How many accidents has the Cessna 180K had?

The NTSB has recorded 90 events involving the Cessna 180K: 7 fatal, 5 serious, 11 minor injuries, and 67 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 180K a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 180K has 90 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 180K Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 90 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

All Events

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (12 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Jul 24, 2021	Mt. Hood, OR	N8884	Minor	substantial	The total loss of engine power while in cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. Contributing to the accide… The total loss of engine power while in cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the presentation of an abandoned airport as available for use in the Federal Aviation Administration airports database.
Jun 14, 2021	Columbus, OH	N13159	Minor	substantial	The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from sealant contamination in the wing.
Oct 12, 2014	Boca Raton, FL	N2590K	Minor	substantial	Maintenance personnel’s failure to apply proper torque to the cylinder flange nuts and through bolts, which resulted in shifting of the Nos. 1 and 2 m… Maintenance personnel’s failure to apply proper torque to the cylinder flange nuts and through bolts, which resulted in shifting of the Nos. 1 and 2 main bearings, loss of lubrication, failure of the crankshaft, and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
Jul 15, 1997	LAKE MEAD, NV	N2914K	Minor	substantial	Failure of the number 4 piston for undetermined reasons.
Jun 12, 1992	GREENVILLE, ME	N2816K	Minor	substantial	THE PILOTS DECISION TO INITIATE A STEP TURN INTO THE WIND. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE CROSSWIND AND GUSTS.
Jun 17, 1989	BULLFROG, UT	N1846Z	Minor	substantial	THE PILOT FAILED TO COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS DURING THE LANDING ROLL. THE CROSSWIND WAS CONSIDERED AS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR. AN UNDERLYING FACTO… THE PILOT FAILED TO COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS DURING THE LANDING ROLL. THE CROSSWIND WAS CONSIDERED AS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR. AN UNDERLYING FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN PERFORMING CROSSWIND LANDINGS IN THE CESSNA 180.
Jul 20, 1988	EASTSOUND, WA	N2748K	Minor	destroyed	Investigation pending
Oct 16, 1987	PETERSBURG, AK	N63071	Minor	destroyed	Investigation pending
Jun 04, 1986	TIMBALIER, LA	N20379	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Dec 29, 1983	MELVILLE LAKE, CA	N2991K	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Mar 30, 1982	MONTROSE, CO	N2809K	Minor	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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