Cessna 182R — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026
There are 721 Cessna 182R airframes on record (built 1980–1986), 487 currently registered. 22 have one or more NTSB accident records (23 records total, 5 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 25, 2026.
Recent Cessna 182R accidents
The pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
The student pilot’s loss of control during approach for landing and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the approach and delay in ensuring a go-around was performed at the onset of a stall warning.
The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind wind conditions which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose gear collapse.
The pilot’s decision to continue an unstabilized approach and his delayed go-around decision, which resulted in the airplane’s impact with power lines and the ground. Contributing to the accident was the inaccurate wind direction reporting as a result of a misaligned crossarm on the weather reporting station.
The pilot's improper pitch attitude during the soft-field landing roll, which resulted in the tail striking the runway.
The total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s improper fuel management, which led to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude at which the loss of engine power occurred.