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
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.

Jan 05, 2007 Columbia, SC N55YS Fatal (3) destroyed
The pilot's failure to follow approach procedures by descending below the prescribed descision height altitude resulting in an in-flight collision wit…

The pilot's failure to follow approach procedures by descending below the prescribed descision height altitude resulting in an in-flight collision with trees and the ground. This report was modified on January 25, 2008.

Aug 04, 2006 Whitethorn, CA N9904E Fatal (2) substantial
The pilot's loss of situational awareness with regard to the airplane's proximity to mountainous terrain, and her failure to maintain an adequate terr…

The pilot's loss of situational awareness with regard to the airplane's proximity to mountainous terrain, and her failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude or flight path, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the terrain.

Jul 23, 2006 Hemet, CA N9886M Incident substantial the shaking and backfiring of the engine for undetermined reasons.
Feb 23, 2006 Goldendale, WA N888SR Fatal (2) destroyed
The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during descent. Factors contributing to the accident were the high mountains, mountain obscuration,…

The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during descent. Factors contributing to the accident were the high mountains, mountain obscuration, the dark night condition, and the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision making.

Jan 18, 2006 Big Pine, CA N6034J Fatal (1) destroyed
the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude during a cruise descent that resulted in controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).…

the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude during a cruise descent that resulted in controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). Factors in the accident were the rising mountainous terrain, the dark nighttime lighting condition.

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.
May 22, 2005 Lowell, AR N9425M Serious (1) substantial
The instructor's inadequate supervision and the second pilot's inadequate planning/decision to assure adequate takeoff performance to clear obstacles.…

The instructor's inadequate supervision and the second pilot's inadequate planning/decision to assure adequate takeoff performance to clear obstacles. Contributing factors were the prevailing quartering tailwind, the pilots selection of the wrong runway, and a high density altitude.

Feb 27, 2005 West Milford, NJ N6685M Fatal (2) destroyed The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel ice, during the initial climb after takeoff.
Jan 30, 2005 Reno, NV N9003M Incident substantial the pilot's misjudged flare, which resulted in a stall and a hard landing.
Jan 27, 2005 Chico, CA N7337S Minor substantial A loss of engine power during approach to land for undetermined reasons.
Dec 19, 2004 La Mirada, CA N9187G Fatal (2) substantial
the pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain altitude/clearance from a transmission tower while on an extended base leg of the traffi…

the pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain altitude/clearance from a transmission tower while on an extended base leg of the traffic pattern. A factor in the accident was the sun glare condition.

Dec 04, 2004 Belle Fourche, SD N21213 Minor substantial
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the gusting crossw…

The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the gusting crosswind, the pilot's lack of night flying of experience, the inoperative instrument lights, and the night conditions.

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.

Aug 23, 2004 Hillsboro, OR N1316S Minor substantial The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft directional control during landing roll. A contributing factor was the right-quartering tail wind.
Aug 04, 2004 Port Angeles, WA N79404 Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot's VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain clearance from trees. Trees, mountainous terrain, dark night conditions, clouds and VFR f…

The pilot's VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain clearance from trees. Trees, mountainous terrain, dark night conditions, clouds and VFR flight into IMC were factors.

Apr 29, 2004 Sale Creek, TN N2277M Serious (1) substantial The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, and the pilot's alcohol impairment that resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground.
Mar 16, 2004 Spring Hill, FL N8148G Fatal (1) substantial The non instrument rated pilot's decision to attempt VFR flight into IMC conditions resulting in an in-flight loss of control.
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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