Cessna 180 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1114 events recorded from 1981 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 04, 2017 | Willow, AK | N5236D | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare while landing on water with glassy water conditions, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. |
| Aug 02, 2017 | Puntilla, AK | N9455C | Incident | destroyed |
The airplane’s encounter with a downdraft while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of at…The airplane’s encounter with a downdraft while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. |
| Jul 22, 2017 | Austin, TX | N3119D | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's improper decision to attempt to take off after two previous failed attempts from choppy water with a high outside temperature and the airp…The pilot's improper decision to attempt to take off after two previous failed attempts from choppy water with a high outside temperature and the airplane near its maximum gross weight, which degraded the airplane’s performance and resulted in its inability to maintain adequate airspeed and sustain a climb. |
| Jul 09, 2017 | Baker City, OR | N4683B | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning. |
| Jul 09, 2017 | Anchorage, AK | N2429C | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 04, 2017 | Nashua, NH | N9961N | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Jun 11, 2017 | Belmar, NJ | N71MH | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions. |
| Jun 01, 2017 | Ventura, CA | N3683C | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's abrupt and substantial pullup maneuver while flying the airplane above the maneuvering speed, which resulted in an in-flight breakup. The …The pilot's abrupt and substantial pullup maneuver while flying the airplane above the maneuvering speed, which resulted in an in-flight breakup. The reason for the pilot's maneuver could not be determined based on the available evidence. |
| Apr 12, 2017 | Kenai, AK | N2144Z | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with crosswind conditions. |
| Apr 12, 2017 | Manchester, CA | N7945V | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the total loss of engine power. |
| Feb 19, 2017 | Bally, PA | N123GT | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in crosswind conditions. |
| 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. |
| Aug 06, 2016 | Cardington, OH | N2601Y | Minor | destroyed | The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing during an attempted go-around. |
| 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 13, 2016 | California City, CA | N9370C | Minor | substantial |
A directional upset on landing due to a thermally induced atmospheric disturbance, which the pilot was unable to successfully counter due to improperl…A directional upset on landing due to a thermally induced atmospheric disturbance, which the pilot was unable to successfully counter due to improperly set rudder travel limits. |
| 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 31, 2016 | Shiprock, NM | N180XV | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after encountering a sudden change in wind direction during the landing roll. |
| Mar 26, 2016 | Del Rio, TX | N9659B | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s loss of directional control while departing with a gusting tailwind. |
| 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. |
| Mar 13, 2016 | South Burlington, VT | N9925N | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff roll, which resulted in a nose over. |