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
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.
May 10, 2008 Newport, RI N65433 Minor substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper weather evaluation and a t…

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper weather evaluation and a tailwind.

Nov 09, 2007 Las Vegas, NV N881CP Fatal (2) destroyed
The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance/altitude during climb to cruise. Contributing to the accident were rising mountainous te…

The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance/altitude during climb to cruise. Contributing to the accident were rising mountainous terrain, the dark nighttime lighting condition, the pilot's loss of situational awareness, and the Federal Aviation Administration controller's failure to issue a terrain-related safety alert.

Feb 27, 2007 Athens, TX N14685 Serious (1) substantial
The loss of engine power as result of the failure of a mechanic to properly check the torque on the input and output fuel lines to the fuel transducer…

The loss of engine power as result of the failure of a mechanic to properly check the torque on the input and output fuel lines to the fuel transducer during the manufacturing process. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

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.
May 27, 2006 Burney, CA N451JE Fatal (3) destroyed the pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain.
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.
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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