Cessna 180J Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 91 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 1997 | LEBANON, NH | N4992V | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Jan 20, 1997 | LOPEZ, WA | N42376 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's improper decision to initiate flight into marginal VFR conditions at night which led to inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological …The pilot's improper decision to initiate flight into marginal VFR conditions at night which led to inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were a low ceiling, fog, and dark night conditions. |
| Jul 08, 1996 | MOUNTAIN HOME, AR | N46524 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the cross wind. |
| Nov 06, 1995 | STANLEY, ID | N52095 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with obstacles at the end of the takeoff area. His failure to attain sufficient altitude to clear the obsta…the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with obstacles at the end of the takeoff area. His failure to attain sufficient altitude to clear the obstacles was a factor. |
| Sep 07, 1995 | BROWNING, MT | N7820K | Fatal (1) | destroyed | CLEARANCE FROM THE GROUND WAS NOT MAINTAINED WHILE ATTEMPTING A VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC WEATHER CONDITIONS. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS FOG. |
| Mar 03, 1995 | WEST DOVER, VT | N180BF | Incident | substantial | A LOSS OF POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. THE FROZEN SNOW COVERED TERRAIN WAS A FACTOR. |
| Feb 25, 1995 | EL PASO, TX | N9900N | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL. |
| Feb 18, 1995 | COTTON, MN | N52172 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to gain sufficient clearance over the trees during the aborted landing. |
| Jun 09, 1994 | SEDONA, AZ | N180DK | Incident | substantial | a loss of directional control due to a locked brake from a leaking hydraulic system. |
| Jul 03, 1993 | DELTA JUNCTION, AK | N74CG | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S DELAY IN ABORTING THE TAKEOFF. THE TREES WERE A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT. |
| Mar 09, 1993 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N9977N | Minor | substantial |
THE FAILURE OF THE PRIVATE CERTIFICATED/DUAL STUDENT PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE FLIGHT IN…THE FAILURE OF THE PRIVATE CERTIFICATED/DUAL STUDENT PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR/PILOT IN COMMAND TO TAKE TIMELY REMEDIAL ACTION. |
| Mar 08, 1993 | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | N7770K | Incident | substantial | AIRCRAFT CONTROL NOT MAINTAINED BY THE PILOT. A FACTOR WAS VIBRATION IN THE TAILWHEEL FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. |
| Jul 19, 1991 | NEWCASTLE, WY | N9962N | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
PILOT FACTOR IN THAT HE DID NOT MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT FLYING SPEED AND ALLOWED THE AIRCRAFT TO ENTER AN INADVERTENT STALL/SPIN. FACTORS INCLUDE HIGH DEN…PILOT FACTOR IN THAT HE DID NOT MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT FLYING SPEED AND ALLOWED THE AIRCRAFT TO ENTER AN INADVERTENT STALL/SPIN. FACTORS INCLUDE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE. |
| Mar 27, 1990 | LAKE NIKABUNO, AK | N52104 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR TAKEOFF. |
| Feb 11, 1990 | AUSTIN, TX | N52035 | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING A DOWNWIND LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S…THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING A DOWNWIND LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN THIS TYPE AIRPLANE. |
| May 22, 1989 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N9949N | Incident | substantial | PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S POOR JUDGEMENT, AND HIS LACK OF INITIAL TRAINING (NONE) IN SEAPLANE OPERATIONS. |
| Mar 04, 1989 | W. COLUMBIA, SC | N601RF | Incident | substantial |
IMPROPER TORQUING OF THE ATTACHMENT BOLT DURING INSTALLATION BY UNKNOWN PERSON(S), WHICH RESULTED IN THE SEPARATION OF THE BOLT AND NUT AND SUBSEQUENT…IMPROPER TORQUING OF THE ATTACHMENT BOLT DURING INSTALLATION BY UNKNOWN PERSON(S), WHICH RESULTED IN THE SEPARATION OF THE BOLT AND NUT AND SUBSEQUENT SEPARATION OF THE MAIN LANDING GEAR FROM THE AIRPLANE. |
| Jan 30, 1989 | ELK CITY, ID | N52095 | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER RUNWAY ALIGNMENT ON TOUCHDOWN. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE SOFT SNOW CONDITIONS ON THE RANCH AIRSTR…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER RUNWAY ALIGNMENT ON TOUCHDOWN. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE SOFT SNOW CONDITIONS ON THE RANCH AIRSTRIP. |
| Dec 06, 1988 | KETCHIKAN, AK | N46602 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 02, 1988 | PAHOKEE, FL | N9962N | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 15, 1987 | NEWHALL, CA | N52184 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 24, 1987 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N46362 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 24, 1986 | JUNEAU, AK | N9907N | Fatal | — | Investigation pending |
| Mar 21, 1986 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N46362 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 03, 1986 | CASPER, WY | N9923N | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |