Cessna 180E Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 9 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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.
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