Cessna 182H Safety Record

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

76

All Events

39

Incidents

15

Minor

7

Serious

15

Fatal (23 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Oct 30, 2025 Lakeview, AR N2040X Minor substantial Investigation pending
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.
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.
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.
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.

Aug 01, 2002 Burnsville, NC N2008X Minor substantial The pilot misjudged distance and speed, and did not attain the proper touchdown point during landing, resulting in an overrun of the runway.
Jun 09, 2000 HILLSBORO, OR N8321S Minor substantial
The pilot's inability to maintain the correct approach airspeed (Vref) on final due to incorrect airspeed indications resulting from a partial blockag…

The pilot's inability to maintain the correct approach airspeed (Vref) on final due to incorrect airspeed indications resulting from a partial blockage of the pitot line. Factors include a quartering tailwind, a wet runway, and the pilot's decision not to lower the flaps during the landing.

Aug 15, 1999 EAGLE RIVER, WI N2498X Minor substantial
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and the subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors …

the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and the subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty, crosswind conditions, and the rough/uneven terrain encountered.

Oct 22, 1995 TUSCALOOSA, AL N70535 Minor substantial Fatigue failure of the number one piston assembly, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
Mar 23, 1991 PHOENIX, AZ N1805X Minor substantial THE DECISION OF THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR TO CONDUCT A SIMULATED POWER FAILURE EMERGENCY IN A MANNER WHICH WAS INAPPROPRIATE.
Aug 19, 1990 TEMECULA, CA N2355X Minor substantial THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT THAT RESULTED IN HIS CONTINUING FLIGHT WITH AN INOPERATIVE ALTERNATOR.
Nov 23, 1989 HOWELL, MI N819CM Minor substantial
FAILURE OF THE MIXTURE CONTROL CABLE, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF POWER DUE TO FUEL STARVATION DURING A CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE …

FAILURE OF THE MIXTURE CONTROL CABLE, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF POWER DUE TO FUEL STARVATION DURING A CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: ROUGH TERRAIN IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.

Nov 07, 1988 GREENSBORO, NC N2358X Minor substantial Investigation pending
Nov 04, 1987 WILLCOX, AZ N8411S Minor substantial Investigation pending
Nov 22, 1984 BASILE, LA N1857X Minor 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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