Cessna 182F Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 75 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

75

All Events

39

Incidents

19

Minor

6

Serious

11

Fatal (25 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
May 04, 2003 Washington Cour, OH N3591Y Incident substantial Failure of the nose gear assembly. A factor was the inadequate inspection by the pilot/mechanic.
Feb 11, 2003 Estherville, IA N3455U Incident substantial The pilot failed to maintain adequate control of the airplane while taxiing in high wind conditions. A factor was the high winds.
Jan 31, 2003 Wildorado, TX N3535Y Minor substantial The airplane collided with an animal that wandered onto the runway. A contributing factor was sun glare impairing the pilot's view on final approach.
Oct 15, 2002 Tarapoto, PE OB-669 Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 23, 2002 Pell City, AL N3486U Incident substantial
the pilot's failure to properly recover from a bounced landing resulting in exceedance of the design limits and collapse of the nose gear assembly. A …

the pilot's failure to properly recover from a bounced landing resulting in exceedance of the design limits and collapse of the nose gear assembly. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to continue flight with a known equipment deficiency.

Nov 14, 1998 WICHITA, KS N3240U Fatal (1) substantial The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and contaminated fuel supply.
Nov 26, 1997 PALMDALE, CA N3543Y Incident substantial Loss of engine power due to icing conditions which plugged the fuel system vent.
Jul 23, 1997 HAVILAND, KS N3265U Incident substantial
the pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to obtain and/or maintain proper runway alignment during a night landing. Factors relating to the …

the pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to obtain and/or maintain proper runway alignment during a night landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the airplane's inoperative landing lights, the airport's inoperative runway edge lights, and darkness, which prevented the pilot from adequately seeing the landing area.

Jun 29, 1997 TALKEETNA, AK N3186U Fatal (4) destroyed Undetermined.
Apr 01, 1997 MOKULEIA, HI N3652U Minor destroyed An unintentional stall for undetermined reasons.
Apr 23, 1996 GRAND CAYMAN, CJ N3290U Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 13, 1995 MITCHELLVILLE, MD N3516U Incident substantial the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.
Sep 23, 1994 MONTE VISTA, CO N3540U Minor substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL. FACTORS WERE THE CROSS WIND CONDITIONS, AND THE PILOT'S POOR EVALUATION OF THE WEATHER.
Jul 19, 1994 RAEFORD, NC N3513U Incident substantial
AN ENGINE POWER LOSS DUE TO WATER IN THE FUEL SYSTEM, AND THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT OF THE AIRCRAFT. A FACTOR WAS THE PRESENCE OF TREES AT THE …

AN ENGINE POWER LOSS DUE TO WATER IN THE FUEL SYSTEM, AND THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT OF THE AIRCRAFT. A FACTOR WAS THE PRESENCE OF TREES AT THE FORCED LANDING AREA.

Oct 01, 1993 BATAVIA, OH N3332U Minor substantial THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE.
Jun 19, 1993 FALLON, NV N1234M Incident substantial the pilot's failure to detect and avoid a guy wire from a power pole during the landing roll on a private farm airstrip.
Mar 19, 1993 CHANDLER, AZ N3211U Incident substantial THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE WEATHER EVALUATION RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT ENCOUNTER WITH GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS WHILE TAXIING.
Aug 30, 1992 BLACKFOOT, ID N3545Y Minor substantial
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE PROPER AIRSPEED FOR TAKEOFF, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL DURING INITIAL CLIMB. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE …

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE PROPER AIRSPEED FOR TAKEOFF, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL DURING INITIAL CLIMB. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE HIGH DA WEATHER CONDITIONS, POWER LINE OBSTRUCTIONS AND A HIGHWAY WITH A DIRT BANK AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY.

Aug 17, 1992 ALDERWOOD MANOR, WA N3551Y Incident substantial THE PILOT SELECTED THE WRONG RUNWAY FOR WIND CONDITIONS.
Nov 29, 1991 MORSE, TX N37749 Serious (1) substantial
THE PILOT'S ATTEMPTED VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC CONDITIONS. FACTORS WERE, THE PILOT'S LACK OF INSTRUMENT QUALIFICATION, HIS FAILURE TO OBTAIN A WEATHER BRIE…

THE PILOT'S ATTEMPTED VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC CONDITIONS. FACTORS WERE, THE PILOT'S LACK OF INSTRUMENT QUALIFICATION, HIS FAILURE TO OBTAIN A WEATHER BRIEFING PRIOR TO THE FLIGHT, AND DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS.

Apr 07, 1991 CARRABASSETT VY, ME N312OU Incident substantial IMPROPER USE OF THE CARBURETOR HEAT BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN A POWER LOSS DUE TO CARBURETOR ICE OVER UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.
Mar 22, 1991 YOUNG, AZ N3458U Fatal (4) destroyed
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE IN-FLIGHT DECISION TO CONTINUE VFR FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AND THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE RES…

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE IN-FLIGHT DECISION TO CONTINUE VFR FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AND THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE RESULTING IN AN INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN.

Mar 14, 1991 PRINCETON, WV N3529Y Serious (4) destroyed THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE INFLIGHT DECISION WHICH RESULTED IN AIRFRAME ICING.
May 26, 1990 CLARE, MI N3632U Incident substantial
IMPROPER MAINTENANCE BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL RESULTING IN A STICKING CARBURETOR FLOAT. INADEQUATE PLANNING BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND DURING THE APPROAC…

IMPROPER MAINTENANCE BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL RESULTING IN A STICKING CARBURETOR FLOAT. INADEQUATE PLANNING BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND DURING THE APPROACH IS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.

Nov 10, 1989 OAKLEY, UT N3625U Serious (2) destroyed
THE PILOT DIVERTED HIS ATTENTION, MISJUDGED HIS ALTITUDE AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE ABOVE THE TREES, WHILE MANEUVERING AT LOW ALTITUDE OVER MOUN…

THE PILOT DIVERTED HIS ATTENTION, MISJUDGED HIS ALTITUDE AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE ABOVE THE TREES, WHILE MANEUVERING AT LOW ALTITUDE OVER MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN, HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, LOW AIRSPEED, AND TREES WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

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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