Cessna 180 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1114 events recorded from 1981 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2008 | Bluff, UT | N4646A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's encounter with the rough, uneven, and eroded condition of the airstrip. |
| Jul 28, 2008 | Anchorage, AK | N4631U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was an inadvertent ground-loop. |
| Jul 20, 2008 | Lewistown, MT | N1710C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable and gusting winds, and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident …The pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable and gusting winds, and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were variable winds that were gusting to 25 knots. |
| Jun 29, 2008 | Heber, UT | N98FC | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the cros…The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind weather conditions. |
| Jun 15, 2008 | Atlanta, ID | N2294C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's misjudged speed and distance during the intentional touchdown in the last half of the runway, which resulted in a landing overrun. Contrib…The pilot's misjudged speed and distance during the intentional touchdown in the last half of the runway, which resulted in a landing overrun. Contributing to the accident was the muddy runway condition. |
| Jun 07, 2008 | Eveleth, MN | N4701U | Incident | substantial |
The pilot elected to land on a grass airstrip that was unsuitable for landing due to the wet, soft runway conditions. The wet, soft runway were facto…The pilot elected to land on a grass airstrip that was unsuitable for landing due to the wet, soft runway conditions. The wet, soft runway were factors. |
| May 29, 2008 | Kutztown, PA | N511MH | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. |
| Apr 24, 2008 | Blanding, UT | N180XP | Incident | substantial | The fatigue failure of the right main landing gear leg during the landing roll. |
| Apr 21, 2008 | Kodiak, AK | N3043E | Incident | substantial |
A loss of control during the landing roll due to a failure or malfunction of the brake system, resulting in a loss of control, and structural damage t…A loss of control during the landing roll due to a failure or malfunction of the brake system, resulting in a loss of control, and structural damage to the airplane. |
| Mar 23, 2008 | Fairbanks, AK | N180JP | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and inadequate compensation for wind conditions during a go-around. Contributing to the accident …The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and inadequate compensation for wind conditions during a go-around. Contributing to the accident were wind gusts and a crosswind. |
| Mar 18, 2008 | Glenwood Spring, CO | N67WW | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. Contributing to the accident was the strong left quartering tailwi…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. Contributing to the accident was the strong left quartering tailwind and gust. |
| Mar 18, 2008 | Moab, UT | N180LH | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the unexpected dust de…The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the unexpected dust devil. |
| Mar 11, 2008 | Spartanburg, SC | N1044Y | Incident | substantial | The pilot's encounter with wake turbulence during approach as a result of his inadequate in-flight planning. |
| Feb 26, 2008 | Moab, UT | N1732C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the tail wheel-equipped airplane during the flare/touchdown phase of a three-point landing. |
| Aug 25, 2007 | Skwentna, AK | N1560C | Incident | destroyed |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff initial climb, which resulted in the airplane descending uncontrolled into high…The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff initial climb, which resulted in the airplane descending uncontrolled into high vegetation. Factors contributing to the accident were wind gusts and a crosswind. |
| Aug 08, 2007 | Skwentna, AK | N7741A | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the left brake, and the pilot's continued operation with a known defect (the left brake), which resulted in a loss of control during th…The failure of the left brake, and the pilot's continued operation with a known defect (the left brake), which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll, and an on ground encounter with terrain. A contributing factor to the accident was the pilot's inadvertent ground loop. |
| Aug 01, 2007 | Duluth, MN | N5016E | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in impact with terrain during an attempted aborted landing. A factor in the accid…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in impact with terrain during an attempted aborted landing. A factor in the accident was the geese impacted during the landing roll. |
| Jul 15, 2007 | Madison, SD | N3306D | Incident | substantial |
The tailwheel vibrations during the landing roll that resulted in the tailwheel spring disconnect. Directional control was not possible and the grass…The tailwheel vibrations during the landing roll that resulted in the tailwheel spring disconnect. Directional control was not possible and the grassy terrain were factors. |
| Jul 14, 2007 | Marble, CO | N3196D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot misjudging his altitude and his failure to maintain control of the airplane, resulting in a hard landing. Factors contributing to the accid…The pilot misjudging his altitude and his failure to maintain control of the airplane, resulting in a hard landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the excessive descent rate, and the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jul 13, 2007 | Redding, CA | N5248D | Incident | substantial | Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision concerning fuel system management and his failure to refuel while en route. |
| Jul 01, 2007 | Loveland, CO | N180EV | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. |
| May 10, 2007 | Austin, TX | N2209C | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power as result of carburetor icing. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the weather…The loss of engine power as result of carburetor icing. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing. |
| May 05, 2007 | Lopez Island, WA | N609PF | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Geese were a factor. |
| Apr 11, 2007 | Santa Fe, NM | N9253T | Incident | substantial | Exceeding the airplane's maximum demonstrated crosswind component during the takeoff roll. A contributing factor was the crosswind. |
| Mar 29, 2007 | Winslow, AZ | N6450X | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. |