Cessna 180B Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 34 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.

34

All Events

21

Incidents

5

Minor

3

Serious

5

Fatal (7 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
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.
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.
Jul 30, 1997 SPANISH FORK, UT N929AE Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind. A factor was the crosswind.
Sep 02, 1995 COOLEDGE, AZ N5059E Incident substantial the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gust.
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.
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 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
May 01, 1988 QUINCY, CA N5104E Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 19, 1987 Atkinson, NE N5133E Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 04, 1987 BOULDER, CO N5207E Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 28, 1987 PALMER, AK N9141T Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 01, 1986 CLEAR, AK N3539E Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 10, 1986 KVICHAK, AK N5159E Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 28, 1983 DECKER, MT N5259E Incident 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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