Cessna 182P — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 29, 2026
There are 3,451 Cessna 182P airframes on record (built 1943–1984), 2,101 currently registered. 109 have one or more NTSB accident records (109 records total, 16 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 29, 2026.
Recent Cessna 182P accidents
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing in gusty wind conditions.
The pilot’s decision to adjust his seat during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the seat sliding aft and a subsequent loss of directional control.
The accident was the pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane for a soft-field takeoff, which resulted in his decision to abort the takeoff and the subsequent runway overrun.
The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and a subsequent impact with terrain during a forced landing.
The pilot’s improper fuel tank selection prior to takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the airplane checklist.