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 24, 2011 Orcas Island, WA N9361C Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
Sep 16, 2011 Reno, NV N180HR Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Sep 14, 2011 McGrath, AK N7814A Incident substantial The pilot's loss of control when encountering a downdraft during the initial climb after takeoff, resulting in a collision with terrain.
Sep 13, 2011 Ambler, AK N9019C Incident substantial The pilot's decision to takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Aug 20, 2011 Igiugig, AK N26CZ Incident substantial The pilot's decision to take off in a variable wind, resulting in a shallow climb and collision with terrain.
Aug 16, 2011 Stillwater, OK N3316D Incident substantial The pilot's on-ground loss of control during the landing roll upon encountering a sudden wind shift and gust.
Jul 24, 2011 Oscoda, MI N6425X Incident substantial The pilot's failure to retract the landing gear before a water landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use a checklist.
Jul 15, 2011 Schlater, MS N9996N Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Jun 17, 2011 Big Lake, AK N3934B Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path during his landing approach, resulting in an undershoot and collision with terrain.
Jun 12, 2011 Skwentna, AK N8221V Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control during landing.
May 18, 2011 Kenai, AK N9951N Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop.
Apr 09, 2011 Palmer, AK N2709X Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground-loop.
Mar 10, 2011 Pine, AZ N9330C Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
Jan 26, 2011 Helena, MT N9067M Incident substantial The certified flight instructor's loss of airplane control during the landing roll in a gusting crosswind.
Jan 25, 2011 Prescott, AZ N2229C Incident substantial The pilot's loss of airplane control during the landing roll.
Jan 14, 2011 Fullerton, CA N1630C Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Dec 31, 2010 Flagstaff, AZ N67F Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in a ground loop.
Dec 02, 2010 Omaha, NE N3246D Incident substantial
A loss of engine power due to a stuck check valve in the carburetor acceleration pump, resulting in an improper fuel mixture when the pilot attempted …

A loss of engine power due to a stuck check valve in the carburetor acceleration pump, resulting in an improper fuel mixture when the pilot attempted to add power.
Oct 29, 2010 Robstown, TX N3383D Incident substantial The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Oct 10, 2010 Farmington, NM N9277C Incident substantial The failure of the pilot and the flight instructor to maintain directional control of the airplane during a training maneuver.
Sep 24, 2010 Anchorage, AK N180BS Incident substantial The pilot's failure to compensate for the gusting wind during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with water.
Aug 02, 2010 Burnet, TX N5177E Incident substantial The failure of the tailwheel compression spring, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing.
Jul 12, 2010 Kakhonak, AK N7751K Incident substantial The pilot's decision to take off in unfavorable wind conditions.
Jul 01, 2010 Missoula, MT N3642C Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Jun 26, 2010 Cahokia, IL N2785K Incident substantial The fatigue failure of the axle's attaching bolts during landing.
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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