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
Aug 04, 2001 Pueblo, CO N8549S Serious (1) substantial
the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel selector position. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain …

the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel selector position. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

Oct 24, 1993 GRISWOLD, CT N2111W Serious (2) destroyed
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS DURING TAKEOFF, AND THE SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF CONTROL AND COLLISION WITH TREES. A FACTOR RELATED …

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS DURING TAKEOFF, AND THE SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF CONTROL AND COLLISION WITH TREES. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE ADVERSE WINDS.

Oct 01, 1992 ENGLEWOOD, FL N2088X Serious (2) substantial
INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT OF THE AIRPLANE BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND WHICH RESULTED IN THE TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF DUE TO FUEL CONTAM…

INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT OF THE AIRPLANE BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND WHICH RESULTED IN THE TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF DUE TO FUEL CONTAMINATION.

Aug 10, 1990 WENATCHEE, WA N2473X Serious (1) substantial IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE OIL FILTER GASKET BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL RESULTING IN LOSS OF ENGINE OIL AND SEIZURE OF THE ENGINE.
Jan 25, 1986 LAKE HAVASUCITY, AZ N2302X Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jan 10, 1986 CROWN KING, AZ N8535S Serious (2) substantial Investigation pending
Apr 06, 1983 HAYDEN, CO N2971Y Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
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