Cessna 182P Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 365 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2024 | The Oaks, OF | VH-APN | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 08, 2014 | Lake of the Woods, CA | N1292S | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 18, 2012 | Yucca, AZ | N20939 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to take corrective action to avoid terrain during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident exam…The pilot’s failure to take corrective action to avoid terrain during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Mar 01, 2012 | Atlantic Ocean, AO | N1338S | Fatal (1) | substantial | Undetermined; the airplane and pilot are missing. |
| Jul 24, 2011 | Juneau, AK | N7304S | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Cont…The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to reach his destination. |
| Feb 18, 2011 | Levelland, TX | N325LA | Fatal (2) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a landing and subsequent go-around with a crosswind. |
| Jul 01, 2010 | Avalon, CA | N222CG | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's incapacitation due to a heart attack, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. |
| Nov 23, 2009 | Kewanee, IL | N1986M | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's decision to initiate a visual night flight without recent night flight experience and his failure to maintain altitude during departure. |
| Jul 08, 2009 | Mammoth Lakes, CA | N7314S | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision to attempt to fly at a low altitude in a confined area of mountainous terrain in a high density altit…The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision to attempt to fly at a low altitude in a confined area of mountainous terrain in a high density altitude weather condition, and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. |
| Mar 08, 2009 | Carrollton, GA | N1913M | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
The pilot's decision to continue visual flight rules flight into an area of reduced visibility weather conditions, which resulted in disorientation an…The pilot's decision to continue visual flight rules flight into an area of reduced visibility weather conditions, which resulted in disorientation and subsequent loss of aircraft control. |
| Jan 05, 2007 | Columbia, SC | N55YS | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to follow approach procedures by descending below the prescribed descision height altitude resulting in an in-flight collision wit…The pilot's failure to follow approach procedures by descending below the prescribed descision height altitude resulting in an in-flight collision with trees and the ground. This report was modified on January 25, 2008. |
| Aug 04, 2006 | Whitethorn, CA | N9904E | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's loss of situational awareness with regard to the airplane's proximity to mountainous terrain, and her failure to maintain an adequate terr…The pilot's loss of situational awareness with regard to the airplane's proximity to mountainous terrain, and her failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude or flight path, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the terrain. |
| Feb 23, 2006 | Goldendale, WA | N888SR | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during descent. Factors contributing to the accident were the high mountains, mountain obscuration,…The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during descent. Factors contributing to the accident were the high mountains, mountain obscuration, the dark night condition, and the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision making. |
| Jan 18, 2006 | Big Pine, CA | N6034J | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude during a cruise descent that resulted in controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).…the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude during a cruise descent that resulted in controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). Factors in the accident were the rising mountainous terrain, the dark nighttime lighting condition. |
| Feb 27, 2005 | West Milford, NJ | N6685M | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel ice, during the initial climb after takeoff. |
| Dec 19, 2004 | La Mirada, CA | N9187G | Fatal (2) | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain altitude/clearance from a transmission tower while on an extended base leg of the traffi…the pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain altitude/clearance from a transmission tower while on an extended base leg of the traffic pattern. A factor in the accident was the sun glare condition. |
| Aug 04, 2004 | Port Angeles, WA | N79404 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain clearance from trees. Trees, mountainous terrain, dark night conditions, clouds and VFR f…The pilot's VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain clearance from trees. Trees, mountainous terrain, dark night conditions, clouds and VFR flight into IMC were factors. |
| Mar 16, 2004 | Spring Hill, FL | N8148G | Fatal (1) | substantial | The non instrument rated pilot's decision to attempt VFR flight into IMC conditions resulting in an in-flight loss of control. |
| Jan 11, 2004 | Baudette, MN | N5787J | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the…The pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of an instrument rating, low ceiling, low altitude, and the dark night conditions. |
| Nov 02, 2003 | Santa Elena, VE | YV-933P | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 05, 2003 | Antonito, CO | N1344S | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Factors contributing to the accident were the …The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Factors contributing to the accident were the low altitude, the trees, and the mountainous terrain. |
| Feb 22, 2003 | So. Charleston, WV | N21408 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to perform a go-around prior to touchdown. Factors in the accident were the rising terrain and tail wind. |
| May 28, 2002 | Pleasanton, CA | N52404 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather and his failure to maintain clearance. Contributing factors included the pilot's inadequate prefl…The pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather and his failure to maintain clearance. Contributing factors included the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, the low ceilings, and the dark night conditions. |
| Jun 16, 2001 | Oswego, NY | N58594 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's inadequate altitude clearance above water while conducting low level flight maneuvers. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's i…The pilot's inadequate altitude clearance above water while conducting low level flight maneuvers. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's impairment of judgment due to alcohol consumption. |
| Apr 11, 2001 | Fairfield, WA | N21565 | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain altitude and/or clearance over trees, resulting in a collision with trees, separation of a wing and uncontrolled colli…The pilot's failure to maintain altitude and/or clearance over trees, resulting in a collision with trees, separation of a wing and uncontrolled collision with terrain. Factors included the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, dark night conditions, low ceilings, and mixed rain/snow precipitation conditions. |