Cessna 182R Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 168 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

168

All Events

101

Incidents

17

Minor

7

Serious

43

Fatal (85 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jan 22, 2004 Ringgold, TX N9374H Incident substantial
The pilots failure to maintain clearance from the support wire while on a pipeline patrol flight. A contributing factor was the haze restricting the …

The pilots failure to maintain clearance from the support wire while on a pipeline patrol flight. A contributing factor was the haze restricting the pilots forward visibility, and low altitude flight.

Nov 22, 2003 Wausau, WI N323KW Incident substantial The pilot 's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing, and the flight instructors inadequate supervision.
Oct 12, 2003 Lysite, WY N4981E Incident substantial
the pilot's fuel mismanagement resulting in the loss of engine power and the subsequent forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable…

the pilot's fuel mismanagement resulting in the loss of engine power and the subsequent forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the nose over.

May 17, 2003 Boulder, CO N9849H Incident substantial
the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing flare/touchdown which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the pilot…

the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing flare/touchdown which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's improper flair.

Feb 09, 2003 Warwick, NY N3338R Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate compensation for winds, and his failure to maintain the proper descent rate. A factor in the accident was the gusty wind condi…

The pilot's inadequate compensation for winds, and his failure to maintain the proper descent rate. A factor in the accident was the gusty wind conditions.

Jan 26, 2003 Everglades City, FL N9973H Incident substantial
student pilot's improper use of the brakes at the landing touchdown which caused the left main landing gear tire to burst, resulting in the student an…

student pilot's improper use of the brakes at the landing touchdown which caused the left main landing gear tire to burst, resulting in the student and certified flight instructor pilots not being able to maintain control of the airplane, and the subsequent impact with bushes.

Jul 21, 2002 Englewood, CO N6271N Incident substantial
the pilot-in-command's improper flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper remedial action, and the second pilo…

the pilot-in-command's improper flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper remedial action, and the second pilot's inadequate monitoring of the flight.

Jun 11, 2002 Worcester, MA N4652T Incident substantial The failure of the nose wheel actuator o-ring.
Aug 30, 2001 MANHATTAN, KS N9984C Incident substantial the instructor pilot allowing an excessive descent rate to develop and not correcting the excessive descent rate.
Aug 23, 2001 Elizabethtown, KY N5419E Incident substantial
The pilot's improper decision to fly the airplane with a known deficiency, and his inflight decision to land with a quartering tailwind. A factor was…

The pilot's improper decision to fly the airplane with a known deficiency, and his inflight decision to land with a quartering tailwind. A factor was the wing maintenance officer's concurrence to fly the airplane with the known deficiency.

Jan 28, 2001 Renton, WA N7568T Incident substantial
The worn condition of the hydraulic pump gears which resulted in a continuous running pump, subsequent pump motor overheat and eventually the tripping…

The worn condition of the hydraulic pump gears which resulted in a continuous running pump, subsequent pump motor overheat and eventually the tripping of the pump motor circuit breaker. An additional cause was the pilot's failure to verify that the landing gear were down and locked. A contributing factor was a partially blocked green annunciator light.

Jul 21, 2000 JOHN DAY, OR N101SP Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare on touchdown resulting in a hard landing. A factor was the pilot's entrance into an inadvertent porpoise condition.
May 28, 2000 SAND SPRINGS, OK N736BA Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff. A factor was the fence struck by the aircraft.
Apr 12, 2000 CLEVELAND, OH N6183T Incident substantial
the pilot's intentional flight into known icing conditions which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and hard landing. A factor in the accident was…

the pilot's intentional flight into known icing conditions which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and hard landing. A factor in the accident was the icing conditions.

Dec 14, 1999 FARMINGTON, NM N9616H Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and his improper inflight decision to not land and refuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
Nov 30, 1999 JACKSONVILLE, FL N1818R Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to complete the before landing checklist and extend the landing gear, resulting in a gear up landing. A factor in the accident is…

The pilot's failure to complete the before landing checklist and extend the landing gear, resulting in a gear up landing. A factor in the accident is the failure of the landing gear warning circuit to activate the cockpit warning horn.

Jul 24, 1999 FARGO, ND N9799E Incident substantial the pilot misjudged the landing flare which resulted in the airplane porpoising during the landing.
Mar 11, 1999 HAILEY, ID N1622E Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after touchdown. Factors contributing to the accident were a snow bank along the runway edge and a c…

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after touchdown. Factors contributing to the accident were a snow bank along the runway edge and a crosswind.

Jul 07, 1998 CAMERON PARK, CA N4825R Incident substantial The pilot's decision to initiate a turn to exit the runway at an excessive rate of speed.
May 21, 1997 KANSAS CITY, MO N736YZ Incident substantial the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor relating to the accident was the excessive airspeed.
Apr 10, 1996 WELSH, LA N2385C Incident substantial a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the emergency landing.
Oct 21, 1995 REDSTONE ARSENA, AL N3163E Incident substantial
the pilot's poor inflight planning decision for not flying the scheduled time and electing to perform 3 additional takeoffs not planned during fuel co…

the pilot's poor inflight planning decision for not flying the scheduled time and electing to perform 3 additional takeoffs not planned during fuel consumption calculations. Contributing to the accident was the use of an inaccurate dipstick.

Sep 29, 1995 TUSCALOOSA, AL N9119C Incident substantial Engine oil starvation for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a connecting rod cap failure.
Sep 28, 1995 SPOKANE, WA N5949E Incident substantial
failure of the pilot to properly flare the airplane during the landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's improper approach to land,…

failure of the pilot to properly flare the airplane during the landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's improper approach to land, exceeding the proper touchdown point for landing, failure to go-around, while there was sufficient runway remaining, and the wet runway/hydroplaning condition.

Jul 05, 1995 COPALIS BEACH, WA N4836E Incident substantial THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF AN UNSUITABLE LANDING AREA.
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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