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 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.
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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