How many accidents has the Cessna 182C had?

The NTSB has recorded 80 events involving the Cessna 182C: 14 fatal, 7 serious, 17 minor injuries, and 42 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 182C a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 182C has 80 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 182C Safety Record

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

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Fatal (33 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
May 22, 2024	Vernal, UT	N8580T	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 04, 2021	Coeur D Alene, ID	N9007T	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point due to excessive airspeed, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an object ne… The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point due to excessive airspeed, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an object near the end of the runway.
May 18, 2013	Fremont, MI	N9075T	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion while in the traffic pattern.
Dec 10, 2011	Lowman, ID	N800YD	Incident	substantial	The pilot's misjudgment of the runway surface firmness, which resulted in a nose-over during the landing roll.
Oct 09, 2011	Efland, NC	N8527T	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with a ditch.
Aug 27, 2011	Grand Marais, MN	N9011T	Incident	substantial	The pilot's delayed decision to land the airplane when he realized the airplane's performance was insufficient to clear approaching terrain during the… The pilot's delayed decision to land the airplane when he realized the airplane's performance was insufficient to clear approaching terrain during the initial climb after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
Oct 30, 2009	Kotzebue, AK	N8944T	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
Aug 16, 2008	Sparta, IL	N8643T	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate preflight/planning which resulted in the failure to assure an adequate fuel supply for the flight and the improper flare during… The pilot's inadequate preflight/planning which resulted in the failure to assure an adequate fuel supply for the flight and the improper flare during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the ditch that the airplane contacted.
Mar 04, 2006	Gilliam, LA	N8519T	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat and the lack of suitable terrain… The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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