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 20, 2005 Naples, FL N53538 Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot continued flight into known thunderstorm activity that resulted in the loss of control and the subsequent collision with water. A factor wa…

The pilot continued flight into known thunderstorm activity that resulted in the loss of control and the subsequent collision with water. A factor was the controller's failure to provide the pilot with convective intensity.

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.
Apr 12, 2002 Amarillo, TX N983HH Fatal (2) destroyed
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power plant while maneuvering, and his intentional flight into adverse weather conditions. Contrib…

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power plant while maneuvering, and his intentional flight into adverse weather conditions. Contributing factors were low clouds, fog, the power plant, and low altitude flight.

Apr 26, 1997 HEMET, CA N5482N Serious (3) destroyed
the pilot's decision not to dip check the aircraft fuel tanks after he had noted a disagreement between the cockpit fuel gages and what he had observe…

the pilot's decision not to dip check the aircraft fuel tanks after he had noted a disagreement between the cockpit fuel gages and what he had observed visually in the fuel tanks, and his failure to accomplish in-flight endurance calculations based on aircraft handbook performance data, which led to the engine power loss due to fuel exhaustion.

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
May 16, 1987 CAREFREE, AZ N9545H Serious (1) 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
Dec 10, 1982 BRIDGEPORT, CA N6166S Fatal (1) destroyed 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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