Cessna 180C Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 16 events recorded from 1982 to 2022.

16

All Events

14

Incidents

2

Minor

0

Serious

0

Fatal (0 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Aug 04, 2022 Cantwell, AK N9211T Incident substantial The pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll that resulted in a nose over.
Jul 04, 2021 Ogden, UT N9193T Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of directional control while taxiing at high speed, which resulted in a ground loop.
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.
Dec 21, 2008 Great Falls, MT C-FIWA Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Apr 11, 2007 Santa Fe, NM N9253T Incident substantial Exceeding the airplane's maximum demonstrated crosswind component during the takeoff roll. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
Sep 10, 2005 Igiugig, AK N9254T Incident substantial
The failure of the airplane's starter to disengage, which resulted in an overheated starter, smoke in the cockpit, and an emergency landing. A factor…

The failure of the airplane's starter to disengage, which resulted in an overheated starter, smoke in the cockpit, and an emergency landing. A factor associated with the accident was soft terrain encountered during the emergency landing.
Jul 23, 2003 Punkin Center, AZ N767RK Minor substantial
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to attain adequate climb rate to ensure clearance from obstacles. The tailwind and high density…

The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to attain adequate climb rate to ensure clearance from obstacles. The tailwind and high density altitude were factors.
Mar 30, 1997 CAMARILLO, CA N9065N Minor destroyed The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for crosswind conditions during landing.
Dec 17, 1995 PATOKA, IN N9379T Incident substantial the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.
Sep 22, 1993 ANCHORAGE, AK N9211T Incident minor A FRAYED FUEL HOSE.
Mar 14, 1992 CLARENCE, NY N7019 Incident substantial THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE INFLIGHT DECISION TO LAND WITH A DEFECTIVE SKI LANDING GEAR ON UNSUITABLE TERRAIN, WHICH RESULTED IN A NOSE OVER.
May 04, 1990 ANCHORAGE, AK N9339T Incident substantial THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE.
Feb 08, 1990 HAUGAN, MT N9342T Incident substantial
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE TAKEOFF ATTEMPT. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE ICY, SNOW COVERED CONDITION OF T…

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE TAKEOFF ATTEMPT. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE ICY, SNOW COVERED CONDITION OF THE TAKEOFF AREA.
Oct 08, 1987 JUNEAU, AK N9705Z Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 16, 1984 LUSTRE, MT N9311T Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 15, 1982 LATOUCHE ISLAND, AK N9366T 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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