Cessna 182C Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 80 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2004 | Garberville, CA | N8872T | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were…the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were the terrain induced turbulent conditions, wind shear, a sudden wind shift, and a tailwind. |
| Oct 10, 2003 | Clarence Center, NY | N8511T | Incident | substantial | The pilot's delayed go-around decision. A factor in this accident was the night light condition. |
| Jul 23, 2003 | Cashmere, WA | N8492T | Incident | substantial | The pilot in command's misjudgment of distance and speed, and his failure to execute a go-around. A contributing factor was the fence. |
| Jun 22, 2003 | Bandon, OR | N8762T | Incident | substantial | Loss of engine power during descent for undetermined reasons. |
| Apr 27, 2003 | Stanley, ID | N8690T | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power during descent. A factor contribut…The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power during descent. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Mar 24, 2002 | Moneta, VA | N8667T | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. |
| Apr 02, 2000 | BROWNFIELD, TX | N9055T | Minor | substantial | The pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention toward people on the ground. |
| May 02, 1999 | LORAINE, IL | N8563T | Incident | destroyed | A fuel system related fire in the engine compartment. |
| Mar 04, 1999 | CONWAY, AR | N8645T | Incident | substantial |
The total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Factors were the weather condition conducive to the formation of carburetor ice and the lack of…The total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Factors were the weather condition conducive to the formation of carburetor ice and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Nov 20, 1998 | ST. PETERSBURG, FL | N8620T | Incident | substantial | the pilot misjudged the flare, resulting in a hard land and subsequent damage to the airplane. |
| Sep 01, 1997 | BREMERTON, WA | N9015T | Fatal (5) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed in a climbing turn at low altitude, resulting in a stall and impact with terrain. A factor was the …The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed in a climbing turn at low altitude, resulting in a stall and impact with terrain. A factor was the pilot exceeding the aircraft's maximum takeoff gross weight limitation. |
| Jun 29, 1997 | RIMROCK, AZ | N5158U | Serious (1) | substantial |
Fuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to monitor the fuel level in the right tank, and to select a tank containing fuel during the approach and l…Fuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to monitor the fuel level in the right tank, and to select a tank containing fuel during the approach and landing in accordance with the checklist. |
| Jun 07, 1997 | HARDIN, MT | N8522T | Incident | substantial | the student's delay in initiating a go-around. A factor relating to the accident was: the sunglare. |
| Nov 17, 1996 | ANDERSON, SC | N8605T | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's improper preflight, resulting in the fuel cap(s) not being secured; and subsequent siphoning and loss of fuel, which resulted in loss of e…the pilot's improper preflight, resulting in the fuel cap(s) not being secured; and subsequent siphoning and loss of fuel, which resulted in loss of engine power, a forced landing, and subsequent collision with a ditch during the emergency landing. |
| Apr 27, 1996 | MALVERN, AR | N8552T | Serious (1) | destroyed |
failure of the pilot to apply carburetor heat during the approach to land, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. A factor r…failure of the pilot to apply carburetor heat during the approach to land, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. A factor relating to the accident was: the carburetor icing (weather) condition. |
| Jul 15, 1995 | DERBY, KS | N8779T | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper use of the powerplant controls, which resulted in a rough running engine and partial loss of engine power. |
| May 24, 1995 | CASTLEBERRY, AL | N8983T | Minor | substantial |
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO APPLY CARBURETOR HEAT IN A TIMELY MANNER, RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. A FACTOR WAS THE ROUGH TERRAIN AT THE FORCED …FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO APPLY CARBURETOR HEAT IN A TIMELY MANNER, RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. A FACTOR WAS THE ROUGH TERRAIN AT THE FORCED LANDING SITE. |
| Feb 19, 1995 | NOVATO, CA | N9036T | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain a proper base leg alignment while flying in the traffic pattern and his misjudged distance and altitude during the app…The pilot's failure to maintain a proper base leg alignment while flying in the traffic pattern and his misjudged distance and altitude during the approach. A factor which contributed to the accident was the dark nighttime lighting condition which reduced the pilot's ability to perceive that he had drifted off course. |
| Sep 04, 1993 | PORTER, TX | N8488T | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WHICH MAY HAVE CONTRIBUTED WERE THE DISTORTED AND SEPARATED MUFFLER COM…PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WHICH MAY HAVE CONTRIBUTED WERE THE DISTORTED AND SEPARATED MUFFLER COMPONENTS RESULTING FROM IMPROPER MAINTENANCE BY AN UNKNOWN PERSON. |
| Aug 16, 1993 | TINIAN, PO | N8885T | Serious (1) | substantial |
the pilot's failure to retract the flaps during the initial climb, and, his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which led to an inadvertent stal…the pilot's failure to retract the flaps during the initial climb, and, his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which led to an inadvertent stall. |
| Apr 25, 1993 | TUCSON, AZ | N8813T | Incident | substantial |
THE EXCESSIVE APPROACH SPEED AND FAILURE OF THE FIRST PILOT TO FLARE THE AIRPLANE PROPERLY. A FACTOR WAS THE FAILURE OF THE SECOND PILOT TO PROPERLY S…THE EXCESSIVE APPROACH SPEED AND FAILURE OF THE FIRST PILOT TO FLARE THE AIRPLANE PROPERLY. A FACTOR WAS THE FAILURE OF THE SECOND PILOT TO PROPERLY SUPERVISE THE FLIGHT. |
| Jan 29, 1993 | HUNTINGTON, UT | N8540T | Incident | substantial |
THE IMPROPER IN FLT DECISION BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO LAND ON AN AIRSTRIP UNSUITABLE FOR LANDING. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE SOFT SN…THE IMPROPER IN FLT DECISION BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO LAND ON AN AIRSTRIP UNSUITABLE FOR LANDING. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE SOFT SNOW COVERING THE AIRSTRIP. |
| Oct 04, 1992 | MARION, IA | N8773T | Minor | substantial | THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. |
| Nov 19, 1991 | OCEAN SHORES, WA | N9033T | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF WIND INFORMATION. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS HIGH WIND CONDITIONS. |
| Jul 29, 1991 | CORDOVA, AK | N8651T | Incident | substantial | A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WHILE OPERATING OVER WATER. |