Cessna 180J Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 91 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

91

All Events

71

Incidents

7

Minor

3

Serious

10

Fatal (12 fatalities)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jul 15, 2011 Schlater, MS N9996N Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
May 18, 2011 Kenai, AK N9951N Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop.
Jul 12, 2010 Kakhonak, AK N7751K Incident substantial The pilot's decision to take off in unfavorable wind conditions.
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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