Cessna 180H Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 98 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 09, 2011 | Palmer, AK | N2709X | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground-loop. |
| Jan 26, 2011 | Helena, MT | N9067M | Incident | substantial | The certified flight instructor's loss of airplane control during the landing roll in a gusting crosswind. |
| Mar 18, 2008 | Glenwood Spring, CO | N67WW | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. Contributing to the accident was the strong left quartering tailwi…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. Contributing to the accident was the strong left quartering tailwind and gust. |
| Mar 18, 2008 | Moab, UT | N180LH | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the unexpected dust de…The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the unexpected dust devil. |
| Jun 17, 2007 | Nampa, ID | N2467F | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to stop for additional fuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| May 28, 2007 | Grand Junction, CO | N3408Y | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the take-off roll. A factor contributing to the accident was the crosswind. |
| Aug 03, 2006 | Belgrade, MT | N7955V | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. |
| Jul 30, 2006 | Hailey, ID | N89SJ | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during taxi, which resulted in a nose over. A factor was the wind gust condition. |
| Feb 26, 2006 | Blue Bell, PA | N123GT | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare, which resulted in the right wing contacting the runway. A factor wa…The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare, which resulted in the right wing contacting the runway. A factor was the crosswind. |
| Dec 28, 2005 | Greenville, NH | N2869U | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, which resulted in water-contaminated fuel in the engine and subsequent engine failure. |
| Nov 20, 2005 | Anchorage, AK | N91399 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane encountering a snow berm, and nosing over.…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane encountering a snow berm, and nosing over. A factor associated with the accident was the snow berm. |
| Sep 22, 2005 | Yelm, WA | N1037V | Incident | substantial |
The mixture control linkage separation as a result of a missing retaining nut and washer on the mixture cable attach bolt. Inadequate maintenance ins…The mixture control linkage separation as a result of a missing retaining nut and washer on the mixture cable attach bolt. Inadequate maintenance inspection and fences were factors. |
| Sep 08, 2004 | McCall, ID | N3458Y | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to attain proper touchdown point for landing on the backcountry airstrip. Contributing factors were downdraft weather conditions …The pilot's failure to attain proper touchdown point for landing on the backcountry airstrip. Contributing factors were downdraft weather conditions and the pilot's excessive speed for landing. |
| Mar 22, 2004 | Talkeetna, AK | N2472F | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a snow drift during takeoff/initial climb. Factors contri…The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a snow drift during takeoff/initial climb. Factors contributing to the accident were the snow-covered and uneven terrain. |
| May 25, 2003 | Yellow Pine, ID | N767 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance while maneuvering. Trees, a box canyon and rising terrain were factors. |
| Aug 10, 2001 | Big Lake, AK | N2716X | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for takeoff. |
| Mar 27, 2001 | Coeur d'Alene, ID | N2780X | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the aborted takeoff. A factor was gusty crosswinds. |
| Nov 28, 2000 | WASILLA, AK | N8206V | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/taxi area. A factor associated with the accident was weak ice. |
| Nov 08, 2000 | Long Lake, NY | N7904V | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Aug 25, 2000 | ROCHE HARBOR, WA | N91464 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions during landing. |
| Jul 22, 2000 | HAILEY, ID | N2780X | Incident | substantial | Failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. |
| Mar 04, 2000 | BOZEMAN, MT | N9907V | Incident | substantial | Aircraft control was not maintained. Inadequate remedial action was a factor. |
| Feb 25, 2000 | OPHIR, AK | N8221V | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of an unsuitable taxi area. A factor associated with the accident was the soft, snow-covered terrain. |
| Aug 14, 1999 | GILLETTE, WY | N7939V | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadvertent ground loop during landing roll. |
| Jul 06, 1998 | ARLINGTON, WA | N91380 | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Gusting winds were a factor. |