Cessna 182S
Aircraft Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 182S
About the Cessna 182S
The Cessna 182S carries more than 600 aircraft on the U.S. civil registry, which places it as the 36th-largest active fleet in Cessna's lineup. The 182S accounts for about 1% of Cessna's active registered fleet.
About three-quarters of every 182S registry record ever held remains active. Deregistered 182S airframes number more than 100.
The 182S records about 1.9 accidents per 1,000 aircraft-years over the type's FAA-registration exposure. Measured against its cohort of the same aircraft type, engine class, and seat range, the 182S falls in the lowest safety band, a lower accident rate than almost all comparable types, where a higher percentile means a higher accident rate. Across the type's record, 4 of 21 recorded 182S accidents were fatal.
Three airworthiness directives apply to the Cessna 182S, and all three remain active. The most recent AD applicable to the 182S is dated April 11, 2007.
Aircraft Details
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Serial Number | 2072701 |
| Model | 182S |
| Category | Land |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Weight | Class 1 (Up to 12,499 lbs gross take off weight) |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats |
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What sellers are asking for the Cessna 182S, across current listings, grouped by model year.
As of October 14, 2026. How we calculate this.
| Years | Currency | Typical asking range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–1999 | USD | ≈ $290k – $360k | ≈ $320k |
These are asking prices, not sale prices. What any one aircraft asks or sells for can swing widely with airframe and engine condition, damage history, avionics, paint and interior, logbooks and service records, and plenty else a listing never shows.
Safety Analysis
Composition of NTSB accident records for this model in general-aviation operations (FAR Part 91 and 137), based on NTSB data as of May 1, 2026. It's a breakdown of recorded accidents rather than a safety rating, and types with significant non-GA operation (such as Part 135) may be under-represented.
Accidents are identity-confirmed against FAA registration records (two independent sources).
21 exact, 0 recovered, 0 provisional
MethodologyTotal recorded general-aviation accidents within the analyzed period.
4 fatal accidents.
19.1% of recorded accidents were fatal.
Active aircraft fleet size contributing to the exposure data.
11,016
Aircraft-years of FAA registration exposure (2008–present).
Within its peer cohort
Within this model's peer class (same aircraft type, engine class, and seat range), comparison of its share of recorded NTSB accidents to its share of FAA registration exposure (aircraft-years since 2008).
This is a share comparison, not flight-hours adjusted, so a model flown more per airframe than its peers will show an accident share above its exposure share even if its per-hour safety is average. Methodology →
Accidents by year
Recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents per calendar year, derived directly from the NTSB accident database. Each bar shows the accidents that occurred in that year. Methodology →
Investigations take 12–36 months to finalise, so the trailing years come in incomplete. Recent years are adjusted upward for that lag. Observed counts show as solid bars, the lag-adjusted estimate shows hatched.
Phase of flight
Which phase of flight each accident occurred in, as coded by the NTSB. Most accidents happen in the phases where most flying time is concentrated, so this isn't a measure of which phase is most dangerous.
Finding category
Top-level NTSB cause category, from the coded investigation findings. An accident often has more than one finding, so totals here can exceed the recorded accident count.
Injury severity
NTSB classification of the worst injury in each accident: None, Minor, Serious, or Fatal. Each accident counts in exactly one severity.
Operating-rule mix (all parts): 091 (21)· NUSN (1)· PUBU (1)
Recorded Accidents
All 21 recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents for this model, most recent first.
| Date | Location | Tail | Damage | Highest injury | Phase of flight | Finding categories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden, MO | N7276V | Substantial | None | Landing | Personnel issues, Aircraft | |
| Lebanon, OH | N628FN | Substantial | None | Takeoff | Personnel issues, Aircraft | |
| Alcova, WY | N314FR | Substantial | Fatal | Enroute | Environmental issues, Aircraft, Personnel issues | |
| Labelle, FL | N397ME | Substantial | None | Landing | Aircraft | |
| Hollywood, FL | N234ME | Substantial | None | Takeoff | Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues | |
| Louisburg, NC | N26617 | Destroyed | Fatal | Initial climb | Personnel issues, Environmental issues | |
| Santa Ana, CA | N698MC | Substantial | None | Landing | Personnel issues, Environmental issues | |
| Bolingbrook, IL | N7111W | Substantial | None | Takeoff | Personnel issues, Aircraft | |
| West Chester, PA | N378ES | Substantial | None | Enroute | Not determined, Aircraft, Environmental issues | |
| Put in Bay, OH | N2366G | Substantial | None | Landing | Aircraft, Personnel issues | |
| Elkton, MD | N182PJ | Substantial | None | Enroute | Aircraft, Environmental issues | |
| Steamboat Springs, CO | N5467C | Substantial | None | Landing | Personnel issues, Environmental issues | |
| Houston, TX | N703MM | Substantial | None | Landing | Personnel issues | |
| Los Cruces, NM | N493JL | Substantial | None | Takeoff | Environmental issues, Aircraft, Personnel issues | |
| Erwin, NC | N23739 | Substantial | Fatal | Approach | Personnel issues, Environmental issues | |
| Meeker, CO | N314FR | Substantial | None | Enroute | Environmental issues | |
| Toms River, NJ | N313MA | Substantial | None | Taxi | Personnel issues, Environmental issues | |
| Montauck, NY | N127S | Substantial | Minor | Landing | Aircraft, Environmental issues, Personnel issues | |
| Napa, CA | N23750 | Substantial | Fatal | Initial climb | Personnel issues, Environmental issues | |
| Westminster, MD | N139RA | Substantial | None | Landing | Aircraft, Personnel issues | |
| White Swan, WA | N24658 | Substantial | None | Prior to flight | Personnel issues |
Airworthiness Directives
Composition of FAA airworthiness directives (ADs) that apply to this model, as of October 15, 2026. ADs are mandatory FAA-issued corrective actions for safety-of-flight issues. Pilots, owners, and operators should always verify against the current FAA AD listing before any maintenance or flight action. Methodology →
3 active · 3 total airworthiness directives issued against this model · most recent:
Directives by year
Count of airworthiness directives issued against this model per calendar year (publication date in the Federal Register). Includes both active and superseded directives. An active AD still applies; a superseded one was replaced by a later AD.
Recent directives
The most recent airworthiness directives applicable to this model, by effective date. A Superseded badge means a later AD has replaced this one; we still list the original so it isn't lost from the page.
| AD number | Effective date | Subject | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
2007-05-10 |
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S, 182S, 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H Airplanes | Active | |
2004-15-18 |
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S, 182S, 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H Airplanes | Active | |
2003-24-13 |
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S, 182S, 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H Airplanes | Active |