Cessna 180J Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 91 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 1999 | WICKENBURG, AZ | N2660M | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from ground obstacles. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention in this accident. |
| Apr 15, 1998 | ASHLAND, WI | N828CE | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the pilot failing to maintain separation from the trees. Factors contributing to this accident were the trees and the pilot being too low in altitude…the pilot failing to maintain separation from the trees. Factors contributing to this accident were the trees and the pilot being too low in altitude. |
| Sep 07, 1995 | BROWNING, MT | N7820K | Fatal (1) | destroyed | CLEARANCE FROM THE GROUND WAS NOT MAINTAINED WHILE ATTEMPTING A VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC WEATHER CONDITIONS. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS FOG. |
| Jul 19, 1991 | NEWCASTLE, WY | N9962N | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
PILOT FACTOR IN THAT HE DID NOT MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT FLYING SPEED AND ALLOWED THE AIRCRAFT TO ENTER AN INADVERTENT STALL/SPIN. FACTORS INCLUDE HIGH DEN…PILOT FACTOR IN THAT HE DID NOT MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT FLYING SPEED AND ALLOWED THE AIRCRAFT TO ENTER AN INADVERTENT STALL/SPIN. FACTORS INCLUDE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE. |
| Feb 15, 1987 | NEWHALL, CA | N52184 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 24, 1986 | JUNEAU, AK | N9907N | Fatal | — | Investigation pending |
| Aug 20, 1984 | LAFITTE, LA | N9786G | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 01, 1983 | HARVEY, LA | N52072 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 30, 1983 | NORTH BEND, WA | N42917 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 24, 1983 | DESCANSO, CA | N3687C | Fatal (1) | destroyed | 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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