Cessna 180 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1114 events recorded from 1981 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2004 | Las Vegas, NM | N8956Q | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's decision to takeoff in wind conditions that consisted of a quarterly tailwind and a crosswind in excess of the maximum demonstrated crossw…the pilot's decision to takeoff in wind conditions that consisted of a quarterly tailwind and a crosswind in excess of the maximum demonstrated crosswind component, and his failure to maintain directional control. |
| Mar 31, 2004 | Long Lake, WI | N223WH | Incident | substantial | The pilot flared improperly and failed to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Mar 22, 2004 | Talkeetna, AK | N2472F | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a snow drift during takeoff/initial climb. Factors contri…The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a snow drift during takeoff/initial climb. Factors contributing to the accident were the snow-covered and uneven terrain. |
| Mar 14, 2004 | San Felipe, MX | N61576 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 12, 2004 | Chugiak, AK | N7937V | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control, and an on ground collision…The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control, and an on ground collision with a snow bank. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind. |
| Nov 09, 2003 | Skwentna, AK | N49JT | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over during the landing roll. A factor contributing to…The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was the presence of deep/soft snow. |
| Oct 26, 2003 | Watkins, CO | N9794G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in the ground loop. Factors contributing to the accident were the crosswind and the gusts. |
| Oct 10, 2003 | McCarthy, AK | N9278C | Incident | substantial |
The separation of the left main landing gear wheel from the gear leg, which resulted in a loss of directional control, and collapse of the right main …The separation of the left main landing gear wheel from the gear leg, which resulted in a loss of directional control, and collapse of the right main landing gear. A factor contributing to the accident was the rough and uneven airstrip. |
| Oct 04, 2003 | Starkville, MS | N77NP | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to compensate for a crosswind condition that resulted in the loss of directional control during a landing. A factor was the crossw…The pilot's failure to compensate for a crosswind condition that resulted in the loss of directional control during a landing. A factor was the crosswind condition. |
| Sep 26, 2003 | Council, ID | N9707G | Incident | substantial | Aircraft control not maintained during the landing roll. Factors include soft, water soaked terrain. |
| Sep 21, 2003 | Pavo, GA | N2807A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall. |
| Sep 18, 2003 | Cape Yakataga, AK | N2162Z | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for departure, which resulted in a collision with a log during the takeoff roll. Factors contribuiting to…The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for departure, which resulted in a collision with a log during the takeoff roll. Factors contribuiting to the accident were the presence of hidden obstructions, and sunglare. |
| Sep 14, 2003 | Kenai, AK | N9907V | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in an overrun and nose over during an aborted takeoff. Factors contributing t…The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in an overrun and nose over during an aborted takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were soft, sandy terrain, and a tailwind. |
| Aug 29, 2003 | Caldwell, ID | N1027X | Incident | substantial | The instructor's inadequate supervision, and the student's failure to maintain directional control. |
| Aug 26, 2003 | Nenana, AK | N2117Z | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing in unsuitable terra…The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing in unsuitable terrain. |
| Jul 31, 2003 | St. Johns, AZ | N2935A | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition that resulted in a loss of directional control and ground loop. The crosswind was a con…The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition that resulted in a loss of directional control and ground loop. The crosswind was a contributing factor. |
| Jun 16, 2003 | Ogden, UT | N9221C | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. |
| Apr 27, 2003 | Pasco, WA | N180MK | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate remedial action when his aircraft began to veer during the landing roll, and his ultimate failure to maintain directional contr…The pilot's inadequate remedial action when his aircraft began to veer during the landing roll, and his ultimate failure to maintain directional control which resulted in a ground loop. Factors include the pilot's momentary diversion of his attention during the landing roll. |
| Apr 26, 2003 | Scottsdale, AZ | N9759B | Incident | substantial |
The failure of a main landing gear axle bolt, and the subsequent separation of the right main landing gear wheel from the gear strut during the landin…The failure of a main landing gear axle bolt, and the subsequent separation of the right main landing gear wheel from the gear strut during the landing roll, which resulted in a collapse of the right main landing gear. |
| Apr 22, 2003 | Angwin, CA | N7821K | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. |
| Mar 08, 2003 | St Charles, MO | N2732K | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain directional control resulting in a ground loop. A factor was the crosswind. |
| Mar 02, 2003 | Malin, OR | UNREG | Incident | substantial | Aircraft control not maintained during landing. Soft terrain was a factor. |
| Feb 20, 2003 | East Windsor, CT | N1752C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A related factor was the snow-covered runway conditions. |
| Feb 02, 2003 | Klamath Falls, OR | N59180 | Incident | substantial | Failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions while landing. |
| Oct 29, 2002 | Larson Bay, AK | N5355D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance while landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree. |