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
May 25, 2015 Honesdale, PA N759EB Incident substantial The pilot's failure to land with sufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane.
Mar 17, 2015 El Paso, TX N735KF Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot's decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into known instrument flight rules conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into …

The pilot's decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into known instrument flight rules conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.

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.

Jun 29, 2014 Big Creek, ID N132K Serious (1) substantial
The pilot’s execution of a traffic pattern that did not put the airplane in position for a normal final approach and the pilot’s decision to continue …

The pilot’s execution of a traffic pattern that did not put the airplane in position for a normal final approach and the pilot’s decision to continue the landing attempt instead of initiating a go-around, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low to prevent ground impact.

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 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 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.
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.

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.

Nov 07, 2011 Lake Havasu City, AZ N4701N Fatal (3) substantial The pilot's continued cruise flight into cloudy conditions at night, which resulted in a loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation.
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.
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.

Oct 02, 2010 Sparta, MI N759BJ Incident substantial An inadvertent collision with a deer during a night takeoff.
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.
Aug 28, 2010 Taisha, EC HC-BGA Serious (3) substantial Investigation pending
Mar 23, 2010 Fallbrook, CA N735KL Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
Sep 24, 2009 Houma, LA N96894 Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot’s decision to take off into instrument meteorological conditions.
Jul 07, 2009 Ballinger, TX N7589S Incident substantial The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning.
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.

Mar 28, 2009 Sedona, AZ N97467 Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point during a full-stop landing attempt. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to…

The pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point during a full-stop landing attempt. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to ensure that the aircraft was properly configured for landing, his not initiating a go-around, and a malfunction in one of the main landing gear braking systems.

Mar 26, 2009 Lexington, KY N4871N Fatal (1) substantial The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reasons.
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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