Cessna 180 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1114 events recorded from 1981 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 02, 2001 | Fairbanks, AK | N9311T | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, his inadequate preflight planning/decision making, and subsequent fuel exhaustion during cruise flight. |
| May 06, 2001 | Mercer Island, WA | N9732B | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate visual lookout during an approach and landing in open water. Factors include a large wave/swell at the location where the pilot…the pilot's inadequate visual lookout during an approach and landing in open water. Factors include a large wave/swell at the location where the pilot elected to land his float-equipped airplane. |
| Apr 22, 2001 | Glendale, AZ | N66033 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop/swerve and collision with a runway marker sign. |
| Apr 03, 2001 | Tucson, AZ | N21394 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to attain and maintain a sufficient airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. |
| Mar 28, 2001 | Iliamna, AK | N91303 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A factor associated with the accident was uneven terrain. |
| Mar 27, 2001 | Coeur d'Alene, ID | N2780X | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the aborted takeoff. A factor was gusty crosswinds. |
| Mar 22, 2001 | SOLDOTNA, AK | N1702C | Incident | substantial |
The private pilot/student's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions and subsequent loss of directional control of the airplane during a touch…The private pilot/student's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions and subsequent loss of directional control of the airplane during a touch and go, and the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the flight. Factors in the accident were a crosswind, and the student's lack of total experience in the airplane. |
| Mar 07, 2001 | OPHIR, AK | N9383C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and his inadequate preflight planning/preparation resulting in a collision with trees during …The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and his inadequate preflight planning/preparation resulting in a collision with trees during the initial climb. Factors in the accident were soft, snow-covered terrain, and trees in the area of departure. |
| Feb 04, 2001 | Clovis, NM | N180PG | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in the subsequent swerve of the airplane. Contributing factors were the pilot's la…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in the subsequent swerve of the airplane. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of experience in make and model and his diverted attention while attempting to adjust the trim. |
| Dec 14, 2000 | CHUGIAK, AK | N4955A | Incident | substantial |
The failure of a mechanic to ensure the throttle linkage was secure. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to take remedial action during …The failure of a mechanic to ensure the throttle linkage was secure. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to take remedial action during an emergency landing and overrun. |
| Nov 28, 2000 | WASILLA, AK | N8206V | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/taxi area. A factor associated with the accident was weak ice. |
| Nov 14, 2000 | CLARKS POINT, AK | N1681C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's excessive application of the brakes during landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were water on the runway, low tire pressure…The pilot's excessive application of the brakes during landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were water on the runway, low tire pressure, a sheared tire valve stem, and a fractured landing gear axle. |
| Nov 08, 2000 | Long Lake, NY | N7904V | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Oct 08, 2000 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N9306C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff run. A factor associated with the accident was glassy water conditions. |
| Sep 08, 2000 | STERLING, AK | N2347C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to attain clearance from trees during takeoff from a touch-and-go landing. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot's f…The pilot's failure to attain clearance from trees during takeoff from a touch-and-go landing. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point. |
| Aug 25, 2000 | ROCHE HARBOR, WA | N91464 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions during landing. |
| Aug 21, 2000 | DOUGLAS, WY | N61782 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll. Factors were high winds and crosswinds. |
| Aug 01, 2000 | JEFFERSONVILLE, IN | N1774C | Incident | substantial | The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind. |
| Jul 28, 2000 | NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV | N3386D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. Wind shear on landing ap…The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. Wind shear on landing approach was a factor in the accident. |
| Jul 22, 2000 | HAILEY, ID | N2780X | Incident | substantial | Failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. |
| Jul 09, 2000 | SAINT CLOUD, MN | N4940A | Incident | substantial | directional control not being maintained by the pilot during landing rollout. |
| Jul 02, 2000 | JACKSON CENTER, PA | N3131D | Incident | substantial | A seized left brake as reported by the pilot. |
| Jun 21, 2000 | PORT ALSWORTH, AK | N3229D | Incident | substantial | The fatigue failure of the left main landing gear leg at the main landing gear axle attachment bolt holes. |
| May 10, 2000 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N2785K | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadvertent ground loop/swerve during landing. |
| Apr 29, 2000 | N. LAS VEGAS, NV | N9344C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, and his improper positioning of the flight controls. |