Cessna 182S Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 56 events recorded from 1995 to 2023.

56

All Events

38

Incidents

3

Minor

2

Serious

13

Fatal (20 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Mar 21, 2023 Alcova, WY N314FR Fatal (1) substantial The airplane’s encounter with low level wind shear associated with moderate turbulence, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
Feb 28, 2023 Labelle, FL N397ME Incident substantial A malfunction of the airplane’s right main wheel brake, which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion during landing.
Nov 22, 2017 Bolingbrook, IL N7111W Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Dec 10, 2014 Springfield, IL N661SP Incident minor
The improper installation of a doubler patch, which prevented the right flap from actuating and moving properly and led to the subsequent interference…

The improper installation of a doubler patch, which prevented the right flap from actuating and moving properly and led to the subsequent interference with the aileron.

Jun 15, 2014 Put in Bay, OH N2366G Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Jul 27, 2013 Tecumseh, OK N820HP Serious (1) substantial The pilot's inadvertent aerodynamic stall at a low altitude, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
Jul 24, 2013 Steamboat Springs, CO N5467C Incident substantial The pilot's delay in reacting to the adverse wind conditions.
May 12, 2012 Houston, TX N703MM Incident substantial
The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s interference…

The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s interference with the flight instructor’s attempted remedial actions.

Aug 05, 2011 Los Cruces, NM N493JL Incident substantial The pilot's loss of aircraft control due to insufficient aircraft performance during takeoff, with a heavy gross weight and a high density altitude.
Jul 21, 2011 Erwin, NC N23739 Fatal (2) substantial The pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering in dark night conditions.
Jul 19, 2011 Meeker, CO N314FR Incident substantial The pilot's inadvertent flight into a downdraft, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
Sep 14, 2010 Toms River, NJ N313MA Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during a night taxi. Contributing to the accident was the improper parking of a ground vehi…

The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during a night taxi. Contributing to the accident was the improper parking of a ground vehicle partially onto the taxiway.

Apr 03, 2010 Montauck, NY N127S Minor substantial The pilot’s excessive airspeed on final approach and his failure to achieve the proper touchdown point.
Aug 05, 2009 Napa, CA N23750 Fatal (1) substantial
The instrument-rated pilot’s loss of situational awareness and failure to follow the prescribed instrument departure clearance/procedure, which result…

The instrument-rated pilot’s loss of situational awareness and failure to follow the prescribed instrument departure clearance/procedure, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the terrain.

Feb 21, 2009 Westminster, MD N139RA Incident substantial The pilot's failure to stop the airplane within the available runway after touchdown.
Nov 12, 2008 White Swan, WA N24658 Incident substantial Collision with terrain while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.
Jul 15, 2007 Astoria, OR N233KS Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare/touchdown, resulting in an inadvertent swerve and collapse of the left ma…

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare/touchdown, resulting in an inadvertent swerve and collapse of the left main and nose landing gears.

Jul 15, 2007 New River, AZ N2454M Fatal (2) substantial
The pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into IMC and his ensuing failure to maintain aircraft control while in cruise flight. Contributing factors were th…

The pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into IMC and his ensuing failure to maintain aircraft control while in cruise flight. Contributing factors were the cloudy weather and the dark night conditions.

May 28, 2007 Cedarburg, WI N2366M Incident substantial The improper landing flare which resulted in the airplane porpoising during the landing and the subsequent overload of the nose gear.
May 10, 2007 Harvard, IL N234ME Incident substantial
The pilot's misjudged flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which caused the nose gear to collapse and subsequent damage to the propello…

The pilot's misjudged flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which caused the nose gear to collapse and subsequent damage to the propellor and underside of the airplane.

Aug 17, 2006 Fort Myers, FL N250CS Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing rollout during gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runw…

The pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing rollout during gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway.

Sep 18, 2005 Waukesha, WI N5467C Incident substantial The misjudged flare by the pilot.
Apr 06, 2005 West Mifflin, PA N9521F Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff. A factor in this accident was the gusty wind conditions.
Jan 25, 2005 Punta Gorda, FL N182CR Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing and subsequent damage to the firewall.
Aug 15, 2004 Eastport, MI N537CR Incident substantial The pilot misjudging the landing flare resulting in the hard landing and his unsuccessful remedial action following the bounced landing.
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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