FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS, RESULTING IN AIRFRAME ICING, LOSS OF CONTROL AND COLLISION WITH TREES. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO RECEIVE A PRE-FLIGHT WEATHER BRIEFING.
Dec 31, 1990	ESTACADA, OR	N7288E	Fatal (2)	substantial	A POWER LOSS DUE TO CARBURETOR ICE, AND MISSING MUFFLER CONES AS A RESULT OF INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION. IN ADDITION, THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINT… A POWER LOSS DUE TO CARBURETOR ICE, AND MISSING MUFFLER CONES AS A RESULT OF INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION. IN ADDITION, THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED DURING THE FORCED LANDING WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL.
Oct 29, 1989	LOWELL, MA	N2537G	Minor	substantial	THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ASSURE THAT THE FLOAT WHEELS WERE RETRACTED PRIOR TO A WATER LANDING. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE EXTENSION OF THE LEFT … THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ASSURE THAT THE FLOAT WHEELS WERE RETRACTED PRIOR TO A WATER LANDING. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE EXTENSION OF THE LEFT FLOAT WHEELS FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON.
Sep 02, 1989	PHILIP, SD	N2685G	Minor	substantial	LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE POWER LINE & POLE.
May 29, 1989	BEND, OR	N2770G	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT ALLOWED HIS ATTENTION TO BE DIVERTED BY A CROSSWIND AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM TREES ON APPROACH.
Nov 11, 1988	EL PASO, TX	N2721G	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 22, 1988	BURLINGTON, WI	N2486G	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 17, 1988	ATHOL, ID	N7112E	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending

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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