How many accidents has the Cessna 180C had?

The NTSB has recorded 16 events involving the Cessna 180C: 0 fatal, 0 serious, 2 minor injuries, and 14 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 180C a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 180C has 16 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 180C Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 16 events recorded from 1982 to 2022.

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Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Aug 04, 2022	Cantwell, AK	N9211T	Incident	substantial	The pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll that resulted in a nose over.
Jul 04, 2021	Ogden, UT	N9193T	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s loss of directional control while taxiing at high speed, which resulted in a ground loop.
Sep 24, 2010	Anchorage, AK	N180BS	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to compensate for the gusting wind during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with water.
Dec 21, 2008	Great Falls, MT	C-FIWA	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Apr 11, 2007	Santa Fe, NM	N9253T	Incident	substantial	Exceeding the airplane's maximum demonstrated crosswind component during the takeoff roll. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
Sep 10, 2005	Igiugig, AK	N9254T	Incident	substantial	The failure of the airplane's starter to disengage, which resulted in an overheated starter, smoke in the cockpit, and an emergency landing. A factor… The failure of the airplane's starter to disengage, which resulted in an overheated starter, smoke in the cockpit, and an emergency landing. A factor associated with the accident was soft terrain encountered during the emergency landing.
Dec 17, 1995	PATOKA, IN	N9379T	Incident	substantial	the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.
Sep 22, 1993	ANCHORAGE, AK	N9211T	Incident	minor	A FRAYED FUEL HOSE.
Mar 14, 1992	CLARENCE, NY	N7019	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE INFLIGHT DECISION TO LAND WITH A DEFECTIVE SKI LANDING GEAR ON UNSUITABLE TERRAIN, WHICH RESULTED IN A NOSE OVER.
May 04, 1990	ANCHORAGE, AK	N9339T	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE.
Feb 08, 1990	HAUGAN, MT	N9342T	Incident	substantial	THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE TAKEOFF ATTEMPT. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE ICY, SNOW COVERED CONDITION OF T… THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE TAKEOFF ATTEMPT. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE ICY, SNOW COVERED CONDITION OF THE TAKEOFF AREA.
Oct 08, 1987	JUNEAU, AK	N9705Z	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 16, 1984	LUSTRE, MT	N9311T	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
May 15, 1982	LATOUCHE ISLAND, AK	N9366T	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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