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
Mar 21, 2023 Cincinnati, OH N7772B Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during taxi, which resulted in a collision with a parked airplane. Contributing was the mar…

The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during taxi, which resulted in a collision with a parked airplane. Contributing was the marshaller’s improper marshalling techniques.
Jan 12, 2023 Agua Caliente Springs, CA N2875K Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during an aborted approach, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
Nov 15, 2022 Kahlotus, WA N24227 Serious (1) substantial
The pilot’s failure to check the fuel selector position before takeoff and his improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total…

The pilot’s failure to check the fuel selector position before takeoff and his improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Also causal was the pilot’s loss of airplane control which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Sep 27, 2022 Hermiston, OR N2452F Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
Sep 26, 2022 Williston, ND N93330 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
Sep 25, 2022 Skwentna, AK N9728B Fatal (1) substantial The failure of the landing gear float due to inadequate maintenance of the floats and corrosion.
Sep 21, 2022 Ocean City, MD N9359C Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind, resulting in the runway excursion and nose over.
Sep 04, 2022 McCarty, AK N91224 Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to initiate a go around maneuver when the airplane past the intended touch down point.
Sep 03, 2022 Seeley Lake, MT N3135D Serious (2) substantial The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of unporting of the fuel.
Aug 23, 2022 Egegik, AK N6455X Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff from a lake.
Aug 12, 2022 Sutton-Alpine, AK N6577A Minor substantial A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Aug 04, 2022 Cantwell, AK N9211T Incident substantial The pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll that resulted in a nose over.
Jul 22, 2022 Oshkosh, WI N669CB Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusty crosswind.
Apr 29, 2022 Portland, OR N20640 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing on a wet surface with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Mar 30, 2022 Lampasas, TX N4738B Incident substantial
The pilot’s decision to perform a takeoff from a perpendicular taxiway rather than the airport runway, which led to the airplane striking trees at the…

The pilot’s decision to perform a takeoff from a perpendicular taxiway rather than the airport runway, which led to the airplane striking trees at the end of the departure path.
Feb 10, 2022 Carrizozo, NM N4750B Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Oct 13, 2021 Chickaloon, AK N9966N Incident unk A mid-air collision for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
Oct 12, 2021 Kalispell, MT N926LL Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop and a runway excursion.
Sep 26, 2021 Kotzebue, AK N716 Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of control during takeoff due to a gusty, variable wind and the rough terrain.
Sep 01, 2021 Dunseith, ND C-FMFT Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around with a strong gusting crosswind.
Aug 13, 2021 Soldotna, AK N3467Y Incident substantial
The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot receiving instruction, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing touchdown an…

The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot receiving instruction, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing touchdown and a left main landing gear collapse.
Jul 24, 2021 Mt. Hood, OR N8884 Minor substantial
The total loss of engine power while in cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. Contributing to the accide…

The total loss of engine power while in cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the presentation of an abandoned airport as available for use in the Federal Aviation Administration airports database.
Jul 19, 2021 Brenham, TX N9024M Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff from a rough field.
Jul 04, 2021 Lander, WY N7802K Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a fence.
Jul 04, 2021 Ogden, UT N9193T Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of directional control while taxiing at high speed, which resulted in a ground loop.
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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