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
Jul 31, 2025 Cashmere, WA N759NB Serious (2) substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during an aborted landing, while flying in tailwind conditions. Contributing to the accident …

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during an aborted landing, while flying in tailwind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude weather condition.

May 26, 2023 Kingman, AZ N94599 Serious (1) minor
The failure of the passenger to adequately maintain a safe distance from the airplane’s propeller and the determination to let the passenger exit the …

The failure of the passenger to adequately maintain a safe distance from the airplane’s propeller and the determination to let the passenger exit the airplane with the engine running.

Oct 24, 2021 St Ignatius, MT N25WX Serious (1) substantial The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Oct 23, 2016 Buffalo, WY N97878 Serious (1) substantial The pilot’s failure to set the proper flap position before the short field takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
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.

Aug 28, 2010 Taisha, EC HC-BGA Serious (3) substantial Investigation pending
Jul 17, 2005 Grand Junction, CO N735AC Serious (2) destroyed
the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during aborted landing and failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A co…

the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during aborted landing and failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the encounter with wind shear during final approach and landing.

Aug 22, 2004 Lamar, OK N10HP Serious (2) substantial The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the low altitude and high wind.
Jun 15, 2002 Deer Valley, AZ N33PA Serious (2) substantial
a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the takeoff initial climb, and, the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while mane…

a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the takeoff initial climb, and, the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering to return to the runway, which resulted in a stall.

Aug 12, 2001 Savannah, GA N4916N Serious (1) substantial
The delay of the pilot to perform a go-around following a bounced landing and porpoise, and failure of the pilot to maintain directional control resul…

The delay of the pilot to perform a go-around following a bounced landing and porpoise, and failure of the pilot to maintain directional control resulting in the airplane departing the runway and colliding with a berm.

Jun 23, 2001 Houston, TX N4834N Serious (1) substantial the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
Jun 21, 1999 RISING SUN, MD N937FB Serious (1) destroyed The failure of the connecting rod end bolts, due to an overtemperature condition.
Apr 08, 1996 BOERNE, TX XBCHP Serious (1) substantial
The pilot's improper planning/decision, and his failure to use all of available runway. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's overconfid…

The pilot's improper planning/decision, and his failure to use all of available runway. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's overconfidence in the ability of the airplane, the high density altitude, the tailwind, and trees at the departure end of the runway.

Dec 18, 1993 DALHART, TX N96591 Serious (1) substantial THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.
May 20, 1992 PORT SULPHUR, LA N735SW Serious (1) substantial
THE PILOT PLANNED THE APPROACH WITH A TAILWIND AND DID NOT ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT. FACTORS WERE THE TAILWIND AND THE DELAYED ABORTED LANDIN…

THE PILOT PLANNED THE APPROACH WITH A TAILWIND AND DID NOT ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT. FACTORS WERE THE TAILWIND AND THE DELAYED ABORTED LANDING.

Mar 14, 1992 MUNISING, MI N96381 Serious (1) substantial THE INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION TO REMOVE WATER FROM THE FUEL SYSTEM, AND THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION.
Nov 10, 1990 PACOIMA, CA N759ED Serious (3) destroyed AN ENGINE FAILURE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.
Apr 11, 1986 LANSING, IL N94531 Serious (2) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 09, 1985 FOLLETT, TX N9457 Serious (1) minor Investigation pending
Jan 20, 1985 ABILENE, TX N735QN Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 14, 1985 WAPITI, WY N759WB Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 29, 1983 NEAR PEAK, OR N759XP Serious (2) destroyed Investigation pending
May 16, 1982 CAMP VERDE, AZ N96732 Serious (1) destroyed 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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