How many accidents has the Cessna 182S had?

The NTSB has recorded 56 events involving the Cessna 182S: 13 fatal, 2 serious, 3 minor injuries, and 38 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 182S a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 182S has 56 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 182S Safety Record

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

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Fatal (20 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.

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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