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, 2004 Monticello, UT N400DH Minor substantial the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. Contributing factors include the sudden windshift and the bushes.
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.
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.
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.
Jan 11, 2004 Baudette, MN N5787J Fatal (2) destroyed
The pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the…

The pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of an instrument rating, low ceiling, low altitude, and the dark night conditions.

Dec 15, 2003 Watsonville, CA N1595M Minor destroyed
a loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. A contributing factor was the p…

a loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. A contributing factor was the pilot/owner's failure to comply with the appropriate Airworthiness Directive.

Nov 02, 2003 Santa Elena, VE YV-933P Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 22, 2003 Versailles, MO N74LW Minor substantial
The pilot touched down with excessive airspeed. Factors associated with the accident were the trees, the wet runway, the wet grass that the airplane …

The pilot touched down with excessive airspeed. Factors associated with the accident were the trees, the wet runway, the wet grass that the airplane traveled onto, and the ditch which the airplane contacted.

Sep 17, 2003 St. Louis, MO N9072M Minor substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
Aug 05, 2003 Antonito, CO N1344S Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Factors contributing to the accident were the …

The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Factors contributing to the accident were the low altitude, the trees, and the mountainous terrain.

Jul 18, 2003 Tampa, FL N9913E Incident substantial The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point which resulted in an undershoot.
Apr 25, 2003 North Las Vegas, NV N43VB Minor substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty cross wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.
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.
Feb 22, 2003 So. Charleston, WV N21408 Fatal (1) substantial The pilot's failure to perform a go-around prior to touchdown. Factors in the accident were the rising terrain and tail wind.
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 28, 2002 Pleasanton, CA N52404 Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather and his failure to maintain clearance. Contributing factors included the pilot's inadequate prefl…

The pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather and his failure to maintain clearance. Contributing factors included the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, the low ceilings, and the dark night conditions.

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.
Dec 21, 2001 Elkhart, IN N58797 Serious (1) substantial
The pilot allowed the airplane's altitude to get too low while on final approach. A factor associated with the accident was the pickup truck which th…

The pilot allowed the airplane's altitude to get too low while on final approach. A factor associated with the accident was the pickup truck which the airplane struck.

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.

Jul 26, 2001 Bountiful, UT N21042 Minor destroyed
the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was inadequate clearance of an obstacle during the forced landing by the pi…

the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was inadequate clearance of an obstacle during the forced landing by the pilot.

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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