Cessna 182P Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 365 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 09, 2000 | TUCSON, AZ | N9187G | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper recovery from the bounced landing resulting in the overload failure of the nose gear and the airplane…The pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper recovery from the bounced landing resulting in the overload failure of the nose gear and the airplane nosing over. |
| Mar 31, 2000 | ADDISON, TX | N6046J | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Mar 14, 2000 | RIFLE, CO | N8236M | Minor | substantial | Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing. |
| Aug 06, 1999 | DORRANCE, PA | N4352P | Minor | substantial | The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude, and his failure to do a go-around. |
| Jul 19, 1999 | OAKRIDGE, OR | N1990M | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around. A downdraft during the approach is a factor. |
| Jun 10, 1999 | LANTANA, FL | N1578M | Minor | substantial |
The poor in-flight planning by the pilot during the approach for a precautionary landing following a power interruption during the downwind leg, resul…The poor in-flight planning by the pilot during the approach for a precautionary landing following a power interruption during the downwind leg, resulting in a go-around. A Contributing factor to the accident was the total loss of engine power during the go-around due to water contamination. |
| Oct 12, 1998 | PAYSON, AZ | N1938M | Minor | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during a go-around. |
| Nov 22, 1997 | OPA LOCKA, FL | N45834 | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions, and failure to maintain clearance above the ground while attempting a VFR approach to an…the pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions, and failure to maintain clearance above the ground while attempting a VFR approach to an airport with low clouds. The low clouds (ceiling) and condition of light at dusk were related factors. |
| May 16, 1997 | RED HOOK, NY | N7322S | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper compensation for the wind conditions and his failure to initiate a go-around. |
| Jul 08, 1996 | PLAINWELL, MI | N52830 | Minor | substantial |
failure of the pilot to attaining the proper touchdown point for landing, and his failure to abort the landing (while there was still sufficient runwa…failure of the pilot to attaining the proper touchdown point for landing, and his failure to abort the landing (while there was still sufficient runway remaining). The ditch was a related factor. |
| Mar 12, 1996 | DARRINGTON, WA | N41MG | Minor | substantial | a ditching of the airplane for undetermined reason(s). |
| Jan 10, 1995 | LUFKIN, TX | N7340Q | Minor | substantial |
THE PILOT'S IMPAIRMENT OF JUDGMENT AND PERFORMANCE DUE TO MULTIPLE DRUGS, WHICH RESULTED IN HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE…THE PILOT'S IMPAIRMENT OF JUDGMENT AND PERFORMANCE DUE TO MULTIPLE DRUGS, WHICH RESULTED IN HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE APPROACH/FLARE FOR LANDING. |
| Nov 27, 1994 | GREER, SC | N6556M | Minor | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURES AND HIS PREMATURE DESCENT BELOW THE PUBLISHED DECISION HEIGHT. A FACTOR WAS PILOT FATIGUE…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURES AND HIS PREMATURE DESCENT BELOW THE PUBLISHED DECISION HEIGHT. A FACTOR WAS PILOT FATIGUE. |
| Nov 16, 1994 | HASKELL, OK | N5931J | Minor | substantial |
THE TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO CONTAMINATED FUEL. FACTORS WERE THE IMPROPER MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES RESULTING IN FUEL CONTAMINATION, THE PILOT'S…THE TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO CONTAMINATED FUEL. FACTORS WERE THE IMPROPER MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES RESULTING IN FUEL CONTAMINATION, THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION, AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN AVAILABLE FOR THE FORCED LANDING. |
| Aug 09, 1994 | TEXARKANA, TX | N1478S | Minor | substantial |
FUEL CONTAMINATION AND THE IMPROPER ADJUSTMENTS MADE TO THE CARBURETOR BY UNIDENTIFIED MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAI…FUEL CONTAMINATION AND THE IMPROPER ADJUSTMENTS MADE TO THE CARBURETOR BY UNIDENTIFIED MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN TO WHICH A FORCED LANDING COULD BE EXECUTED. |
| Jul 14, 1994 | GREENVILLE, SC | N21380 | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S IMPROPER POSITIONING OF THE FUEL SELECTOR VALVE WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION. |
| May 07, 1994 | CRYSTAL RIVER, FL | N7355S | Minor | substantial | FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL. |
| May 01, 1994 | PHOENIX, AZ | N1454S | Minor | substantial | the pilot's failure to ensure that the magneto switch was in the off position prior to rotating the propeller by hand. |
| Feb 22, 1993 | RALEIGH, MS | N1581M | Minor | substantial | THE FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE NO. 1 EXHAUST VALVE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS, AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING. |
| Oct 04, 1992 | CLANTON, AL | N4667K | Minor | substantial |
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING LANDING. FACTORS WERE THE TURBULENCE AND …THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING LANDING. FACTORS WERE THE TURBULENCE AND GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS PRESENT AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. |
| Sep 16, 1992 | LOPEZ, WA | N21538 | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAIURE TO OBTAIN PROPER ASSISTANCE AND TO PROPERLY SET THE THROTTLE. |
| Jun 29, 1991 | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | N21420 | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S IMPROPER MAINTENANCE OF THE AIRCRAFT. FACTORS WERE: A LOOSE OIL FILTER AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL. |
| Jan 01, 1991 | PRINCETON, NJ | N4675K | Minor | substantial |
PILOT FACTOR IN THAT THE PILOT FAILED TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT RESULTING IN ENGINE POWER LOSS DUE TO CARBURETOR ICE. FACTORS WERE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN AND…PILOT FACTOR IN THAT THE PILOT FAILED TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT RESULTING IN ENGINE POWER LOSS DUE TO CARBURETOR ICE. FACTORS WERE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN AND OBSTRUCTIONS. |
| Nov 03, 1990 | ELYRIA, OH | N7409Q | Minor | destroyed | THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON(S). |
| Sep 03, 1990 | PETERS TWP, PA | N21033 | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT IN COMMANDS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED ON FINAL APPROACH RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AND HARD LANDING. |