Cessna TR182 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 122 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

122

All Events

72

Incidents

11

Minor

10

Serious

29

Fatal (61 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jul 17, 2025 First Mesa, AZ N182KC Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 16, 2022 Davis, CA N756EG Minor destroyed An in-flight fire during the initial takeoff climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
Jun 30, 2019 Lincoln, MT N5JB Minor substantial A loss of control during landing, which resulted in a nose landing gear collapse and runway excursion.
Jun 30, 2015 Rio Vista, CA N739WW Minor substantial The pilot's use of improper procedures during an aborted landing, resulting in a runway excursion and a collision with a canal.
Jun 14, 2002 Glenwood Sprngs, CO N333AJ Minor substantial
the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while conducting an aborted landing. Contributing factors were the pilot’s low approach airspeed…

the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while conducting an aborted landing. Contributing factors were the pilot’s low approach airspeed, and his failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.

May 31, 2000 MILFORD, UT N738FN Minor substantial
The failure of the turbocharger scavenging pump resulting in the total failure of the engine, and the pilot's failure to compensate for wind condition…

The failure of the turbocharger scavenging pump resulting in the total failure of the engine, and the pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions that led him to over fly the runway during his forced landing. Factors were the pilot's diverted attention due to smoke in the cockpit, and the tailwind weather condition.

Jul 21, 1995 CENTER, CO N5153R Minor substantial IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND. A FACTOR WAS A PREMATURE LANDING FLARE.
Jun 09, 1992 BAKER, OR N6138S Minor substantial THE PILOTS INADEQUATE RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING. FACTORS INCLUDE UNFAVORABLE, GUSTY WINDS.
Mar 28, 1992 JOLIET, IL N4822R Minor destroyed
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW EMERGENCY PROCEDURES, AND THE FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE EL…

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW EMERGENCY PROCEDURES, AND THE FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE ELECTRICAL ARCING, AND THE LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF AIRCRAFT BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND.

Aug 07, 1990 SAN ANDERAS, CA N5313S Minor substantial THE ACCUMULATION OF CARBURETOR ICE RESULTING FROM THE FAILURE OF THE STUDENT PILOT TO APPLY CARBURETOR HEAT DURING THE POWER OFF GLIDING DESCENT.
Nov 16, 1983 GLENDALE, AZ N4772T Minor 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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