Cessna 180H Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 98 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

98

All Events

72

Incidents

17

Minor

5

Serious

4

Fatal (7 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
May 19, 1993 KETCHIKAN, AK N8237V Incident destroyed THE PILOT IN COMMANDS IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITION. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNFAVORABLE WIND.
Feb 04, 1993 KETCHIKAN, AK CFZEX Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE TAKEOFF RUN. FACTORS WERE THE UNFAVORABLE WINDS AND ROUGH WATER.
Jul 12, 1992 BLAINE, MN N7955V Incident substantial THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT ACTIVATION OF WHEEL BRAKES.
Nov 14, 1991 SHENANDOAH, IA N2776X Incident substantial
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. AN ASSOCIATED FACTOR IS THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPE…

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. AN ASSOCIATED FACTOR IS THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS TYPE OPERATION (CROSSWIND TAKEOFFS).
Aug 21, 1990 SAN CARLOS, CA N2790X Incident substantial
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING THE LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXP…

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING THE LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN TAILWHEEL AIRCRAFT.
Mar 26, 1990 SAN CARLOS, CA N2790X Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING THE LANDING.
Oct 14, 1989 NIAGARA FALLS, NY N7930V Incident substantial THE PILOT'S LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF ROLL DUE TO STRONG WIND GUSTS.
Jun 26, 1989 NAKNEK, AK N2435F Incident substantial THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF AN UNSUITABLE LANDING AREA.
May 10, 1989 TOGIAK, AK N2747X Incident substantial
IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: LIGHT CONDITIONS AT DUSK, AN UNSAFE/HAZARDOUS CONDITION (DRUM THAT SOMEONE HAD LEF…

IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: LIGHT CONDITIONS AT DUSK, AN UNSAFE/HAZARDOUS CONDITION (DRUM THAT SOMEONE HAD LEFT NEAR THE LANDING AREA).
Sep 07, 1988 FIGURE 8 LAKE, AK N2483F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 01, 1988 WELSH, LA N9730G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 26, 1988 BIG RIVER, AK N9939V Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 05, 1987 SALMON, ID N2467F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 03, 1987 FROSTPROOF, FL N9731G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 30, 1986 EUREKA, AK N9001M Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 28, 1986 ANCHORAGE, AK N180SR Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 17, 1985 MIDLAND, TX N9054M Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 15, 1984 BELLINGHAM, WA N7999V Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 19, 1984 SEATTLE, WA N91381 Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 28, 1983 BLAKELY ISLAND, WA N2429F Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 20, 1983 GREENVILLE, ME N9052M Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 19, 1983 CHANDELEUR ISL., LA N9080M Incident destroyed 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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