Cessna 180 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1114 events recorded from 1981 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2013 | Palmer, AK | N7807K | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing t…The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to take off with a slight tailwind. |
| Oct 07, 2012 | St Maries, ID | N2780X | Minor | substantial |
The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine and airframe did not reveal any…The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine and airframe did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Oct 17, 2010 | Summner, ME | N2576K | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on final approach resulting in an aerodynamic stall and a subsequent hard landing. |
| Sep 09, 2010 | Huron, NY | N180LE | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Aug 13, 2010 | Hillsboro, OR | N6475X | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from unporting when the pilot entered into a slip during the turn to the final approach leg. |
| Jun 03, 2010 | Humble, TX | N154JD | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management. |
| May 14, 2010 | Caldwell, ID | N3142C | Minor | substantial | A loss of directional control and runway excursion for undetermined reasons. |
| Aug 25, 2009 | Chugiak, AK | N4601A | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing. |
| Oct 19, 2008 | Denton, TX | N1729F | Minor | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control and subsequent "ground-loop." |
| Mar 11, 2008 | White Mountain, AK | N66036 | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s inadvertent flight into flat light/whiteout conditions over snow-covered terrain. |
| Nov 12, 2007 | Orlando, FL | N9198C | Minor | substantial | The pilot's loss of control on the water after landing, which resulted in the bow of the right float submerging , and a nose-over event. |
| Nov 11, 2007 | Becker, MN | N5248E | Minor | substantial |
The pilot maintained excessive airspeed during the landing approach and failed to achieve a proper touchdown point. A factor associated with the acci…The pilot maintained excessive airspeed during the landing approach and failed to achieve a proper touchdown point. A factor associated with the accident was the fence that the airplane contacted. |
| Aug 11, 2007 | Princeton, MN | N2311C | Minor | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. A factor was the fuel siphoning from the right fuel …The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. A factor was the fuel siphoning from the right fuel tank. |
| Jun 17, 2007 | Nampa, ID | N2467F | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to stop for additional fuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| May 28, 2007 | Grand Junction, CO | N3408Y | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the take-off roll. A factor contributing to the accident was the crosswind. |
| Apr 30, 2007 | Brigham City, UT | N180GW | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include variable winds, and crosswinds, and an abrupt drop-off at…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include variable winds, and crosswinds, and an abrupt drop-off at the runway shoulder. |
| Dec 28, 2005 | Greenville, NH | N2869U | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, which resulted in water-contaminated fuel in the engine and subsequent engine failure. |
| Sep 15, 2005 | Lodi, WI | N392PT | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing resulting in a nose-over. |
| Jun 29, 2005 | Big Bend, CA | N2929C | Minor | substantial | the pilot misjudged his clearance altitude above the surface of the lake, resulting in a collision with water. |
| Sep 08, 2004 | McCall, ID | N3458Y | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to attain proper touchdown point for landing on the backcountry airstrip. Contributing factors were downdraft weather conditions …The pilot's failure to attain proper touchdown point for landing on the backcountry airstrip. Contributing factors were downdraft weather conditions and the pilot's excessive speed for landing. |
| Jul 11, 2004 | Talkeetna, AK | N3267D | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during cruise flight, which resulted in the airplane impacting the lake. A factor associa…The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during cruise flight, which resulted in the airplane impacting the lake. A factor associated with the accident was a downdraft, and low altitude flight. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Aug 27, 2000 | CAMERON PARK, CA | N2443C | Minor | substantial |
failure of the pilot to verify the seat latch was secure, resulting in the pilot's inability to reach the flight controls necessary to maintain direct…failure of the pilot to verify the seat latch was secure, resulting in the pilot's inability to reach the flight controls necessary to maintain directional control. |
| Aug 07, 2000 | CHALLIS, ID | N222AK | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors include variable winds during landing. |