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
Oct 03, 2025 Cottonville, IA N4609S Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 01, 2023 Olathe, KS N357HT Incident substantial The pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Mar 17, 2023 Minto, AK N6266E Incident substantial A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
Jan 14, 2023 Las Animas, CO N9393H Incident substantial
The student pilot’s loss of control during approach for landing and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the approach and delay in ensuri…

The student pilot’s loss of control during approach for landing and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the approach and delay in ensuring a go-around was performed at the onset of a stall warning.

Jun 09, 2022 Anchorage, AK N9209H Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
Apr 15, 2022 Tuskegee, AL N9388X Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind wind conditions which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose gear collapse.
Oct 12, 2015 Abilene, TX N9736H Incident substantial The pilot's diverted attention while taxiing, which resulted in a collision with a fence post.
Apr 03, 2015 Fort Myers, FL N9490X Incident substantial The pilot's excessive descent rate during approach, which resulted in a hard landing.
Jan 15, 2015 Santa Fe, NM N9611H Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to remove ice from the airplane’s surfaces before departure, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to attain sufficient airsp…

The pilot’s failure to remove ice from the airplane’s surfaces before departure, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to attain sufficient airspeed shortly after takeoff, the subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack, and an aerodynamic stall.

Jul 29, 2014 Pine Bluff, AR N9836H Incident substantial The inadvertent aerodynamic stall during landing in crosswind conditions.
May 25, 2013 Alpine, WY N9760H Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate flare and loss of aircraft control during landing.
Jun 06, 2012 Hilo, HI N73466 Incident substantial The damage to the engine firewall for a reason that was undetermined because the damage was not reported when it occurred.
Mar 27, 2010 San Francisco, CA N9870E Incident
The local controller's issuance of a takeoff clearance to the Boeing 777 without ensuring that approved separation would exist with the Cessna 182. Co…

The local controller's issuance of a takeoff clearance to the Boeing 777 without ensuring that approved separation would exist with the Cessna 182. Contributing to the incident were tower procedures that permitted transitioning aircraft to cross the runway 28 departure corridor at low altitude while runways 28L/R were in use.

Dec 26, 2007 Pittstown, NJ N9412X Incident substantial A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Aug 27, 2007 Redding, CA N8280E Incident substantial The pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a fence.
Jul 10, 2007 Montpelier, VT N9890H Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare and subsequent hard landing.
Jun 27, 2007 Tok, AK N6110T Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff initial climb.
Oct 31, 2006 Toms River, NJ N6362T Incident substantial
The private pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a landing …

The private pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a landing short of the runway. A contributing factor was the gusty wind conditions.

Oct 17, 2006 Dexter, MO N873MP Incident substantial The pilot's improper runway selection for landing and the pilot's inadequate flare. A factor was the tailwind.
Sep 07, 2006 Shelton, WA N5482T Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to a practice soft-field landing, and the certified flight instructor's failure to take remedial …

The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to a practice soft-field landing, and the certified flight instructor's failure to take remedial action. Factors include the pilot's failure to use a checklist.

Aug 30, 2006 Fairfield, UT N5464N Incident substantial
The failure of the pilot-rated-passenger to maintain adequate airspeed on final during a simulated engine-out approach, resulting in the aircraft desc…

The failure of the pilot-rated-passenger to maintain adequate airspeed on final during a simulated engine-out approach, resulting in the aircraft descending into the terrain about 40 feet short of the runway, and the failure of the pilot-in-command to take remedial action.

Jun 04, 2006 Albuquerque, NM N6220N Incident substantial the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing.
Aug 31, 2005 New Ulm, MN N505NR Incident substantial The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing. A contributing factor was the soft terrain condition.
May 06, 2005 Camarillo, CA N6205N Incident substantial the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing. A contributing factor was the wet dirt at the runway edge.
Jul 22, 2004 Mitchellville, MD N9476X Incident substantial
The private pilot's inadequate flare, and the CFI's delayed remedial action, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and hard landing. A factor r…

The private pilot's inadequate flare, and the CFI's delayed remedial action, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and hard landing. A factor related to the accident was the night conditions.

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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