Cessna 182L Safety Record

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

81

All Events

40

Incidents

13

Minor

11

Serious

17

Fatal (35 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Apr 13, 2025 Erie, NV N182VE Minor Investigation pending
Nov 02, 2013 Superior, WI N70520 Minor substantial
The failure of the pilot who was flying the trail airplane to maintain separation from the lead airplane. Contributing to the accident was the inadequ…

The failure of the pilot who was flying the trail airplane to maintain separation from the lead airplane. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate pilot training for formation skydiving operations.

Sep 02, 2012 Metaline Falls, WA N42014 Minor substantial The pilot’s inadequate compensation for a sudden wind shift during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway overrun.
Aug 02, 2008 Westerly, RI N42366 Minor substantial A loss of power due to a partial blockage of the air induction system.
Jun 02, 2007 Cheneyville, LA N3356R Minor substantial
The loss of engine power while climbing due to the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the acci…

The loss of engine power while climbing due to the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain at the forced landing site.

May 02, 2006 Covington, LA N42336 Minor substantial
The total loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable…

The total loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

Jun 19, 2003 Atchison, KS N42713 Minor substantial
The pilot's inadequate inflight decision, which resulted in a landing with a tailwind and an overrun of the runway. Factors contributing to the accid…

The pilot's inadequate inflight decision, which resulted in a landing with a tailwind and an overrun of the runway. Factors contributing to the accident were the tailwind encountered on landing rollout, the variable, gusty winds encountered while in the traffic pattern, and the embankment.

Oct 25, 1995 AUBURN, CA N42712 Minor substantial the pilot's failure to maintain directional control following a hard landing. His physical impairment was a factor.
Sep 02, 1994 ARDMORE, OK N3413R Minor substantial THE PARTIAL LOSS OF POWER DUE TO A CYLINDER HEAD SEPARATION. FACTORS WERE THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING AND THE LOW CEILING.
Nov 22, 1990 KAMIAH, ID N3167R Minor substantial THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS.
Jan 28, 1987 LA JUNTA, CO N3439R Minor substantial Investigation pending
Feb 13, 1984 Mammoth Lakes, CA N3194R Minor substantial Investigation pending
Mar 12, 1983 FORT BELVOIR, VA N42587 Minor destroyed 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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