Cessna 180 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1114 events recorded from 1981 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2017 | Tyonek, AK | N5222E | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper decision to land on a snow-covered airstrip with a tundra tire-equipped airplane, which resulted in a nose-over. |
| Sep 05, 2016 | Clemson, SC | N451SW | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Sep 03, 2016 | Yakutat, AK | N54AF | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate inspection of the off-airport landing area, which resulted in an encounter with standing water and a nose over. |
| Jul 06, 2016 | New Durham, NH | N767MH | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing after encountering a boat wake, which resulted in the airplane veering left, impact…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing after encountering a boat wake, which resulted in the airplane veering left, impacting the water's surface, and subsequently becoming submerged. |
| Jul 04, 2016 | Nome, AK | N9203T | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate glide path during landing, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway and impacting a barr…The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate glide path during landing, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway and impacting a barricade. Contributing to the accident was the airport manager's improper placement and marking of a metal barricade that encroached on the runway safety area. |
| May 15, 2016 | St. George, UT | C-GBLK | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion, ground loop, right main landing gea…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion, ground loop, right main landing gear collapse, and substantial damage to the right wing. |
| May 14, 2016 | Wasilla, AK | N2423F | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the l…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the loose dirt and gravel deposited in the center of the runway. |
| May 03, 2016 | Naknek, AK | N6479X | Incident | substantial |
The overstress fracture and subsequent separation of the left main landing gear axle due to a hard landing, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to…The overstress fracture and subsequent separation of the left main landing gear axle due to a hard landing, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control of the airplane. |
| Mar 13, 2016 | Boulder, UT | N4696B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff from the soft runway surface, which precluded optimal acceleration during the takeoff sequence. |
| Feb 14, 2016 | Sleetmute, AK | N2253C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to make contact with an unsuitable landing surface, resulting in a nose over. |
| Jan 15, 2016 | Sussex, NJ | N64251 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, which resulted in abnormal runway contact, a ground loop, and a nose over. |
| Oct 19, 2015 | Sioux Falls, SD | N9780G | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's decision to land with a 20 knot direct cross wind, which resulted in a loss of directional control and the right wing impacting terrain an…The pilot's decision to land with a 20 knot direct cross wind, which resulted in a loss of directional control and the right wing impacting terrain and a subsequent ground loop. |
| Sep 24, 2015 | McCall, ID | N4673A | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's excessive application of brake pressure during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot…The pilot's excessive application of brake pressure during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue the landing after noting he was high on final approach. |
| Sep 13, 2015 | Delta Junction, AK | N4763U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to attain and maintain yaw control during the approach and attempted go around, which resulted in impact with trees and terrain. |
| Aug 30, 2015 | Skwentna, AK | N59180 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. |
| Aug 22, 2015 | HOMER, AK | N9588B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a collision with terrain. |
| Jul 26, 2015 | Dixie, ID | N52095 | Incident | substantial | The failure of the right brake hydraulic line during taxi due to fatigue, which caused a loss of hydraulic fluid and rendered the brake inoperative. |
| Jun 30, 2015 | Cahokia, IL | N3888C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in a ground loop. |
| Jun 19, 2015 | Polson, MT | N9699B | Incident | substantial |
A total loss of engine power during approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no anomalies that woul…A total loss of engine power during approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Jun 06, 2015 | Vichey, MO | N180SA | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain. |
| Jun 06, 2015 | Waterloo, IA | N5067E | Incident | substantial | The incorrect installation of the secondary seat stop reel which resulted in the pilot's loss of control when the seat moved full aft during takeoff. |
| May 04, 2015 | Hartland, ME | N2724X | Incident | substantial | Abnormal runway contact which precipitated a loss of control and nose-over. |
| May 01, 2015 | PEARLAND, TX | N66048 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Apr 20, 2015 | Boise, ID | N180UB | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Feb 09, 2015 | Glennallen, AK | N9280C | Incident | substantial | An in-flight fire and a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. |