Cessna 182P Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 365 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

365

All Events

173

Incidents

81

Minor

35

Serious

76

Fatal (130 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Nov 03, 2025 San Andreas, CA N1303S Serious (1) substantial The pilot’s decision to adjust his seat during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the seat sliding aft and a subsequent loss of directional control.
Jul 28, 2025 Bolivar, MO N8243M Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 13, 2025 Hyampom, CA N78720 Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and a subsequent impact with terrain dur…

The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and a subsequent impact with terrain during a forced landing.

Jun 08, 2025 Mineral Wells, TX N7376N Incident substantial
The pilot’s improper fuel tank selection prior to takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the …

The pilot’s improper fuel tank selection prior to takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the airplane checklist.

May 03, 2025 Kentwood, LA N9415M Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Oct 26, 2024 The Oaks, OF VH-APN Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 23, 2024 Stanley, ID N9989E Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of directional control in reduced visibility conditions due to a wind gust, which resulted in a collision with a trailer.
Feb 20, 2024 Charleston, MS N14YY Serious (1) destroyed The pilot’s failure to attain/maintain aircraft control during an approach for landing that resulted in an impact with terrain.
Sep 14, 2023 Prospect, TN N8443M Minor substantial A loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 6 cylinder exhaust valve rocker boss.
Aug 13, 2023 North Myrtle Beach, SC N22RE Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to properly secure the left wing fuel cap, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Dec 28, 2022 Ethel, WV N8217M Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Aug 04, 2022 Midland, TX N4691K Minor substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing with gusting wind.
Jul 14, 2022 San Martin, CA N9802E Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Jun 22, 2022 Benevides, BR PT-ILH Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 12, 2022 Port Bolivar, TX N9380G Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to attain a proper soft field takeoff pitch attitude during takeoff that resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with…

The pilot’s failure to attain a proper soft field takeoff pitch attitude during takeoff that resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with a canal.

May 01, 2022 Trinidad, BL CP-1123 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 04, 2021 Ringwood, NJ N423LL Incident substantial A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s failure to secure the left wing’s fuel cap.
Oct 30, 2021 Tulisa Park, OF ZS-PMT Serious (2) substantial Investigation pending
Jun 21, 2021 Warren, ID N2087F Serious (2) destroyed
The pilot's decision to continue the approach for landing with excess airspeed, which resulted in an aborted landing and subsequent collision with tre…

The pilot's decision to continue the approach for landing with excess airspeed, which resulted in an aborted landing and subsequent collision with trees.

May 18, 2021 Minden, NV N8488M Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while on approach in microburst or windshear conditions, which resulted in impact with a runway sign.
Feb 28, 2018 Abbeville, FR N609PC Incident minor Investigation pending
May 19, 2017 Anderson, CA N7352S Minor substantial Loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
Nov 23, 2016 Bridgeport, TX N7392Q Serious (1) substantial The pilot's failure to properly position the fuel selector before takeoff, which resulted a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Sep 18, 2016 Gilbert, AZ N20844 Serious (1) destroyed
An inadvertent explosion of pyrotechnics, which were contained in a box that had been installed on the airplane's left main landing gear assembly spri…

An inadvertent explosion of pyrotechnics, which were contained in a box that had been installed on the airplane's left main landing gear assembly spring leg which resulted in shrapnel striking the airplane's left wing and breaching the left wing fuel tank, which led to a subsequent fuel leak and fire. Contributing to the accident was the airplane owners' improper decision to install an untested pyrotechnic box and his failure to attain proper authorization to use it during the flight.

Jun 22, 2016 Humansville, MO N9434M Minor substantial
A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not determined, because an examination and test run of the engine did not reveal any anomalies t…

A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not determined, because an examination and test run of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have contributed to the loss of engine power.

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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