Cessna 182R Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 168 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2002 | Lake City, TN | N9307X | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to follow procedures pertaining to mountain flying, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed that resulted in an inadvertent s…The pilot's failure to follow procedures pertaining to mountain flying, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed that resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with trees and terrain. A factor was the certified flight instructor inadequate supervision of the training flight. |
| 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. |
| Aug 17, 2001 | Winder, GA | N2405E | Serious (1) | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the number two piston immediately after takeoff, resulting in collision with trees and the terr…A total loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the number two piston immediately after takeoff, resulting in collision with trees and the terrain during an emergency descent. |
| 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. |
| Jan 23, 2001 | Douglas, AZ | N5487T | Minor | substantial |
The student's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around and his premature retraction of the landing gear. A factor was the fli…The student's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around and his premature retraction of the landing gear. A factor was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. |
| Aug 16, 2000 | PRINCETON, KY | N3674C | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to clear trees, for undetermined reasons. |
| 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. |
| Oct 04, 1999 | KILLINGWORTH, CT | N121BG | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure follow the published instrument approach procedure. A factor in the accident was the low cloud ceiling. |
| Jul 24, 1999 | FARGO, ND | N9799E | Incident | substantial | the pilot misjudged the landing flare which resulted in the airplane porpoising during the landing. |
| Jun 13, 1999 | ENTERPRISE, OR | N9458H | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering in a canyon, and the mentor's failure to take adequate remedial action. Factors in…The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering in a canyon, and the mentor's failure to take adequate remedial action. Factors included box canyon terrain and high density altitude conditions. |
| Jun 12, 1999 | SEVIERVILLE, TN | N6126E | Minor | substantial | A loss of propeller governor control due to oil contamination. |
| 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. |
| Dec 13, 1998 | GLENWOOD SPRING, CO | N9854C | Serious (4) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor is his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Aug 03, 1998 | WATKINS, CO | N5099E | Minor | substantial | The pilot's loss of control during taxi due to excessive taxi speed. |
| 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. |
| Jun 04, 1998 | BRADENTON, FL | N9846H | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during climb after a low level observation flight resulting in the aircraft entering into a stall and de…The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during climb after a low level observation flight resulting in the aircraft entering into a stall and descending uncontrolled until it crashed into trees and a river. |
| May 25, 1998 | MIDDLEBOROUGH, MA | N9885E | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a VFR go-around. A factor was the impairment due to drugs. |
| Nov 03, 1997 | MARKLEEVILLE, CA | N2043E | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
the pilot-passenger's failure to maintain sufficient altitude and airspeed to avoid collision with terrain, and the pilot-in-command's diverted attent…the pilot-passenger's failure to maintain sufficient altitude and airspeed to avoid collision with terrain, and the pilot-in-command's diverted attention and failure to recognize a deteriorating situation in time to effect a safe recovery. |