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 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. |
| Sep 07, 2003 | Greenville, ME | N6445X | Minor | substantial |
The inadequate installation and inspection of an aileron cable by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of control in-flight and subsequent …The inadequate installation and inspection of an aileron cable by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of control in-flight and subsequent collision with water. |
| 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. |
| Jul 23, 2003 | Punkin Center, AZ | N767RK | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to attain adequate climb rate to ensure clearance from obstacles. The tailwind and high density…The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to attain adequate climb rate to ensure clearance from obstacles. The tailwind and high density altitude were factors. |
| Jun 25, 2003 | ANCHOR POINT, AK | N91303 | Fatal (3) | destroyed | An in-flight collision with water for an undetermined reason. |
| Jun 16, 2003 | Ogden, UT | N9221C | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. |
| May 25, 2003 | Yellow Pine, ID | N767 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance while maneuvering. Trees, a box canyon and rising terrain were factors. |
| 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. |
| Apr 10, 2003 | Oxford, AL | N3166D | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A factor was low ceilings. |
| 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. |
| Dec 13, 2002 | Petersburg, AK | N9701G | Fatal (1) | destroyed | An in flight collision with ocean water for an undetermined reason. |
| 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. |
| 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. |