How many accidents has the Cessna 182P had?

The NTSB has recorded 365 events involving the Cessna 182P: 76 fatal, 35 serious, 81 minor injuries, and 173 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 182P a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 182P has 365 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 182P Safety Record

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

365

All Events

173

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (130 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
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 04, 2022	Midland, TX	N4691K	Minor	substantial	The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing with gusting wind.
May 19, 2017	Anderson, CA	N7352S	Minor	substantial	Loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
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.
Aug 18, 2015	Bolivar, MO	N6KW	Minor	substantial	Total electrical failure due to a failed voltage regulator and the pilot’s failure to maintain a proper airspeed during a precautionary landing, which… Total electrical failure due to a failed voltage regulator and the pilot’s failure to maintain a proper airspeed during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.
May 30, 2013	Brevard, NC	N6525M	Minor	substantial	The cylinder manufacturer's misalignment of the exhaust valve guides in the No. 2 cylinder during manufacture, which resulted in the exhaust valve sti… The cylinder manufacturer's misalignment of the exhaust valve guides in the No. 2 cylinder during manufacture, which resulted in the exhaust valve sticking and the pushrod breaking and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
Sep 15, 2012	Mecosta, MI	N58844	Minor	substantial	The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and loss of airplane control.
Jun 17, 2012	Woodland, CA	N7437Q	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent path during the approach to land, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and his improper retract… The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent path during the approach to land, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and his improper retraction of the flaps during the subsequent attempted go-around.
Mar 11, 2011	Kissimmee, FL	N8033M	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare.
Oct 05, 2010	Columbia, SC	N21415	Minor	substantial	A total loss of engine power due to a loss of lubrication after the engine experienced a piston ring failure for undetermined reasons.
Mar 30, 2010	Frederick, MD	N52790	Minor	substantial	A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons following a reported severe turbulence encounter.
Dec 25, 2009	Bowie, TX	N21177	Minor	substantial	A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to properly secure the right wing fuel cap and monitor the avai… A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to properly secure the right wing fuel cap and monitor the available fuel supply.
Aug 02, 2009	Gateway, CO	N61TM	Minor	substantial	The pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to soft runway conditions.
Jan 27, 2005	Chico, CA	N7337S	Minor	substantial	A loss of engine power during approach to land for undetermined reasons.
Dec 04, 2004	Belle Fourche, SD	N21213	Minor	substantial	The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the gusting crossw… The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the gusting crosswind, the pilot's lack of night flying of experience, the inoperative instrument lights, and the night conditions.
Aug 23, 2004	Hillsboro, OR	N1316S	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft directional control during landing roll. A contributing factor was the right-quartering tail wind.
Mar 15, 2004	Monticello, UT	N400DH	Minor	substantial	the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. Contributing factors include the sudden windshift and the bushes.
Dec 15, 2003	Watsonville, CA	N1595M	Minor	destroyed	a loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. A contributing factor was the p… a loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. A contributing factor was the pilot/owner's failure to comply with the appropriate Airworthiness Directive.
Sep 22, 2003	Versailles, MO	N74LW	Minor	substantial	The pilot touched down with excessive airspeed. Factors associated with the accident were the trees, the wet runway, the wet grass that the airplane … The pilot touched down with excessive airspeed. Factors associated with the accident were the trees, the wet runway, the wet grass that the airplane traveled onto, and the ditch which the airplane contacted.
Sep 17, 2003	St. Louis, MO	N9072M	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
Apr 25, 2003	North Las Vegas, NV	N43VB	Minor	substantial	The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty cross wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.
Jul 26, 2001	Bountiful, UT	N21042	Minor	destroyed	the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was inadequate clearance of an obstacle during the forced landing by the pi… the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was inadequate clearance of an obstacle during the forced landing by the pilot.
May 27, 2001	Hondo, TX	N9875E	Minor	substantial	the pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power in cruise flight due to water in the fuel. A contributing … the pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power in cruise flight due to water in the fuel. A contributing factor was the soft terrain encountered during the forced landing.
May 02, 2001	Lake Wales, FL	N1491S	Minor	substantial	The pilot's improper use of flight controls during a bounced landing, and subsequent collision with the ground. A factor of the collision is the rough… The pilot's improper use of flight controls during a bounced landing, and subsequent collision with the ground. A factor of the collision is the rough and uneven terrain.
Dec 24, 2000	MITCHELLVILLE, MD	N58833	Minor	substantial	A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

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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