Cessna 182L Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 81 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 07, 2008 | Louisville, KY | N42116 | Serious (1) | substantial | A total fatigue failure of the No. 5 piston during climb. |
| Jun 26, 2002 | Donnelly, ID | N42505 | Serious (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to arrest an excessive descent rate during an attempted landing, and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Factors inclu…The pilot's failure to arrest an excessive descent rate during an attempted landing, and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Factors include a high density altitude , and trees near the runway. |
| Feb 05, 2001 | CANON CITY, CO | N42696 | Serious (1) | substantial |
The loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb resulting from an excessively rich fuel/air mixture, which fouled the spark plugs. A factor was…The loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb resulting from an excessively rich fuel/air mixture, which fouled the spark plugs. A factor was rough, unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Nov 22, 1989 | DOVE CREEK, CO | N42699 | Serious (1) | substantial |
IMPROPER FLARE BY THE STUDENT PILOT, HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN RUNWAY ALIGNMENT, AND A DELAY BY THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (CFI) IN INITIATING REMEDIAL ACTIO…IMPROPER FLARE BY THE STUDENT PILOT, HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN RUNWAY ALIGNMENT, AND A DELAY BY THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (CFI) IN INITIATING REMEDIAL ACTION, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF AIRSPEED AND A STALL/MUSH AFTER THE AIRCRAFT DRIFTED OVER A CULTIVATED FIELD BESIDE THE RUNWAY. RELATED FACTORS WERE: THE CROSSWIND AND SOFT TERRAIN. |
| Mar 12, 1989 | WATSONVILLE, CA | N42005 | Serious (1) | substantial |
THE PILOT'S IMPROPERLY PLANNED APPROACH, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE WIND SOCK POLE. THE PROXIMITY OF THE WIND SOCK (ARPT FACILITY)…THE PILOT'S IMPROPERLY PLANNED APPROACH, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE WIND SOCK POLE. THE PROXIMITY OF THE WIND SOCK (ARPT FACILITY) WAS CONSIDERED TO BE A RELATED FACTOR. |
| Nov 12, 1988 | PAGE, AZ | N42908 | Serious (2) | substantial |
FAILURE OF THE NUMBER FIVE CYLINDER PISTON, FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS, INITIATING AN ENGINE FAILURE AND SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING IN UNSUITABLE TERRAIN…FAILURE OF THE NUMBER FIVE CYLINDER PISTON, FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS, INITIATING AN ENGINE FAILURE AND SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING IN UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. |
| May 17, 1987 | SANTA MONICA, CA | N42814 | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 27, 1985 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N3339R | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 24, 1985 | FALMOUTH, KY | N42616 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 17, 1984 | ROSEBUD, NM | N42489 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 05, 1982 | FARMERVILLE, LA | N70541 | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |