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
Jun 17, 1989 BULLFROG, UT N1846Z Minor substantial
THE PILOT FAILED TO COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS DURING THE LANDING ROLL. THE CROSSWIND WAS CONSIDERED AS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR. AN UNDERLYING FACTO…

THE PILOT FAILED TO COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS DURING THE LANDING ROLL. THE CROSSWIND WAS CONSIDERED AS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR. AN UNDERLYING FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN PERFORMING CROSSWIND LANDINGS IN THE CESSNA 180.
Jan 14, 1989 RUSSELLS POINT, OH N4585B Minor substantial
THE PILOT'S INACCURATE EVALUATION OF WEATHER CONDITION, AND HIS FAILURE TO USE AVAILABLE WEATHER BRIEFING RESOURCES. AS A RESULT, THE PILOT ENCOUNTERE…

THE PILOT'S INACCURATE EVALUATION OF WEATHER CONDITION, AND HIS FAILURE TO USE AVAILABLE WEATHER BRIEFING RESOURCES. AS A RESULT, THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED STRUCTURAL ICING WHICH COVERED THE WINDSCREEN, BLOCKING FORWARD VISIBILITY.
Nov 12, 1988 EUREKA, CA N7904V Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 20, 1988 EASTSOUND, WA N2748K Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 04, 1988 LAKEPORT, CA N9124C Minor substantial Investigation pending
Oct 16, 1987 PETERSBURG, AK N63071 Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 30, 1987 SHELTON, WA N4789U Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 29, 1987 GRASSY BUTTE, ND N2413C Minor substantial Investigation pending
Aug 28, 1987 GLENDALE, AZ N3164D Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 28, 1987 BULL SHOALS, AR N9161C Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 27, 1987 DALLAS, OR N5270D Minor substantial Investigation pending
Feb 17, 1987 NEW PALTZ, NY N9708G Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jan 24, 1987 ANCHORAGE, AK N46362 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 04, 1986 FAIRBANKS, AK N7935V Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 04, 1986 TIMBALIER, LA N20379 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 05, 1985 PLACERVILLE, CA N1895X Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 28, 1985 ANCHORAGE, AK N71RD Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 20, 1985 THEORDORE RIVER, AK N91390 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Feb 25, 1985 LAPOINT, UT N17RK Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 28, 1984 CHICKEN, AK N3476Y Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 04, 1984 GALVESTON, TX N5190E Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 15, 1984 ANCHORAGE, AK N4747U Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 17, 1984 SOLDOTNA, AK N9762G Minor substantial Investigation pending
Dec 29, 1983 MELVILLE LAKE, CA N2991K Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 11, 1983 STAKE ISLAND, N5030E Minor substantial Investigation pending
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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