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
Jul 05, 1991 KEYSTONE HGHTS, FL N8875T Incident substantial
TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO FUEL SIPHONING OVERBOARD, AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO PERFORM AN ADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTIO…

TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO FUEL SIPHONING OVERBOARD, AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO PERFORM AN ADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION TO INSURE THE FUEL CAPS WERE SECURED. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS INCORRECT FUEL TANK QUANTITY GAUGES AND UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ENCOUNTERED DURING THE FORCED LANDING.
Feb 24, 1991 BONNYMAN, KY N8696T Fatal (1) destroyed THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE OBSTACLE CLEARANCE. CONTRIBUTING WAS INADEQUATE ALTITUDE.
Dec 13, 1990 GLOBE, AZ N8922T Fatal (1) destroyed
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO CONDUCT A WEATHER EVALUATION PRIOR TO FLIGHT AND HIS ATTEMPT TO CONDUCT HIS FLIGHT UNDER VISUAL FLIGHT RULES INTO INSTRUMENT ME…

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO CONDUCT A WEATHER EVALUATION PRIOR TO FLIGHT AND HIS ATTEMPT TO CONDUCT HIS FLIGHT UNDER VISUAL FLIGHT RULES INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. LOW CEILINGS ALONG HIS FLIGHT ROUTE AND SELF INDUCED PRESSURE TO REACH HIS DESTINATION WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.
Oct 31, 1990 SILVER CITY, NM N8859T Incident substantial THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNING WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION.
Aug 31, 1990 RENO, NV N9021T Incident substantial FUEL EXHAUSTION AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PERFORM REFUELING.
Jul 20, 1989 WESTON, CO N9038T Minor substantial WATER IN THE FUEL AND INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE DITCH.
Feb 15, 1989 ADALANTO, CA N8923T Incident substantial THE PILOT WAS INATTENTIVE, DID NOT MAINTAIN PROPER ALIGNMENT WITH THE RUNWAY AND DID NOT MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT DURING TAKEOFF.
Oct 11, 1988 AKIACHAK, AK N449SA Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 29, 1987 LAS VEGAS, NV N8819T Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 23, 1987 HAZEL GREEN, AL N8504T Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 17, 1987 CLIO, MI N8576T Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 01, 1987 OPA LOCKA, FL N8889T Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 17, 1987 WAMEGO, KS N8789T Minor substantial Investigation pending
Apr 21, 1987 CONDE, SD N9069T Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 18, 1987 BRANFORD, FL N8698T Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 05, 1987 ROLLA, MO N9017T Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 14, 1986 DECKER'S ISLAND, TX N8654T Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 03, 1986 OAKLAND, CA N9047T Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jul 27, 1985 WEST LEBANON, ME N8951T Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 14, 1985 LUGOFF, SC N8472T Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 31, 1985 APPLE VALLEY, CA N9018T Serious (2) substantial Investigation pending
Jan 12, 1985 BATESVILLE, MS N9904T Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 15, 1984 JOHNSON CITY, TN N8493T Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 04, 1984 CEDAR KEY, FL N8592T Serious (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 28, 1983 NEAR ELK RIVER, ID N8807T Fatal (3) destroyed 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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