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
Apr 16, 1995 CONYERS, GA N9331X Incident substantial
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT DURING THE LANDING, AND HIS FAILURE TO PERFORM A GO AROUND WHEN A LONG LANDING WAS IMMINENT. …

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT DURING THE LANDING, AND HIS FAILURE TO PERFORM A GO AROUND WHEN A LONG LANDING WAS IMMINENT. FACTORS WERE THE SUDDEN WINDSHIFT RESULTING IN A TAILWIND CONDITION, AND THE DOWNHILL LANDING CONDITIONS.

Mar 19, 1995 PRESCOTT, AZ N9968C Incident substantial
the failure of the pilot to extend the landing gear prior to landing. The failure of the pilot to use a before landing checklist was a factor in this…

the failure of the pilot to extend the landing gear prior to landing. The failure of the pilot to use a before landing checklist was a factor in this accident.

Mar 05, 1994 CONCORD, NC N738CK Incident substantial
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND PREPARATION, IN THAT HE DID NOT CONSIDER THE EFFECTS OF A WET, GRASS RUNWAY ON AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE. FAC…

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND PREPARATION, IN THAT HE DID NOT CONSIDER THE EFFECTS OF A WET, GRASS RUNWAY ON AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE. FACTORS WERE THE WET, GRASS CONDITIONS OF THE RUNWAY SURFACE.

Oct 15, 1993 TOOELE, UT N6503E Incident substantial AIRSPEED WAS NOT MAINTAINED.
Sep 23, 1993 VANCOUVER, WA N736ZV Incident substantial THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT LANDING GEAR RETRACTION.
Jun 29, 1993 PRICE, UT N5209S Incident substantial THE PILOT'S POOR INFLIGHT DECISION. FACTORS INCLUDE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, AND CONTROL INTERFERENCE.
Feb 20, 1993 WARNER SPRINGS, CA N5514N Incident substantial THE PILOTS DECISION TO ATTEMPT FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Aug 15, 1992 LITCHFIELD, MI N5446N Incident substantial
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO USE ALL AVAILABLE RUNWAY AND HIS NOT ABORTING THE TAKEOFF WHEN THE WING CONTACTED THE CORN. A FACTOR WAS THE CORN A…

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO USE ALL AVAILABLE RUNWAY AND HIS NOT ABORTING THE TAKEOFF WHEN THE WING CONTACTED THE CORN. A FACTOR WAS THE CORN ALONG SIDE THE RUNWAY.

Sep 13, 1991 ROBBINSVILLE, NJ N6212T Incident substantial A DETACHED HELI COIL FROM THE NUMBER 6 CYLINDER, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING IN A CORN FIELD.
Jun 18, 1991 DOTHAN, AL N851CA Incident substantial LACK OF SUPERVISION BY THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR WHO ALLOWED A DUAL STUDENT TO MAKE A HARD LANDING.
Dec 09, 1990 LANSING, IL N756ZQ Incident substantial
EXCESSIVE LOWERING OF FLAPS RESULTED IN AIRCRAFT CONTROL NOT BEING MAINTAINED BY THE PILOT..INADEQUATE AIRSPEED RESULTED IN A STALL/MUSH AND SUBSEQUEN…

EXCESSIVE LOWERING OF FLAPS RESULTED IN AIRCRAFT CONTROL NOT BEING MAINTAINED BY THE PILOT..INADEQUATE AIRSPEED RESULTED IN A STALL/MUSH AND SUBSEQUENT COLLISION WITH THE TERRAIN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: A GUSTY CROSSWIND AND A DELAYED GO-AROUND BY THE PILOT.

Dec 09, 1990 ORLANDO, FL N5157T Incident substantial FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL.
May 24, 1990 SALINA, KS N7311S Incident substantial GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED NOT IDENTIFIED, AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES NOT PERFORMED BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND.
May 20, 1990 SIOUX FALLS, SD N4850S Incident substantial THE PILOT'S LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING ROLL.
Sep 17, 1989 ENGLEWOOD, CO N7346X Incident substantial
THE PILOT FAILED TO EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR. THE PILOT'S ANXIETY AND/OR APPREHENSION ABOUT A SUSPECTED LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER, AND HIS ATTENTION BEI…

THE PILOT FAILED TO EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR. THE PILOT'S ANXIETY AND/OR APPREHENSION ABOUT A SUSPECTED LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER, AND HIS ATTENTION BEING DIVERTED BY OTHER TRAFFIC WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

Aug 19, 1989 WARREN, VT N9335E Incident substantial IMPROPER FLARE BY THE PILOT, AND HIS IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING.
May 28, 1989 TUTWILER, MS N2739C Incident substantial LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DUE TO AN ENCOUNTER WITH A DUST DEVIL WHILE ON THE GROUND.
May 24, 1989 ENGLEWOOD, CO N999HP Incident substantial FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO FOLLOW WARNINGS PROVIDED BY A NOTAM & FLAGS ON THE TAXIWAY. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARKNESS AND THE DITCH.
Feb 25, 1989 FT. MADISON, IA N4314R Incident substantial AN ELECTRICAL WIRING SHORT THAT CAUSED AN IN FLIGHT FIRE.
Sep 01, 1988 SPICEWOOD, TX N3163E Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 01, 1988 ANTELOPE WELLS, NM N3184C Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 24, 1988 TAMPA, FL N9658X Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 17, 1988 GARDEN CITY, TX N9836H Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 01, 1988 DAVIS, CA N400BT Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 20, 1988 PRINCETON, NJ N738QK 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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