Cessna 180 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1114 events recorded from 1981 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Mar 17, 2009 | Townsend, MT | N2698Y | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude. |
| 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 19, 2008 | Denton, TX | N1729F | Minor | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control and subsequent "ground-loop." |
| Oct 06, 2008 | St. Louis, MO | N6180 | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. |
| Sep 26, 2008 | Bluff, UT | N4646A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's encounter with the rough, uneven, and eroded condition of the airstrip. |
| Aug 09, 2008 | Garden City, UT | N63217 | Fatal (2) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which led to an aerodynamic stall/spin. |
| 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. |