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.

All Events

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Serious

Fatal (23 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Sep 05, 1993	SALT LAKE CITY, UT	N2076X	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE. INADEQUATE RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING WAS FACTOR.
Nov 26, 1991	TUCSON, AZ	N1986X	Incident	substantial	FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION, HER FAILURE TO ENSURE THAT AN ADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY WAS ONBOARD AND HER DECISION NO… FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION, HER FAILURE TO ENSURE THAT AN ADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY WAS ONBOARD AND HER DECISION NOT TO REFUEL THE AIRCRAFT PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE: 1) THE INOPERATIVE LEFT FUEL GAGE; 2) THE FAILURE OF THE OPERATOR MANAGEMENT TO ADEQUATELY MAINTAIN THE AIRCRAFT AND 3) THE PILOT'S DECISION TO OPERATE THE AIRCRAFT WITH KNOWN DEFICIENCIES IN THE REQUIRED EQUIPMENT.
Nov 06, 1991	FORTUNA, CA	N3474S	Incident	substantial	THAT THE PILOT MISJUDGED THE FLARE ALTITUDE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR TO ADEQUATELY SUPERVISE THE FLIGHT… THAT THE PILOT MISJUDGED THE FLARE ALTITUDE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR TO ADEQUATELY SUPERVISE THE FLIGHT.
May 18, 1989	WHITE MOUNTAIN, AK	N1997X	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF THE WRONG RUNWAY, WHICH WAS CLOSED. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE SNOW CRUSTED RUNWAY.
May 07, 1985	WAYNESBORO, VA	N8579S	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Nov 17, 1984	TERRE HAUTE, IN	N8530S	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 20, 1984	MURRAY, KY	N1936X	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 18, 1984	STONINGTON, ME	N2052X	Incident	destroyed	Investigation pending
Jun 16, 1983	PETERSBURG, AK	N1820X	Incident	destroyed	Investigation pending
Apr 25, 1983	KEOSAUQUA, IA	N2343X	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Apr 05, 1983	RUTH, CA	N2353X	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 18, 1982	FORT FAIRFIELD, ME	N8558S	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Mar 13, 1982	NEW PORT RICHEY, FL	N8554S	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Feb 06, 1982	PEORIA, IL	N8510S	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending

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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