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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Jul 29, 2003	New Era, MI	N460JH	Incident	substantial	The pilot's misjudged flare which led to a hard landing and subsequent collapse of the landing gear.
Mar 08, 2002	West Plains, MO	N64AE	Incident	substantial	The engine failure due to the fatigue fracture of the crankshaft which resulted from the installation of improper pistons during an STC'd engine conve… The engine failure due to the fatigue fracture of the crankshaft which resulted from the installation of improper pistons during an STC'd engine conversion by other maintenance personnel. Additional factors included the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing.
Feb 17, 2001	Weaver, AL	N8556S	Incident	substantial	Damage to the No. 4 cylinder intake valve push rod tube at an undetermined time which resulted in the push rod rubbing on the push rod tube and failin… Damage to the No. 4 cylinder intake valve push rod tube at an undetermined time which resulted in the push rod rubbing on the push rod tube and failing due to wear, resulting in loss of engine power and damage to the airplane during a forced landing in a field.
Jul 06, 1997	PEDRICTOWN, NJ	N1858X	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper flare.
Jan 06, 1997	BURBANK, CA	N1870X	Incident	substantial	the pilot's improper planning/decision concerning landing and taxiing in high wind conditions. Factors relating to the accident were: the unfavorable… the pilot's improper planning/decision concerning landing and taxiing in high wind conditions. Factors relating to the accident were: the unfavorable wind conditions, and the lack of crosswind limit information in the Cessna 182H Pilot's Operating Handbook regarding landing or taxiing operations.
Nov 28, 1995	KOYUK, AK	N1997X	Incident	destroyed	The pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat. Factors in the accident were carburetor icing conditions and lack of suitable terrain for a force… The pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat. Factors in the accident were carburetor icing conditions and lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
Nov 23, 1995	EAGLE LAKE, TX	N8493S	Incident	destroyed	a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the dark night.
Jun 03, 1994	TELLURIDE, CO	N1838X	Incident	substantial	WAS THE PILOT'S IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING. FACTORS WERE GUSTY WINDS AND RUNWAY DOWNSLOPE.

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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