Cessna 180 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1114 events recorded from 1981 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2002 | Anchorage, AK | N5244D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment on the taxiway and clearance from the taxiway edge lights while taxiing from landing. A factor contr…The pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment on the taxiway and clearance from the taxiway edge lights while taxiing from landing. A factor contributing to the accident was sun glare. |
| Oct 21, 2002 | WASILLA, AK | N1302D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, resulting in the left wing striking the runway. |
| Sep 11, 2002 | Tenakee Springs, AK | N180TM | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, which resulted in a nose over on takeoff roll. A factor associated with the accident was soft te…The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, which resulted in a nose over on takeoff roll. A factor associated with the accident was soft terrain. |
| Sep 08, 2002 | Port Heiden, AK | N4563B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor associate…The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor associated with the accident was a variable wind. |
| Aug 29, 2002 | Pitt Meadows, CA | N2658K | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 02, 2002 | Cascade, ID | N2486C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground run. Wind gusts and a tree were a factor. |
| Jun 26, 2002 | Tucumcari, NM | N2443C | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to position the fuel selector to the proper tank resulting in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power. Factors co…the pilot's failure to position the fuel selector to the proper tank resulting in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to use the checklist and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Jun 23, 2002 | Idaho Falls, ID | N2801K | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing roll. A crosswind was a factor. |
| Jun 19, 2002 | Jacksonville, FL | N9150C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing rollout resulting in an inadvertent ground loop. A factor related to the accident was t…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing rollout resulting in an inadvertent ground loop. A factor related to the accident was the certified flight instructors inadequate supervision of the training flight. |
| Jun 17, 2002 | Helena, MT | N66471 | Incident | substantial | Binding brakes for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff. |
| Jun 09, 2002 | Columbia, CA | N2228C | Incident | substantial | The pilot encountered a crosswind gust during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop and nose over. |
| Jun 08, 2002 | FAIRBANKS, AK | N2162Z | 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. A fa…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll which resulted in the left wing striking the ground. A factor contributing to the accident was the grass-covered runway surface. |
| May 18, 2002 | SKWENTNA, AK | N9024M | Incident | substantial |
A total engine failure during cruise flight due to the disentegration of the number five cylinder piston. A contributing factor in the accident was t…A total engine failure during cruise flight due to the disentegration of the number five cylinder piston. A contributing factor in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| May 09, 2002 | Hyannis, NE | N9135C | Incident | substantial | The pilot did not maintain directional control and executed improper use of the brakes. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain. |
| Apr 21, 2002 | Canton, MS | N180CW | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing which resulted in the airplane departing the runway, and the subsequent impact with …the pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing which resulted in the airplane departing the runway, and the subsequent impact with a ditch. |
| Apr 05, 2002 | Saline Valley, CA | N7821K | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control during landing rollout after encountering a water erosion rut in the runway's uneven surface. |
| Feb 15, 2002 | Pacific City, OR | N2434C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for local wind conditions during the landing roll. Factors include unfavorable winds, and a swampy area adjacent t…The pilot's inadequate compensation for local wind conditions during the landing roll. Factors include unfavorable winds, and a swampy area adjacent to the runway. |
| Feb 10, 2002 | Jean, NV | N9386C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. |
| Sep 26, 2001 | Grangeville, ID | N224H | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was variable winds. |
| Sep 05, 2001 | BIG LAKE, AK | N74806 | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undertermined reason. |
| Aug 10, 2001 | Big Lake, AK | N2716X | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for takeoff. |
| Aug 07, 2001 | ARCTIC VILLAGE, AK | N81958 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat during a go-around. Factors in the accident were carburetor icing conditions, and high vegetation in the …The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat during a go-around. Factors in the accident were carburetor icing conditions, and high vegetation in the landing area. |
| Jul 28, 2001 | McCarthy, AK | N7275P | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was a sudden wind shift. |
| Jul 19, 2001 | Quincy, WA | N64426 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include an encounter with a dust devil/whirlwind. |
| Jul 02, 2001 | Willow, AK | N4989A | Incident | destroyed | A fire of undetermined origin, following a precautionary landing. |