How many accidents has the Cessna 180G had?

The NTSB has recorded 21 events involving the Cessna 180G: 3 fatal, 1 serious, 1 minor injuries, and 16 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 180G a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 180G has 21 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 180G Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 21 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

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Fatal (6 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Aug 19, 2025	Delta Junction, AK	N4721U	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain a rate of climb sufficient to clear obstacles during takeoff, resulting in a collision with tree-covered terrain.
Jun 08, 2023	Stevens Point, WI	N223WH	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in a ground loop and impact with the runway.
Aug 01, 2012	Kenora, CA	N4695U	Serious (2)	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 07, 2009	Canby, MN	N1250W	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusting crosswinds.
Mar 27, 2009	Wendover, UT	N98FC	Incident	substantial	A loss of directional control during landing as a result of the binding in one main landing gear brake assembly due to incorrect maintenance procedure… A loss of directional control during landing as a result of the binding in one main landing gear brake assembly due to incorrect maintenance procedures. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to correctly reconfigure the airplane during an attempted rejected landing.
Jul 28, 2008	Anchorage, AK	N4631U	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was an inadvertent ground-loop.
Jun 29, 2008	Heber, UT	N98FC	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the cros… The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind weather conditions.
May 05, 2007	Lopez Island, WA	N609PF	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Geese were a factor.
Mar 26, 2006	Eveleth, MN	N1250W	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in the airplane departing the left side of the runway. … The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in the airplane departing the left side of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the airport fence and the drainage ditch.
Jun 19, 1999	KALISPELL, MT	N4707U	Incident	substantial	An encounter with a crosswind gust, which was not possible to compensate for.
Mar 14, 1999	FAIRBANKS, AK	N4721U	Incident	substantial	Water contamination of the fuel supply, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection to ensure all water was removed from the fuel supply. Factors… Water contamination of the fuel supply, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection to ensure all water was removed from the fuel supply. Factors in the accident were a wrinkle in the wing fuel tank bladder, and snow covered terrain.
Oct 20, 1995	BELLE FOURCHE, SD	N5466E	Incident	substantial	the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. A factor i… the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. A factor in the accident was the crosswind conditions.
Sep 15, 1994	CUT BANK, MT	N4734U	Incident	substantial	INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS WIND GUSTS.
Jun 03, 1993	HUAZAPARES, MX	N1281B	Fatal (3)	destroyed	Investigation pending
Jun 09, 1992	REYNOLDSVILLE, PA	N4731U	Fatal (1)	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL RESULTING IN FUEL EXHAUSTION AND SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING IN TREES.
Jun 22, 1991	CHALLIS, ID	N4700U	Minor	substantial	THAT THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN DURING A FORCED LANDING AFTER A POWER LOSS DUE TO A FRACTURED CYLINDER BOSS AND A BENT ENGINE PUSHROD.
Nov 14, 1987	CAMBRIDGE, ID	N4613U	Fatal (2)	destroyed	Investigation pending
Apr 20, 1986	ROOSEVELT, UT	N180BK	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 19, 1985	BATTLE MOUNTAIN, NV	N5252D	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 18, 1985	HARRISON, AR	N4734U	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 28, 1982	DUBOIS, PA	N197V	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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