Cessna 182K — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026
There are 662 Cessna 182K airframes on record (built 1966–1976), 413 currently registered. 25 have one or more NTSB accident records (25 records total, 5 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 22, 2026.
Recent Cessna 182K accidents
The non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into a rugged mountain area in deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in impact with terrain.
The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the left main landing gear (MLG) tire impacting a rock, resulting in the separation of the MLG wheel, and the subsequent loss of directional control.
Loss of brake pressure to both sets of brakes during taxi due to failed brake caliper O-ring seals, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
An encounter with mountain wave turbulence and windshear that exceeded the climb capability of the airplane and resulted in impact with terrain.
A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
The pilot's loss of airplane control while maneuvering at a low altitude.
The pilot’s excessive airspeed during landing and improper application of the brakes, which resulted in a runway overrun.
The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.