Cessna 182P Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 365 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| 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. |