Cessna 180F Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 15 events recorded from 1985 to 2025.

15

All Events

10

Incidents

1

Minor

1

Serious

3

Fatal (5 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
May 01, 2025 Duncan, OK N2135Z Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 15, 2012 McCall, ID N2157Z Incident substantial The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Jun 15, 2009 King Salmon, AK N2162Z Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, resulting in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane.
Mar 17, 2009 Townsend, MT N2698Y Fatal (1) substantial The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude.
Mar 25, 2006 Greenville, ME N2165Z Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a ground loop. A factor was the rough/uneven runway condition.
Jul 08, 2000 GOLD BAR, WA N37GC Fatal (3) destroyed
The non-instrument rated pilot's attempted VFR flight in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were mountainous terrain and clou…

The non-instrument rated pilot's attempted VFR flight in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were mountainous terrain and cloud, low ceiling and obscuration conditions.

Mar 07, 1999 INYOKERN, CA N345RC Incident substantial the pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable and gusting winds during a wheel landing, which led to a loss of directional control.
Sep 11, 1998 DOUGLAS, WY N4612U Incident substantial A collision with a deer during take-off.
May 21, 1997 KETCHIKAN, AK N2175Z Minor substantial
the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor relating to the accident was: the unfavorable wind condition with gusts and downdra…

the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor relating to the accident was: the unfavorable wind condition with gusts and downdrafts.

Jun 03, 1995 CARTAGO, CA N2198Z Serious (2) substantial
the pilot's inflight decision to attempt a low pass over a mountain airstrip at a high density alitude atmospheric condition, and, his failure to retr…

the pilot's inflight decision to attempt a low pass over a mountain airstrip at a high density alitude atmospheric condition, and, his failure to retract the flaps during the climb-out from the pass. The rising mountainous terrain surrounding the landing strip, downdrafts, and the high density altitude condition were factors in the accident.

Feb 27, 1993 BREWER, ME N4607U Fatal (1) destroyed
LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO UNDETERMINED REASONS, AND THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED DURING THE FORCED LANDING WHICH RESULTED …

LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO UNDETERMINED REASONS, AND THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED DURING THE FORCED LANDING WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL.

Apr 04, 1991 YUKON RIVER, AK N2117Z Incident substantial A CARBURETOR FUEL LEAK DUE TO INADEQUATE ANNUAL INSPECTION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE SNOW COVERED TERRAIN.
Jun 13, 1989 RENO, NV N72WS Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING.
Aug 31, 1987 CORDOVA, AK N25722 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 04, 1985 CORDOVA, AK N25722 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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