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 31, 2012 St. Johns, AZ N5458N Minor substantial
The pilot’s delay in executing a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s failure to establish the…

The pilot’s delay in executing a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s failure to establish the proper glidepath and airspeed on final approach and his improper use of flaps during the go-around.

Oct 14, 2004 Placerville, CA N6071C Minor substantial
the pilot's misjudged distance and speed, and failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in the airplane overrunning the runway surf…

the pilot's misjudged distance and speed, and failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in the airplane overrunning the runway surface and nosing over after encountering soft terrain.

Jun 12, 2003 Hobbs, NM N6319H Minor destroyed The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall.
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.

Jun 12, 1999 SEVIERVILLE, TN N6126E Minor substantial A loss of propeller governor control due to oil contamination.
Aug 03, 1998 WATKINS, CO N5099E Minor substantial The pilot's loss of control during taxi due to excessive taxi speed.
Jul 06, 1997 PEORIA, IL N661SP Minor substantial
the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat and the carburetor icing conditions which existed at the time of the accident. Factors were the ditch and…

the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat and the carburetor icing conditions which existed at the time of the accident. Factors were the ditch and poles which the airplane contacted.

Jul 02, 1996 BROOMFIELD, CO N4314R Minor substantial
failure of the pilot to maintain directional control and runway alignment during a go-around, and the lack of power response from the engine for undet…

failure of the pilot to maintain directional control and runway alignment during a go-around, and the lack of power response from the engine for undetermined reason(s). The sudden wind shift was a related factor.

Jun 20, 1996 PAGE, AZ N6309T Minor destroyed
the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors relating to the accident were: the …

the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty and crosswind conditions.

Jun 15, 1996 GRAND VIEW, ID N6356N Minor substantial
failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain in a box canyon. The mountainous terrain and box canyon, limiting the pilot's abi…

failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain in a box canyon. The mountainous terrain and box canyon, limiting the pilot's ability to climb or maneuver and maintain sufficient altitude in the canyon, were related factors.

Nov 10, 1993 SALT LAKE CITY, UT N9652X Minor destroyed
THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S MAINTAINING INADEQUATE ALTITUDE WHILE CROSSING OVER THE GROUND TRACK OF THE LANDING BOEING 757. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE A…

THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S MAINTAINING INADEQUATE ALTITUDE WHILE CROSSING OVER THE GROUND TRACK OF THE LANDING BOEING 757. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS WAKE TURBULENCE.

Jan 20, 1992 BOULDER, NV N5445N Minor substantial
THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE TAKEOFF PORTION OF A TOUCH AN GO LANDING. A FACTOR WHICH CONTR…

THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE TAKEOFF PORTION OF A TOUCH AN GO LANDING. A FACTOR WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE STUDENT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF OPERATION.

Mar 01, 1986 MANASSAS, VA N9962H Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 27, 1985 MOUNTAIN HOME, AR N756AU Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 20, 1985 NORFOLK, MA N2306C Minor substantial Investigation pending
Dec 07, 1984 LAFAYETTE, IN N738CE Minor destroyed Investigation pending
May 14, 1983 DUCKWATER, NV N9951H Minor 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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