Cessna 182P Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 365 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2004 | Washington, MO | N4637K | Incident | substantial |
The misjudged flare by the student pilot and the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor. A factor was the overload failure of the nose landi…The misjudged flare by the student pilot and the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor. A factor was the overload failure of the nose landing gear. |
| Mar 07, 2004 | Hanksville, UT | N29821 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain to conduct a precautionary landing. Factors contributing to the accident was the soft, dirt road. |
| Mar 07, 2004 | Nashville, TN | N325LA | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a hard landing and propeller strike of the runway. |
| Feb 22, 2004 | Titusville, PA | N7388N | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the snow bank. |
| Jul 18, 2003 | Tampa, FL | N9913E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point which resulted in an undershoot. |
| Apr 16, 2003 | Blacksburg, VA | N21520 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Apr 01, 2003 | Eufaula, AL | N696SP | Incident | minor | Fatigue failure of end rib for the left canard flap. |
| Nov 12, 2002 | Lincoln Park, NJ | N1835M | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper power management during the short-field landing procedure, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. |
| Sep 05, 2002 | Kirbyville, TX | N41CW | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's physical impairment due to a previous head injury which resulted in his becoming disoriented. A contributing factor was the lack of suita…The pilot's physical impairment due to a previous head injury which resulted in his becoming disoriented. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing. |
| Aug 04, 2002 | Cascade, ID | N58818 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate decision and his improper setting of the propeller controls. Contributing factors were a tailwind, high density altitude, and …The pilot's inadequate decision and his improper setting of the propeller controls. Contributing factors were a tailwind, high density altitude, and swampy terrain. |
| Aug 02, 2002 | Mokelumne Hill, CA | N8290G | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath and failure to follow the manufacturer's recommended flap setting of 40 degrees, which resulted i…The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath and failure to follow the manufacturer's recommended flap setting of 40 degrees, which resulted in an undershoot short of the runway. Factors include the runway's upslope and short length, which likely created the visual illusion of being high during the approach. |
| May 30, 2002 | Roosevelt, AZ | N79107 | Incident | substantial |
Failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control during the landing rollout after making a precautionary landing precipitated by an electrical system…Failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control during the landing rollout after making a precautionary landing precipitated by an electrical system failure. |
| May 07, 2002 | Boulder City, NV | N425Q | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to lean the mixture properly resulting in a partial loss of power. |
| Oct 13, 2001 | Sulfur Creek, ID | N20877 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff. Factors include the pilot's excessive rotation attitude, and soft/wet …The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff. Factors include the pilot's excessive rotation attitude, and soft/wet terrain conditions. |
| Jun 29, 2001 | Mesa, AZ | N7336Q | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper use of the rudder control to correct for torque and P-factor effects, which resulted in a loss of directional control and an inad…The pilot's improper use of the rudder control to correct for torque and P-factor effects, which resulted in a loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground loop/swerve. |
| May 12, 2001 | Salmon, ID | N8188G | Incident | substantial | Loss of aircraft control while landing. Factors include soft/muddy terrain. |
| Mar 02, 2001 | Tuttle, OK | N4721K | Incident | substantial |
fuel exhaustion due to a loose fuel cap as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. A contributory factor was the lack of suitable terrain for …fuel exhaustion due to a loose fuel cap as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. A contributory factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Jan 12, 2001 | Angola, NY | N52359 | Incident | destroyed | The pilot's misjudged clearance over an obstacle. |
| Jul 23, 2000 | BROOMFIELD, CO | N9886M | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inaccurate recovery from a bounced landing. Factors were lack of total pilot experience and lack of pilot experience in aircraft make and…The pilot's inaccurate recovery from a bounced landing. Factors were lack of total pilot experience and lack of pilot experience in aircraft make and model. |
| Apr 11, 2000 | TACOMA, WA | N1298M | Incident | minor | Flap attachment failure. Restricted movement of the aileron was a factor. |
| Feb 09, 2000 | HARTFORD, CT | N1420S | Incident | minor | The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout. |
| Sep 14, 1999 | SUMMERVILLE, GA | N6863M | Incident | substantial |
The missing throttle linkage bolt from the carburetor due to an improper engine installation by maintenance personnel. Factors were the tailwind prese…The missing throttle linkage bolt from the carburetor due to an improper engine installation by maintenance personnel. Factors were the tailwind present during the landing roll and the trees. |
| Sep 09, 1999 | COLLEGEDALE, TN | N78092 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to secure the fuel cap which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. A factor was the collision with a fence pos…The pilot's failure to secure the fuel cap which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. A factor was the collision with a fence post. |
| Jul 22, 1998 | CONCORD, NC | N7619N | Incident | substantial |
the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control and his failure to maintain wingtip clearance with trees that border the right side of the ru…the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control and his failure to maintain wingtip clearance with trees that border the right side of the runway. |
| Jun 29, 1998 | CHICO HOT SPGS., MT | N1878M | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate remedial action while attempting to compensate for a change in crosswind velocity. Factors include a crosswind, hills near the …The pilot's inadequate remedial action while attempting to compensate for a change in crosswind velocity. Factors include a crosswind, hills near the runway, and high vegetation (weeds) near the runway. |