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
Mar 15, 2011 Alachua, FL N430ML Incident substantial A loss of engine power due to the failure of the camshaft gear teeth and crankshaft gear teeth for undetermined reasons.
Dec 21, 2010 Clifton, TX N9317G Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aug 20, 2010 Del Rio, TX N1289S Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to monitor his altitude while making a visual approach, which resulted in landing short of the runway and subsequent collision wit…

The pilot's failure to monitor his altitude while making a visual approach, which resulted in landing short of the runway and subsequent collision with terrain.

Aug 14, 2010 Compton, CA N20872 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point that resulted in an overrun of the runway and collision with a wall.
Mar 13, 2010 Long Beach, CA N52630 Incident substantial The student pilot’s improper landing flare, resulting in a hard landing.
Jan 03, 2010 Fallbrook, CA N7417N Incident substantial The pilot's misjudged altitude and airspeed that resulted in his failure to attain the proper touchdown point.
Dec 11, 2009 Payson, AZ N11PG Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aug 24, 2009 Sugar Land, TX N1988M Incident substantial The pilot's failure to control the airplane during engine startup, and his failure to maintain clearance from other objects.
May 31, 2009 Destin, FL N1481S Incident substantial The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Oct 08, 2008 Mount Vernon, MO N21544 Incident destroyed
The pilot failed to maintain a proper landing aim point. Contributing to the accident were the setting sun and the uneven terrain approaching the run…

The pilot failed to maintain a proper landing aim point. Contributing to the accident were the setting sun and the uneven terrain approaching the runway.

May 15, 2008 Santa Maria, CA N4660K Incident substantial
The pilot's impairment from alcohol and his improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the FAA's failure t…

The pilot's impairment from alcohol and his improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the FAA's failure to obtain additional information about the pilot's alcohol use history to verify that he met the requirements and standards for medical certification.

Apr 16, 2008 Salisbury, NC N52415 Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare during landing.
Oct 07, 2007 Troutdale, OR N6415F Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for the tailwind condition and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed.
Sep 20, 2007 Santa Rosa, NM N8033M Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
Sep 03, 2007 Fall City, WA N58596 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
Aug 31, 2007 Eau Claire, WI N7321S Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the ditch.
Aug 14, 2007 Nampa, ID N52581 Incident substantial
The total loss of engine power due to the carburetor throat becoming obstructed with paint that had pealed off of the induction air inlet channel in a…

The total loss of engine power due to the carburetor throat becoming obstructed with paint that had pealed off of the induction air inlet channel in an area where paint should not have been applied. Factors include an earthen berm running across the field where the pilot made his forced landing.

Aug 10, 2007 Bremerton, WA N1298M Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the landing flare. A factor was the encounter of the stall and subsequent hard landing.
Jul 24, 2007 Baker City, OR N7380S Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and misjudged flare during landing.
Jun 04, 2007 Aurora, OR N58518 Incident substantial The pilot's misjudged flare during landing, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in collision with the runway.
May 10, 2007 Traer, IA N52621 Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing on the grass airstrip. A contributing factor was the pilot's limited experienc…

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing on the grass airstrip. A contributing factor was the pilot's limited experience operating on grass runways. Additional factors were the runway cone struck during landing and the irrigation ditch encountered during the runway excursion.

Jul 23, 2006 Hemet, CA N9886M Incident substantial the shaking and backfiring of the engine for undetermined reasons.
Sep 15, 2005 Yellow Pine, ID N58717 Incident substantial The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation during takeoff. A factor was the windshear.
Jul 02, 2005 Lanett, AL N9133M Incident substantial The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance, and his failure to do a go around. A factor was the wet runway.
Jan 30, 2005 Reno, NV N9003M Incident substantial the pilot's misjudged flare, which resulted in a stall and a 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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