Cessna 180H Safety Record

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

98

All Events

72

Incidents

17

Minor

5

Serious

4

Fatal (7 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Sep 13, 2025 Omaha, NE N180BT Incident substantial The flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in the tailwheel equipped airplane.
Jul 17, 2025 Glennallen, AK N91393 Incident — Investigation pending
Jun 01, 2024 Soldotna, AK N91224 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to recognize and avoid an obstacle on the runway environment during takeoff roll. Contributing was flat light conditions.
Nov 21, 2023 McCarthy, AK N91393 Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of directional control after touchdown which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing.
Aug 05, 2023 Lolland, DA N9902V Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 27, 2022 Hermiston, OR N2452F Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
Oct 12, 2021 Kalispell, MT N926LL Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop and a runway excursion.
Aug 13, 2021 Soldotna, AK N3467Y Incident substantial
The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot receiving instruction, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing touchdown an…

The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot receiving instruction, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing touchdown and a left main landing gear collapse.
Oct 19, 2015 Sioux Falls, SD N9780G Incident substantial
The pilot's decision to land with a 20 knot direct cross wind, which resulted in a loss of directional control and the right wing impacting terrain an…

The pilot's decision to land with a 20 knot direct cross wind, which resulted in a loss of directional control and the right wing impacting terrain and a subsequent ground loop.
Sep 13, 2015 Delta Junction, AK N4763U Incident substantial The pilot's failure to attain and maintain yaw control during the approach and attempted go around, which resulted in impact with trees and terrain.
Sep 13, 2014 Nenana, AK N2419F Incident substantial
The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, while landing during dark night…

The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, while landing during dark night conditions.
Jul 14, 2014 Seward, AK N9083M Incident substantial
The pilot’s execution of a hard uncoordinated landing, which resulted in the overstress fracture of the right main landing gear (MLG) axle attachment …

The pilot’s execution of a hard uncoordinated landing, which resulted in the overstress fracture of the right main landing gear (MLG) axle attachment bolts and the subsequent separation of the of the right MLG axle.
Jun 07, 2014 Hesperia, CA N73BT Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Jun 07, 2014 Wasilla, AK N91399 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing and an attempted go-around, which resulted in collision with terrain.
Jul 25, 2013 Greencastle, IN N28RR Incident substantial The pilot's excessive application of the right brake during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Mar 11, 2012 Belle Chase, LA N3424Y Incident substantial The bent tailwheel spring that allowed the tailwheel to caster when the airplane encountered a wind gust on landing roll.
Feb 21, 2012 Conroe, TX N3SM Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed intervention …

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed intervention and the pilot’s lack of experience in tailwheel airplanes.
Nov 11, 2011 Snohomish, WA N180LV Incident substantial The pilot's decision to land in a high, gusting, variable wind.
Oct 15, 2011 Houston, MS N4764U Incident substantial The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Sep 27, 2011 Chenga Bay, AK N9083M Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstruction while landing at an off-airport site, resulting in a loss of control.
Sep 16, 2011 Reno, NV N180HR Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Jun 12, 2011 Skwentna, AK N8221V Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control during landing.
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 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.
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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