Cessna 182C Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 80 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.

80

All Events

42

Incidents

17

Minor

7

Serious

14

Fatal (33 fatalities)

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.
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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