Cessna 182J Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 83 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 03, 2020 | Olive Branch, MS | N3005F | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Oct 23, 2015 | Skwentna, AK | N3092F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during landing, which resulted in a porpoise and structural damage to the airplane. |
| Apr 30, 2014 | Cooper Landing, AK | N3024F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to correctly use carburetor heat, resulting in a loss of engine power and collision with terrain. |
| Feb 11, 2014 | Belen, NM | N300EM | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to ensure adequate fuel onboard for the intended flight. |
| Sep 29, 2013 | Santa Teresa, NM | N3078F | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because no anomalies were found during the postaccident engine examination. |
| Sep 07, 2013 | Hyannis, NE | N3480F | Incident | substantial | The pilot did not adequately compensate for the gusty wind conditions which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing. |
| Dec 26, 2011 | St. Paul, MN | N2618F | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's decision to land on a runway with a gusting, quartering tailwind and his inadequate compensation for the wind, which resulted in a hard la…The pilot's decision to land on a runway with a gusting, quartering tailwind and his inadequate compensation for the wind, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Nov 12, 2011 | Alexandria, MN | N3051F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the night landing. |
| Jan 06, 2010 | Metaline Falls, WA | N48ZZ | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to land on a closed, snow-covered runway. |
| Jul 09, 2008 | Metaline Falls, WA | N300DF | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's misjudged altitude and distance, which resulted in the airplane's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and a landing overrun. Cont…The pilot's misjudged altitude and distance, which resulted in the airplane's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and a landing overrun. Contributing to the accident were trees and the short runway. |
| Jun 26, 2008 | Yellow Pine, ID | N3381F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's non-stabilized approach that resulted in an improper flare and porpoise down the runway. |
| Oct 23, 2005 | San Antonio, TX | N3331F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to compensate for prevailing wind conditions and his delay in executing a go-around. A contributing factor was the gusty winds. |
| Oct 16, 2005 | Punta Gorda, FL | N3588F | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate remedial action following an encounter with wind gusts during the landing flare resulting in a hard landing and damage to the n…The pilot's inadequate remedial action following an encounter with wind gusts during the landing flare resulting in a hard landing and damage to the nose landing gear. |
| Jan 19, 2005 | Malvern, AR | N2855F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the sun glare. |
| Jul 19, 2004 | Farmington, NM | N2602F | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his improper flare. Contributing factors include the wind shift, and gusty wind conditions. |
| Aug 31, 2003 | Marble Canyon, AZ | N2898F | Incident | substantial |
the failure of the pilot to retract the flaps and attain a sufficient airspeed during the attempted go-around, which resulted in a stall. The full no…the failure of the pilot to retract the flaps and attain a sufficient airspeed during the attempted go-around, which resulted in a stall. The full nose-up trim was a contributing factor. |
| Jul 05, 2003 | Athol, ID | N3367F | Incident | substantial |
The failure of one of the number five connecting rod cap bolts during cruise flight due to the associated number five rod cap bolt nut being insuffici…The failure of one of the number five connecting rod cap bolts during cruise flight due to the associated number five rod cap bolt nut being insufficiently torqued at the last major overhaul. Factors include a culvert alongside the road where the pilot found it necessary to execute his emergency landing and the restriction of the pilot's forward vision due to a film of oil on the windshield. |
| Jun 16, 2003 | Southern Pines, NC | N3435F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. |
| May 17, 2003 | Payette, ID | N3450F | Incident | substantial |
The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in the aircraft departing the runway environment, col…The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in the aircraft departing the runway environment, collapsing the nose gear and nosing over. Contributing factors were the pilot-in-command's failure to execute a go around maneuver, the gusty crosswind conditions and the soft terrain. |
| May 31, 2002 | Galesville, WI | N3027F | Incident | substantial |
The pilot failed to maintain clearance with the wires while on final approach. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude, the downdr…The pilot failed to maintain clearance with the wires while on final approach. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude, the downdraft, and the wires which the airplane contacted. |
| Mar 13, 2002 | Springfield, IL | N3090F | Incident | substantial | The pilot not maintaining clearance from a fence while taxiing. The fence was a factor. |
| Nov 30, 2000 | COLLEGE PARK, MD | N182RM | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor related to the accident was the downdraft wind conditions. |
| Sep 12, 2000 | FRIDAY HARBOR, WA | N3347F | Incident | substantial |
The Cessna 172 pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the Cessna 182. Factors included aircraft parked/standing on the taxiway and the refueling …The Cessna 172 pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the Cessna 182. Factors included aircraft parked/standing on the taxiway and the refueling area, and a congested/confined taxiway. |
| Jan 18, 2000 | STANLEY, ND | N3369F | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improperly performed flare. |
| Feb 27, 1999 | FRANKLIN, NC | N460JM | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane on final approach resulting in the in-flight collision with trees and the gro…The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane on final approach resulting in the in-flight collision with trees and the ground. |