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 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.
Jan 27, 2020 Eloy, AZ N9729B Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground-loop.
Nov 08, 2019 Tyler, TX N9925N Incident substantial The pilot's improper wind correction while taking off with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over.
Oct 15, 2019 Flannigan, NV N180JL Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a wing strike.
Oct 12, 2019 Greenville, TX N333DW Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground-loop.
Sep 04, 2019 LANCASTER, TX N9250T Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
Aug 10, 2019 Two Harbors, MN N76LG Incident substantial The pilot's abrupt maneuver to try and avoid a deer during landing on a grass strip runway, which resulted in a ground loop.
Jul 11, 2019 Talkeetna, AK N91299 Incident substantial The pilot's improper soft-field landing technique, which resulted in a nose-over.
Jul 07, 2019 Okeechobee, FL N52031 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional while landing with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a ground loop.
Jun 29, 2019 Pickens, SC N75077 Incident substantial Maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the right main landing gear brake assembly, which resulted in the loss of control during landing.
Jun 28, 2019 Wasilla, AK N9939V Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the left wing striking bushes. Contributing to the acci…

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the left wing striking bushes. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distorted visual perception due to his flying with one seat cushion rather than the two cushions he typically used.
Jun 22, 2019 Panama City, FL N5239D Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
Jun 07, 2019 Santa Fe, NM N180V Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a wing strike.
May 26, 2019 Takotna, AK N3EH Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which resulted in impact with vegetation.
Apr 24, 2019 Morgan, UT N1628C Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and an attempted aborted landing and…

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and an attempted aborted landing and impact with bushes and terrain.
Apr 20, 2019 Reedsburg, WI N59DW Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control and subsequent improper brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
Apr 14, 2019 Limington, ME N4796B Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during touchdown, which resulted in runway excursion onto snow.
Dec 15, 2018 MORIARTY, NM N188H Incident substantial The pilot's failure to see and avoid a parked glider while taxiing from the runway.
Oct 03, 2018 Hailey, ID N180BG Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions.
Sep 05, 2018 Richmond, VA C-GODA Incident substantial The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the total loss of engine power.
Sep 02, 2018 Yakutat, AK N95EA Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the airplane during a step-turn takeoff.
Aug 15, 2018 Ambler, AK N9949N Incident substantial The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the left wing and horizontal stabilizer striking the ground.
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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