Cessna 180J Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 91 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

91

All Events

71

Incidents

7

Minor

3

Serious

10

Fatal (12 fatalities)

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
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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