Cessna 180 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1114 events recorded from 1981 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 01, 2021 | Tyler, TX | N42084 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed on approach resulting in an extended touchdown, bounced landing, and runway excursion. |
| Jun 14, 2021 | Columbus, OH | N13159 | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from sealant contamination in the wing. |
| Jun 03, 2021 | RPSU-Porec, OF | HA-TUB | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| May 07, 2021 | Arlington, WA | N31B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with …The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with terrain. |
| May 06, 2021 | Buffalo, WY | N7770K | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a ground loop and collision with terrain. |
| Apr 21, 2021 | Tyonek, AK | N180RJ | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s loss of directional control while dragging the surface of an ice- and snow-covered lake in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an i…The pilot’s loss of directional control while dragging the surface of an ice- and snow-covered lake in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an impact with a tree. |
| Apr 03, 2021 | Delavan, WI | N1522C | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll with gusting crosswinds, which resulted in his excessive brake input a…The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll with gusting crosswinds, which resulted in his excessive brake input and a subsequent nose over. |
| Apr 02, 2021 | Denver, CO | N4802 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s loss of situational awareness, and his unintended landing on a soft unimproved dirt road, which resulted in a loss of directional control …The pilot’s loss of situational awareness, and his unintended landing on a soft unimproved dirt road, which resulted in a loss of directional control into soft ground and the airplane to subsequently nose over. |
| Nov 03, 2020 | Warrenton, GA | N6484X | Serious (1) | destroyed | The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with trees. |
| Oct 02, 2020 | Princeton, OR | N8678X | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to enrichen the mixture, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. |
| Oct 01, 2020 | Tok, AK | N926LL | Incident | substantial | The mechanic’s failure to properly repair the tailwheel, which resulted in a malfunction of the tailwheel and a loss of directional control. |
| Sep 26, 2020 | Linköping, SW | SE-CXN | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 25, 2020 | Givens Hot Springs, ID | N334SC | Incident | substantial | Pilot's failure to maintain directional control on takeoff. |
| Aug 24, 2020 | Lebanon, MO | N748P | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Aug 22, 2020 | Kotzebue, AK | N9128T | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed conducive to flight during takeoff. |
| Aug 22, 2020 | St Louis, MO | N7620A | Serious (1) | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to improper maintenance of the mixture control cable and attachment hardware, which led to a forced landing into a co…A total loss of engine power due to improper maintenance of the mixture control cable and attachment hardware, which led to a forced landing into a congested area. |
| Aug 11, 2020 | Stanley, ID | N9917N | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop. |
| Aug 05, 2020 | Kenai, AK | N9712G | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s improper decision to place a passenger and baggage in the rear baggage compartment, which resulted in an aft center of gravity, an increas…The pilot’s improper decision to place a passenger and baggage in the rear baggage compartment, which resulted in an aft center of gravity, an increase in directional instability, and affected the pilot’s ability to maintain directional control, resulting in a ground loop during the landing roll. |
| Jul 21, 2020 | Cambridge, MN | N2943C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's loss of directional control while landing a tailwheel airplane with a slight left quartering a tailwind. Contributing to the accident was …The pilot's loss of directional control while landing a tailwheel airplane with a slight left quartering a tailwind. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. |
| Jul 20, 2020 | Bear Valley, AK | N2929C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's over application of brakes during taxi, which resulted in a nose over. |
| Jul 05, 2020 | Anchorage, AK | N9185T | Incident | substantial | The failure of the left float bottom due to corrosion, which resulted in a loss of control during the water landing. |
| Jun 22, 2020 | Burlington, VT | N7955V | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll in crosswind conditions. |
| Jun 15, 2020 | Fairbanks, AK | N3186D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat while flying in conditions conducive carburetor to icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine powe…The pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat while flying in conditions conducive carburetor to icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. |
| May 06, 2020 | Hanksville, UT | N89SJ | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground-loop. |
| Apr 16, 2020 | Marion, MT | N53ES | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's loss of directional control and subsequent improper brake application during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted i…The pilot's loss of directional control and subsequent improper brake application during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a nose-over. |