Cessna 182T Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 54 events recorded from 1988 to 2025.

54

All Events

38

Incidents

1

Minor

4

Serious

11

Fatal (22 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Sep 09, 2025 Seymour, IN N357CP Incident substantial The flight instructor’s improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing and loss of control.
Nov 23, 2024 Drake, CO N434CP Fatal (2) destroyed The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering in mountainous terrain. Contributing was mountain wave turbulence in the area.
Aug 23, 2023 Klein, TX N908VA Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing.
May 24, 2023 Grand Isle, LA N577TZ Fatal (1) substantial The pilot’s operation of the airplane while intoxicated, resulting in its impact with the ocean.
Feb 01, 2022 Heath, OH N716MC Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot’s failure to maintain altitude after takeoff, which resulted in collision with trees and terrain.
Jun 17, 2018 Sebring, FL N6284X Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind.
Feb 06, 2018 Santee, CA N3525T Fatal (2) substantial
The pilot's decision to take off into instrument meteorological conditions that resulted in spatial disorientation, and his exceedance of the airplane…

The pilot's decision to take off into instrument meteorological conditions that resulted in spatial disorientation, and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Jul 05, 2017 Jackson, MI CGBFY Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the takeoff roll during an attempted takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's select…

The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the takeoff roll during an attempted takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of takeoff flaps after he began the takeoff roll.

Jan 11, 2017 Green Bay, WI C-GTBI Incident substantial
The airplane’s encounter with unforecast icing conditions, which led to structural icing that obscured the pilot’s vision, an aerodynamic stall, and a…

The airplane’s encounter with unforecast icing conditions, which led to structural icing that obscured the pilot’s vision, an aerodynamic stall, and a subsequent hard landing.

Jun 23, 2016 Crystal River, FL N892BV Incident substantial The pilot's failure to execute a go-around following an unstabilized approach, which resulted in a bounced landing and runway excursion.
May 03, 2015 ST MARYS, PA N53310 Minor substantial The pilot's decision to rotate the propeller by hand without properly securing the airplane.
Apr 30, 2015 Newburyport, MA N9085Q Incident substantial The pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane during the runway overrun.
Dec 12, 2014 Wendover, UT N961GW Serious (2) substantial The pilot's failure to maintain situational awareness during a turn which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
Dec 17, 2013 Burlington, NC N963CP Incident substantial A loss of airplane control during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined due to the postaccident condition of the elevator control system.
Aug 05, 2013 Mackinac Island, MI N3559E Incident substantial
The pilot's delayed response to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an excursion and collision with a fence. Contributing to the accident was the pil…

The pilot's delayed response to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an excursion and collision with a fence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to check the pitot tube for debris during preflight.

Jun 24, 2013 San Diego, CA N411CP Incident substantial Both pilots’ failure to maintain a proper visual lookout while taxiing during nighttime conditions, which resulted in an on-ground collision.
May 09, 2013 Fredericksburg, TX N6197H Fatal (2) destroyed
The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while transitioning from instrument to visual flight while still in instrument conditions, which resulted in …

The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while transitioning from instrument to visual flight while still in instrument conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.

May 02, 2013 Delta, CO N2012Y Incident substantial
The loss of propeller control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations revealed no anomalies that would have preclud…

The loss of propeller control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation and the airplane’s subsequent collision with power lines during the forced landing.

Sep 07, 2012 Marion, SC N635CP Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Nov 03, 2011 Fort Lauderdale, FL N2182F Incident substantial The Cessna 172 flight instructor and student pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from the stationary Cessna 182.
Apr 30, 2011 East Hampton, NY N428LB Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Mar 12, 2011 Waynesburg, PA N65944 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.
Sep 08, 2010 Helena, GA N804GK Fatal (1) substantial The pilot’s continuance of the GPS approach below the minimum descent altitude while landing in instrument meteorological conditions.
Aug 18, 2010 Mosby, MT N1142U Incident substantial A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during an en route climb.
May 01, 2010 Parkersburg, WV N935FA Incident substantial The pilot's loss of aircraft control while landing with a gusting wind.
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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