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 11, 2011 Kissimmee, FL N8033M Minor substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare.
Feb 18, 2011 Levelland, TX N325LA Fatal (2) substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a landing and subsequent go-around with a crosswind.
Feb 10, 2011 Lincoln Park, NJ N25HD Serious (1) substantial The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection (removal of water contamination from the fuel system), which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
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.
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.
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.
Jul 01, 2010 Avalon, CA N222CG Fatal (1) substantial The pilot's incapacitation due to a heart attack, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
Jun 04, 2010 Rainelle, WV N111VP Serious (4) substantial
The pilot's failure to adequately assess the runway conditions prior to attempting a takeoff and his failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner r…

The pilot's failure to adequately assess the runway conditions prior to attempting a takeoff and his failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner resulting in an on-ground collision with trees.

Mar 30, 2010 Frederick, MD N52790 Minor substantial A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons following a reported severe turbulence encounter.
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 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.

Dec 11, 2009 Payson, AZ N11PG Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Nov 23, 2009 Kewanee, IL N1986M Fatal (1) substantial The pilot's decision to initiate a visual night flight without recent night flight experience and his failure to maintain altitude during departure.
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.
Aug 02, 2009 Gateway, CO N61TM Minor substantial The pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to soft runway conditions.
Jul 08, 2009 Mammoth Lakes, CA N7314S Fatal (2) substantial
The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision to attempt to fly at a low altitude in a confined area of mountainous terrain in a high density altit…

The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision to attempt to fly at a low altitude in a confined area of mountainous terrain in a high density altitude weather condition, and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees.

May 31, 2009 Destin, FL N1481S Incident substantial The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Mar 08, 2009 Carrollton, GA N1913M Fatal (3) destroyed
The pilot's decision to continue visual flight rules flight into an area of reduced visibility weather conditions, which resulted in disorientation an…

The pilot's decision to continue visual flight rules flight into an area of reduced visibility weather conditions, which resulted in disorientation and subsequent loss of aircraft control.

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.
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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