Cessna 180 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1114 events recorded from 1981 to 2025.

1114

All Events

865

Incidents

107

Minor

51

Serious

87

Fatal (166 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Feb 28, 2024 Alexandria, LA N7770K Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusting crosswind.
Jan 18, 2024 Featherville, ID N2975A Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during taxi, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
Nov 29, 2023 Modesto, CA N9991N Incident substantial The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a nose over.
Nov 21, 2023 McCarthy, AK N91393 Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of directional control after touchdown which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing.
Sep 21, 2023 Monument Valley, UT N63130 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control after encountering a wind gust on the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
Aug 15, 2023 Moab, UT N9977N Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
Aug 10, 2023 Chaka Creek, AK N42610 Incident substantial
A partial loss of engine power as a result of carburetor ice. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat i…

A partial loss of engine power as a result of carburetor ice. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.
Aug 05, 2023 Lolland, DA N9902V Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 05, 2023 Grand Prairie, TX N889SL Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the unexpected sudden wind shift.
Jun 21, 2023 Osceola, IA N3127C Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel equipped airplane during a crosswind landing.
Jun 19, 2023 Talkeetna, AK N9214C Incident substantial A loss of directional control, while landing, due to a flat main landing gear tire.
Jun 10, 2023 Agness, OR N1778C Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and decision to touch down on the surface of the water, resulting in a nose over.
Jun 08, 2023 Stevens Point, WI N223WH Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in a ground loop and impact with the runway.
May 27, 2023 Minden, NV N180MK Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering headwind.
Mar 21, 2023 Cincinnati, OH N7772B Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during taxi, which resulted in a collision with a parked airplane. Contributing was the mar…

The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during taxi, which resulted in a collision with a parked airplane. Contributing was the marshaller’s improper marshalling techniques.
Jan 12, 2023 Agua Caliente Springs, CA N2875K Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during an aborted approach, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
Sep 27, 2022 Hermiston, OR N2452F Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
Sep 26, 2022 Williston, ND N93330 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
Sep 21, 2022 Ocean City, MD N9359C Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind, resulting in the runway excursion and nose over.
Aug 23, 2022 Egegik, AK N6455X Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff from a lake.
Aug 04, 2022 Cantwell, AK N9211T Incident substantial The pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll that resulted in a nose over.
Jul 22, 2022 Oshkosh, WI N669CB Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusty crosswind.
Apr 29, 2022 Portland, OR N20640 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing on a wet surface with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Mar 30, 2022 Lampasas, TX N4738B Incident substantial
The pilot’s decision to perform a takeoff from a perpendicular taxiway rather than the airport runway, which led to the airplane striking trees at the…

The pilot’s decision to perform a takeoff from a perpendicular taxiway rather than the airport runway, which led to the airplane striking trees at the end of the departure path.
Feb 10, 2022 Carrizozo, NM N4750B Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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