NTSB investigations: Cessna 182P

24 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 182P, where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - in flight”. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

Cases per year

19832026
NTSB investigations: Cessna 182P per year, 1983–2026: 24 cases
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NTSB CHI08CA024Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna C-182 · Cedar Springs, MIThe pilot's decision to takeoff with strong, gusty winds and his inability to stop the airplane prior to it traveling off the end of the runway during the delayed aborted takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the wet, grass airstrip and gusty…Oct 19, 2007 · N1431S · DestroyedNTSB NYC05FA100Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Stockholm, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with the ground. Factors in this accident were clouds, and the pilot's spatial disorientation.Jun 19, 2005 · N21005 · DestroyedNTSB DFW05CA130Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Lowell, ARThe instructor's inadequate supervision and the second pilot's inadequate planning/decision to assure adequate takeoff performance to clear obstacles. Contributing factors were the prevailing quartering tailwind, the pilots selection of the wrong runway, and…May 22, 2005 · N9425M · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04LA103Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Sale Creek, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, and the pilot's alcohol impairment that resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground.Apr 29, 2004 · N2277M · Substantial damageNTSB LAX01GA057Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 182P · Lancaster, CAthe pilot's in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.Dec 12, 2000 · N182ER · DestroyedNTSB FTW99FA055Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Midland, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall.Dec 26, 1998 · N182FE · DestroyedNTSB FTW98FA333Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Jal, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed. Contributing factors were high density altitude and excessive airplane weight.Jul 25, 1998 · N58870 · DestroyedNTSB CHI97LA243Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Oshkosh, WIwake turbulence from another airplane encountered at an altitude which precluded regaining control of the airplane by the pilot.Aug 3, 1997 · N125MW · Substantial damageNTSB NYC96FA157Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Brewer, MEfailure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, during a missed approach, after diverting to an alternate destination, while on his first solo flight in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC).Jul 24, 1996 · N9920E · DestroyedNTSB LAX95LA263Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Kneeland, CAthe non-instrument rated pilot's decision to takeoff in known adverse weather conditions, which resulted in spatial disoreintation and an in-flight loss of control.Jul 21, 1995 · N9437M · DestroyedNTSB FTW95LA086Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Lufkin, TXThe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to multiple drugs, which resulted in his failure to maintain control of the airplane during the approach/flare for landing.Jan 10, 1995 · N7340Q · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA298Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Buffalo, SDThe pilot-in-command's premature lift-off and subsequent stall/mush into rough/uneven terrain.Aug 7, 1993 · N4724K · Substantial damageNTSB ATL93LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Clanton, ALThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control during landing. Factors were the turbulence and gusty wind conditions present at the time of the accident.Oct 4, 1992 · N4667K · Substantial damageNTSB CHI92LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Ephraim, WIThe pilot selected the wrong runway for landing.Aug 21, 1992 · N1368S · Substantial damageNTSB SEA89LA164Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Lester, WAThe pilot's loss of control of the aircraft due to his improper use of the aircraft flight controls. Contributing factors in the accident were the moderate turbulence and trace mixed icing in clouds.Sep 5, 1989 · N44888 · DestroyedNTSB FTW88LA101Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Dalhart, TXThe local flight was circling at low altitude and reduced airspeed over farm equipment and level farmland while the passenger in the rear seat took photographs. The passenger in the right front seat said he heard the stall warning horn just prior to the…May 14, 1988 · N6069J · DestroyedNTSB SEA86FA071Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Tenino, WAThe non-instrument rated pilot departed for his destination without filing a flight plan nor obtaining a weather briefing. The flight was conducted in dark night and instrument meteorological conditions. Low ceilings prevailed in the vicinity of the accident.…Mar 4, 1986 · N182FW · DestroyedNTSB SEA86LA027Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P II · Carson City, NVPlt attempted takeoff with at least one-half inch of frost and ice on upper surfaces of acft. Acft became airborne near end of 5900-FT runway in extreme nose-high attitude, stalled and nose dropped to ground contact. Acft skidded through perimeter fence and…Nov 26, 1985 · N9893M · Substantial damageNTSB MIA85LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · St. Marys, GAThe plt stated that he established a normal apch over the trees to the 2000 ft dry sod rwy. After clearing the trees, a high sink rate developed which was not arrested until the acft impacted the rwy on all three wheels, slid 66 ft, then nosed over. The plt…May 30, 1985 · N21211 · DestroyedNTSB ATL85LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Atlanta, GAThe plt lost directional control during ldg when the acft encountered wind gusts and was blown off the rwy.Mar 14, 1985 · N76RF · Substantial damageNTSB FTW85LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Athens, TXA pvt plt was practicing short fld landings under instruction of a CFI. The instructor failed to take effective remedial action soon enough to correct a slow airspeed which developed into a high sink rate resulting in an undershot. The acft landed short of…Mar 7, 1985 · N1610M · Substantial damageNTSB FTW85LA059Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Sanderson, TXDue to grass and mud on portions of the 3,600 ft long turf strip the pilot attempted the takeoff on the last 700 to 800 ft of the rwy. The pilot rotated at the strips end to avoid colliding with a fence but was unable to maintain the climb. In the area of…Nov 26, 1984 · N52811 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN84FA231Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Climax, COThe wreckage of N7292S was located by the Colorado civil air patrol on July 22, 1984. An on-scene examination of the wreckage revealed that the acft had impacted tall pine trees in a near vertical right hand spiral maneuver. Impact forces destroyed the acft…Nov 14, 1983 · N7292S · DestroyedNTSB LAX83FA092Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Wenden, AZThe acft crashed into a hillsideduring a low altitude turn while surveying sheet. The plt in the right front seat who was flying the acft made a steep right turn to follow a herd of big horn sheep and the acft settled into the rising terrain. No evidence of…Feb 6, 1983 · N5943J · Destroyed