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
Feb 11, 1994 GLEN ULLIN, ND N1794M Incident substantial THE DELAYED APPLICATION OF THE CARBURETOR HEAT BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND. THE CARBURETOR ICING WEATHER CONDITION WAS A FACTOR.
Feb 01, 1994 MEEKER, CO N111RR Incident substantial FAILURE BY THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING LANDING ROLL.
Oct 31, 1993 REDDING, CA N1085M Incident substantial
the pilot's use of an excessive airspeed on final approach, the failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway, and, the failure to initia…

the pilot's use of an excessive airspeed on final approach, the failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway, and, the failure to initiate a go around when it became clear that the aircraft would excessively overshoot the intended touchdown point.

Aug 07, 1993 BUFFALO, SD N4724K Incident substantial THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S PREMATURE LIFT-OFF AND SUBSEQUENT STALL/MUSH INTO ROUGH/UNEVEN TERRAIN.
May 28, 1993 CORINTH, MS N21530 Incident substantial
FAILURE OF THE ENGINE OVER TERRAIN UNSUITABLE FOR A FORCED LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE NO. 5 PISTON FOR UNDETERMINED …

FAILURE OF THE ENGINE OVER TERRAIN UNSUITABLE FOR A FORCED LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE NO. 5 PISTON FOR UNDETERMINED CAUSES.

May 24, 1993 RENO, NV N642WR Incident substantial
INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF A BEARING IN THE AIRPLANE'S ALTERNATOR DURING OVERHAUL BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE ROUGH, UNE…

INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF A BEARING IN THE AIRPLANE'S ALTERNATOR DURING OVERHAUL BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE ROUGH, UNEVEN TERRAIN.

May 15, 1993 BATH, NY N21137 Incident substantial
THE PILOT DID NOT ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT AND DID NOT GO AROUND WHILE THERE WAS STILL SUFFICIENT SPEED TO DO SO. THE WET RUNWAY GRASS WAS A …

THE PILOT DID NOT ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT AND DID NOT GO AROUND WHILE THERE WAS STILL SUFFICIENT SPEED TO DO SO. THE WET RUNWAY GRASS WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

Nov 09, 1992 HAWTHORNE, CA N7379S Incident substantial THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE BRAKES. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE WORN BRAKE PEDALS.
Aug 21, 1992 EPHRAIM, WI N1368S Incident substantial THE PILOT SELECTED THE WRONG RUNWAY FOR LANDING.
Aug 16, 1992 MONTAGUE ISLAND, AK N7388Q Incident substantial THE PILOT IN COMMAND DID NOT PROPERLY ALIGN THE AIRPLANE WITH THE AIRSTRIP LANDING ZONE. A FACTOR WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE TREES.
Jan 19, 1992 MONEE, IL N7529N Incident substantial THE PILOT MISJUDGED THE LANDING FLARE AND TOUCHDOWN. A RELATED FACTOR WAS: THE DARK NIGHT LIGHT CONDITIONS.
Jun 08, 1991 SANTA FE, NM N8494M Incident substantial THE PILOT MISJUDGED THE FLARE DURING LANDING.
Mar 21, 1991 LOUP CITY, NE N91376 Incident substantial THE PILOT'S IMPROPER LANDING/TOUCHDOWN. A RELATED FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL FLIGHT EXPERIENCE.
Mar 02, 1991 PACOIMA, CA N182WS Incident substantial
FAILURE OF THE PIC TO ENSURE THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM WAS FREE OF WATER PRIOR TO FLIGHT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE INADEQUATE COMPLIANCE WITH …

FAILURE OF THE PIC TO ENSURE THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM WAS FREE OF WATER PRIOR TO FLIGHT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE INADEQUATE COMPLIANCE WITH AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO PRECLUDE WATER FROM ENTERING THE FUEL SYSTEM.

Sep 08, 1990 LUMMI ISLAND, WA N5249C Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WHILE APPLYING BRAKES AFTER LANDING.
Sep 02, 1990 FERNLEY, NV N1936M Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FINAL APPROACH AIRSPEED WAS EXCESSIVE.
Nov 13, 1989 HILLSBORO, OR N58630 Incident substantial
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT OR GO AROUND WHILE THERE WAS STILL SUFFICIENT RUNWAY AND SPEED REMAINING. THE TAILWIND WAS …

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT OR GO AROUND WHILE THERE WAS STILL SUFFICIENT RUNWAY AND SPEED REMAINING. THE TAILWIND WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

Jun 17, 1989 FALLBROOK, CA N6084P Incident destroyed PILOT DID NOT FOLLOW PROCEDURES/DIRECTIVES IN AS MUCH AS HE PUSHED THE THROTTLE FORWARD TOO FAST AND THE ENGINE WAS NOT ABLE TO RESPOND.
Apr 15, 1989 TAVERNIER, FL N7298N Incident substantial FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN RUNWAY ALIGNMENT AND RETRACT THE FLAPS TO THE RECOMMENDED SETTING DURING THE GO-AROUND.
Jan 14, 1989 HAMILTON, OH N21531 Incident substantial
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE CARBURETOR HEAT CONTROL WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE CONDITIONS CONDUCI…

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE CARBURETOR HEAT CONTROL WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO CARBURETOR ICE.

Aug 08, 1988 CASPER, WY N182AD Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 06, 1988 WEATHERFORD, TX N52536 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 09, 1987 MONUMENT VALLEY, UT N7746G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 20, 1987 HIGHLAND BEACH, FL N1591M Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 07, 1987 UTICA, MI N7088Q Incident substantial Investigation pending
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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