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
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 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.

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.
Feb 23, 2002 Franklin, IN N3533L Incident substantial
The proper glidepath not attained, the excessive airspeed, and the pilot failed to attain clearance from the trees during the aborted landing. An add…

The proper glidepath not attained, the excessive airspeed, and the pilot failed to attain clearance from the trees during the aborted landing. An additional factor was the trees.

Jul 22, 2001 FOWLERVILLE, MI N3559E Incident substantial
The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Factors relating to this accident were the misjudged flare, the exceeded pro…

The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Factors relating to this accident were the misjudged flare, the exceeded proper touchdown point, the delayed go-around, the student pilot's improper in-flight decisions, and the pond.

Sep 06, 1988 SEPTEMBER LAKE, AK N5369B Incident substantial Investigation pending
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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