How many accidents has the Cessna T182T had?

The NTSB has recorded 41 events involving the Cessna T182T: 9 fatal, 1 serious, 5 minor injuries, and 26 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna T182T a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna T182T has 41 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna T182T Safety Record

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

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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.
Mar 05, 2022	HAZARD, KY	N767RT	Incident	substantial	The pilot's loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nov 01, 2009	Loveland, CO	N652CP	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during dusk light conditions, and his failure to execute a go-around.
Sep 29, 2009	Granite Falls, WA	N2183P	Incident	substantial	Landing in rugged terrain for undetermined reasons.
Sep 02, 2008	Munising, MI	N140NE	Incident	substantial	The inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot to carry a hazardous material aboard an airplane that resulted in a fire during an after-la… The inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot to carry a hazardous material aboard an airplane that resulted in a fire during an after-landing taxi.
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.

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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