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.
Aug 23, 2023 Klein, TX N908VA Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing.
Jun 17, 2018 Sebring, FL N6284X Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
Mar 29, 2010 Lansing, IA N3503H Incident substantial The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point, resulting in an overrun and intentional ground loop.
Jun 08, 2009 Shafter, CA N61907 Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Apr 22, 2009 Rangely, CO N345TJ Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.
Oct 07, 2008 Manchester, CT N771CP Incident substantial The in-flight collision with a bird.
Oct 06, 2008 Gulf Shores, AL N22AS Incident substantial The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Apr 20, 2008 Zionsville, IN N46EF Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting crosswind and the run…

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting crosswind and the runway light.

Jul 26, 2007 Grand Junction, CO N1049V Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing.
Apr 28, 2006 Madison, WI N1129P Incident substantial
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in a runway excursion and collapse of the nose landing gear.…

The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in a runway excursion and collapse of the nose landing gear. A contributing factor was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition. Additional factors were the downhill slope and the ditch encountered during the accident sequence.

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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