Cessna 182S Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 56 events recorded from 1995 to 2023.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2004 | North Augusta, SC | N364ME | Fatal (3) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent in-fli…The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent in-flight collision with trees and the ground. |
| Apr 10, 2004 | New Munster, WI | N355BD | Incident | substantial | Visual lookout not maintained by the pilots of both airplanes. |
| Apr 09, 2004 | Plainville, CT | N518CR | Incident | substantial | The failure of the elevator servo which resulted in restricted elevator movement and the pilot's inability to initiate a landing flare. |
| Feb 06, 2004 | PHOENIX, AZ | N2462X | Incident | substantial | the pilot's misjudged landing flare, which led to a hard touchdown and a porpoise. |
| Sep 21, 2003 | Joliet, IL | N775WB | Incident | substantial |
The pilot not performing a go-around when the other airplane taxied onto the landing runway, which resulted in the pilot not attaining the proper touc…The pilot not performing a go-around when the other airplane taxied onto the landing runway, which resulted in the pilot not attaining the proper touchdown point. Factors to the accident include the failure of the alternator, the complete loss of electrical power, the other airplane, and the ravine. |
| Jul 21, 2003 | Henry's Lake, ID | N146NE | Incident | substantial |
A set of inadequately torqued vacuum pump retaining nuts, leading to the failure of the vacuum pump gasket, resulting in oil exhaustion, which result…A set of inadequately torqued vacuum pump retaining nuts, leading to the failure of the vacuum pump gasket, resulting in oil exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise. A ditch and rough uneven terrain were factors. |
| May 06, 2003 | Hatton, ND | N182ND | Incident | substantial |
Failure by the flight instructor to maintain clearance to the tree. Contributing factors were the delayed remedial action by the flight instructor an…Failure by the flight instructor to maintain clearance to the tree. Contributing factors were the delayed remedial action by the flight instructor and the tree. |
| Mar 21, 2003 | Fayetteville, AR | N97TD | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to fly a stabilized, published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain. Factors were …The pilot's failure to fly a stabilized, published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain. Factors were the low clouds and night conditions. |
| Jan 03, 2003 | Alton, IL | N2724R | Incident | substantial |
Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing factors were the wet, icy runway conditions and …Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing factors were the wet, icy runway conditions and the presence of the snowbank. |
| Dec 27, 2002 | Nashville, TN | N416ES | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and his inattentiveness during taxi that resulted in an on ground collision with an embankment. A fact…The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and his inattentiveness during taxi that resulted in an on ground collision with an embankment. A factor was the fog. |
| Oct 31, 2002 | Accident, MD | N7099L | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilots improper in-flight decision to continue flight into known adverse weather conditions. A factor related to the accident was the icing condi…The pilots improper in-flight decision to continue flight into known adverse weather conditions. A factor related to the accident was the icing conditions. |
| Oct 12, 2002 | BROWNVILLE JCT, ME | N100TY | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude while flying in mountainous terrain at night. A factor was the night lighting conditions. |
| Aug 28, 2002 | Fishers, IN | N4183N | Incident | substantial | The pilot failed to maintain clearance with the light pole while taxiing. A factor was the light pole. |
| May 03, 2002 | Sheboygan, WI | N293MA | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around for undetermined reasons. |
| Nov 06, 2001 | Palm Springs, CA | N2453A | Incident | substantial | The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control of the airplane after encountering a dust devil during landing roll. |
| Nov 01, 2001 | Little River, CA | N7270E | Fatal (1) | destroyed | the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain. |
| Jul 02, 2001 | Montgomery, NY | N2437P | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare, and improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jun 23, 2001 | Newquay, UK | G-WHDP | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 12, 2001 | Corolla, NC | N314FR | Incident | substantial |
The pilots failure to maintain directional control during landing flare and touchdown resulting in the airplane touching down on the left side of the …The pilots failure to maintain directional control during landing flare and touchdown resulting in the airplane touching down on the left side of the runway and the left wing contacting trees. |
| May 12, 2001 | Leicester, UK | G-BYEG | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 29, 2000 | FRENCH VALLEY, CA | N7279B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to follow procedures and directives contained in the information manual. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor e…The pilot's failure to follow procedures and directives contained in the information manual. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor examiner/passenger's inattention to the sequence of events. |
| Oct 04, 2000 | SANTA ROSA, CA | N2373D | Fatal (1) | destroyed | the pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. A related factor was the low ceiling. |
| Sep 22, 2000 | WICHITA, KS | N97TD | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's improper recovery from the bo…the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's improper recovery from the bounced landing and his failure to go-around. |
| Sep 08, 2000 | ELLINGTON, MO | N182KC | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the rich mixture caused by an ob…The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the rich mixture caused by an obstruction in the regulator section of the fuel servo. |
| Jul 22, 2000 | MILLARD, NE | N7278S | Incident | substantial |
the improper recovery from the bounced landing and the porpoise encountered by the pilot. Factors were the misjudged flare by the pilot and the runwa…the improper recovery from the bounced landing and the porpoise encountered by the pilot. Factors were the misjudged flare by the pilot and the runway light. |