Cessna T182T Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 41 events recorded from 2002 to 2025.

41

All Events

26

Incidents

5

Minor

1

Serious

9

Fatal (17 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
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.

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.
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.
Dec 12, 2014 Cahokia, IL N93CL Incident
The mechanic’s improper installation of the elevator trim actuator, which resulted in reversed elevator trim control, and his subsequent failure to de…

The mechanic’s improper installation of the elevator trim actuator, which resulted in reversed elevator trim control, and his subsequent failure to detect the misrigging of the elevator cables during the postmaintenance inspection.

Nov 20, 2014 St. Petersburg, FL N6004S Incident substantial The pilot's failure to properly set the throttle prior to engine start, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with a hangar.
Oct 08, 2014 Van Nuys, CA N378MS Incident substantial The pilot's failure to monitor the distance between the left wing and blast fence while maneuvering behind another airplane.
Dec 25, 2013 Hillsboro, OR N3531F Minor substantial The pilot's decision to continue the instrument approach beyond the published missed approach point.
Apr 21, 2013 Colorado Springs, CO N538MA Incident substantial The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Nov 13, 2012 San Antonio, TX N856DK Incident substantial The pilot’s misjudgment of the landing speed and the runway distance remaining and his delay in applying the brakes, which resulted in an overrun.
Jul 06, 2012 Flagstaff, AZ N5209P Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate landing flare after encountering a downdraft, which resulted in a hard landing.
Feb 09, 2012 Lebanon, NH N6062E Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a return to the airport after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane con…

The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a return to the airport after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control.

Dec 16, 2010 Moline, IL N2187H Minor substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and noseover.
Sep 28, 2010 Downers Grove, IL N2439W Incident substantial The pilot's improper airspeed during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun, and his delayed decision to execute a go-around.
Aug 14, 2010 McCall, ID N992WS Incident substantial
The pilot's delay in making the decision to abort the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the condition of the takeoff surface, and the high den…

The pilot's delay in making the decision to abort the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the condition of the takeoff surface, and the high density altitude.

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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