Cessna 180 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1114 events recorded from 1981 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2007 | Winslow, AZ | N6450X | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Feb 24, 2007 | Bellingham, WA | N9115C | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and the trees. |
| Nov 25, 2006 | Woods Cross, UT | N180BM | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Factors include a ditch near the side of the runway. |
| Nov 05, 2006 | Cordova, AK | N4141J | Fatal (1) | substantial | A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during cruise flight, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with an embankment. |
| Oct 28, 2006 | Forest Lake, MN | N9117T | Serious (2) | substantial | the altitude/clearance with terrain not maintained by the pilot. |
| Oct 01, 2006 | Barton City, MI | N64257 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point and his inadvertent selection of a downwind runway, which resulted in the overrun. A contribut…The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point and his inadvertent selection of a downwind runway, which resulted in the overrun. A contributing factor was the tailwind encountered during landing. Additional factors were the wet, turf runway, and the rock pile located off the end of the runway. |
| Sep 28, 2006 | Mooresville, NC | N64382 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll which resulted in a ground loop. |
| Sep 03, 2006 | Arock, OR | N9026C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around, resulting in an in-flight collision with trees and substantial damage to the a…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around, resulting in an in-flight collision with trees and substantial damage to the airplane. Factors included the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, the delayed go-around, and the tailwind condition. |
| Aug 03, 2006 | Belgrade, MT | N7955V | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. |
| Aug 02, 2006 | Elk City, ID | N3239D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop during the landing roll. |
| Jul 30, 2006 | Hailey, ID | N42401 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. |
| Jul 30, 2006 | Chisholm, MN | N3336T | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty wind condition. |
| Jul 30, 2006 | Hailey, ID | N89SJ | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during taxi, which resulted in a nose over. A factor was the wind gust condition. |
| Jul 24, 2006 | Anchor Point, AK | N9588B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with high brush during the landing flare. A factor contributin…The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with high brush during the landing flare. A factor contributing to the accident was wind gusts. |
| Jul 07, 2006 | Downsville, TX | N9260C | Incident | substantial |
The malfunction in the braking system which caused the parking brake to engage and lock the right main wheel resulting in a loss of directional contro…The malfunction in the braking system which caused the parking brake to engage and lock the right main wheel resulting in a loss of directional control. |
| Jul 02, 2006 | Owasso, OK | N1SE | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain, a residential street, for both takeoff and landing, which resulted in a collision with a static wire and …The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain, a residential street, for both takeoff and landing, which resulted in a collision with a static wire and terrain during takeoff-initial climb. |
| Jul 02, 2006 | Anchorage, AK | N2868K | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in the left wing striking the ground and a…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in the left wing striking the ground and a runway edge light. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadvertent application of the right brake, and an inadvertent ground loop. |
| Jun 30, 2006 | Sheridan, WY | N153M | Serious (1) | substantial | the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the dirt embankment and fence. |
| Jun 18, 2006 | Great Falls, MT | N2251C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. A crosswind was a factor. |
| Jun 18, 2006 | Payson, AZ | N1535C | Fatal (4) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain during a low level flyby maneuver. A factor was glare from the sun and shadows created by t…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain during a low level flyby maneuver. A factor was glare from the sun and shadows created by the mountainous terrain. |
| Jun 17, 2006 | Agness, OR | N38SP | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree and subsequ…The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree and subsequent collision with rocky terrain. A contributing factor was the sun glare. |
| Jun 04, 2006 | Marina, CA | N180LG | Incident | substantial |
the installation of the unapproved forward seat stop by unknown maintenance personnel, which did not allow for full depth engagement of the seat lock …the installation of the unapproved forward seat stop by unknown maintenance personnel, which did not allow for full depth engagement of the seat lock pin, resulting in the seat slipping aft during the takeoff roll and subsequent loss of directional control. A contributing factor to the accident was the pilot's failure to secure the backup seat stop. |
| May 25, 2006 | Anchorage, AK | N9389C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing during the landing flare/touchdown, which resulted in a loss of control, the right wing strikin…The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing during the landing flare/touchdown, which resulted in a loss of control, the right wing striking the runway, and subsequent nose down when the airplane departed the runway. |
| May 24, 2006 | Sterling, AK | N4814 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind during the landing roll, which resulted in an on-ground encounter with the runway surface. Factor…The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind during the landing roll, which resulted in an on-ground encounter with the runway surface. Factors contributing to the accident were a crosswind, and an inadvertent ground loop. |
| Apr 14, 2006 | Klamath Falls, OR | N40LT | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped aircraft during the landing roll. Factors include gusty crosswinds. |