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
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.

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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