How many accidents has the Cessna 182H had?

The NTSB has recorded 76 events involving the Cessna 182H: 15 fatal, 7 serious, 15 minor injuries, and 39 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 182H a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 182H has 76 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 182H Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 76 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

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Fatal (23 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Oct 30, 2025	Lakeview, AR	N2040X	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Oct 04, 2025	Smithfield, RI	N1998X	Incident	substantial	Maintenance personnel’s improper rigging of the elevator trim system, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was the maintenance personnel and… Maintenance personnel’s improper rigging of the elevator trim system, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was the maintenance personnel and pilot’s failure to perform adequate post maintenance/preflight inspections.
Jan 08, 2025	Harvard, IL	N1935V	Minor	substantial	The pilot’s failure to control the airplane during the engine start which resulted in a collision with the hangar.
May 10, 2024	Three Forks, MT	N2388X	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in an attempted departure with the flight control lock device installed, and subsequent no… The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in an attempted departure with the flight control lock device installed, and subsequent nose landing gear collapse.
Jul 04, 2022	Petaluma, CA	N8414S	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around in gusting wind conditions.
Aug 16, 2021	Bountiful, UT	N8477S	Fatal (3)	destroyed	The decision of both pilots to fly into a steep canyon, which resulted in the airplane being unable to maintain a sufficient altitude to clear rising … The decision of both pilots to fly into a steep canyon, which resulted in the airplane being unable to maintain a sufficient altitude to clear rising terrain. Contributing to the accident was their delayed initial action in responding to the hazard, and their failure to recognize the danger due to mountain obscuration caused by thick haze and smoke.
Apr 11, 2021	Blakely Island, WA	N2030X	Incident	substantial	A total loss of engine power during climb for reasons that could not be determined which resulted in a forced water landing.
Nov 12, 2017	Tucson, AZ	N8515S	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to use taxiways shown on the airport diagrams and his subsequent failure to avoid a ditch.
Oct 13, 2017	Las Cruces, NM	N8338S	Fatal (2)	substantial	Controlled flight into terrain in dark night conditions.
Dec 27, 2013	Littleton, NC	N1833X	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Jul 09, 2013	Hesperia, CA	N2062X	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the detachment of the mixture control cable from its mounting clamp.
Jun 16, 2012	Meadow Creek, MT	N2424X	Incident	substantial	The pilot's misjudged approach and improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Sep 16, 2011	Paragonah, UT	N1843X	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to secure the left tank's fuel cap after refueling the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Sep 13, 2011	Stanley, ID	N2404X	Fatal (2)	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control due to spatial disorientation while executing a turn to reverse his course in dark night and low-visi… The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control due to spatial disorientation while executing a turn to reverse his course in dark night and low-visibility conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to initiate the flight into an area of known low visibility.
Jun 20, 2011	Soldotna, AK	N331AA	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
Apr 14, 2011	Park Falls, WI	N8364S	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an aborted landing.
May 31, 2010	Oliver Springs, TN	N8311S	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to execute a go-around, which resulted in a long landing, runway overrun, and the airplane's subsequent descent into a stream.
May 05, 2008	Prescott, AZ	N6320B	Incident	substantial	A loss of engine power from fuel starvation due to the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system and failure to select a tank containing fuel.
Aug 14, 2007	Page, AZ	N3464S	Incident	substantial	the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with obstructions while taxiing behind parked airplanes.
Mar 14, 2007	Phoenix, AZ	N1903X	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. A factor was the sign.
Feb 26, 2007	Jean, NV	N1864X	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions during final approach, which resulted in a loss of control and an in-flight colli… The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions during final approach, which resulted in a loss of control and an in-flight collision with terrain. A contributing factor was the windshear condition encountered.
Jul 08, 2006	Birmingham, AL	N3479S	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during final approach resulting in a stall/mush and a hard landing.
Sep 09, 2004	Nashua, NH	N8463S	Incident	substantial	An in flight collision with birds while landing. A factor was the night conditions.
Jun 08, 2004	La Belle, FL	N8304S	Incident	substantial	The inadvertent deployment of the main parachute resulting in damage to the right horizontal stabilizer and elevator.
Oct 05, 2003	Knoxville, TN	N1919X	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection by his failure to secure the left fuel tank cap which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and the loss of engine … The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection by his failure to secure the left fuel tank cap which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and the loss of engine power.

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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