Cessna 182P Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 365 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2000 | Lancaster, CA | N182ER | Fatal (1) | destroyed | the pilot's in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons. |
| Nov 30, 2000 | TAOS, NM | N21390 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering in a narrow canyon. Contributing factors were the down slope winds in excess of 5…the pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering in a narrow canyon. Contributing factors were the down slope winds in excess of 50 knots and the pilot's improper decision to enter the canyon given the wind conditions. |
| May 18, 2000 | COBAN, GT | TGJOR | Fatal (4) | — | Investigation pending |
| Oct 18, 1999 | COBAN, GT | TGROF | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 20, 1999 | DANVILLE, CA | N8579M | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's disregard for the preflight weather briefing, and his intentional continuation into adverse weather conditions. |
| Dec 26, 1998 | MIDLAND, TX | N182FE | Fatal (3) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall. |
| Nov 16, 1998 | SANTEE, SC | N6522M | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot continued VFR flight into IMC conditions and lost control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Factors were foggy weather conditio…The pilot continued VFR flight into IMC conditions and lost control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Factors were foggy weather conditions and self-induced stress. |
| Oct 23, 1998 | DEMING, WA | N1324M | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Terrain clearance was not maintained for undetermined reasons. Mountainous terrain was a factor. |
| Jul 25, 1998 | JAL, NM | N58870 | Fatal (4) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed. Contributing factors were high density altitude and excessive airplane weight. |
| Jan 10, 1998 | SALINAS, CA | N8158M | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
A loss of engine power due to a missing valve keeper. Also causal was the failure by engine maintenance personnel during engine top overhaul to insta…A loss of engine power due to a missing valve keeper. Also causal was the failure by engine maintenance personnel during engine top overhaul to install the second valve keeper in the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve and the failure of inspection personnel to detect the improper assembly. |
| Oct 20, 1997 | MORGANTOWN, WV | N9388G | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice and the pilot's failure to follow ATC instructions during the emergency descent. |
| Aug 08, 1996 | ST. ANTHONY, ID | N9136M | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a landing attempt. Factors included: probable dusk lighting conditions and no lights on t…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a landing attempt. Factors included: probable dusk lighting conditions and no lights on the airstrip. Conributing to the pilot's injury severity was his failure to fasten his seat belt and shoulder harness. |
| Jul 24, 1996 | BREWER, ME | N9920E | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, during a missed approach, after diverting to an alternate destination, while on his first so…failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, during a missed approach, after diverting to an alternate destination, while on his first solo flight in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). |
| Jul 21, 1995 | KNEELAND, CA | N9437M | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the non-instrument rated pilot's decision to takeoff in known adverse weather conditions, which resulted in spatial disoreintation and an in-flight lo…the non-instrument rated pilot's decision to takeoff in known adverse weather conditions, which resulted in spatial disoreintation and an in-flight loss of control. |
| Jun 24, 1995 | FREDERICK, MD | N1284S | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather during descent, which resulted in in-flight collision with terrain. Related factors were the …the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather during descent, which resulted in in-flight collision with terrain. Related factors were the pilot's disregard of a hazardous weather advisory, and the low ceilings, fog and drizzle. |
| Apr 18, 1995 | JEROME, AZ | N85DK | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
the pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue the daytime flight into known adverse weather conditions at an inadequate altitude to clear mounta…the pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue the daytime flight into known adverse weather conditions at an inadequate altitude to clear mountainous terrain. |
| Apr 14, 1995 | INDEX, WA | N182AL | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather, and his improper use of carburetor heat. Factors include: weather conditions conducive to car…the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather, and his improper use of carburetor heat. Factors include: weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and airframe icing, airframe ice, and mountainous/hilly terrain in the area of the forced descent. |
| Oct 26, 1994 | RAYMOND, MS | N58792 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S IMPAIRMENT OF JUDGMENT AND PERFORMANCE DUE TO ALCOHOL, AND HIS RESULTING FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE AFTER TAKEOFF. |
| Nov 09, 1993 | MARLOW, OK | N182JS | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
AN INOPERATIVE VACUUM SYSTEM, AN INOPERATIVE TURN & BANK INDICATOR, AND AN INOPERATIVE DIRECTIONAL GYRO, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INABILITY OF THE PILOT T…AN INOPERATIVE VACUUM SYSTEM, AN INOPERATIVE TURN & BANK INDICATOR, AND AN INOPERATIVE DIRECTIONAL GYRO, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INABILITY OF THE PILOT TO CONTROL THE AIRPLANE AFTER IT ENCOUNTERED INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC). FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARKNESS, FOG, AND DRIZZLE. |
| Oct 03, 1993 | HEBER CITY, UT | N50TH | Fatal (1) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISIONS AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE. FACTORS INCLUDE THE BOX CANYON. |
| Jul 30, 1993 | DAYTON, NV | N8185M | Fatal (1) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN ALTITUDE SUFFICIENT TO CLEAR TERRAIN DUE TO ALCOHOL AND DRUG IMPAIRMENT. |
| Feb 06, 1993 | PORTAGE, IN | N7227N | Fatal (1) | destroyed | UNDETERMINED. |
| Jan 10, 1993 | STOW, MA | N52785 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
AN INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT, WHICH ALLOWED WATER CONTAMINATION IN THE FUEL AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER; AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO M…AN INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT, WHICH ALLOWED WATER CONTAMINATION IN THE FUEL AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER; AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL. |
| Apr 02, 1992 | ARCATA, CA | N1362M | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S DESCENT BELOW DECISION HEIGHT, AND HIS ALCOHOLIC IMPAIRMENT OF EFFICIENCY AND JUDGEMENT. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE AD…THE PILOT'S DESCENT BELOW DECISION HEIGHT, AND HIS ALCOHOLIC IMPAIRMENT OF EFFICIENCY AND JUDGEMENT. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND THE DARK NIGHT LIGHT CONDITIONS. |
| Dec 23, 1991 | HANGING ROCK, OH | N58445 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT, WHICH RESULTED IN THE FORMATION OF CARBURETOR ICE AND A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDIN…THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT, WHICH RESULTED IN THE FORMATION OF CARBURETOR ICE AND A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING IN TREES. |