How many accidents has the Cessna 182L had?

The NTSB has recorded 81 events involving the Cessna 182L: 17 fatal, 11 serious, 13 minor injuries, and 40 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 182L a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 182L has 81 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 182L Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 81 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

All Events

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (35 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Aug 02, 1991	MACON, NC	N3146R	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ACCURATELY JUDGE THE DISTANCE REQUIRED TO STOP THE AIRPLANE. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE WET, GRASS RUNWAY SURFACE AT THE … THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ACCURATELY JUDGE THE DISTANCE REQUIRED TO STOP THE AIRPLANE. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE WET, GRASS RUNWAY SURFACE AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
May 10, 1991	PORT HURON, MI	N2432Q	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE LANDING FLARE DURING THE FORCED LANDING. THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT WAS A FACTOR.
Apr 30, 1990	BULLHEAD CITY, AZ	N42748	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION AND FUEL CALCULATIONS WERE POOR.
Apr 06, 1990	CONCORD, CA	N42599	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO PROPERLY JUDGE THE TIMING OF THE LANDING FLARE.
Sep 01, 1989	MOAB, UT	N42027	Incident	substantial	INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT, AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN A FLARE. THE UNFAVORABLE (VARIABLE & GUSTY) WIND CONDITION WA… INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT, AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN A FLARE. THE UNFAVORABLE (VARIABLE & GUSTY) WIND CONDITION WAS A RELATED FACTOR.
Mar 04, 1989	UPLAND, CA	N42859	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT FAILED TO CORRECT THE ATTITUDE OF THE AIRCRAFT AND ACHIEVE PROPER ALIGNMENT WITH THE RUNWAY PRIOR TO LANDING TOUCHDOWN.
Jun 08, 1988	ANGOLA, LA	N3153R	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 26, 1987	ABERDEEN, SD	N3371R	Incident	destroyed	Investigation pending
Jun 14, 1986	LODI, CA	N3496R	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 29, 1985	BLAIRSTOWN, NJ	N3380R	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Apr 23, 1984	SAN CARLOS, CA	N3162R	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Mar 26, 1984	NEW HUDSON, MI	N42855	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 04, 1983	SANTA PAULA, CA	N3430R	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 07, 1983	CHARLOTTE, NC	N70517	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jan 30, 1982	CONYERS, GA	N42042	Incident	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.

← Cessna 182L For Sale All Cessna Models

Data source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database · About our data

Looking to buy a Cessna 182L? View 6 Cessna 182L for sale ↓

Cessna 182L Safety Record

Report an Issue