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
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.
Apr 09, 2009 Stigler, OK N1491D Serious (1) substantial
The loss of directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to take off with 40-degrees of flaps and with a …

The loss of directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to take off with 40-degrees of flaps and with a tailwind.

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.
Aug 15, 2008 Georgia Pass, CO N487TC Fatal (4) destroyed
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after inadvertantly encountering instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident …

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after inadvertantly encountering instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to obtain a weather brief and the severe weather conditions.

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.
Oct 22, 2006 Rocky Mount, NC N2135L Fatal (2) substantial The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
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.

Apr 01, 2006 Double Springs, AL N2157V Serious (1) substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall. A factor in the accident was the pilot's physical impairment due to dementia and his fa…

The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall. A factor in the accident was the pilot's physical impairment due to dementia and his failure to report the medical condition to the aviation medical examiner..

Oct 30, 2005 Livermore, CA N51732 Incident substantial substantial damage to the airplane during unknown phase of flight for undetermined reasons.
Sep 10, 2005 WILMINGTON, NC N1251C Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing, and the collapse of the nose gear.
Sep 06, 2005 Houston, TX N2426S Incident substantial The gear-up landing as result of the separation of the hydraulic line in the landing gear extension system.
Jul 20, 2005 Chatham, MA N1328N Incident substantial the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Jun 07, 2005 Wheeling, IL N4978T Incident substantial
The pilot failed to verify that the landing gear were fully extended and failed to perform the emergency landing gear extention procedures. Factors t…

The pilot failed to verify that the landing gear were fully extended and failed to perform the emergency landing gear extention procedures. Factors to the accident included the low hydraulic fluid level, and the weak battery that resulted in a partial electrical failure.

Sep 13, 2004 Chesterfield, MO N843MC Fatal (4) destroyed
The pilot not maintaining airspeed and the inadvertent stall he encountered during the go-around. A factor was the tree he impacted during his uncont…

The pilot not maintaining airspeed and the inadvertent stall he encountered during the go-around. A factor was the tree he impacted during his uncontrolled descent.

Sep 09, 2004 LAKE IN THE HIL, IL N379BF Incident substantial the excessive descent rate resulting in a hard landing.
Mar 28, 2004 Perkasie, PA N182VM Incident substantial
The pilots' inadequate compensation for winds and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor related to the accident was th…

The pilots' inadequate compensation for winds and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor related to the accident was the gusting wind conditions.

Sep 27, 2003 Concord, MA N963LP Fatal (2) destroyed The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. A factor was the low ceilings.
Aug 01, 2003 Buckinghamshire, UK N666JH Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Apr 25, 2003 Marengo, IL N35291 Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare. A factor contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswind.
Nov 11, 2002 Scottsdale, AZ N794SA Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to apply adequate crosswind compensation, which resulted in a loss of directional control. Factors were the crosswind and the pil…

The pilot's failure to apply adequate crosswind compensation, which resulted in a loss of directional control. Factors were the crosswind and the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of airplane.

Jul 07, 2002 Plainville, CT N3541A Incident substantial The pilot's improper recovery from a 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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