Cessna 180J Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 91 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 01, 2025 | Kamiah, ID | N52175 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s loss of airplane control following an encounter with a microburst during takeoff. |
| Jul 05, 2025 | King Salmon, AK | N52009 | Serious (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 08, 2025 | Flagstaff, AZ | N605NB | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in variable and gusty wind, which resulted in a ground loop. |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Oakland, CA | N7779K | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll with a left crosswind. |
| May 28, 2024 | McCall, ID | N275DM | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusty right crosswind. |
| Nov 29, 2023 | Modesto, CA | N9991N | Incident | substantial | The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a nose over. |
| Aug 15, 2023 | Moab, UT | N9977N | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop. |
| Aug 10, 2023 | Chaka Creek, AK | N42610 | Incident | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power as a result of carburetor ice. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat i…A partial loss of engine power as a result of carburetor ice. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice. |
| Jul 22, 2022 | Oshkosh, WI | N669CB | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusty crosswind. |
| Oct 13, 2021 | Chickaloon, AK | N9966N | Incident | unk | A mid-air collision for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. |
| Jul 04, 2021 | Lander, WY | N7802K | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a fence. |
| Jul 01, 2021 | Tyler, TX | N42084 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed on approach resulting in an extended touchdown, bounced landing, and runway excursion. |
| May 07, 2021 | Arlington, WA | N31B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with …The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with terrain. |
| May 06, 2021 | Buffalo, WY | N7770K | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a ground loop and collision with terrain. |
| Aug 28, 2017 | Gaylord, MI | N180LP | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in weather conditions that were conducive to carburetor ice formation, which resulted in a …The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in weather conditions that were conducive to carburetor ice formation, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice accumulation. |
| Jul 26, 2015 | Dixie, ID | N52095 | Incident | substantial | The failure of the right brake hydraulic line during taxi due to fatigue, which caused a loss of hydraulic fluid and rendered the brake inoperative. |
| Apr 20, 2015 | Boise, ID | N180UB | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Dec 20, 2014 | Nome, AK | N393B | Incident | minor | The disengagement and subsequent binding of the right tailwheel steering cable, which disabled the rudder system. |
| Oct 09, 2014 | Gustavus, AK | N180KN | Incident | substantial | The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. |
| Aug 21, 2013 | Palmer, AK | N7807K | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing t…The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to take off with a slight tailwind. |
| Jul 26, 2013 | Hungry Horse, MT | N9286C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop. |
| May 23, 2013 | Greenwood, MS | N9996N | Incident | substantial | A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. |
| Aug 14, 2012 | Wausau, WI | N52187 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's loss of control during landing roll out, resulting in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was an unexpected crosswind wind gu…The pilot's loss of control during landing roll out, resulting in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was an unexpected crosswind wind gust. |
| Apr 17, 2012 | Abingdon, VA | N180BA | Incident | substantial |
The passenger’s inadvertent blockage of the rudder pedals, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during the landing …The passenger’s inadvertent blockage of the rudder pedals, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Oct 05, 2011 | Norfolk, VA | N180RN | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during takeoff for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delayed de…The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during takeoff for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff. |