Cessna 182Q Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 270 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2025 | Cashmere, WA | N759NB | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during an aborted landing, while flying in tailwind conditions. Contributing to the accident …The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during an aborted landing, while flying in tailwind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude weather condition. |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Nahunta, GA | N4953N | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 26, 2024 | Rose Hill, KS | N8883X | Fatal (1) | — | Investigation pending |
| Aug 07, 2023 | Aurora, OR | N4757N | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing. |
| May 26, 2023 | Kingman, AZ | N94599 | Serious (1) | minor |
The failure of the passenger to adequately maintain a safe distance from the airplane’s propeller and the determination to let the passenger exit the …The failure of the passenger to adequately maintain a safe distance from the airplane’s propeller and the determination to let the passenger exit the airplane with the engine running. |
| Apr 07, 2023 | Gardner, KS | N982NC | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to failure of the No. 6 connecting rod as a result of detonation. |
| Nov 06, 2022 | Murdo, SD | N699XM | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with strong gusty surface winds. |
| Aug 20, 2022 | Donnelly, ID | N735DU | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s improper decision to takeoff from a wet grass runway which did not allow for adequate braking traction when the pilot aborted the takeoff,…The pilot’s improper decision to takeoff from a wet grass runway which did not allow for adequate braking traction when the pilot aborted the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Aug 09, 2022 | Centennial, CO | N727PC | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The loss of engine power during a departure climb for undetermined reasons and the aerodynamic stall, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and im…The loss of engine power during a departure climb for undetermined reasons and the aerodynamic stall, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain. |
| Apr 09, 2022 | Hebbronville, TX | N978C | Incident | substantial | The pilots improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and loss of airplane control. |
| Mar 09, 2022 | Panama City, FL | N182XT | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot’s deviation from the final approach course during a night instrument approach with low instrument meterological conditions, which resulted i…The pilot’s deviation from the final approach course during a night instrument approach with low instrument meterological conditions, which resulted in an impact with heavily wooded terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue the approach after being warned of his flightpath deviations and his lack of experience in instrument conditions at night. |
| Nov 19, 2021 | Carlsbad, NM | N91AZ | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain separation from an FM tower guy wire while on an aerial survey flight. |
| Oct 24, 2021 | St Ignatius, MT | N25WX | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| May 08, 2021 | San Bernardino, CA | N54PW | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and his subsequent inadequate pitch and airplane control during a go around which…The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and his subsequent inadequate pitch and airplane control during a go around which resulted in a nose landing gear collapse. |
| Mar 27, 2021 | Flemingsburg, KY | N735LC | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a subsequent hard landing. |
| Feb 02, 2021 | Hackberry, LA | N4765N | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The flight instructor did not maintain control of the airplane during training maneuvers, which resulted in a rapid, steep descent and impact with ter…The flight instructor did not maintain control of the airplane during training maneuvers, which resulted in a rapid, steep descent and impact with terrain. |
| Oct 18, 2020 | Spearfish, SD | N97875 | Incident | substantial | The snowplow driver’s failure to see the airplane which resulted in a collision with the airplane. |
| Oct 23, 2016 | Buffalo, WY | N97878 | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to set the proper flap position before the short field takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain. |
| Jun 22, 2016 | Blaine, MN | N377H | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain a proper airspeed during the landing approach, which resulted in an improper flare and hard landing. |
| Nov 13, 2015 | Bowstring, MN | N717AT | Incident | substantial | The pilot exceeded the critical angle of attack during takeoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with a wind sock and terrain. |
| Nov 11, 2015 | Richmond, MO | N96381 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The airplane's impact with trees and terrain during an off-airport forced landing in dark night conditions following a partial loss of engine power. T…The airplane's impact with trees and terrain during an off-airport forced landing in dark night conditions following a partial loss of engine power. The reason for the partial loss of engine power could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Aug 24, 2015 | Pineville, LA | N759TZ | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to land with sufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane, resulting in a runway over-run and collision with terrain. |
| Jul 21, 2015 | Prichard, ID | N759LV | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 6 cylinder piston pin. |
| Jul 18, 2015 | Hanksville, UT | N735JB | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with terrain. |
| Jun 03, 2015 | Palm Springs, CA | N759ZK | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and substantial damage to the firewall. |