Cessna T182 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 64 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

64

All Events

39

Incidents

6

Minor

3

Serious

16

Fatal (28 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Oct 04, 2025 Venice, FL N423TA Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing in gusty, quartering tailwind conditions.
Aug 07, 2025 Augusta, AR N35370 Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Sep 26, 2024 CUIABÁ - MATO GROSSO, OF PP-JON Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 30, 2024 Little Stretton, OF G-CIMM Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 12, 2024 Lapeer, MI N1103H Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in a gusting crosswind condition.
May 14, 2023 Albany, WY N665B Fatal (2) destroyed
The pilot’s decision to conduct flight into an area of icing in an airplane that was prohibited from such conditions, which resulted in exceedance of …

The pilot’s decision to conduct flight into an area of icing in an airplane that was prohibited from such conditions, which resulted in exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall/spin, and the pilot’s spatial disorientation while attempting to recover from the loss of control.

Mar 07, 2023 Queets, WA N24289 Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain for undetermined reasons.
Mar 05, 2022 HAZARD, KY N767RT Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Jan 31, 2021 Crescent City, CA N291FR Minor substantial The partial loss of engine power due to the failure of both magneto capacitors.
Nov 26, 2020 Hollister, MO N182PP Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed control during an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions, which led to a bounced …

The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed control during an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions, which led to a bounced landing, collapsing the nose landing gear, and resulting in substantial damage.

Oct 16, 2020 Houma, LA N707DA Fatal (2) substantial Impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined with the available information.
Sep 27, 2020 Santa Barbara, CA N157RC Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation after entering instrument meteorological conditions.
Feb 23, 2019 Jacareacanga County, BR PR-ENM Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Jun 10, 2018 Monroe, WI N1880B Fatal (4) destroyed
Spatial disorientation resulting in a loss of control during the missed approach conducted in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to t…

Spatial disorientation resulting in a loss of control during the missed approach conducted in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to execute an instrument approach in weather conditions that were below the approach minimums.

May 28, 2018 Yerington, NV N68AX Incident substantial
Loss of directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in a runway excurs…

Loss of directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in a runway excursion.

Sep 12, 2017 Silver Springs, NV N946CA Incident substantial The flight instructor’s failure to maintain a proper descent rate during a simulated engine failure, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Jun 03, 2017 San Carlos, CA N6259T Incident substantial The pilot's incorrect landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
May 20, 2017 Carson City, NV N6203S Incident substantial
The pilot’s unstabilized approach during the landing flare and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodyn…

The pilot’s unstabilized approach during the landing flare and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

May 03, 2017 Portage County Airport, OH N421KR Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go.
Feb 19, 2017 Three Rivers, MI N11344 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and a nose-over.
Oct 04, 2016 Galesburg, IL N400KX Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced, hard landing.
Sep 24, 2015 Ely, NV N5918D Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision…

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with an airport sign.

Aug 13, 2015 Oroville, WA N6289Z Fatal (2) destroyed
The pilot’s failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the pilots’ selection, for undetermined reasons,…

The pilot’s failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the pilots’ selection, for undetermined reasons, of a route different than the most commonly used route.

Jul 02, 2015 Oak Island, NC N2080Q Incident substantial The pilot's improper level off and flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and firewall damage.
May 24, 2015 Carlow, EI N247P Fatal (2) destroyed 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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