Cessna 180 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1114 events recorded from 1981 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 08, 2025 | Lakeview, AR | N2697K | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to continue an approach that resulted in a long landing and inability to stop prior to the end of the runway. Contributing to the…The pilot’s decision to continue an approach that resulted in a long landing and inability to stop prior to the end of the runway. Contributing to the accident were the light conditions and a road with vehicles on it immediately adjacent to the end of the runway. |
| Oct 09, 2025 | Imnaha, OR | N249MD | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s continued application of brakes during an aborted takeoff in a tailwind on down-sloping terrain, which resulted in a nose-over. |
| Sep 27, 2025 | Morgan, UT | N9197C | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 13, 2025 | Omaha, NE | N180BT | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in the tailwheel equipped airplane. |
| Sep 03, 2025 | Reno, NV | N4603B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while transitioning from the landing roll to taxi, which resulted in a ground loop. |
| Sep 01, 2025 | Willow, AK | N2996C | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 19, 2025 | Delta Junction, AK | N4721U | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain a rate of climb sufficient to clear obstacles during takeoff, resulting in a collision with tree-covered terrain. |
| Aug 01, 2025 | Kamiah, ID | N52175 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s loss of airplane control following an encounter with a microburst during takeoff. |
| Jul 17, 2025 | Glennallen, AK | N91393 | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Jul 05, 2025 | King Salmon, AK | N52009 | Serious (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 20, 2025 | Rockford, WA | N2680Y | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent landing on rough t…The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent landing on rough terrain. |
| Jun 08, 2025 | Flagstaff, AZ | N605NB | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in variable and gusty wind, which resulted in a ground loop. |
| May 01, 2025 | Duncan, OK | N2135Z | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 19, 2025 | Trilla, IL | N4679U | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 19, 2025 | Fremont, NE | N2908C | Fatal (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Oakland, CA | N7779K | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll with a left crosswind. |
| Mar 26, 2025 | San Carlos, CA | N180ZR | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll with crosswind conditions. |
| Feb 20, 2025 | Waterville, WA | N7792A | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. |
| Feb 17, 2025 | Breckenridge, TX | N597JC | Incident | destroyed | The mechanic’s failure to properly install the throttle cable hardware resulting in a separation of the cable and loss of engine throttle control. |
| Nov 29, 2024 | Egegik, AK | N9140R | Incident | substantial | A failure of the right main landing gear leg for reasons that could not be determined. |
| Oct 13, 2024 | Owinza, ID | N9493C | Minor | unk | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the water during a low pass over a lake. |
| Oct 06, 2024 | Venator, OR | N7847C | Incident | substantial | The inadvertent application of brakes during landing that resulted in a ground loop. |
| Oct 05, 2024 | Big Lake, AK | N4631U | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 14, 2024 | Anchorage, AK | N5275E | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s encounter with wake turbulence, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane. |
| Aug 17, 2024 | Boise, ID | N5216D | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions. |
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database.
NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type.
Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design.
This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
Data source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database ·
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