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
Jun 29, 2008 Lincoln Park, NJ N357TG Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. Contributing to the accident was the wet runway and hydroplaning conditions.
Jun 17, 2008 Point Roberts, WA N2413M Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around. Contributing to the accident were the pilot inadvertently allowing the airpla…

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around. Contributing to the accident were the pilot inadvertently allowing the airplane to porpoise during the landing flare, and the presence of a tailwind.
Jun 13, 2008 Omaha, NE N2164Y Incident substantial The pilot's improper use of the elevator trim resulting in a nose low/hard landing.
May 28, 2008 Vandenberg, FL N2252Z Incident substantial The pilot's unstabilized approach and failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a veer off the runway.
Oct 05, 2006 Spokane, WA N134GW Incident substantial The pilot's excessive braking which resulted in a loss of aircraft control during the landing roll. A taxiway sign was a factor.
Oct 31, 2004 Morris, IL N814FA Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of directional control. Factors associated with the accident wer…

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of directional control. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty crosswind condition and the runway sign which the airplane contacted.
May 15, 2004 Paulden, AZ N5341G Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed.
Nov 02, 2002 Long Beach, CA N184TA Incident substantial The student's failure to maintain directional control and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight by his delayed remedial action.
Oct 04, 1993 CASPER, WY N999RG Incident substantial INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF THE HYDRAULIC LINE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF HYDRAULIC PRESSURE.
Oct 04, 1989 SODUS, MI N7369H Incident destroyed THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER ANGLE OF CLIMB, RESULTING IN A STALL.
Aug 22, 1988 KENAI, AK N738NR Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 11, 1987 BIG BEAR CITY, CA N6216N Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 18, 1983 SILVER CITY, NM N4830S Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 26, 1982 LAUREL, MT N575CF 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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