How many accidents has the Cessna 180H had?

The NTSB has recorded 98 events involving the Cessna 180H: 4 fatal, 5 serious, 17 minor injuries, and 72 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 180H a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 180H has 98 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 180H Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 98 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

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Fatal (7 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Jun 29, 1998	OCOTILLO WELLS, CA	N4803E	Incident	substantial	Failure of the left main landing gear due to a probable hard landing at an undetermined time.
Mar 03, 1998	TATITNA, AK	N4751U	Incident	substantial	The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor was the snow machine ruts creating a rough landing surface.
Feb 22, 1998	ANCHORAGE, AK	N9028M	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway. Factors in the accident were: snow covered terrain at the approach end of the… The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway. Factors in the accident were: snow covered terrain at the approach end of the runway and flat light conditions.
Jan 08, 1998	CHUGIAK, AK	N9737G	Incident	substantial	the pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the crusty, snow covered surface of the airstrip.
Dec 13, 1997	SANTA YNEZ, CA	N123LJ	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper flare. Related factors were the crosswind conditions.
Aug 18, 1997	ARCTIC VILLAGE, AK	N91412	Incident	destroyed	The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions. Factors were the gusty wind conditions, and the pilot's misjudging the wind informatio… The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions. Factors were the gusty wind conditions, and the pilot's misjudging the wind information.
Apr 27, 1996	PALMER, AK	N91304	Incident	substantial	The pilot-in-command's inadvertent stall during the go around attempt. Factors in the accident were the pilot-in- command's lack of a high performanc… The pilot-in-command's inadvertent stall during the go around attempt. Factors in the accident were the pilot-in- command's lack of a high performance endorsement and the pilot/passenger's decision to allow the pilot-in-command to manipulate the controls during the landing in an off airport area.
Jun 23, 1995	MONROE, WA	N2790X	Minor	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED.
Jun 20, 1995	CHATSWORTH, NJ	N2728X	Incident	substantial	the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Related factors were the gusty crosswind conditions.
Jul 27, 1994	ELKO, NV	N180BK	Minor	substantial	a loss of engine power from fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper preflight and fuel consumption calculations while operating with known equipme… a loss of engine power from fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper preflight and fuel consumption calculations while operating with known equipment malfunctions.
Jun 11, 1994	WICKENBURG, AZ	N4764U	Serious (1)	substantial	the pilot's failure to remove the control lock prior to flight.
Oct 03, 1993	DENTON, MT	N9002M	Serious (1)	substantial	THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE WITH TERRAIN. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE UNFAVORABLE WINDS AND THE PILOT … THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE WITH TERRAIN. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE UNFAVORABLE WINDS AND THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S INADQUATE COMPENSATION (PREMATURE CROSSWIND TURN) FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS.
Sep 19, 1993	NEW PHILADELPHI, OH	N9704G	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING LANDING ROLLOUT, SUBSEQUENTLY CAUSING THE AIRPLANE TO VEER OFF THE RUNWAY A… THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING LANDING ROLLOUT, SUBSEQUENTLY CAUSING THE AIRPLANE TO VEER OFF THE RUNWAY AND GROUNDLOOP.
May 19, 1993	KETCHIKAN, AK	N8237V	Incident	destroyed	THE PILOT IN COMMANDS IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITION. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNFAVORABLE WIND.
Mar 08, 1993	PORT ALSWORTH, AK	N9737G	Serious (1)	substantial	THE NON INSTRUMENT RATED PILOT IN COMMAND ENTERING INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE SNOW/WHITEOUT CONDITION.
Feb 04, 1993	KETCHIKAN, AK	CFZEX	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE TAKEOFF RUN. FACTORS WERE THE UNFAVORABLE WINDS AND ROUGH WATER.
Jul 18, 1992	UKIAH, CA	N2499F	Serious (1)	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING THE ABORTED LANDING AND INITIAL CLIMB-OUT. THE PILOT'S IMPROPER LANDING FLA… THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING THE ABORTED LANDING AND INITIAL CLIMB-OUT. THE PILOT'S IMPROPER LANDING FLARE, THE INADVERTENT PORPOISE, AND HIS IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.
Jul 12, 1992	BLAINE, MN	N7955V	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT ACTIVATION OF WHEEL BRAKES.
Nov 14, 1991	SHENANDOAH, IA	N2776X	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. AN ASSOCIATED FACTOR IS THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPE… THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. AN ASSOCIATED FACTOR IS THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS TYPE OPERATION (CROSSWIND TAKEOFFS).
Aug 21, 1990	SAN CARLOS, CA	N2790X	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING THE LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXP… THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING THE LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN TAILWHEEL AIRCRAFT.
Mar 26, 1990	SAN CARLOS, CA	N2790X	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING THE LANDING.
Oct 14, 1989	NIAGARA FALLS, NY	N7930V	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF ROLL DUE TO STRONG WIND GUSTS.
Jun 26, 1989	NAKNEK, AK	N2435F	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF AN UNSUITABLE LANDING AREA.
May 10, 1989	TOGIAK, AK	N2747X	Incident	substantial	IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: LIGHT CONDITIONS AT DUSK, AN UNSAFE/HAZARDOUS CONDITION (DRUM THAT SOMEONE HAD LEF… IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: LIGHT CONDITIONS AT DUSK, AN UNSAFE/HAZARDOUS CONDITION (DRUM THAT SOMEONE HAD LEFT NEAR THE LANDING AREA).
Nov 12, 1988	EUREKA, CA	N7904V	Minor	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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