Cessna 180 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1114 events recorded from 1981 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2013 | Concord, NH | N2724X | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s delayed remedial action following a loss of directional control during the landing roll. |
| May 23, 2013 | Greenwood, MS | N9996N | Incident | substantial | A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. |
| Apr 28, 2013 | Bethel, ME | N180VW | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Mar 29, 2013 | Roswell, NM | N7714A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll after encountering a gust of wind, which resulted in a ground loop. |
| Feb 20, 2013 | Halifax, NC | N9411C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to land in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane directional control during the landing roll. |
| Oct 07, 2012 | St Maries, ID | N2780X | Minor | substantial |
The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine and airframe did not reveal any…The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine and airframe did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Sep 29, 2012 | Huntington, UT | N3115D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a gust front during the takeoff roll, which resulted in loss of control of the airplane. |
| Sep 14, 2012 | Nampa, ID | N90RW | Serious (1) | substantial |
An uncommanded bank after takeoff followed by an aerodynamic stall. The reason for the uncommanded bank could not be determined because postaccident e…An uncommanded bank after takeoff followed by an aerodynamic stall. The reason for the uncommanded bank could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Sep 02, 2012 | Kenai, AK | N67178 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over. |
| Aug 28, 2012 | Brookville, OH | N2909A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the attempted takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions. |
| Aug 14, 2012 | Wausau, WI | N52187 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's loss of control during landing roll out, resulting in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was an unexpected crosswind wind gu…The pilot's loss of control during landing roll out, resulting in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was an unexpected crosswind wind gust. |
| Aug 12, 2012 | Upland, CA | N2927K | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions. |
| Aug 01, 2012 | Kenora, CA | N4695U | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 20, 2012 | Cascade, ID | N5351D | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Jun 02, 2012 | Wenatchee, WA | N3184D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in a crosswind condition. |
| Apr 17, 2012 | Abingdon, VA | N180BA | Incident | substantial |
The passenger’s inadvertent blockage of the rudder pedals, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during the landing …The passenger’s inadvertent blockage of the rudder pedals, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Apr 15, 2012 | McCall, ID | N2157Z | Incident | substantial | The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Mar 30, 2012 | Palmer, AK | N266V | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain during low-level maneuvering. |
| Mar 11, 2012 | Belle Chase, LA | N3424Y | Incident | substantial | The bent tailwheel spring that allowed the tailwheel to caster when the airplane encountered a wind gust on landing roll. |
| Feb 21, 2012 | Conroe, TX | N3SM | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed intervention …The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed intervention and the pilot’s lack of experience in tailwheel airplanes. |
| Feb 18, 2012 | South Fork, CO | N56180 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control while landing on a patchy snow-covered runway. |
| Jan 30, 2012 | Cascade, ID | N3242D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for a wind gust during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was a windsock …The pilot's inadequate compensation for a wind gust during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was a windsock partially sheltered by trees that provided inaccurate wind information. |
| Nov 12, 2011 | Eau Claire, WI | N3606C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s disorientation during a night flight, which resulted in an off-airport landing, and his inadequate directional control during the landing …The pilot’s disorientation during a night flight, which resulted in an off-airport landing, and his inadequate directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the loss of the airplane’s electrical system power. |
| Nov 11, 2011 | Snohomish, WA | N180LV | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to land in a high, gusting, variable wind. |
| Oct 15, 2011 | Houston, MS | N4764U | Incident | substantial | The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll. |