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 16, 1991	LAFAYETTE, CO	N94596	Incident	substantial	THE PIC'S ABRUPT TOUCHDOWN. FACTORS WERE: APPROACH REFERENCE SPEED NOT MAINTAINED, PROPER DESCENT RATE NOT MAINTAINED BY THE PIC AND INATTENTION BY … THE PIC'S ABRUPT TOUCHDOWN. FACTORS WERE: APPROACH REFERENCE SPEED NOT MAINTAINED, PROPER DESCENT RATE NOT MAINTAINED BY THE PIC AND INATTENTION BY THE DESIGNATED EXAMINER.
Mar 13, 1991	HATTIESBURG, MS	N735MK	Incident	substantial	ON GROUND ENCOUNTER WITH A WIND GUST AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING ROLL, RESULTING IN TH… ON GROUND ENCOUNTER WITH A WIND GUST AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING ROLL, RESULTING IN THE COLLISION WITH A RAVINE
Feb 18, 1991	BRUNSWICK, GA	N759VB	Incident	substantial	A HIDDEN HOLE IN THE RUNWAY SURFACE, WHICH WAS CONTACTED BY THE NOSE WHEEL DURING THE LANDING ROLL.
Feb 02, 1991	ANACORTES, WA	N96378	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISIONS. THE HIGH WIND WAS A FACTOR.
Oct 22, 1990	ORMOND BEACH, FL	N4814N	Incident	substantial	FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER AIRSPEED DURING THE APPROACH TO LAND.
Aug 29, 1990	FRESNO, CA	N759XD	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED ON FINAL APPROACH, RESULTING IN A STALL AND A PORPOISE ON LANDING.
Mar 11, 1990	WATSONVILLE, CA	N759KM	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT.
Oct 22, 1989	CUMMING, GA	N96804	Incident	substantial	A LACK OF FLUID IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM AND AN INADEQUATE ANNUAL INSPECTION.
Sep 24, 1989	MT PLEASANT, SC	N735BN	Incident	substantial	FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO SLOW THE AIRCRAFT TO THE PROPER LANDING SPEED AT THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT OR GO AROUND. THE WEATHER CONDITIONS, TAILWIND, LA… FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO SLOW THE AIRCRAFT TO THE PROPER LANDING SPEED AT THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT OR GO AROUND. THE WEATHER CONDITIONS, TAILWIND, LACK OF AIRPORT FACILITIES (UNICOM NOT OPERATING AND WINDSOCK DAMAGED), WET RUNWAY/HYDROPLANING CONDITIONS, AND MUDDY TERRAIN BEYOND THE END OF THE RUNWAY WERE CONSIDERED TO BE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.
Jul 30, 1989	OSHKOSH, WI	N95915	Incident	minor	THE PILOT OF CESSNA N95914 MISJUDGING THE DISTANCE NECESSARY TO AVOID COLLISIONS WITH A THE STANDING PIPER N5937W.
Apr 21, 1989	LEAKEY, TX	N182BS	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS, IMPROPER FLARE, AND IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT W… THE PILOT'S IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS, IMPROPER FLARE, AND IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE GUSTY WIND CONDITION AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS MAKE AND MODEL OF AIRCRAFT.
Mar 31, 1989	EUREKA, CA	N96642	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE DURING THE LANDING.
Mar 18, 1989	PICKENS, SC	N757MY	Incident	substantial	IMPROPER FLARE BY THE PILOT AND INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF THE FLIGHT BY THE OTHER CREW MEMBER.
Jan 18, 1989	COLUMBUS, OH	N735VZ	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARED AND IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE GUSTY WIND CONDITION.
Aug 29, 1988	ST. LOUIS, MO	N97076	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Apr 17, 1988	LOWELL, OH	N759BJ	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Dec 31, 1987	DAVENPORT, IA	N96934	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 19, 1987	CATHLAMET, WA	N96847	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 25, 1987	ALBUQUERQUE, NM	N735TJ	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 18, 1987	UPPER LAKE, CA	N97061	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Apr 17, 1987	MERIDIANVILLE, AL	N4798N	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Mar 20, 1987	PALM SPRINGS, CA	N759V	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Feb 27, 1987	SPRINGERVILLE, AZ	N735PQ	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Dec 06, 1986	SAN RAFAEL, CA	N759DH	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Nov 01, 1986	PLAINVIEW, TX	N97814	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending

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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