Cessna R182
Aircraft Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: R182
About the Cessna R182
On the peer-percentile scale, which ranks same-type, same-engine-class, same-seat-range aircraft so that a higher percentile means a higher accident rate, the Cessna R182 sits at about 40%, which places it at a lower accident rate than most aircraft in that cohort. That standing rests on 48 accidents recorded over the type's FAA-registration exposure, of which 8 were fatal. Measured against its own exposure rather than the cohort, the R182 works out to about 3.4 accidents per 1,000 aircraft-years of registration.
The Cessna R182 is the 28th-largest active fleet in Cessna's lineup, with more than 700 still on the U.S. civil registry today. That active fleet represents about 1% of Cessna's total registered aircraft. About 60% of all R182 airframes ever entered on the U.S. civil registry remain registered.
Aircraft Details
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Serial Number | 2072734 |
| Model | R182 |
| Category | Land |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Cruise Speed | 111 MPH / 96 knots |
| 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 R182, across current listings, grouped by model year.
As of October 16, 2026. How we calculate this.
| Years | Currency | Typical asking range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980–1984 | USD | ≈ $150k – $240k | ≈ $180k |
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).
42 exact, 4 recovered, 2 provisional
MethodologyTotal recorded general-aviation accidents within the analyzed period.
8 fatal accidents.
16.7% of recorded accidents were fatal.
Active aircraft fleet size contributing to the exposure data.
14,325
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 →
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 (48)· NUSN (1)
Recorded Accidents
All 48 recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents for this model, most recent first.
| Date | Location | Tail | Damage | Highest injury | Phase of flight | Finding categories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brainerd, MN | N9054C | Substantial | None | Landing | Personnel issues, Aircraft | |
| Thermal, CA | N2658C | Substantial | None | Landing | Personnel issues, Aircraft | |
| Lansing, IL | N737HN | Substantial | None | Landing | Personnel issues, Aircraft | |
| Pace, FL | N262AL | Substantial | None | Initial climb | unknown | |
| Crowley, LA | N738PG | Substantial | None | Approach | Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues | |
| Medina, OH | N182GZ | Substantial | None | Landing | Aircraft, Personnel issues | |
| Abingdon, VA | N756ZW | Substantial | None | Landing | Personnel issues, Aircraft | |
| McCall, ID | N3138C | Substantial | Fatal | Initial climb | Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues | |
| Macon, NC | N182LG | Destroyed | Fatal | Takeoff | Personnel issues, Aircraft | |
| Grand Canyon, AZ | N4166C | Substantial | None | Approach | Personnel issues, Aircraft | |
| McAllen, TX | XB-CMU | Substantial | None | Landing | Personnel issues, Aircraft | |
| Puyallup, WA | N7592Y | Substantial | None | Landing | Aircraft | |
| Minden, NV | N757ZZ | Substantial | Minor | Landing | Personnel issues, Aircraft | |
| Tulsa, OK | N8051B | Substantial | None | Landing | Personnel issues, Aircraft | |
| Gainesville, GA | N3652C | Destroyed | Fatal | Initial climb | Personnel issues, Environmental issues | |
| Marksville, LA | N6208T | Substantial | Minor | Takeoff | Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues | |
| Crowley, LA | N639RR | Substantial | None | Enroute | Aircraft | |
| King City, CA | N3268C | Substantial | None | Enroute | Not determined, Aircraft, Environmental issues | |
| Petersburg, VA | N757PU | Substantial | None | Landing | Aircraft, Personnel issues | |
| Marysville, OH | N2238T | Substantial | None | Landing | Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues | |
| Mount Holly, NJ | N7304T | Substantial | None | Landing | Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues | |
| Florence, SC | N1693R | Substantial | None | Standing | Aircraft, Personnel issues, Not determined | |
| Ashville, AL | N3167C | Destroyed | Fatal | Enroute | Not determined | |
| Worland, WY | N1835R | Substantial | None | Enroute | Personnel issues, Aircraft | |
| Clearwater, FL | N9155C | Substantial | None | Prior to flight | Aircraft, Personnel issues |
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