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 03, 1997 | PORT ASHTON, AK | N9044M | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind and soft terrain. |
| Jul 30, 1997 | SPANISH FORK, UT | N929AE | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind. A factor was the crosswind. |
| Jul 24, 1997 | UMIAT, AK | N2707X | Incident | substantial | The collapse of the right main landing gear while taxiing to parking. |
| Jul 22, 1997 | CARLISLE, AR | N9320C | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll (at night). |
| Jul 15, 1997 | LAKE MEAD, NV | N2914K | Minor | substantial | Failure of the number 4 piston for undetermined reasons. |
| Jun 09, 1997 | HOLLISTER, CA | N3343D | Incident | destroyed |
The pilot's improper use of the elevator and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing. A factor in the ac…The pilot's improper use of the elevator and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's application of full power following the loss of directional control, which increased the turning moment already generated by the initial swerve. |
| May 27, 1997 | OLNEY, TX | N9408C | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind, which resulted in a loss of dirctional control, a ground loop, and a collapsed main gear. The …the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind, which resulted in a loss of dirctional control, a ground loop, and a collapsed main gear. The crosswind was a related factor. |
| May 26, 1997 | FREEDOM, PA | N1802C | Serious (1) | destroyed |
the pilot's premature lift off, and his failure to maintain proper runway alignment, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, while attempting to avoid…the pilot's premature lift off, and his failure to maintain proper runway alignment, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, while attempting to avoid an obstruction (telephone pole). Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot allowed the airplane's gross weight to be exceeded, his inadvertent use of carburetor heat, and a gusty crosswind condition. |
| May 21, 1997 | SHAKTOOLIK, AK | N24EJ | Incident | substantial | loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). |
| May 21, 1997 | KETCHIKAN, AK | N2175Z | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor relating to the accident was: the unfavorable wind condition with gusts and downdra…the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor relating to the accident was: the unfavorable wind condition with gusts and downdrafts. |
| May 19, 1997 | RANCHO SANTA YN, MX | N9279C | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 14, 1997 | LEBANON, NH | N4992V | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| May 02, 1997 | TALKEETNA, AK | N74806 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor associated with the acc…the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was: the variable crosswind condition. |
| Apr 21, 1997 | SOLDOTNA, AK | N64337 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for cross conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor relating to the acciden…the pilot's inadequate compensation for cross conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor relating to the accident was: the variable/gusty/crosswind condition. |
| Mar 30, 1997 | CAMARILLO, CA | N9065N | Minor | destroyed | The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for crosswind conditions during landing. |
| Mar 27, 1997 | ERIE, CO | N6484X | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airplane directional control. A factor was the crosswind. |
| Jan 22, 1997 | VALENTINE, TX | N19694 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and the excessive airspeed during the approach and landing. A factor was the dirt bank paral…The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and the excessive airspeed during the approach and landing. A factor was the dirt bank paralleling the airstrip. |
| Jan 20, 1997 | LOPEZ, WA | N42376 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's improper decision to initiate flight into marginal VFR conditions at night which led to inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological …The pilot's improper decision to initiate flight into marginal VFR conditions at night which led to inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were a low ceiling, fog, and dark night conditions. |
| Dec 31, 1996 | ST MARY'S, AK | N7066 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, and subsequent loss of engine power. Factors associated with the accident were the presence of ice cryst…the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, and subsequent loss of engine power. Factors associated with the accident were the presence of ice crystals in the atmosphere, and unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| 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 30, 1996 | PORT ALSWORTH, AK | N8241V | Serious (1) | substantial |
The fuel starvation caused by the unporting of the right fuel tank, and the pilot's inadequate preflight by not dipping the fuel tank to ensure suffic…The fuel starvation caused by the unporting of the right fuel tank, and the pilot's inadequate preflight by not dipping the fuel tank to ensure sufficient fuel quantity to prevent the unporting. |
| 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. |