Cessna 180 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1114 events recorded from 1981 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Nov 04, 2015 | Haines, AK | N4611U | Serious (1) | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence and the pilot’s decision to continu…A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence and the pilot’s decision to continue the flight after realizing the remaining fuel quantity was near 0. |
| 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 23, 2015 | Kasilof, AK | N3043E | Fatal (2) | substantial | The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on postaccident examination and testing. |
| Aug 22, 2015 | HOMER, AK | N9588B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a collision with terrain. |
| Aug 16, 2015 | Ione, OR | N28RR | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact 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. |
| Jun 02, 2015 | Half Moon Caye, BH | V3-HHT | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| 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. |
| Apr 14, 2015 | Whittier, AK | N9247C | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's decision to continue flight into known icing conditions, contrary to the airplane’s limitations, which resulted in a total loss of engine …The pilot's decision to continue flight into known icing conditions, contrary to the airplane’s limitations, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to icing. |
| 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. |
| Jan 10, 2015 | Jackson, CA | N2229C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Dec 20, 2014 | Nome, AK | N393B | Incident | minor | The disengagement and subsequent binding of the right tailwheel steering cable, which disabled the rudder system. |
| Oct 12, 2014 | Boca Raton, FL | N2590K | Minor | substantial |
Maintenance personnel’s failure to apply proper torque to the cylinder flange nuts and through bolts, which resulted in shifting of the Nos. 1 and 2 m…Maintenance personnel’s failure to apply proper torque to the cylinder flange nuts and through bolts, which resulted in shifting of the Nos. 1 and 2 main bearings, loss of lubrication, failure of the crankshaft, and a subsequent total loss of engine power. |
| Oct 11, 2014 | Coloma, MI | N180CT | Incident | substantial | The pilot did not use the departure checklist, resulting in an inadvertent landing with the pontoon wheels extended. |