Cessna 182J Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 83 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

83

All Events

46

Incidents

14

Minor

11

Serious

12

Fatal (28 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Apr 25, 2021 Sedona, AZ N288GF Minor substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a collision with a fuel truck and a parked airp…

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a collision with a fuel truck and a parked airplane.

May 24, 2014 Perkasie, PA N3388F Minor substantial The pilot's failure to select and attain a proper touchdown point during landing which resulted in a runway overrun.
Apr 22, 2012 Delle, UT N2701F Minor substantial
The pilot’s failure to properly monitor the environment during the departure from a gravel parking area and runway, which resulted in the airplane’s c…

The pilot’s failure to properly monitor the environment during the departure from a gravel parking area and runway, which resulted in the airplane’s collision with a mound of gravel.

Jul 31, 2009 Iowa Falls, IA N989TP Minor substantial Both pilots' failure to execute adequate visual lookout, resulting in the two airplanes colliding over the runway.
May 15, 2003 Salem, OR N2913F Minor substantial Loss of power in cruise flight due to a catastrophic engine failure for undetermined reasons.
Sep 12, 1999 KLAMATH, CA N3348F Minor substantial A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to icing.
Sep 12, 1999 JEANERETTE, LA N2751F Minor substantial
The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point resulting in the aircraft overrunning the runway on landing roll. A factor was the gusty cro…

The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point resulting in the aircraft overrunning the runway on landing roll. A factor was the gusty crosswind condition.

Aug 23, 1999 YELLOW PINE, ID N2808F Minor substantial Misjudged approach resulting in landing long. Factors include an intentional ground-loop, excessive airspeed and an embankment.
Apr 23, 1994 ATHENS, AL N2945F Minor substantial THE MECHANIC'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY INSTALL AN ACCESS PLUG WHICH RESULTED IN THE LOSS OF ENGINE OIL PRESSURE.
May 10, 1992 CARTERSVILLE, GA N2656F Minor substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO OPERATE THE FLIGHT CONTROLS PROPERLY DURING THE TAKEOFF ATTEMPT AND THE PILOT'S PLANNING DECISION DURING ROLLOUT.
Aug 01, 1990 FREDERICK, MD N2891F Minor substantial
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ASSURE THAT THE MAGNETO (IGNITION) SWITCH WAS IN THE PROPER POSITION. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: PARTIAL FAILURE O…

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ASSURE THAT THE MAGNETO (IGNITION) SWITCH WAS IN THE PROPER POSITION. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: PARTIAL FAILURE OF THE MAGNETO SWITCH, WHICH ALLOWED THE KEY TO BE REMOVED, THOUGH THE SWITCH WAS NOT IN THE 'OFF' POSITION.

May 19, 1989 MILES CITY, MT N2774F Minor substantial THE PILOT'S IMPROPER DECISION TO LAND AND ATTEMPT TO TAXI AT AN AIRPORT WHERE STRONG WINDS WOULD NOT PERMIT SAFE GROUND HANDLING OF THE AIRCRAFT.
Aug 29, 1985 DANVILLE, PA N3319F Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 15, 1984 MEDINA, OH N3058F 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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