Cessna 180A Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 61 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

61

All Events

51

Incidents

7

Minor

1

Serious

2

Fatal (3 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Mar 26, 2016 Del Rio, TX N9659B Minor substantial The pilot’s loss of directional control while departing with a gusting tailwind.
Sep 15, 2005 Lodi, WI N392PT Minor substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing resulting in a nose-over.
Jun 29, 2005 Big Bend, CA N2929C Minor substantial the pilot misjudged his clearance altitude above the surface of the lake, resulting in a collision with water.
Jun 15, 1999 FAIRBANKS, AK N5218D Minor substantial
The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision during a go-around. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path to the runw…

The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision during a go-around. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path to the runway.
Jun 21, 1998 BAY CITY, MI N9753B Minor substantial a fatigue failure of the left nose gear caster bolt which resulted in a separation of the nose gear during landing.
Jun 27, 1987 DALLAS, OR N5270D Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 11, 1983 STAKE ISLAND, N5030E Minor substantial Investigation pending
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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