Cessna 180 accidents
The NTSB database holds 2,729 accidents and incidents involving the Cessna 180, recorded between 1962 to 2026. 208 of them were fatal (8%), and 408 people died.
The deadliest year was 1968, with 29 deaths.
The phase of flight recorded most often is landing (869 records).
Most of these records are from United States, Canada and Mexico.
216 of these records cannot be placed at all, so they appear in the list below but not on the map.
For 1,517 of them the NTSB recorded no coordinates, so their position on the map is approximate.
2,729
Records
208
Fatal
408
Deaths
8%
Share fatal
1962 to 2026
Period
Show these on the map
2,513 of 2,729 can be placed
(1,517 approximate)
By decade
All 2,729 records by number of deaths, then by date
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nov 1970 | Cessna 180 | Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 6 Nov 1970 | Cessna 180A | Tony, Wisconsin, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 5 Nov 1970 | Cessna 180 | Pilot Point, Alaska, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 2 Nov 1970 | Cessna 180 | Nulato, Alaska, United States | Galena Air SER | No injuries | - |
| 1 Nov 1970 | Cessna 180 | Wales, Alaska, United States | Foster Aviatio | No injuries | - |
| 1 Nov 1970 | Cessna 180 | Morganville, New Jersey, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 31 Oct 1970 | Cessna 180 | Pepperell, Massachusetts, United States | Strong Enterpr | No injuries | - |
| 29 Oct 1970 | Cessna 180 | Ambler, Alaska, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 24 Oct 1970 | Cessna 180H | Snettisham, Alaska, United States | Southeast Skyw | No injuries | - |
| 22 Oct 1970 | Cessna 180 | Sharon Sprgs, Kansas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 18 Oct 1970 | Cessna 180A | Saratoga Sprgs, New York, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 11 Oct 1970 | Cessna 180H | Battle Grnd, Washington, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 10 Oct 1970 | Cessna 180 | Seagoville, Texas, United States | Dallas Parachu | No injuries | - |
| 9 Oct 1970 | Cessna 180B | Denver, North Carolina, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 5 Oct 1970 | Cessna 180 | Hailey, Idaho, United States | Inter-Mountain | Serious injuries | - |
| 2 Oct 1970 | Cessna 180 | Rockledge, Florida, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 28 Sep 1970 | Cessna 180 | Williston, Florida, United States | Waldrons Petro | No injuries | - |
| 20 Sep 1970 | Cessna 180 | Marietta, Pennsylvania, United States | Lanco Flying S | No injuries | - |
| 20 Sep 1970 | Cessna 180 | Yakutat, Alaska, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 15 Sep 1970 | Cessna 180 | Iliamna, Alaska, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 10 Sep 1970 | Cessna 180 | Kotzebue, Alaska, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 9 Sep 1970 | Cessna 180A | Barrow, Alaska, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 6 Sep 1970 | Cessna 180 | Aneth, Utah, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 1 Sep 1970 | Cessna 180F | Port Sulphur, Louisiana, United States | IMC Drilling M | No injuries | - |
| 31 Aug 1970 | Cessna 180 | McCarthy, Alaska, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 29 Aug 1970 | Cessna 180 | Ironwood, Michigan, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 29 Aug 1970 | Cessna 180 | Venice, Louisiana, United States | Houma Welders | No injuries | - |
| 29 Aug 1970 | Cessna 180 | Lansing, Michigan, United States | Parsons Const | No injuries | - |
| 25 Aug 1970 | Cessna 180H | Warroad, Minnesota, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 24 Aug 1970 | Cessna 180 | Cody, Wyoming, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 16 Aug 1970 | Cessna 180 | Kirby, Montana, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 2 Aug 1970 | Cessna 180 | Northway, Alaska, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 31 Jul 1970 | Cessna 180 | White Haven, Pennsylvania, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 30 Jul 1970 | Cessna 180 | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | Qualify Aircra | No injuries | - |
| 22 Jul 1970 | Cessna 180 | Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 22 Jul 1970 | Cessna 180 | Fort Worth, Texas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 16 Jul 1970 | Cessna 180 | Morgan, Texas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 12 Jul 1970 | Cessna 180 | Boise, Idaho, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 12 Jul 1970 | Cessna 180C | Bemidji, Minnesota, United States | Canadian Hoppe | Minor injuries | - |
| 5 Jul 1970 | Cessna 180H | Houma, Louisiana, United States | Mission Manufa | Minor injuries | - |
| 4 Jul 1970 | Cessna 180 | Bryan, Ohio, United States | Bryan Air SV | No injuries | - |
| 3 Jul 1970 | Cessna 180F | Friendship, Wisconsin, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 2 Jul 1970 | Cessna 180A | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 28 Jun 1970 | Cessna 180 | Lone Rock, Wisconsin, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 26 Jun 1970 | Cessna 180 | Hermann, Missouri, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 25 Jun 1970 | Cessna 180 | Bethel, Alaska, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 24 Jun 1970 | Cessna 180 | Chitina, Alaska, United States | North Star IND | No injuries | - |
| 21 Jun 1970 | Cessna 180 | King City, California, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 18 Jun 1970 | Cessna 180 | Cedar Hill, Texas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 18 Jun 1970 | Cessna 180 | Pembina, North Dakota, United States | Nord Aviation | Minor injuries | - |