Cessna 180 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1114 events recorded from 1981 to 2025.

1114

All Events

865

Incidents

107

Minor

51

Serious

87

Fatal (166 fatalities)
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.
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
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 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 06, 2024 Venator, OR N7847C Incident substantial The inadvertent application of brakes during landing that resulted in a ground loop.
Aug 17, 2024 Boise, ID N5216D Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions.
Jul 14, 2024 Grady, NM N1000Y Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a quartering tailwind.
Jul 04, 2024 Fayetteville, AR N669CB Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of directional control due to a muscle spasm.
Jun 22, 2024 Chamberlain Guard Station, ID N4722B Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in a collision with a rodent hole and subsequent nose over.
Jun 01, 2024 Soldotna, AK N91224 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to recognize and avoid an obstacle on the runway environment during takeoff roll. Contributing was flat light conditions.
May 28, 2024 McCall, ID N275DM Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusty right crosswind.
May 20, 2024 Midland, TX N600CG Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to take remed…

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to take remedial action.
Apr 04, 2024 Nordman, ID N5281D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 10, 2024 Skwentna, AK N7741A Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing, which resulted in a collision with trees.
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.
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