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 14, 1996 | NEW RICHMOND, WI | N1535C | Incident | substantial | the dual student's failure to recover from the bounced landing and the instructor pilot's failure to correct the situation in time. |
| Sep 20, 1996 | DERRY, NH | N2738K | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect water contaminated fuel, and resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor relatin…the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect water contaminated fuel, and resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's operation of the aircraft with a known deficiency that consisted of a fuel tank leak. |
| Aug 19, 1996 | DUXBURY, MN | N2814A | Incident | substantial | the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed. |
| Aug 17, 1996 | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | N2406C | Incident | substantial |
the failure of the pilot of the Cessna 180, N2406C, to maintaining proper spacing from the Cessna 150M, N9352U. A factor relating to this accident wa…the failure of the pilot of the Cessna 180, N2406C, to maintaining proper spacing from the Cessna 150M, N9352U. A factor relating to this accident was the Cessna 180 pilot's diverted attention. |
| Jul 30, 1996 | MC CARTHY, AK | N1746C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, and his inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions. |
| Jul 22, 1996 | MEMPHIS, TN | N3122C | Incident | substantial |
Inadequate annual inspection that resulted in the in-flight loss of the fuel system strainer and subsequent fuel starvation. A factor was the lack of…Inadequate annual inspection that resulted in the in-flight loss of the fuel system strainer and subsequent fuel starvation. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Jul 13, 1996 | THERMAL, CA | N4740B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions. |
| Jul 08, 1996 | MOUNTAIN HOME, AR | N46524 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the cross wind. |
| Jun 29, 1996 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N5020E | Incident | substantial |
The pilot of the Cessna 180, N5020E, disregard of an air traffic control clearance/instruction to hold short. A factor in the accident was the failure…The pilot of the Cessna 180, N5020E, disregard of an air traffic control clearance/instruction to hold short. A factor in the accident was the failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout for other aircraft. |
| Jun 15, 1996 | FULTON, NY | N7783A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. |
| Jun 09, 1996 | KALISPELL, MT | N2411C | Incident | substantial |
failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, due to inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors relating to the accident were: the …failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, due to inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors relating to the accident were: the crosswind and soft/wet terrain near the edge of the runway. |
| May 26, 1996 | GRANGEVILLE, ID | N626RP | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to properly judge the distance and speed of the airplane during the final approach, his failure to obtain a proper touchdown point…the pilot's failure to properly judge the distance and speed of the airplane during the final approach, his failure to obtain a proper touchdown point for landing, and his failure to perform a go-around, while there was sufficient runway remaining. A factor relating to the accident was: the short/wet/grassy runway condition, which led to ineffective braking. |
| May 04, 1996 | LAKE HAVASU CTY, AZ | N4691B | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. The wind was a factor. |
| Apr 28, 1996 | HOPE, AK | N212RF | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor in the accident was soft terrain. |
| Apr 27, 1996 | PALMER, AK | N91304 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot-in-command's inadvertent stall during the go around attempt. Factors in the accident were the pilot-in- command's lack of a high performanc…The pilot-in-command's inadvertent stall during the go around attempt. Factors in the accident were the pilot-in- command's lack of a high performance endorsement and the pilot/passenger's decision to allow the pilot-in-command to manipulate the controls during the landing in an off airport area. |
| Apr 05, 1996 | BIG LAKE, AK | N9600B | Incident | destroyed |
fuel starvation due to unporting of the fuel tank inlet, and the pilot's use of a steep, nose-low attitude during descent on the approach to land. Th…fuel starvation due to unporting of the fuel tank inlet, and the pilot's use of a steep, nose-low attitude during descent on the approach to land. The low level of fuel remaining was a related factor. |
| Mar 16, 1996 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N2905A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper use of the brakes during landing. The snow berm along the edge of the runway was a factor. |
| Feb 27, 1996 | HILLSBORO, OR | N9669B | Incident | substantial |
the failure of the pilot to identify the unsuitable taxi area, and the failure of airport maintenance personnel to properly identify a construction ar…the failure of the pilot to identify the unsuitable taxi area, and the failure of airport maintenance personnel to properly identify a construction area. |
| Feb 05, 1996 | ISLESBORO, ME | N6423X | Incident | substantial | a loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. |
| Jan 20, 1996 | BUENA VISTA, CO | N6502A | Incident | destroyed |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor relating to the accident was: …The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor relating to the accident was: the crosswind. |
| Dec 30, 1995 | TANANA, AK | N4762B | Incident | substantial | The icing of the induction/intake screen and the pilot's improper planning/decision by electing to takeoff into suspended snow and ice crystals. |
| Dec 17, 1995 | PATOKA, IN | N9379T | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. |
| Nov 06, 1995 | STANLEY, ID | N52095 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with obstacles at the end of the takeoff area. His failure to attain sufficient altitude to clear the obsta…the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with obstacles at the end of the takeoff area. His failure to attain sufficient altitude to clear the obstacles was a factor. |
| Oct 27, 1995 | GOOSE LAKE, IA | N185F | Incident | substantial |
inadequate maintenance, inadequate preflight by the pilot, and a loose fuel tank cap that allowed siphoning of fuel, buckling of the right fuel bladde…inadequate maintenance, inadequate preflight by the pilot, and a loose fuel tank cap that allowed siphoning of fuel, buckling of the right fuel bladder, fuel exhaustion, and loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and the soft terrain and crop in the emergency landing area. |
| Oct 20, 1995 | BELLE FOURCHE, SD | N5466E | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. A factor i…the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. A factor in the accident was the crosswind conditions. |