Cessna 182 accidents
The NTSB database holds 6,261 accidents and incidents involving the Cessna 182, recorded between 1964 to 2026. 1,042 of them were fatal (17%), and 2,089 people died.
The deadliest year was 1975, with 74 deaths.
The phase of flight recorded most often is landing (2,032 records).
Most of these records are from United States, Mexico and Brazil.
302 of these records cannot be placed at all, so they appear in the list below but not on the map.
For 3,520 of them the NTSB recorded no coordinates, so their position on the map is approximate.
6,261
Records
1,042
Fatal
2,089
Deaths
17%
Share fatal
1964 to 2026
Period
Show these on the map
5,959 of 6,261 can be placed
(3,520 approximate)
By decade
Where these happened
All 6,261 records by number of deaths, then by date
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 May 1978 | Cessna 182M | Auburn, California, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 6 May 1978 | Cessna 182Q | Santa Cruz, California, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 5 May 1978 | Cessna 182 | Palo Alto, California, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 3 May 1978 | Cessna 182 | Augusta, Kansas, United States | Redwing Flight | No injuries | - |
| 2 May 1978 | Cessna 182J | Plain City, Ohio, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 1 May 1978 | Cessna 182M | Granbury, Texas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 29 Apr 1978 | Cessna 182 | Gadsden, Alabama, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 22 Apr 1978 | Cessna 182L | Plainview, Texas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 20 Apr 1978 | Cessna 182 | Spanaway, Washington, United States | Lee's Mobile H | Minor injuries | - |
| 10 Apr 1978 | Cessna 182K | Waxahachie, Texas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 8 Apr 1978 | Cessna 182A | Lexington, Missouri, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 7 Apr 1978 | Cessna 182 | Eureka, California, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 1 Apr 1978 | Cessna 182 | Pelzer, South Carolina, United States | Groce Delivery | No injuries | - |
| 31 Mar 1978 | Cessna 182A | Monroe, Louisiana, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 29 Mar 1978 | Cessna 182Q | Marine City, Michigan, United States | Josephs Aerial | No injuries | - |
| 25 Mar 1978 | Cessna 182 | Fernahdiha Bch, Florida, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 20 Mar 1978 | Cessna 182 | Hazard, Kentucky, United States | Kentucky Flyin | Minor injuries | - |
| 18 Mar 1978 | Cessna 182J | Hemphill, Texas, United States | Villa Building | Serious injuries | - |
| 11 Mar 1978 | Cessna 182 | Olton, Texas, United States | Dei-Tex Flyers | No injuries | - |
| 9 Mar 1978 | Cessna 182 | Spring Valley, New York, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 5 Mar 1978 | Cessna 182 | Gilbertsville, Kentucky, United States | Knox Aero Klub | No injuries | - |
| 4 Mar 1978 | Cessna 182E | East Troy, Wisconsin, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 1 Mar 1978 | Cessna 182P | Maui, Hawaii, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 27 Feb 1978 | Cessna 182 | Baja, Mexico | - | No injuries | - |
| 26 Feb 1978 | Cessna 182 | Shoshone, California, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 23 Feb 1978 | Cessna 182P | Gustine, California, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 22 Feb 1978 | Cessna 182 | Bedford, Massachusetts, United States | Aotco Metal FI | No injuries | - |
| 18 Feb 1978 | Cessna 182 | Manhattan, Kansas, United States | Aircraft Servi | No injuries | - |
| 18 Feb 1978 | Cessna 182K | Van Nuys, California, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 16 Feb 1978 | Cessna 182 | Hoopeston, Illinois, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 11 Feb 1978 | Cessna 182A | Jackson, Louisiana, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 4 Feb 1978 | Cessna 182N | Friendly, Maryland, United States | Alcar Aviation | Minor injuries | - |
| 27 Jan 1978 | Cessna 182P | Ft.collins, Colorado, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 23 Jan 1978 | Cessna 182 | Mammoth Lakes, California, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 22 Jan 1978 | Cessna 182P | Lexington, Kentucky, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 20 Jan 1978 | Cessna 182J | Rangely, Colorado, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 17 Jan 1978 | Cessna 182P | Waldron, Arkansas, United States | Strickland Co | No injuries | - |
| 12 Jan 1978 | Cessna 182 | Hooker, Oklahoma, United States | Fisher Bros. | No injuries | - |
| 11 Jan 1978 | Cessna 182P | Clovis, California, United States | Indart Inc | No injuries | - |
| 3 Jan 1978 | Cessna 182P | Buffalo, Wyoming, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 2 Jan 1978 | Cessna 182L | Santa Paula, California, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 23 Dec 1977 | Cessna 182 | Hempstead, Maryland, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 2 Dec 1977 | Cessna 182 | Winnemucca, Nevada, United States | Rogue Valley | No injuries | - |
| 1 Dec 1977 | Cessna 182P | White Castle, Louisiana, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 30 Nov 1977 | Cessna 182 | Baker, Montana, United States | Five High Flyi | No injuries | - |
| 24 Nov 1977 | Cessna 182 | Rock Falls, Illinois, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 23 Nov 1977 | Cessna 182 | Clewiston, Florida, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 20 Nov 1977 | Cessna 182D | Summerville, South Carolina, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 19 Nov 1977 | Cessna 182A | Atherton, Missouri, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 15 Nov 1977 | Cessna 182 | Wetumpka, Alabama, United States | Capital City A | No injuries | - |