How many accidents has the Cessna 182RG had?

The NTSB has recorded 64 events involving the Cessna 182RG: 7 fatal, 4 serious, 7 minor injuries, and 46 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 182RG a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 182RG has 64 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 182RG Safety Record

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

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Incidents

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Fatal (12 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
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.
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.
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.
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

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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