Cessna 182N — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026
There are 549 Cessna 182N airframes on record (built 1969–1971), 337 currently registered. 14 have one or more NTSB accident records (14 records total, 1 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 25, 2026.
Recent Cessna 182N accidents
The pilot’s improper use of throttle and brakes during engine start that resulted in a loss of control and impact with a hangar.
The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 3 exhaust valve for reasons that could not be determined. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after the loss of engine power.
The pilot’s decision to cross the taxiway at an unsuitable location.
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
The pilot's decision to continue the unstable approach which resulted in an inadequate flare, bounced landing and collision with trees following a delayed go around.
The pilot’s excessively high pitch attitude and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s fatigue and his incomplete actions to abort the takeoff.
The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.