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 01, 1999 | GUSTAVUS, AK | N6180 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadvertent ground loop/swerve. |
| Jul 30, 1999 | SHAWANO, WI | N4809E | Incident | substantial |
the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control. Factors were the misjudged flare and improper recovery from the bounced landing by the pilo…the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control. Factors were the misjudged flare and improper recovery from the bounced landing by the pilot, and the ditch. |
| Jul 24, 1999 | FRANKFORT, MI | N9330C | Incident | substantial | the inadequate flare and the go-around not performed by the pilot. |
| Jul 18, 1999 | TOWER, MN | N4636B | Incident | substantial | failure of the operator of the boat to maintain clearance with the floatplane. |
| Jul 05, 1999 | WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN | N9780B | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inability to get the airplane to climb for undetermined reason, and the pilot landing the floatplane on the lake with the wheels extended.…the pilot's inability to get the airplane to climb for undetermined reason, and the pilot landing the floatplane on the lake with the wheels extended. Factors contributing to this accident were the pilot's failure to perform a before landing checklist, pressure induced by the event, and the precautionary landing. |
| Jul 03, 1999 | NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV | N180HW | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the existing crosswind condition and maintain directional control of the aircraft. |
| Jun 21, 1999 | KOTZEBUE, AK | N2958K | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. |
| Jun 19, 1999 | KALISPELL, MT | N4707U | Incident | substantial | An encounter with a crosswind gust, which was not possible to compensate for. |
| Jun 17, 1999 | SANTA MONICA, CA | N181RC | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's misjudged landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent porpoising of the airplane; and his failure to maintain direct…The pilot's misjudged landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent porpoising of the airplane; and his failure to maintain directional control that resulted in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane. |
| Jun 15, 1999 | FAIRBANKS, AK | N5218D | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision during a go-around. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path to the runw…The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision during a go-around. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path to the runway. |
| Jun 09, 1999 | PALMER, AK | N7560K | Incident | substantial | The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the water landing. |
| May 28, 1999 | SEDONA, AZ | N9270C | Incident | substantial | Fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate fuel supply, and the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning fuel consumption calculations. |
| May 27, 1999 | WICKENBURG, AZ | N2660M | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from ground obstacles. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention in this accident. |
| May 23, 1999 | BREMERTON, WA | N2567K | Incident | substantial | Failure of the landing gear attach bolt due to fatigue failure resulting in the left main landing gear collapsing. |
| May 10, 1999 | NECEDAH, WI | N59DW | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was the gusting tailwind. |
| Apr 04, 1999 | ILIAMNA, AK | N420SB | Incident | substantial |
The improper installation of the main landing gear attaching bolt by maintenance personnel, which resulted in total failure of the bolt and collapse o…The improper installation of the main landing gear attaching bolt by maintenance personnel, which resulted in total failure of the bolt and collapse of the landing gear. |
| Mar 28, 1999 | GLENNALLEN, AK | N3452D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site. A factor associated with the accident was the soft, snow-covered terrain. |
| Mar 14, 1999 | FAIRBANKS, AK | N4721U | Incident | substantial |
Water contamination of the fuel supply, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection to ensure all water was removed from the fuel supply. Factors…Water contamination of the fuel supply, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection to ensure all water was removed from the fuel supply. Factors in the accident were a wrinkle in the wing fuel tank bladder, and snow covered terrain. |
| Mar 07, 1999 | INYOKERN, CA | N345RC | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable and gusting winds during a wheel landing, which led to a loss of directional control. |
| Jan 23, 1999 | GRANBURY, TX | N52170 | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason. A factor was the power lines crossing the final approach path. |
| Dec 03, 1998 | SPRINGDALE, AR | N1774C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a ground loop. A factor was the pilot's improper landing flare. |
| Oct 15, 1998 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N4955A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were a crosswind, and loose gavel. |
| Sep 23, 1998 | PORT HEIDEN, AK | N2204C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadvertent activation of the brakes during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop/swerve. |
| Sep 18, 1998 | CHALKITSIK, AK | N9407C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to identify an unsafe/hazardous condition. A factor associated with the accident was soft terrain conditions. |
| Sep 12, 1998 | LAKESHORE, MD | N6503A | Incident | substantial | Failures of the right float's nose wheel do to a preexisting fatigue crack. |