How many accidents has the Cessna 182Q had?

The NTSB has recorded 270 events involving the Cessna 182Q: 64 fatal, 23 serious, 33 minor injuries, and 150 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 182Q a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 182Q has 270 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 182Q Safety Record

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

270

All Events

150

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (121 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Jun 06, 2002	SEDONA, AZ	N94986	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Jun 01, 2002	RUTLAND, VT	N97996	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. A factor was the crosswind
May 17, 2002	SAN DIEGO, CA	N9031U	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to apply continuous brake pressure. Sun glare is a contributing factor.
May 01, 2002	Teterboro, NJ	N4468N	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in this accident was the cros… The pilot's improper flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.
Dec 15, 2001	Norfolk, VA	N759JD	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper recover from a bounced landing which resulted in a propeller strike and hard landing. A factor in this accident were the gusty w… The pilot's improper recover from a bounced landing which resulted in a propeller strike and hard landing. A factor in this accident were the gusty wind conditions.
Jul 28, 2001	Ocala, FL	N78234	Incident	substantial	the pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to properly judge takeoff distance, and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted i… the pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to properly judge takeoff distance, and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in the aircraft colliding with a fence at the end of the runway, and incurring substantial damage.
Jun 06, 2001	STELLA MARIS, BF	N4926N	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
May 03, 2001	Ball Ground, GA	N735LX	Incident	substantial	THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING ROLL. A FACTOR IS THE DITCH.
Apr 30, 2001	Paintsville, KY	N129V	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft, which resulted in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight.
Apr 06, 2001	Lakeland, FL	N74SM	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to flare on landing resulting in a hard landing.
Mar 03, 2001	Melbourne, FL	N4949N	Incident	substantial	The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll of the touch-and-go landing resulting in … The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll of the touch-and-go landing resulting in the on ground collision with a ditch and subsequent separation of the nose gear wheel and fork assembly and nose over of the airplane.
Nov 18, 2000	BLACKSBURG, VA	N735TF	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper flare while landing.
Aug 25, 2000	FAYETTEVILLE, TN	N759CW	Incident	substantial	the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and collision with the… the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and collision with the runway that resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.
Aug 10, 2000	WARSAW, MO	N94MB	Incident	substantial	Inadequate maintenance and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in failure of the carburetor and an inadvertent stall.
Jul 02, 2000	SO. LAKE TAHOE, CA	N4892N	Incident	substantial	failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed margin resulting in a stall and hard landing.
Sep 16, 1999	CRESCENT LAKE, OR	N22WR	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a bounced landing. Factors include a sudden wind shift, a crosswind gust, and tall trees gr… The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a bounced landing. Factors include a sudden wind shift, a crosswind gust, and tall trees growing along the side of the airstrip.
Aug 17, 1999	FAIRBANKS, AK	N25ZZ	Incident	substantial	A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
Jul 06, 1999	CONNER, MT	N759MZ	Incident	substantial	The pilot's attempt to take off on an unsuitable runway surface due to standing water on the runway. Factors include standing water on the airstrip.
Jun 30, 1999	ROCK SPRINGS, NC	N4784N	Incident	substantial	This report was modified on 2/24/2016. Refer to the public docket for this accident for additional information. Inadequate preflight by the com… This report was modified on 2/24/2016. Refer to the public docket for this accident for additional information. Inadequate preflight by the commercial pilot/CFI receiving instruction resulting in an in-flight loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Mar 15, 1999	GALVESTON, TX	N7608S	Incident	substantial	The pilot's delayed landing flare of the aircraft. Factors were the excessive airspeed and the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of air… The pilot's delayed landing flare of the aircraft. Factors were the excessive airspeed and the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of aircraft.
Nov 15, 1998	HICKORY, NC	N759LH	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to properly recover from a bounced landing.
Oct 22, 1998	POUND, WI	N759CT	Incident	substantial	the pilot misjudged the proper touchdown point and subsequently landed short of the runway. Factors associated with the accident were the haze, sungl… the pilot misjudged the proper touchdown point and subsequently landed short of the runway. Factors associated with the accident were the haze, sunglare, the lack of visual perception, and the uphill terrain on which the airplane touched down.
Aug 28, 1998	BINGHAM, ME	N735PS	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inattention to changing wind conditions, and lack of correction for the change. A factor in the accident was the damp grass runway.
Jan 22, 1998	KEELINE, WY	N759QZ	Incident	substantial	failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Factors relating to the accident included: a snow cover… failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Factors relating to the accident included: a snow covered/icy/muddy area on the runway, and the proximity of a snowbank to the runway.
Oct 24, 1997	HAMBURG, CA	N759TA	Incident	substantial	the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and overload failure of the nose gear. High terrain (obstruction) near the approach end … the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and overload failure of the nose gear. High terrain (obstruction) near the approach end of the runway was a related factor.

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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