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
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.
Aug 01, 2018 Gold Bridge, CA C-FCDQ Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Jul 19, 2018 Bozeman, MT N3224D Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Jul 09, 2018 Cut Bank, MT N180GB Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Jul 02, 2018 Lago Vista, TX N2469C Incident substantial The separation of the left main landing gear spring during landing due to a preexisting fatigue crack.
Jun 23, 2018 Fairbanks, AK N3125D Incident substantial The failure of the brake line tube due to an improper flare.
Jun 20, 2018 Kent, WA N9130T Incident substantial The pilot’s use of excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane coming to rest nose down.
Jun 15, 2018 Ambler, AK N2957K Serious (1) substantial The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area with unfavorable wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to maintain a climb.
Jun 03, 2018 Kanab, UT N67WW Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
May 30, 2018 Kake, AK N2716X Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while exiting the runway after landing.
Mar 31, 2018 Grove, OK N2485C Minor substantial
A total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice accumulation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat immedia…

A total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice accumulation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat immediately following the loss of engine power.
Mar 30, 2018 Salina, CA N9986N Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Mar 23, 2018 Canton, MS N77NP Incident substantial
The pilot's decision to land the airplane with a tailwind, which led to a runway excursion. Contributing to the pilot's decision to land with a tailwi…

The pilot's decision to land the airplane with a tailwind, which led to a runway excursion. Contributing to the pilot's decision to land with a tailwind was a partial loss of engine power due to his failure to effectively use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.
Mar 09, 2018 Mount Vernon, WA N9463C Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
Feb 17, 2018 Big Lake, AK N2934A Incident substantial The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which led to both skis breaking through the ice while positioning the airplane after landing.
Feb 11, 2018 Nenana, AK N2347C Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate approach path to an unimproved airstrip, which resulted in a hard landing short of the airstrip.
Dec 03, 2017 Frederick, MD N399F Minor substantial The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and the failure of the left main landing gear tire.
Nov 10, 2017 Panama City, FL N6547A Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain lateral/bank control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
Sep 22, 2017 Danbury, CT N9624B Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.
Sep 21, 2017 Albuquerque, NM N180SA Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll in gusting crosswind conditions.
Sep 05, 2017 Ambler, AK N8249V Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate glidepath to an off-airport landing site.
Aug 28, 2017 Gaylord, MI N180LP Serious (2) substantial
The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in weather conditions that were conducive to carburetor ice formation, which resulted in a …

The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in weather conditions that were conducive to carburetor ice formation, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice accumulation.
Aug 20, 2017 Newport, NH N1585C Incident substantial A leak in the right brake slave cylinder, which led to no fluid in the reservoir and subsequent asymmetric braking.
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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