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
Jun 25, 1993 BOZEMAN, MT N8047Z Incident substantial DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS NOT MAINTAINED. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION.
Jun 20, 1993 ANCHORAGE, AK N9968X Incident substantial SEPARATION OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR WHEEL.
Jun 19, 1993 MERRILL PASS, AK N7627A Incident substantial THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S INADEQUATE FUEL CALCULATIONS.
Jun 06, 1993 ANCHORAGE, AK N5252D Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTION CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING LANDING. THE TAILWIND WAS A FACTOR.
May 31, 1993 DAVENPORT, CA N2790X Incident substantial
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL TO AVOID THE HIGH VEGETATION. FACTORS RELATING TO THIS ACCIDENT WERE THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO …

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL TO AVOID THE HIGH VEGETATION. FACTORS RELATING TO THIS ACCIDENT WERE THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO OBTAIN THE CLIMB AIRSPEED AND THE INADVERTENT STALL/MUSH.
May 19, 1993 KETCHIKAN, AK N8237V Incident destroyed THE PILOT IN COMMANDS IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITION. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNFAVORABLE WIND.
Apr 17, 1993 JONESBORO, GA N2738K Incident substantial
The pilot's abrupt and excessive swerve to avoid a deer on the runway. A factor was the strong crosswind that precluded the pilot's directional contro…

The pilot's abrupt and excessive swerve to avoid a deer on the runway. A factor was the strong crosswind that precluded the pilot's directional control recovery.
Mar 08, 1993 ALBUQUERQUE, NM N7770K Incident substantial AIRCRAFT CONTROL NOT MAINTAINED BY THE PILOT. A FACTOR WAS VIBRATION IN THE TAILWHEEL FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.
Feb 06, 1993 ELMENDORF AFB, AK N3680C Incident substantial THE PILOT'S EXCESSIVE TAXI SPEED. A FACTOR WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE SNOW COVERED SURFACE.
Feb 04, 1993 KETCHIKAN, AK CFZEX Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE TAKEOFF RUN. FACTORS WERE THE UNFAVORABLE WINDS AND ROUGH WATER.
Jan 28, 1993 RIGGINS, ID N8691X Incident substantial
THE IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING BY THE PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN PROPER AIRSPEED FOR TAKEOFF FROM A SHORT STRIP IN TAILWIND WEATHER CONDITIONS. …

THE IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING BY THE PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN PROPER AIRSPEED FOR TAKEOFF FROM A SHORT STRIP IN TAILWIND WEATHER CONDITIONS. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE TAILWIND WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Dec 23, 1992 FULLERTON, CA N61798 Incident substantial
THE AIRPLANE'S OWNERS (INCLUDING THE PILOT) POOR MAINTENANCE AND THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE DE…

THE AIRPLANE'S OWNERS (INCLUDING THE PILOT) POOR MAINTENANCE AND THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE DETERIORATED OVERWING FUEL CAPS SEALS AND THE TAILWIND.
Nov 18, 1992 CLARKSBURG, CA N9284C Incident substantial THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE AILERONS.
Oct 27, 1992 LUBBOCK, TX N75077 Incident substantial THE PARTIAL POWER LOSS DUE TO A DISCONNECTED THROTTLE CABLE. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN AT THE PILOT'S DISPOSAL.
Sep 20, 1992 AVALON, CA N3288D Incident substantial THE PILOT'S IMPROPER LANDING FLARE WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING AND A COLLAPSE OF THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR.
Aug 10, 1992 WIBAUX, MT N63242 Incident substantial A POORLY PLANNED APPROACH.
Jul 28, 1992 EUREKA, AK N3266D Incident substantial THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND UNDETERMINED REASONS.
Jul 26, 1992 MONROE, GA N9581B Incident substantial FAILURE OF THE PILOT'S SEAT ASSEMBLY FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON(S) WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF CONTROL DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL.
Jul 24, 1992 WRANGELL, AK N9398C Incident substantial AN INOPERATIVE TAILWHEEL.
Jul 22, 1992 CURLEW ISLAND, LA N66618 Incident substantial THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT.
Jul 12, 1992 BLAINE, MN N7955V Incident substantial THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT ACTIVATION OF WHEEL BRAKES.
Jul 05, 1992 SANFORD, ME N1607C Incident substantial THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS.
Jul 05, 1992 NAKNEK, AK N2824A Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS INCLUDE GUSTY CROSSWIND CONDITIONS.
Jun 30, 1992 GLENDALE, AZ N2362C Incident substantial THE FAILURE OF THE LEFT MAIN GEAR INNER TUBE DUE TO DRY ROT, AND, THE INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND PREFLIGHT INSPECTIONS CONDUCTED ON THE AIRCRAFT.
May 09, 1992 KENAI, AK N2940C Incident substantial THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO CARBURETOR ICE.
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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