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
May 25, 1984 BROADUS, MT N3481Y Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Nov 28, 1983 LAS VEGAS, NV N91478 Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 27, 1983 FAIRBANKS, AK N2145Z Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 01, 1983 HARVEY, LA N52072 Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
May 30, 1983 NORTH BEND, WA N42917 Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Feb 24, 1983 DESCANSO, CA N3687C Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 07, 1982 NEAR IRWIN, ID N5271E Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 07, 1982 MISSING ACFT, AK N2194Z Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 11, 1982 PORTER, ME N2800T Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
May 23, 1982 N. CORDOVA, AK N9043M Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 02, 1982 SKWENTA, AK N7641A Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 01, 1981 COTTON, MN N4988E Fatal (4) destroyed THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE AND AIRCRAFT CONTROL AFTER AN ENCOUNTER WITH INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS.
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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