# FAA incident reports: Cessna 180E

A list on [Cessna 180E](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-180e.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

- [Accident 20260826011529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260826011529A.md): Cessna 180E · Salem, OR · Aug 26, 2026 · N2672Y · Substantial damage
  > On 08/26/2026 at approximately 1925 local time [privacy data omitted] was landing on runway 31 at sle. The aircraft bounced and the pilot was observed by the tower to overcorrect and applied the brakes. The pilot stated that a gust of wind moved him to the…
- [Accident 20250620007469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250620007469A.md): Cessna 180E · Rockford, WA · Jun 20, 2025 · N2680Y · Substantial damage
  > On June 20, 2025, at 0925 accident occured near east baker road and hwy 27 in Rockford, WA. Pilot crashed in a field due to engine failure from fuel starvation. 1 pilot on board (POB) no injuries.
- [Incident 20230415005229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230415005229I.md): Cessna 180E · Addison, TX · Apr 15, 2023 · N2420S · No damage
  > - On final turn, stabilized approach with winds from west. - Stable in flair aligned with runway using cross wind correction. - After touchdown crosswind gust raised tail and pushed the tail to right. - Applied maximum control deflection to prevent ground…
- [Accident 20210925021679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210925021679A.md): Cessna 180E · Kotzebue, AK · Sep 25, 2021 · N716 · Substantial damage
  > PIC was making multiple trips to Gravel Bar strip during the day from Kotzebue, this was the third takeoff/trip, planning to return to Kotzebue. A few inches of snow were present, but had been compacted during previous takeoff/landings and taxi-backs. PIC…
- [Accident 20201002015079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201002015079A.md): Cessna 180E · Princeton, OR · Oct 2, 2020 · N8678X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that he departed from moses lake about 0900 with an estimated 44 gallons of fuel on board. During cruise flight down to the destination, he was an altitude of 11,500 feet mean sea level (MSL) in an effort to the above the smoke; he leaned the…
- [Incident 20170303002419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170303002419I.md): Cessna 180E · Yakima, WA · Mar 3, 2017 · N8678X · Minor damage
  > The pilot was making an approach to land with winds variable and gusty. The pilot reported making crosswind corrections during the approach for a right crosswind. At touchdown the flight encountered a wind gust from the left, causing the right wing tip to…
- [Accident 20160806013999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160806013999A.md): Cessna 180E · Cardington, OH · Aug 6, 2016 · N2601Y · Destroyed
  > PIC [privacy data omitted] was flying a local flight at his personal grass airport near Cardington Ohio. He decided to change landing direction from north to south due to children flying kites off to side of runway near the south end of the grass strip. Pilot…
- [Incident 20110701012819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110701012819I.md): Cessna 180E · San Jose, CA · Jul 1, 2011 · N2657Y · Minor damage
  > The pilot of N2657Y was performing a three-point landing at Reid hill view airport, CA. During touchdown the airplane swerved sharply to the left. A ground loop began to develop. The propeller struck the runway surface. The pilot taxied to parking and…
- [Accident 20061106024209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061106024209A.md): Cessna 180E · Cordova, AK · Nov 6, 2006 · N4141J · Substantial damage · 1 fatal
  > (-23) A Cessna CE-180, N4141J, departed a private airstrip 7.5 miles west of wasilla Alaska, operated by the pilot [privacy data omitted] (commercial pilot) with family dog. The pilot [privacy data omitted] reported that he was going down 1 mile west of the…
- [Accident 20040708014389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040708014389A.md): Cessna 180E · Werner, AR · Jul 8, 2004 · N8676X · Substantial damage
  > (-23) On July 8, 2004, at approximately 0900 CDT, Cessna 180, N8676X experienced substantial damage due to a rollover on landing near weiner, Arkansas. The private pilot stated that he overshot the runway and rolled into a rice field subsequently resulting in…
- [Accident 20040602014339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040602014339A.md): Cessna 180E · Kenai, AK · Jun 2, 2004 · N5180 · Substantial damage
  > (-23) N5180, Cessna 180E, received substantial damage during an aborted take-off. The pilot said the winds were very gusty and as the aircraft started to turn in left, he pulled the power off. The aircraft ground looped and nosed over. (-23 additional…
- [Accident 19950704016169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950704016169A.md): Cessna 180E · Springdale, AR · Jul 4, 1995 · N8676X · Substantial damage
  > Lost control landing severe crosswind ground looped. Had aborted jump flight due wind. Exceeded crosswind component
- [Accident 19930127001239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930127001239A.md): Cessna 180E · Riggins, ID · Jan 27, 1993 · N8691X · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft impacted trees on initial climb. Impacted on highway. Strong tailwind breeze.
- [Accident 19910328007829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910328007829A.md): Cessna 180E · Friday Harbor, WA · Mar 28, 1991 · N2601Y · Substantial damage
  > Tried to fly through channel at low altitude with severe low level wind and turbulence. Pushed into trees on shore.
- [Accident 19900926042449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900926042449A.md): Cessna 180E · Kingston, NH · Sep 26, 1990 · N2620Y · Substantial damage
  > Engine quit on low pass over lake. Too low to clear shore stalled in turn. No defect. Possible carburetor ice.
- [Accident 19900506014069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900506014069A.md): Cessna 180E · Helena, MT · May 6, 1990 · N8679X · Substantial damage
  > Ground looped on landing roll. Tail wheel bearing worn. Right brake pedal return spring came off bracket.
- [Incident 19870303009369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870303009369I.md): Cessna 180E · Wolf Point, MT · Mar 3, 1987 · N2609Y · Minor damage
  > Aborted takeoff when aircraft weathervaned into crosswind. Departed runway side into soft earth and nosed down.
- [Accident 19840924050659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840924050659A.md): Cessna 180F · Camarillo, CA · Sep 24, 1984 · N169N · Substantial damage
  > Right main tire blew out during landing causing aircraft to ground loop and nose over.
- [Accident 19830430019669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830430019669A.md): Cessna 180E · Kenai, AK · Apr 30, 1983 · N2661Y · Substantial damage
  > Nosed over on the takeoff roll. Tail was too high on initial run. May have hit the brakes trying too correct.
- [Incident 19820821065069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820821065069I.md): Cessna 180 · Inyokern, CA · Aug 21, 1982 · N2657Y · Minor damage
  > Struck by whirlwind on the takeoff roll, pilot lost control. Aircraft ground looped.
- [Accident 19820117000979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820117000979A.md): Cessna 180E · Cedar City, UT · Jan 17, 1982 · N2600Y · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft flipped over after touchdown on snow covered field.
- [Accident 19810218007819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810218007819A.md): Cessna 180E · Chugiak, AK · Feb 18, 1981 · N2661Y · Substantial damage
  > Ran out of fuel en route. Landed in trees. Failed to visually check fuel prior to departure.
- [Accident 19800921044379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800921044379A.md): Cessna 180 · Mccarthy, AK · Sep 21, 1980 · N2661Y · Substantial damage
  > Aborted takeoff due to poor visibility. Lost control, nosed up off runway. Emergency medivac flight.
- [Accident 19800216002819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800216002819A.md): Cessna 180E · Zephyrhills, FL · Feb 16, 1980 · N8681X · Destroyed
  > Descended into fog. Tried to fly back to vrf, hit trees. Recovered, then hit more trees and crashed.
- [Incident 19790701015349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790701015349I.md): Cessna 180 · Encampment, WY · Jul 1, 1979 · N2672Y · Minor damage
  > Strong gust of wind at start of takeoff roll caused weather vane. Ran off runway and tire blew.
- [Accident 19790627030529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790627030529A.md): Cessna 180 · Middleton, WI · Jun 27, 1979 · N169N · Substantial damage
  > Ground-looped on landing. Dragged wing tip. Found tire separated from wheel. Hard landing possible cause.
- [Accident 19781003028469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781003028469A.md): Cessna 180E · Anchorage, AK · Oct 3, 1978 · N2619Y · Substantial damage
  > Float equipped. Plt lost night vision when lndg light turned on.
- [Accident 19780914028319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780914028319A.md): Cessna 180E · Anchorage, AK · Sep 14, 1978 · N8670X · Substantial damage
- [Accident 19760912029259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760912029259A.md): Cessna 180E · Daybrook, WV · Sep 12, 1976 · N2631Y · Substantial damage
  > Eng would only develop partial power.
- [Accident 19760412009369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760412009369A.md): Cessna 180E · AK · Apr 12, 1976 · N2622Y · Substantial damage
- [Accident 19760105001869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760105001869A.md): Cessna 180E · AK · Jan 5, 1976 · N2674Y · Substantial damage
- [Accident 19740720030039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740720030039A.md): Cessna 180E · Canon City, CO · Jul 20, 1974 · N2657Y · Substantial damage
- [Accident 19740327012419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740327012419A.md): Cessna 180E · King Salmon, AK · Mar 27, 1974 · N2622Y · Substantial damage
  > Lndd on lake iliamna. Swerved,ski dug into ice.

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2072612')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-180e/incidents

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