How many accidents has the Cessna 182D had?

The NTSB has recorded 60 events involving the Cessna 182D: 15 fatal, 4 serious, 4 minor injuries, and 36 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 182D a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 182D has 60 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 182D Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 60 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.

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Fatal (26 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
May 01, 2023	Batesville, MS	N8713X	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while landing with a left gusting crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of eng… The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while landing with a left gusting crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power during the go-around.
Jul 06, 2022	McGrath, AK	N8754X	Incident	substantial	A nose landing gear collapse during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
Mar 02, 2022	Desert Camp, CA	N8814X	Incident	substantial	The airplane’s loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
May 18, 2018	Crescent Mills, CA	N9163X	Incident	substantial	A total loss of engine power due to the development of carburetor icing.
Nov 24, 2015	Hamlet, NE	N8983X	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's incorrect brake application which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over.
May 17, 2013	East Moriches, NY	N8775X	Incident	substantial	The inadvertent deployment of the skydiving instructor's drogue chute when he exited the airplane, resulting in it contacting and damaging the horizon… The inadvertent deployment of the skydiving instructor's drogue chute when he exited the airplane, resulting in it contacting and damaging the horizontal stabilizer.
Jul 28, 2012	Rose Hill, KS	N8882X	Incident	substantial	The inadvertent deployment of a skydiver's parachute, which struck the right horizontal stabilizer.
Sep 05, 2011	Roundup, MT	N8772X	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during the landing flare.
Feb 06, 2011	Quartzsite, AZ	N8859X	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind and subsequent loss of directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a… The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind and subsequent loss of directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a parked aircraft.
Sep 20, 2010	Houston, TX	N9071X	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power during the initial climb due to decreased engine oil quantity and pressure as a result of the engine's oil cap not being adeq… The loss of engine power during the initial climb due to decreased engine oil quantity and pressure as a result of the engine's oil cap not being adequately secured.
May 30, 2010	Chateaugay, NY	N9985T	Incident	substantial	The pilot's misjudgedment of his speed and distance during landing, which resulted in an overrun.
Aug 06, 2008	Gerlach, NV	N800RJ	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during takeoff initial climb.
Apr 27, 2008	Madison, IN	N9111X	Incident	substantial	The inadequate preflight inspection of the landing gear tires by the pilot, which did not identify a worn tire and resulted in a flat tire during land… The inadequate preflight inspection of the landing gear tires by the pilot, which did not identify a worn tire and resulted in a flat tire during landing touchdown. An additional cause was the directional control not possible during the landing rollout, and the improper go-around procedure by the pilot. Contributing to the accident were the landing gear wheel fairing and the ditch.
Jun 18, 2007	Phoenix, AZ	N807X	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power due to the intake manifold disconnection to the engine's cylinders on the left side.
Jul 25, 2006	Santa Clarita, CA	N8961X	Incident	substantial	A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The fuel exhaustion was the result of a split O-ring on the right fuel cap, which allowed fuel to siph… A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The fuel exhaustion was the result of a split O-ring on the right fuel cap, which allowed fuel to siphon out of the right fuel tank during flight.
Mar 16, 2006	Sandpoint, ID	N9971T	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object (snow blowing equipment) while taxiing. The snow blowing equipment, and the pilot's failure … The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object (snow blowing equipment) while taxiing. The snow blowing equipment, and the pilot's failure to adequately maneuver the aircraft around snow berms were factors.
Sep 12, 2003	Rushville, IN	N8702X	Incident	substantial	The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during the initial takeoff climb which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
Jun 09, 1999	ZURICH, KS	N9169X	Incident	substantial	the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. A factor was fuel exhaustion.
Sep 19, 1998	FORT YUKON, AK	N8874X	Incident	substantial	A failure of the pilot to maintain the proper glidepath to the landing touch down spot.
Apr 05, 1997	TUCSON, AZ	N9000X	Incident	substantial	Fuel exhaustion due to the inadequate preflight inspections performed by both pilots. A factor in the accident was the crosswind experienced during l… Fuel exhaustion due to the inadequate preflight inspections performed by both pilots. A factor in the accident was the crosswind experienced during landing rollout.
Apr 22, 1995	OVERBROOK, OK	N9104X	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED, RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. A FACTOR WAS THE CROSSWINDS.
Jan 22, 1994	DONALSONVILLE, GA	N8980X	Incident	destroyed	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO CLEAR THE INDUCTION SYSTEMS OF EXCESSIVE FUEL.
Jun 06, 1992	BEEVILLE, TX	N8979X	Incident	substantial	ENGINE POWER LOSS FOR UNDETERMINED CAUSE. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOTS' FAILURE TO LOWER FLAPS FOR THE SHORT FIELD LANDING.
Feb 20, 1992	MONROE, UT	N9030X	Incident	substantial	AN ABORTED TAKEOFF WAS NOT PERFORMED. THE WET, SOFT RUNWAY WAS A FACTOR.
Dec 15, 1991	CARLISLE, AR	N8883X	Incident	substantial	THE PARACHUTE JUMPER'S RESERVE PARACHUTE INADVERTENTLY OPENING, FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS, RESULTING IN THE JUMPER IMPACTING THE RIGHT HORIZONTAL STABI… THE PARACHUTE JUMPER'S RESERVE PARACHUTE INADVERTENTLY OPENING, FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS, RESULTING IN THE JUMPER IMPACTING THE RIGHT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER.

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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