Cessna 182R Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 168 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2010 | Thayer, IN | N9797H | Serious (1) | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to visually check the fuel supply prior to takeoff. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Apr 06, 1996 | BEAVER DAM, AZ | N600CT | Serious (4) | destroyed |
an engine failure due to oil starvation resulting from the pilot's improper aircraft preflight. A factor relating to the accident was: failure of the…an engine failure due to oil starvation resulting from the pilot's improper aircraft preflight. A factor relating to the accident was: failure of the operator to ascertain that proper maintenance was performed after the airplane's high oil consumption rate was reported. |
| Dec 16, 1994 | EAGLE NEST, NM | N182X | Serious (1) | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FLIGHT INTO RISING TERRAIN WITHOUT SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE AND CLIMB PERFORMANCE AVAILABLE TO CLEAR THE TREES AND TERRAIN. A FACTOR WAS THE PI…THE PILOT'S FLIGHT INTO RISING TERRAIN WITHOUT SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE AND CLIMB PERFORMANCE AVAILABLE TO CLEAR THE TREES AND TERRAIN. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT BECOMING LOST AND DISORIENTED. |
| Aug 28, 1988 | DODGEVILLE, WI | N728JS | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 20, 1988 | JACKSONVILLE, AL | N1703R | Serious (1) | 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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