How many accidents has the Cessna 182N had?

The NTSB has recorded 75 events involving the Cessna 182N: 15 fatal, 9 serious, 9 minor injuries, and 42 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 182N a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 182N has 75 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 182N Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 75 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

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Fatal (27 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Feb 09, 2025	Auburn, CA	N92467	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s improper use of throttle and brakes during engine start that resulted in a loss of control and impact with a hangar.
Sep 04, 2022	Blairstown, NJ	N8942G	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s decision to cross the taxiway at an unsuitable location.
Dec 29, 2013	Paradis, LA	N491CC	Incident	substantial	The collision with a bird which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.
May 06, 2012	Newport, VT	N9217G	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing.
Jul 26, 2008	Big Creek, ID	N92767	Incident	substantial	The airplane encountered a downdraft during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.
Apr 12, 2008	Amarillo, TX	N9008G	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind, gusty wind conditions and the pi… The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind, gusty wind conditions and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions.
Jun 19, 2006	Cooperstown, ND	N9073G	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of directional control while landing. Factors associated with th… The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of directional control while landing. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind condition, the high vegetation which the airplane contacted, and the high density altitude.
Jul 24, 2004	Bainville, MT	N92824	Incident	substantial	The pilot's misjudgment of his airspeed on landing, and his subsequent overrunning of the runway. A contributing factor was the trees.
Jul 05, 2004	Lancaster, WI	N92422	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty winds and his improper flare. The wind gusts were a contributing factor.
Oct 12, 2001	Graham, MO	N92913	Incident	substantial	A loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the number 2 piston. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain.
Apr 18, 2001	Cedarville, NJ	N9174G	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare. A factor was the wind gusts.
Jul 19, 1999	GREEN BAY, WI	N92215	Incident	substantial	The pilot's delayed flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.
May 21, 1999	GRANITE, OR	N92887	Incident	substantial	Clearance was not maintained. A sign and the selection of unsuitable terrain for landing were factors.
Oct 09, 1998	GENESEE, MI	N92322	Incident	substantial	the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the subsequent failure to attain clearance with the trees during takeoff. Factors associated … the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the subsequent failure to attain clearance with the trees during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the trees, dark night conditions, and fog which resulted in the lack of visual detection of the surroundings.
Apr 14, 1998	ALBUQUERQUE, NM	N9008G	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing, resulting in an overrun, and his exceeding the airplane's maximum crosswind c… The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing, resulting in an overrun, and his exceeding the airplane's maximum crosswind component. A factor was the gusty crosswind.
Jul 18, 1997	SACRAMENTO, CA	N9099G	Incident	substantial	Failure of maintenance personnel to adequately repair the pitch trim system and ensure that it was properly rigged, and the pilot's failure to maintai… Failure of maintenance personnel to adequately repair the pitch trim system and ensure that it was properly rigged, and the pilot's failure to maintain pitch control due to the distraction at liftoff of the mistrim condition.
Jun 11, 1997	FREDERICK, MD	N8970G	Incident	substantial	The private pilot's improper flare, and the certificated flight instructor's delayed decision to add power, which resulted in the subsequent hard land… The private pilot's improper flare, and the certificated flight instructor's delayed decision to add power, which resulted in the subsequent hard landing.
Dec 07, 1996	OBERGON, MX	N92243	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 30, 1996	TRUTH OR CONSEQ, NM	N9001G	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the number one piston. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
Oct 08, 1994	NEW LONDON, NH	N8903G	Incident	substantial	the failure of the number four push rod, which resulted in the complete loss of engine power and forced landing, and the subsequent nose over on soft … the failure of the number four push rod, which resulted in the complete loss of engine power and forced landing, and the subsequent nose over on soft terrain.
Sep 28, 1994	CORTEZ, CO	N9ZG	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING.
Oct 26, 1993	ONAGA, KS	N92881	Incident	substantial	the pilot-in-command's poor pre-flight planning and failure to maintain runway alignment. Factors were the dark light conditions and the lack of runw… the pilot-in-command's poor pre-flight planning and failure to maintain runway alignment. Factors were the dark light conditions and the lack of runway lights.
Apr 16, 1993	ANACORTES, WA	N71131	Incident	substantial	THE LOSS OF CONTROL BY THE PIC WHEN HE SELECTED THE WRONG RUNWAY, FAILED TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT, INADVERTENTLY STALLED THE ACFT ATTEMPTI… THE LOSS OF CONTROL BY THE PIC WHEN HE SELECTED THE WRONG RUNWAY, FAILED TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT, INADVERTENTLY STALLED THE ACFT ATTEMPTING TO ABORT THE LANDING, AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AFTER THE AIRCRAFT MUSHED BACK ONTO THE STRIP. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE TAILWIND CONDITIONS.
Feb 23, 1992	SAN ARDO, CA	N8948G	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS WATER CONTAMINATION IN THE FUEL AND THE SOFT SOIL LANDING AREA.
May 11, 1991	SHELTON, WA	N8949G	Incident	substantial	THE TOTAL LOSS OF POWER DUE TO MECHANICAL FAILURE WHEN THE PILOT WAS OVER UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING. FACTORS INCLUDE A HARD LANDING AFTE… THE TOTAL LOSS OF POWER DUE TO MECHANICAL FAILURE WHEN THE PILOT WAS OVER UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING. FACTORS INCLUDE A HARD LANDING AFTER AN INADVERTENT STALL PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN ON A HIGHWAY.

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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