Cessna 182Q Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 270 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2013 | Big Bear, CA | N759UP | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized landing approach, which resulted in a collision with a fence short of the runway. |
| Sep 23, 2012 | Fort Thomas, KY | N735FJ | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to periodically add engine power during an extended descent in carburetor icing conditions, which resulted in insufficient carbure…The pilot’s failure to periodically add engine power during an extended descent in carburetor icing conditions, which resulted in insufficient carburetor heat, the gradual build-up of carburetor ice, and the subsequent loss of engine power. |
| Aug 20, 2012 | McCall, ID | N735KV | Minor | substantial |
The flight instructor’s selection of the wrong route while flying in mountainous terrain at a high-density altitude, which resulted in the airplane im…The flight instructor’s selection of the wrong route while flying in mountainous terrain at a high-density altitude, which resulted in the airplane impacting terrain when the increase in elevation exceeded the airplane’s climb performance. |
| Jun 27, 2011 | Holly Springs, MS | N759ZS | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel tank selector before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during tak…The pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel tank selector before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during takeoff initial climb. |
| Sep 04, 2010 | Virginia Beach, VA | N812KT | Minor | substantial | A total loss of power due to water contamination in the fuel. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. |
| May 01, 2009 | Puyallup, WA | N382CH | Minor | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s failure to verify the fuel levels in the tanks, and, his failure to select th…A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s failure to verify the fuel levels in the tanks, and, his failure to select the proper fuel tank. |
| Sep 20, 2007 | Glenwood Spring, CO | N97996 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to go around when it became apparent that he could not land and stop the airplane on the remaining runway. Factors contributing t…The pilot's failure to go around when it became apparent that he could not land and stop the airplane on the remaining runway. Factors contributing to the accident were the tailwind and the gusts. |
| May 31, 2003 | So Lake Tahoe, CA | N4892N | Minor | substantial |
a loss of pitch flight control authority due to the disconnection and separation of the elevator DOWN control cable turnbuckle. The separation of the…a loss of pitch flight control authority due to the disconnection and separation of the elevator DOWN control cable turnbuckle. The separation of the turnbuckle was due to the severance of the safety wire by unknown persons at an unknown time. |
| Nov 13, 2002 | Orlando, FL | N95745 | Minor | substantial |
The poor in-flight planning by the pilot-in-command for his failing to request a runway more aligned with the wind and his failure to maintain directi…The poor in-flight planning by the pilot-in-command for his failing to request a runway more aligned with the wind and his failure to maintain directional control after landing resulting in collapse of the nose landing gear and the airplane nosing over. |
| Jul 31, 2002 | Ravenna, OH | N759BC | Minor | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 29, 2002 | Mc Allen, TX | N4896N | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable…The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Sep 27, 2000 | OWINGSVILLE, KY | N94326 | Minor | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. Also causal in the accident was the pilot/owner's failure to repair the inoperative fu…A loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. Also causal in the accident was the pilot/owner's failure to repair the inoperative fuel cap. |
| Oct 31, 1999 | BENTON, KS | N759NT | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the physiological impairment of the pilot due to a brain anomaly. The pilots improper decision …the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the physiological impairment of the pilot due to a brain anomaly. The pilots improper decision to operate the airplane with a known medical deficiency, and the ditch were contributing factors. |
| Jun 03, 1999 | ST. DAVID, AZ | N234TT | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate reference approach airspeed for the existing gusty wind conditions, and, his improper (uncoordinated) use …The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate reference approach airspeed for the existing gusty wind conditions, and, his improper (uncoordinated) use of the pitch and power controls to arrest the resulting high sink rate. |
| May 01, 1999 | MARFA, TX | N95631 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the dirt bank during the landing flare. |
| Oct 19, 1998 | FARMERVILLE, LA | N4796N | Minor | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. Factors were the pilot's failure to verify the refuelin…The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. Factors were the pilot's failure to verify the refueling of the airplane and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Oct 18, 1996 | POCATELLO, ID | N5117N | Minor | substantial |
inadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Soft terrain at the emergency landing site…inadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Soft terrain at the emergency landing site was a related factor. |
| Jun 28, 1996 | BAD AXE, MI | N4855N | Minor | destroyed | a deer that ran onto the runway. The light condition at dusk was a related factor. |
| Dec 01, 1995 | EADS, CO | N735JN | Minor | substantial |
FAILURE OF THE ENGINE CONNECTING ROD BOLTS AND SEPARATION OF THE CYLINDER FROM THE CRANKCASE. FACTORS WERE THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED…FAILURE OF THE ENGINE CONNECTING ROD BOLTS AND SEPARATION OF THE CYLINDER FROM THE CRANKCASE. FACTORS WERE THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING, AND REDUCED LIGHT CONDITIONS (DARK NIGHT). |
| Nov 10, 1995 | SNELLVILLE, GA | N759XV | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT ON LANDING. THE SUNGLARE AND WET GRASS WERE FACTORS. |
| Jun 19, 1994 | INDIAN VALLEY, ID | N735QB | Minor | substantial | CONNECTING ROD BOLT FATIGUE AND NO SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING. |
| Jul 30, 1993 | PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO | CGLIL | Minor | destroyed |
THE DECISION BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO FLY AT AN ALTITUDE INSUFFICIENT FOR THE SURROUNDING TERRAIN. FACTORS WERE: THE PILOT'S ATTENTION BEING MOMENT…THE DECISION BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO FLY AT AN ALTITUDE INSUFFICIENT FOR THE SURROUNDING TERRAIN. FACTORS WERE: THE PILOT'S ATTENTION BEING MOMENTARILY DIVERTED AND THE AIRPLANE'S CLIMB PERFORMANCE BEING EXCEEDED. |
| Jun 18, 1993 | HOLBROOK, NY | N735CA | Minor | destroyed | THE ENGINE FAILURE AS THE RESULT OF A FRACTURED CRANKSHAFT DUE TO METAL FATIGUE. |
| Sep 25, 1992 | SANTA FE, NM | N759NN | Minor | substantial | PILOT'S FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR THE CROSSWIND. A FACTOR WAS THE CROSSWIND. |
| Jan 02, 1991 | JERSEYVILLE, IL | N735YN | Minor | substantial | LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS AND THE ICY RUNWAY CONDITIONS. |