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
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.
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.
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.

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.

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 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.

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