# FAA incident reports: Cessna 180F A list on [Cessna 180F](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-180f.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [Accident 20250430006339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250430006339A.md): Cessna 180F · Duncan, OK · Apr 30, 2025 · N2135Z · Substantial damage > On 4/30/2025 at 2300 hrs a Cessna 180 was doing a touch and go's at Duncan munincipal airport (duc), with 2 people on board, on the final landing the aircraft veered off to the right side of rwy 17. The pilot pushed on the LH rudder pedal and noticed no… - [Accident 20190820015429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190820015429A.md): Cessna 180F · Arlington, WA · Aug 20, 2019 · N180TB · Substantial damage > During departure rollout and takeoff acceleration; power applied; seat slippage occurred, preventing the pilot from manipulating the aircraft controls. Due to engine torque, a ground loop was induced causing the right main landing gear to shear off. - [Accident 20170411005719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170411005719A.md): Cessna 180F · Kenai, AK · Apr 11, 2017 · N2144Z · Substantial damage > On landing rollout a sudden gust of wind pushed the aircraft to the side of the runway, the aircraft exited the pavement into the grass/dirt then ground looped causing the right wing tip to contact the ground. Substantial damage to the wing, slight damage to… - [Accident 20120415005679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120415005679A.md): Cessna 180F · Mccall, ID · Apr 15, 2012 · N2157Z · Substantial damage > Pilot landed in crosswind/downwind conditions, failed to maintain directional control, then ground looped the aircraft when it departed the right side of the runway resulting in substantial damage to the aircraft. - [Incident 20111103026079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111103026079I.md): Cessna 180F · Susitna Flats A, AK · Nov 3, 2011 · N50RA · Minor damage > Aircraft made an unscheduled landing in the Susitna Flats area due to engine failure. Pilot stated the engine quit when power was reduced and carb heat was applied. - [Accident 20090614047259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090614047259A.md): Cessna 180F · King Salmon, AK · Jun 14, 2009 · N2162Z · Substantial damage > Airman stated that on landing at the King Salmon Airport with a slight crosswind that he lost control of his airplane and it spun around (ground looped) on him. - [Accident 20090317002319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090317002319A.md): Cessna 180F · Townsend, MT · Mar 17, 2009 · N2698Y · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On March 17, 2009, about 1445 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 180F airplane, N2698Y, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain while maneuvering near Townsend, Montana. The airplane was registered to mountain flying LLC of helena, Montana and… - [Accident 20060325011779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060325011779A.md): Cessna 180F · Greenville, ME · Mar 25, 2006 · N2165Z · Substantial damage > (-23) During landing rollout landing gear struck bump in runway. Pilot stated that he "over-braked" and was unable to manage control, resulting in groundlooping. Left wing tip and left elevator contacted surface. Secondary/outer spar of left wing bent. - [Accident 20030917026449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030917026449A.md): Cessna 180F · AK · Sep 17, 2003 · N2162Z · Substantial damage > (-23) During take-off, from a beach near the mouth of the tsiu river, Mr. Baker shifted take-off direction approx 10 degrees due to the glare from the sun. The adjusted heading put the aircraft on course to collide with a partially buried log on the beach… - [Accident 20030825036979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030825036979A.md): Cessna 180F · Fairbanks, AK · Aug 25, 2003 · N2117Z · Substantial damage > (-23) [privacy data omitted] while returning to Fairbanks from a hunting camp in the manly hot springs (paml) area, the aircraft ran out of fuel and the PIC, Mr. Schmit attempted a landing on a logging road located 24 miles southwest of the Fairbanks area.… - [Accident 20020608013929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020608013929A.md): Cessna 180F · Fairbanks/Ft Wa, AK · Jun 8, 2002 · N2162Z · No damage > (-23) [privacy data omitted]. As the airplane touched down on the landing area it veered to the left. The pilot applied right rudder and brake to stop the turn but the tire slipped on the grass and the left landing gear began contacting brush along the edge… - [Incident 20011215034619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011215034619I.md): Cessna 180F · Anchorage, AK · Dec 15, 2001 · N2137Z > (-23) Pilot reported a broken ski. Aircraft landed lake Hood strip without incident. - [Accident 20000708008759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000708008759A.md): Cessna 180F · Sultan, WA · Jul 8, 2000 · N37GC · No damage > (-23) Aircraft impacted terrain during an overcast while attempting to navigate through a mountain pass. - [Accident 19990307002049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990307002049A.md): Cessna 180F · Inyokern, CA · Mar 7, 1999 · N345RC · Substantial damage > Acft groung looped on landing, other circumstances are unknown. (.19) on March 7, 1999, at 1500 hours pacific standard time, a Cessna 180F, N345RC, ground looped while landing at Inyokern, California. The aircraft sustained substantial damage; however, the… - [Accident 19980911023749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980911023749A.md): Cessna 180F · Douglas, WY · Sep 11, 1998 · N4612U · Substantial damage > Acft struck a small deer on takeoff.(-23) deer hit aircraft on takeoff damaging left leading edge of horizontal stabilizer. - [Incident 19980616017479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980616017479I.md): Cessna 180F · Deep Springs, CA · Jun 16, 1998 · N2696Y · Minor damage > Landed off airport near home. Winds gusting 45 to 50. Damaged rt wingtip and torn rt elevator. - [Accident 19970521011639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970521011639A.md): Cessna 180F · Ketchikan, AK · May 21, 1997 · N2175Z · Substantial damage > Aircraft encountered wind shear on landing an aircraft flipped and sank. (.4)the pilot was landing a float equipped airplane in a harbor. About 100 feet above the water, the airplane encountered a strong downdraft. The pilot applied full power, but the… - [Accident 19961231000069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961231000069A.md): Cessna 180F · St Marys, AK · Dec 31, 1996 · N7066 · Substantial damage > Lost power short final. Landed off side runway on snowy tundra. Left gear folded. Had induction icing. - [Incident 19960909031909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960909031909I.md): Cessna 180F · Condon, OR · Sep 9, 1996 · N2166Z · Minor damage > Narrative: aircraft received minor damage to engine cowling and propeller spinner when it nosed over on landing. The pilot said he was landing on a 14' wide gravel road near Condon, Oregon. On landing roll out, the aircraft drifted off the left side of the… - [Accident 19950603040139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950603040139A.md): Cessna 180F · Cartago, CA · Jun 3, 1995 · N2198Z · Substantial damage > Low pass over remote high altitude strip. Failed to clear trees on go around. Blamed downdraft. Elevation 8500 asl. - [Accident 19910404009129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910404009129A.md): Cessna 180F · Fairbankser, AK · Apr 4, 1991 · N2117Z · Substantial damage > Engine backfired,lost power. Nosed over landing in deep snow on frozen river. Carburetor bowl drain plug missing. - [Accident 19900719027619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900719027619A.md): Cessna 180F · Orr, MN · Jul 19, 1990 · N2134Z · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion caused forced landing in creek bed. Floatplane nosed over in rocks. Fuel stain from loose fuel cap. - [Accident 19890902035499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890902035499A.md): Cessna 180F · Anchorage, AK · Sep 2, 1989 · N2137Z · Substantial damage > Oil on windshield. Nosed up on forced landing running off side of Private strip. Oil cooler ruptured, lost all oil. - [Accident 19880601017579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880601017579A.md): Cessna 180F · Gettysburg, SD · Jun 1, 1988 · N2123Z · Substantial damage > Tried to turn off runway after landing with too much speed. Aircraft ground looped. - [Accident 19870830048879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870830048879A.md): Cessna 180F · Cordova, AK · Aug 30, 1987 · N25722 · Substantial damage > While turning off runway tail wheel stinger failed. Ground looped. Wing struck ground. Wind exceeded control ability - [Incident 19860417034899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860417034899I.md): Cessna STC180 · Delta Junction, AK · Apr 17, 1986 · N2151Z · Minor damage > Ski broke through snow during glacier landing. Damage to horizontal stabilizer. - [Accident 19850904043249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850904043249A.md): Cessna 180F · Cordova, AK · Sep 4, 1985 · N25722 · Substantial damage > Returned to runway due to lack of aileron control. Nosed over after running off side. No malfunctions found. - [Accident 19830826046709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830826046709A.md): Cessna 180F · Fairbanks, AK · Aug 26, 1983 · N2145Z · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Struck near top of cloud obscured mountain. Mountain tops and passes in area were obscured. - [Accident 19820906068609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820906068609A.md): Cessna 180F · Merrill Pass, AK · Sep 6, 1982 · N2194Z · Damage unknown · 2 fatal > Aircraft is missing on flight from lake hood to two lakes, Alaska. Weather for Merrill Pass was marginal. - [Accident 19811214089691A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811214089691A.md): Cessna 180F · Fallon, NV · Dec 14, 1981 · N2118Z · Destroyed > Aircraft was in transit through restricted area without clearance when collision with military aircraft occurred. - [Accident 19800927048339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800927048339A.md): Cessna 180C · Westwego, LA · Sep 27, 1980 · N2135Z · Substantial damage > Pilot lost directional control during takeoff and hit seaplane dock. - [Accident 19791130040659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791130040659A.md): Cessna 180 · Goose Bay, AK · Nov 30, 1979 · N2694Y · Destroyed > Pilot took off from a 900 feet long, unlighted strip at night. Hit trees. - [Incident 19790619021579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790619021579I.md): Cessna 180F · Hatfield, MA · Jun 19, 1979 · N2175Z · Minor damage > Pilot attempted to take off in float plane from grass strip using a dolly. Dolly hit long grass, plane slid off. - [Accident 19790419024111A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790419024111A.md): Cessna 180F · Sheep Bay, AK · Apr 19, 1979 · N2690Y · Minor damage > N2690Y and N4178Z collided while spotting fish for fishing boats. - [Accident 19790226037189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790226037189A.md): Cessna 180 · Mclaughlin, SD · Feb 26, 1979 · N2698Y · Substantial damage > Unable to gain flying speed on snow packed private runway. Aborted takeoff, nosed over. - [Accident 19780512012049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780512012049A.md): Cessna 180F · Anchorage, AK · May 12, 1978 · N2162Z · Substantial damage - [Accident 19770829033379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770829033379A.md): Cessna 180F · Kaktovik, AK · Aug 29, 1977 · N48051 · Substantial damage > Tkof frm river bar. - [Accident 19770702031649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770702031649A.md): Cessna 180F · Bethel, AK · Jul 2, 1977 · N2182Z · Substantial damage > Float E0PD.hit brush. - [Accident 19770320006229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770320006229A.md): Cessna 180F · Kenai, AK · Mar 20, 1977 · N2162Z · Substantial damage > Snow 6 to 8 inches deep. - [Accident 19761027034179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19761027034179A.md): Cessna 180F · Lake George, NY · Oct 27, 1976 · N2100Z · Substantial damage > R wing contacted water. Float eqpd. - [Accident 19760729034869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760729034869A.md): Cessna 180F · Valdez, AK · Jul 29, 1976 · N2194Z · Substantial damage > Brake dmgd by undet object. Ran into river. - [Accident 19760729025809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760729025809A.md): Cessna 180F · Houma, LA · Jul 29, 1976 · N2125Z · Substantial damage > Float eqpd. Collided with barge,acft sank. - [Accident 19760423010759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760423010759A.md): Cessna 180F · Verplanck, NY · Apr 23, 1976 · N2196Z · Substantial damage > Flt to strip to instl floats.600 ft strip gnd loop to avoid fence. Wind gusting 25K. - [Accident 19750923031759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750923031759A.md): Cessna 180F · Nondalton, AK · Sep 23, 1975 · N2144Z · Substantial damage > Carb iced up due carb heat ctl cable slipping in locking slot. Lnd in tundra. - [Accident 19750821030289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750821030289A.md): Cessna 180F · Arctic Village, AK · Aug 21, 1975 · N48051 · Substantial damage > Bolt in tail wheel assy failed,caused restriction of dwn elev travel. Hit rocks on abort. - [Accident 19750504010589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750504010589A.md): Cessna 180F · Ketchum, OK · May 4, 1975 · N2188Z · Substantial damage > Acft l float hit catwalk rail. Acft sank. - [Accident 19730726020729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730726020729A.md): Cessna 180F · Tulsa, OK · Jul 26, 1973 · N11118 · Substantial damage > Plt seat slid aft on t/o-r wng stab struck grnd. Seat track safety block missing. Seat would lock ok - [Accident 19730711019269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730711019269A.md): Cessna 180F · Big Bear Cy, CA · Jul 11, 1973 · N2157Z · Substantial damage - [Accident 19730203003599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730203003599A.md): Cessna 180F · Bethel, AK · Feb 3, 1973 · N2194Z · Substantial damage > Operating from part land part frozen snow covered lake. Debris scattered in snow.r ski hit oil drum ## 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 ('2072614') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-180f/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.