Cessna 182RG Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 64 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

64

All Events

46

Incidents

7

Minor

4

Serious

7

Fatal (12 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jan 06, 2004 El Dorado, AR N9318R Fatal (1) substantial
The loss of engine power as a result of loss of engine oil due to the failure of the oil filter converter plate gasket and the noncompliance to an air…

The loss of engine power as a result of loss of engine oil due to the failure of the oil filter converter plate gasket and the noncompliance to an airworthiness directive. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the dark night lighting conditions.

Aug 16, 2000 PRINCETON, KY N3674C Fatal (2) destroyed The pilot's failure to clear trees, for undetermined reasons.
May 22, 1990 HIGHLAND, NC N55AG Fatal (1) destroyed THE PILOT'S ATTEMPTED VFR FLIGHT IN IMC. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT ARE THE PILOT'S INACCURATE WEATHER EVALUATION AND POOR IN FLIGHT DECISION.
Sep 18, 1988 ZANESVILLE, OH N9877C Fatal (2) destroyed
THE PILOT'S POOR JUDGEMENT/DECISION-MAKING, AND HIS OVER CONFIDENCE IN HIS OWN ABILITY WHICH LED TO HIS REPEATED DECISIONS TO OPERATE HIS AIRCRAFT IN …

THE PILOT'S POOR JUDGEMENT/DECISION-MAKING, AND HIS OVER CONFIDENCE IN HIS OWN ABILITY WHICH LED TO HIS REPEATED DECISIONS TO OPERATE HIS AIRCRAFT IN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE FACT THAT THE PILOT HAD OPERATED THE AIRCRAFT IN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS WITHOUT INCIDENT ON NUMEROUS PREVIOUS OCCASIONS CONTRIBUTED TO HIS OVER CONFIDENCE/ EXPECTANCY ON THE DAY OF THE ACCIDENT.

Sep 09, 1988 GREENVILLE, ME N6064C Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
May 13, 1985 ODESSA, TX N737ZL Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 13, 1984 PRESCOTT, AZ N6612S Fatal (1) destroyed 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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