Cessna 180 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1114 events recorded from 1981 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2010 | Cooper Landing, AK | N7715A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain. |
| Jun 21, 2010 | Big Creek, ID | N2350C | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing at an unfamiliar airstrip. |
| Jun 06, 2010 | Kenai, AK | N266V | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in the airplane nosing over during taxi. |
| May 23, 2010 | Kettle Falls, WA | N9104R | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility due to preci…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility due to precipitation. |
| May 19, 2010 | Renton, WA | N66033 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, resulting in the loss of directional control during the landing roll. |
| May 16, 2010 | Duluth, MN | N6545A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Feb 22, 2010 | Kodiak, AK | N5074E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, and his excessive use of brakes during the landing roll. |
| Oct 31, 2009 | Bountiful, UT | N1712C | Incident | substantial | The failure of the inner tube of the right main tire during the landing roll. |
| Oct 10, 2009 | Condon, OR | N9586B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the fence post on approach. |
| Oct 08, 2009 | Pistol Creek, ID | N1674C | Incident | substantial |
The separation of one of the airplane's main landing gear legs during landing in variable gusting wind conditions, due to the nut being stripped from …The separation of one of the airplane's main landing gear legs during landing in variable gusting wind conditions, due to the nut being stripped from the attachment bolt. |
| Sep 09, 2009 | Juneau, AK | N42250 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged flare and loss of control during a glassy water landing. |
| Sep 07, 2009 | Canby, MN | N1250W | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusting crosswinds. |
| Aug 15, 2009 | Spartanburg, SC | N1044Y | Incident | substantial | The Cessna pilot's inadequate visual lookout. |
| Jul 29, 2009 | Buckland, AK | N540RT | Incident | substantial |
The improper installation of the right brake cylinder, which allowed a portion of the cylinder to disengage and jam the right rudder/brake pedal, resu…The improper installation of the right brake cylinder, which allowed a portion of the cylinder to disengage and jam the right rudder/brake pedal, resulting in a loss of directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate inspection of the brake system by maintenance personnel. |
| Jul 16, 2009 | Anchorage, AK | N4UA | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind, which resulted in a ground-loop. |
| Jul 05, 2009 | La Grande, OR | N3198D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. |
| Jun 15, 2009 | King Salmon, AK | N2162Z | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, resulting in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane. |
| Jun 07, 2009 | Bellingham, WA | N5101Y | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Apr 03, 2009 | Bettles, AK | N2801K | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. |
| Mar 27, 2009 | Wendover, UT | N98FC | Incident | substantial |
A loss of directional control during landing as a result of the binding in one main landing gear brake assembly due to incorrect maintenance procedure…A loss of directional control during landing as a result of the binding in one main landing gear brake assembly due to incorrect maintenance procedures. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to correctly reconfigure the airplane during an attempted rejected landing. |
| Dec 31, 2008 | Port Orange, FL | N37MD | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting wind conditions and the pilo…The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting wind conditions and the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model airplane. |
| Dec 21, 2008 | Great Falls, MT | C-FIWA | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Oct 26, 2008 | Justin, TX | N1846Z | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing. |
| Oct 22, 2008 | Whitewater, CO | N3389D | Incident | minor |
Both pilots' failure to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing factors in this accident were the Cessna 180 pilot's attention being diverted a…Both pilots' failure to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing factors in this accident were the Cessna 180 pilot's attention being diverted and the Cessna 210 pilot's vision being affected by the sun glare. |
| Oct 06, 2008 | St. Louis, MO | N6180 | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. |