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.

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Fatal (12 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Nov 08, 2025	Lakeview, AR	N2697K	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s decision to continue an approach that resulted in a long landing and inability to stop prior to the end of the runway. Contributing to the… The pilot’s decision to continue an approach that resulted in a long landing and inability to stop prior to the end of the runway. Contributing to the accident were the light conditions and a road with vehicles on it immediately adjacent to the end of the runway.
May 20, 2024	Midland, TX	N600CG	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to take remed… The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to take remedial action.
Sep 21, 2023	Monument Valley, UT	N63130	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control after encountering a wind gust on the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
Jan 12, 2023	Agua Caliente Springs, CA	N2875K	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during an aborted approach, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
Apr 29, 2022	Portland, OR	N20640	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing on a wet surface with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Mar 23, 2018	Canton, MS	N77NP	Incident	substantial	The pilot's decision to land the airplane with a tailwind, which led to a runway excursion. Contributing to the pilot's decision to land with a tailwi… The pilot's decision to land the airplane with a tailwind, which led to a runway excursion. Contributing to the pilot's decision to land with a tailwind was a partial loss of engine power due to his failure to effectively use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.
May 01, 2015	PEARLAND, TX	N66048	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Jun 26, 2010	Cahokia, IL	N2785K	Incident	substantial	The fatigue failure of the axle's attaching bolts during landing.
May 19, 2010	Renton, WA	N66033	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, resulting in the loss of directional control during the landing roll.
Apr 03, 2009	Bettles, AK	N2801K	Incident	substantial	The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.
Dec 31, 2008	Port Orange, FL	N37MD	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting wind conditions and the pilo… The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting wind conditions and the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model airplane.
Nov 25, 2006	Woods Cross, UT	N180BM	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Factors include a ditch near the side of the runway.
Oct 01, 2006	Barton City, MI	N64257	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point and his inadvertent selection of a downwind runway, which resulted in the overrun. A contribut… The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point and his inadvertent selection of a downwind runway, which resulted in the overrun. A contributing factor was the tailwind encountered during landing. Additional factors were the wet, turf runway, and the rock pile located off the end of the runway.
Sep 28, 2006	Mooresville, NC	N64382	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll which resulted in a ground loop.
Mar 14, 2004	San Felipe, MX	N61576	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Oct 04, 2003	Starkville, MS	N77NP	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to compensate for a crosswind condition that resulted in the loss of directional control during a landing. A factor was the crossw… The pilot's failure to compensate for a crosswind condition that resulted in the loss of directional control during a landing. A factor was the crosswind condition.
Mar 08, 2003	St Charles, MO	N2732K	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain directional control resulting in a ground loop. A factor was the crosswind.
Aug 29, 2002	Pitt Meadows, CA	N2658K	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 23, 2002	Idaho Falls, ID	N2801K	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing roll. A crosswind was a factor.
Jun 17, 2002	Helena, MT	N66471	Incident	substantial	Binding brakes for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff.
Jul 19, 2001	Quincy, WA	N64426	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include an encounter with a dust devil/whirlwind.
Apr 22, 2001	Glendale, AZ	N66033	Incident	substantial	The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop/swerve and collision with a runway marker sign.
Feb 04, 2001	Clovis, NM	N180PG	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in the subsequent swerve of the airplane. Contributing factors were the pilot's la… The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in the subsequent swerve of the airplane. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of experience in make and model and his diverted attention while attempting to adjust the trim.
Aug 21, 2000	DOUGLAS, WY	N61782	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll. Factors were high winds and crosswinds.
May 10, 2000	ANCHORAGE, AK	N2785K	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadvertent ground loop/swerve during landing.

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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