Cessna 180 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1114 events recorded from 1981 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 1995 | PORT ALSWORTH, AK | N2940K | Incident | substantial | Failure of the main landing gear wheel that had been modified for a tundra tire. |
| Sep 15, 1995 | PRAY, MT | N11JW | Incident | substantial |
THE LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DUE TO THE LOSS OF RIGHT TAILWHEEL STEERING. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE: A LEFT QUARTERING CROSSWIND AND THE SLOPED …THE LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DUE TO THE LOSS OF RIGHT TAILWHEEL STEERING. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE: A LEFT QUARTERING CROSSWIND AND THE SLOPED SIDE OF THE ROAD. |
| Sep 10, 1995 | GLENNALLEN, AK | N94259 | Incident | destroyed | The pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for takeoff. The water condition with large waves/swells was a related factor. |
| Sep 07, 1995 | BROWNING, MT | N7820K | Fatal (1) | destroyed | CLEARANCE FROM THE GROUND WAS NOT MAINTAINED WHILE ATTEMPTING A VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC WEATHER CONDITIONS. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS FOG. |
| Sep 03, 1995 | IGIUGIG, AK | N5293D | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION TO ASSURE THE AIRPLANE WOULD MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE/CLEARANCE FROM THE RIVER BANK DURING TAK…THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION TO ASSURE THE AIRPLANE WOULD MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE/CLEARANCE FROM THE RIVER BANK DURING TAKEOFF. |
| Sep 02, 1995 | COOLEDGE, AZ | N5059E | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gust. |
| Aug 21, 1995 | FORT YUKON, AK | N9407C | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF AN UNSUITABLE TAKEOFF AREA. |
| Aug 17, 1995 | NIKISKI, AK | N9797G | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING. SOFT TERRAIN AND CONTAMINATION IN THE LEFT BRAKE CYLINDER WERE RELATED FACTORS. |
| Jul 13, 1995 | KING SALMON, AK | N63336 | Incident | substantial |
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ADEQUATELY COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS, WHICH RESULTED IN A FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE DOWNDRAFT AND CROS…FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ADEQUATELY COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS, WHICH RESULTED IN A FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE DOWNDRAFT AND CROSSWIND WERE RELATED FACTORS. |
| Jul 06, 1995 | NAKNEK, AK | N2975C | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR TAXI. |
| Jul 05, 1995 | SPRINGDALE, AR | N8676X | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR THE CROSSWIND CONDITIONS. FACTORS WERE THE CROSSWIND, AND THE PILOT'S IMPROPER WEATHER EVALUATION. |
| Jun 26, 1995 | CHANDLER, AZ | N2362C | Minor | substantial |
Fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's failure to determine the amount of fuel onboard at departure. The reduced ambient lighting was a factor in …Fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's failure to determine the amount of fuel onboard at departure. The reduced ambient lighting was a factor in this accident. |
| Jun 23, 1995 | MINTO, AK | N5177E | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF IN A TIMELY MANNER. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE ALL OF THE AVAILABLE A…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF IN A TIMELY MANNER. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE ALL OF THE AVAILABLE AREA (WATERWAY) FOR THE TAKEOFF. |
| Jun 23, 1995 | MONROE, WA | N2790X | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED. |
| Jun 20, 1995 | CHATSWORTH, NJ | N2728X | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Related factors were the gusty crosswind conditions. |
| Jun 04, 1995 | CLEAR LAKE, MN | N3149D | Serious (1) | substantial |
failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. The proximity of trees to the runway was a related fact…failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. The proximity of trees to the runway was a related factor. |
| Jun 03, 1995 | CARTAGO, CA | N2198Z | Serious (2) | substantial |
the pilot's inflight decision to attempt a low pass over a mountain airstrip at a high density alitude atmospheric condition, and, his failure to retr…the pilot's inflight decision to attempt a low pass over a mountain airstrip at a high density alitude atmospheric condition, and, his failure to retract the flaps during the climb-out from the pass. The rising mountainous terrain surrounding the landing strip, downdrafts, and the high density altitude condition were factors in the accident. |
| May 28, 1995 | PHILLIPSBURG, MT | N9115C | Incident | substantial |
THE FAILURE OF THE DUAL STUDENT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE BOUNCED LANDING, AND THE FAILURE OF THE CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR TO TAKE…THE FAILURE OF THE DUAL STUDENT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE BOUNCED LANDING, AND THE FAILURE OF THE CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR TO TAKE ADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION AND RECOVER FROM THE LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO ADEQUATELY ALIGN THE LANDING GEAR. |
| May 25, 1995 | EVELETH, MN | N8611X | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper setting of the flaps to the 30 degree position and an excessive descent rate during the landing. |
| May 12, 1995 | ORR, MN | N9336C | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind weather condition. A factor was the crosswind. |
| May 05, 1995 | LITTLE ROCK, AR | N180JV | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE TAXI SPEED. |
| Apr 23, 1995 | LOS BANOS, CA | N4928A | Incident | substantial | fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation. |
| Apr 15, 1995 | NYSSA, OR | N180WH | Incident | substantial | FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL EN ROUTE. |
| Apr 15, 1995 | CANTWELL, AK | N115F | Fatal (2) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC CONDITIONS. WEATHER CONDITIONS CONSISTING OF LOW CEILINGS AND TURBULENCE WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT. |
| Apr 15, 1995 | BETHEL, AK | N9736B | Incident | substantial |
THE CESSNA PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE FROM THE TRANSPORT AIRPLANE WHILE TAXIING, AND THE GROUND PERSONNEL'S INADEQUATE LOOKOUT W…THE CESSNA PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE FROM THE TRANSPORT AIRPLANE WHILE TAXIING, AND THE GROUND PERSONNEL'S INADEQUATE LOOKOUT WHILE MARSHALLING THE TRANSPORT AIRPLANE FROM THE RAMP. |