Cessna 182F Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 75 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2025 | Nephi, UT | N3608U | Incident | substantial |
A failure of the nose wheel steering shaft and subsequent rotation of the nosewheel which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear during lan…A failure of the nose wheel steering shaft and subsequent rotation of the nosewheel which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear during landing. |
| Feb 02, 2025 | Anchorage, AK | N3206U | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. |
| Jun 26, 2024 | Cordova, AK | N3411U | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing. |
| Mar 30, 2024 | Ben Wheeler, TX | N3322U | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain control while landing in a gusting wind. |
| Jun 21, 2023 | Idaho Falls, ID | N3531Y | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a gusting crosswind. |
| Aug 20, 2012 | Hood River, OR | N34SR | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jun 23, 2011 | Warrenton, VA | N3152U | Incident | substantial | The fatigue failure of the left main landing gear due to inadequate maintenance inspection that did not detect and correct corrosion pitting. |
| Aug 12, 2010 | Canon, GA | N3562Y | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Apr 01, 2010 | Wichita Falls, TX | N3320U | Incident | substantial | A fire of undetermined origin. |
| Oct 12, 2009 | Elko, NV | N3567Y | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taking off in known gusty wind conditions. |
| Oct 01, 2007 | Bakersfield, CA | N3580Y | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and pretakeoff checks during which he failed to remove the gust lock. |
| Jun 17, 2006 | Beverly, MA | N830W | Incident | substantial | Collapse of the nose landing gear for an undetermined reason. |
| May 05, 2006 | Canby, OR | N3305W | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudgment of altitude resulting in an undershoot. A factor was the berm. |
| May 30, 2005 | Osage Beach, MO | N3225U | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper flare and his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing which resulted in a hard landing. A factor associated with the accide…The pilot's improper flare and his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing which resulted in a hard landing. A factor associated with the accident was the improper landing flare. |
| Aug 05, 2004 | Kenai, AK | N3481U | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over during the ensuing aborted landing when the airplane encountere…The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over during the ensuing aborted landing when the airplane encountered soft terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the soft, swampy area surrounding the landing zone. |
| 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. |
| 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 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. |
| Aug 13, 1995 | MITCHELLVILLE, MD | N3516U | Incident | substantial | the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. |
| 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. |
| 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 17, 1992 | ALDERWOOD MANOR, WA | N3551Y | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT SELECTED THE WRONG RUNWAY FOR WIND CONDITIONS. |