Cessna 182P Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 365 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 1999 | DANVILLE, CA | N8579M | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's disregard for the preflight weather briefing, and his intentional continuation into adverse weather conditions. |
| Dec 26, 1998 | MIDLAND, TX | N182FE | Fatal (3) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall. |
| Nov 16, 1998 | SANTEE, SC | N6522M | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot continued VFR flight into IMC conditions and lost control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Factors were foggy weather conditio…The pilot continued VFR flight into IMC conditions and lost control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Factors were foggy weather conditions and self-induced stress. |
| Oct 23, 1998 | DEMING, WA | N1324M | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Terrain clearance was not maintained for undetermined reasons. Mountainous terrain was a factor. |
| Oct 12, 1998 | PAYSON, AZ | N1938M | Minor | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during a go-around. |
| Jul 25, 1998 | JAL, NM | N58870 | Fatal (4) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed. Contributing factors were high density altitude and excessive airplane weight. |
| 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. |
| Feb 10, 1998 | PAYSON, AZ | N52748 | Incident | substantial | The collapse of the nose landing gear for undetermined reasons. |
| Jan 10, 1998 | SALINAS, CA | N8158M | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
A loss of engine power due to a missing valve keeper. Also causal was the failure by engine maintenance personnel during engine top overhaul to insta…A loss of engine power due to a missing valve keeper. Also causal was the failure by engine maintenance personnel during engine top overhaul to install the second valve keeper in the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve and the failure of inspection personnel to detect the improper assembly. |
| Dec 11, 1997 | CHATHAM, MA | N20710 | Incident | substantial | loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). The tail wind component and an encounter with a ditch were related factors. |
| Nov 22, 1997 | OPA LOCKA, FL | N45834 | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions, and failure to maintain clearance above the ground while attempting a VFR approach to an…the pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions, and failure to maintain clearance above the ground while attempting a VFR approach to an airport with low clouds. The low clouds (ceiling) and condition of light at dusk were related factors. |
| Oct 20, 1997 | MORGANTOWN, WV | N9388G | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice and the pilot's failure to follow ATC instructions during the emergency descent. |
| Oct 19, 1997 | THOMPSONS, TX | N10DG | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power resulting from a disconnected carburetor float due to improper maintenance. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a f…The loss of engine power resulting from a disconnected carburetor float due to improper maintenance. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Aug 10, 1997 | ARRIBA, CO | N182WJ | Incident | substantial | failure of the pilot to properly plan the flight and determine the field conditions before landing. The soft runway condition was a related factor. |
| Aug 03, 1997 | OSHKOSH, WI | N125MW | Incident | substantial | wake turbulence from another airplane encountered at an altitude which precluded regaining control of the airplane by the pilot. |
| Jun 25, 1997 | YAKIMA, WA | N9932E | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain. |
| May 24, 1997 | WENTWORTH, NH | N20892 | Incident | substantial | Pilot's inadequate preflight planning to determine the suitability of an unimproved field for landing. |
| May 16, 1997 | RED HOOK, NY | N7322S | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper compensation for the wind conditions and his failure to initiate a go-around. |
| May 04, 1997 | MOBILE, AL | N1530M | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout, which resulted in a collis…the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout, which resulted in a collision with a runway light. |
| Apr 27, 1997 | DULUTH, MN | N7355Q | Serious (1) | substantial | the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. |
| Dec 31, 1996 | FULLERTON, CA | N9003M | Incident | substantial |
Fuel system water contamination due to the failure of both pilots to purge all water from the fuel system prior to departure. Contributing factors we…Fuel system water contamination due to the failure of both pilots to purge all water from the fuel system prior to departure. Contributing factors were: failure of the mechanic conducting the recent annual inspection to identify and replace a deteriorated fuel cap O-ring. |
| Nov 29, 1996 | FORT WASHINGTON, MD | N52773 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). |
| Sep 22, 1996 | DRIGGS, ID | N9017M | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent …the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty wind and soft terrain beside the runway. |
| Sep 07, 1996 | CAHOKIA, IL | N6590M | Incident | substantial |
the pilot misjudged his planned approach during the precautionary landing and the failed to obtain a proper touchdown point. Factors relating to the …the pilot misjudged his planned approach during the precautionary landing and the failed to obtain a proper touchdown point. Factors relating to the accident were: the loose oil filler cap, the uneven terrain on which the landing was made, the runway lights which were contacted, and the pilot's anxiety concerning the loss of oil and its effect on possible engine problems. |