Cessna 180B Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 34 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2024 | Anchorage, AK | N5275E | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s encounter with wake turbulence, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Sep 19, 2014 | Piscataquis County, ME | N180GK | Minor | substantial |
The fatigue fracture of the No. 3 exhaust valve, which initiated at the outer surface of the valve stem and resulted in the subsequent total loss of e…The fatigue fracture of the No. 3 exhaust valve, which initiated at the outer surface of the valve stem and resulted in the subsequent total loss of engine power over terrain unsuitable for landing. |
| 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. |
| Feb 22, 2010 | Kodiak, AK | N5074E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, and his excessive use of brakes during the landing roll. |
| Oct 28, 2006 | Forest Lake, MN | N9117T | Serious (2) | substantial | the altitude/clearance with terrain not maintained by the pilot. |
| Jul 30, 1997 | SPANISH FORK, UT | N929AE | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind. A factor was the crosswind. |
| Jul 27, 1996 | ILIAMNA, AK | N9141T | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude and/or clearance fro…VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude and/or clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather condition (low ceiling and rain) and terrain. |
| Sep 02, 1995 | COOLEDGE, AZ | N5059E | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gust. |
| Apr 15, 1995 | CANTWELL, AK | N115F | Fatal (2) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC CONDITIONS. WEATHER CONDITIONS CONSISTING OF LOW CEILINGS AND TURBULENCE WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT. |
| Apr 09, 1995 | SANGER, TX | N5181E | Fatal (1) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S PERFORMANCE OF A LOW ALTITUDE MANEUVER AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL. A FACTOR WAS THE GUSTY WIND. |
| Sep 28, 1994 | EAST MORICHES, NY | N5112E | Serious | — | THE FAILURE OF THE PEDESTRIAN TO STAY CLEAR OF THE ACTIVE RUNWAY. A FACTOR WAS NIGHT CONDITIONS. |
| Sep 02, 1994 | FORT YUKON, AK | N5143E | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE FLAPS AND FLIGHT CONTROLS, AND A DELAY IN ABORTING THE TAKEOFF. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS GLASSY WATER CONDITIONS. |
| Sep 20, 1993 | MULLAN, ID | N985DB | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S POOR IN FLIGHT DECISION, AND HIS INADVERTENT CONTINUATION OF A VFR FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. FACTORS INCLUDE LOW C…THE PILOT'S POOR IN FLIGHT DECISION, AND HIS INADVERTENT CONTINUATION OF A VFR FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. FACTORS INCLUDE LOW CEILINGS, SNOW, FOG, RAIN, AND MOUNTAINOUS/HILLY TERRAIN. |
| Jul 26, 1992 | MONROE, GA | N9581B | Incident | substantial | FAILURE OF THE PILOT'S SEAT ASSEMBLY FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON(S) WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF CONTROL DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL. |
| May 05, 1992 | JACKSONVILLE, NC | N5127E | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ENSURE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL FOR THE PLANNED FLIGHT; WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION. A FACTOR WAS THE HIGH VEGETATION I…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ENSURE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL FOR THE PLANNED FLIGHT; WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION. A FACTOR WAS THE HIGH VEGETATION IN THE FORCED LANDING FIELD. |
| Jul 20, 1990 | RED BLUFF, CA | N20KB | Incident | substantial | AN IMPROPER LANDING FLARE AND IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM THE BOUNCED LANDING. |
| Jul 12, 1990 | AKRON, CO | N59KM | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO CORRECT A SWERVE DURING LANDING ROLL. A FACTOR WAS WIND GUSTS. |
| Jul 03, 1990 | BUTTERFLY LAKE, AK | N3125W | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT FAILED TO RETRACT THE AIRPLANE'S WHEEL PRIOR TO A WATER LANDING. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS ARE HIS FAILURE TO FOLLOW ESTABLISHED PROCEDURES/DIREC…THE PILOT FAILED TO RETRACT THE AIRPLANE'S WHEEL PRIOR TO A WATER LANDING. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS ARE HIS FAILURE TO FOLLOW ESTABLISHED PROCEDURES/DIRECTIVES, AND HABIT INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY HIS CONCERN OVER AN AIR TRAFFIC CONFLICT DURING THE PRECEDING TAKEOFF. |
| Jan 31, 1989 | NOCONA, TX | N59KM | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S DISREGARD OF THE AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE DATA/OPERATIONAL LIMITATIONS BY LANDING IN EXCESS OF THE CROSSWIND CAPABILITY OF THE AIRCRAFT, AND T…THE PILOT'S DISREGARD OF THE AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE DATA/OPERATIONAL LIMITATIONS BY LANDING IN EXCESS OF THE CROSSWIND CAPABILITY OF THE AIRCRAFT, AND THE RESULTANT LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL. |
| Sep 11, 1988 | FAIRBANKS, AK | N3539E | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 03, 1988 | DIXIE, ID | N5085E | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 01, 1988 | QUINCY, CA | N5104E | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |