How many accidents has the Cessna 180E had?

The NTSB has recorded 9 events involving the Cessna 180E: 1 fatal, 1 serious, 1 minor injuries, and 6 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 180E a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 180E has 9 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 180E Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 9 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

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Fatal (1 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Jun 20, 2025	Rockford, WA	N2680Y	Minor	substantial	The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent landing on rough t… The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent landing on rough terrain.
Sep 26, 2021	Kotzebue, AK	N716	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s loss of control during takeoff due to a gusty, variable wind and the rough terrain.
Nov 05, 2006	Cordova, AK	N4141J	Fatal (1)	substantial	A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during cruise flight, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with an embankment.
Jul 08, 2004	Weiner, AR	N8676X	Incident	substantial	The pilot's poor preflight preparation/planning which resulted in the pilot landing at a wrong airport. A contributing factor was the lack of suitabl… The pilot's poor preflight preparation/planning which resulted in the pilot landing at a wrong airport. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the off airport landing.
Jun 03, 2004	Kenai, AK	N5180	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control which resulted in an inadvertent ground … The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop and nose over. A factor contributing to the accident was a direct crosswind.
Jul 05, 1995	SPRINGDALE, AR	N8676X	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR THE CROSSWIND CONDITIONS. FACTORS WERE THE CROSSWIND, AND THE PILOT'S IMPROPER WEATHER EVALUATION.
Jan 28, 1993	RIGGINS, ID	N8691X	Incident	substantial	THE IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING BY THE PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN PROPER AIRSPEED FOR TAKEOFF FROM A SHORT STRIP IN TAILWIND WEATHER CONDITIONS. … THE IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING BY THE PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN PROPER AIRSPEED FOR TAKEOFF FROM A SHORT STRIP IN TAILWIND WEATHER CONDITIONS. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE TAILWIND WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Sep 26, 1990	KINGSTON, NH	N2620Y	Serious (2)	destroyed	AN INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH WATER WHILE MANEUVERING FOR A FORCED LANDING. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS A POWER LOSS DUE TO THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF … AN INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH WATER WHILE MANEUVERING FOR A FORCED LANDING. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS A POWER LOSS DUE TO THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE MIXTURE CONTROL.
Jan 17, 1982	CEDAR CITY, UT	N2600Y	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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