Cessna 182Q Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 270 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

270

All Events

150

Incidents

33

Minor

23

Serious

64

Fatal (121 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jun 26, 2025 Nahunta, GA N4953N Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 07, 2023 Aurora, OR N4757N Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
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.
Apr 09, 2022 Hebbronville, TX N978C Incident substantial The pilots improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and loss of airplane control.
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.
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.
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.
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.
May 25, 2015 Honesdale, PA N759EB Incident substantial The pilot's failure to land with sufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane.
Nov 23, 2014 San Luis Obispo, CA N97347 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing flare with a crosswind.
Jul 26, 2014 Warren, ID N624M Incident substantial
The pilot's attempt to depart on an unpaved road, which he mistook for the unpaved runway. Contributing to the accident was the fact that the road and…

The pilot's attempt to depart on an unpaved road, which he mistook for the unpaved runway. Contributing to the accident was the fact that the road and the runway were conjoined for the first few hundred feet of the runway.
Nov 01, 2013 Braggadocio, MO N94371 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout, which resulted in a runway excursion and the airplane nosing over.
Oct 27, 2013 Wauchula, FL N725AS Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
Sep 22, 2013 Goodhue, MN N94303 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
Dec 15, 2012 Bellview, TX N735BV Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for a sudden wind shift during the approach and landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.
Jul 31, 2012 Three Lakes, WI N1DV Incident substantial
The pilot's excessive touchdown speed, which resulted in a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience in …

The pilot's excessive touchdown speed, which resulted in a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience in flying light airplanes.
Aug 21, 2011 Alton, UT N79ES Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner, which resulted in insufficient altitude to clear obstructions.
Oct 02, 2010 Sparta, MI N759BJ Incident substantial An inadvertent collision with a deer during a night takeoff.
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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