# FAA incident reports: Cessna 180H A list on [Cessna 180H](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-180h.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 6 · 297 reports - [Accident 20260621011479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260621011479A.md): Cessna 180H · Port Angles, WA · Jun 21, 2026 · N3404Y · Substantial damage > On June 21, 2026, the pilot flew [privacy data omitted] VFR from kttd to kclm, landing at about 11.35AM. The pilot stated that kclm, ASOS was reporting winds variable at 5 knots. Rwy 27 was in use. After completing a good 3-point landing centered on rwy 27,… - [Accident 20251009015589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251009015589A.md): Cessna 180H · Imnaha, OR · Oct 9, 2025 · N249MD · Substantial damage > The pilot elected to takeoff with a tailwind, on a rough one-way-out downsloping runway, and when it became apparent, he needed to abort, he applied brakes, but at the same time the airplane became airborne and quickly touched back down with brakes still… - [Accident 20250913016609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250913016609A.md): Cessna 180H · Millard, NE · Sep 13, 2025 · N180BT · Substantial damage > During a training session for a student seeking a tailwheel endorsement, the aircraft experienced a ground loop upon landing while under the control of the instructor, resulting in damage to the aircraft - [Accident 20250717014149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250717014149A.md): Cessna 180H · Glennallen, AK · Jul 17, 2025 · N91393 · Substantial damage > Pilot departed gulkana airport enroute to Sanford River Airstrip to pick up passengers located near a glacier. Winds appeared very light at less than 5 knots. Pilot entered normal left traffic pattern landing to the southwest. Airstrip reported as well used,… - [Accident 20240531006109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240531006109A.md): Cessna 180H · Soldotna, AK · May 31, 2024 · N91224 · Substantial damage > Pilot began his takeoff run at the private gravel airstrip. Pilot did not see a gravel pile on the airstrip, prior to the left wheel making contact with the pile. Upon contact with the gravel pile the aircraft flipped over on its back. Pilot was uninjured. No… - [Accident 20231122015209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231122015209A.md): Cessna 180H · Mccarthy, AK · Nov 22, 2023 · N91393 · Substantial damage > Aircraft touched down just before the high speed turn off/taxiway on runway 01 at pamx. On the roll out the aircraft started to slide right. Pilot applied left rudder to counteract as well as a slight increase in power. Those actions didn't correct the… - [Accident 20230616005029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230616005029A.md): Cessna 180H · Shaktoolik, AK · Jun 16, 2023 · N91361 · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Aircraft took off from a mountain top airstrip with reported tail/varying winds. On takeoff the aircraft hit a small group of trees with the left rear stabilizer. The largest tree was approximately 4 inches in diameter. Paint transfer was evident on the tree… - [Accident 20220927017259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220927017259A.md): Cessna C180 · Hermiston, OR · Sep 27, 2022 · N2452F · Substantial damage > Stabilized straight in approach Wheel landed aircraft When tail touched down abruptly veered right. Ground loop ensued - [Accident 20211012017869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211012017869A.md): Cessna 180H · Kalispell, MT · Oct 12, 2021 · N926LL · Substantial damage > During landing roll out on runway O2 at Glacier Park International Airport (gpi) N926LL a 1964 Cessna 180H serial number 18051470 swerved to the right and went off the east side of runway 02 separating the left main landing gear and collapsing right wing… - [Accident 20210813014299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210813014299A.md): Cessna 180H · Soldotna, AK · Aug 13, 2021 · N3467Y · Substantial damage > During landing phase of flight, while receiving dual instruction, aircraft control was lost, exited runway, struck airport lights and signage, skidded sideways in the dirt collapsing the left main gear, causing substantial damage. - [Accident 20210719011249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210719011249A.md): Cessna 180H · Brenham, TX · Jul 19, 2021 · N9024M · Substantial damage > N9024M flight with 01 pilot onboard originating from matagorda island, TX, crashed in a field five miles southeast of Brenham, TX. Pilot stated that seven miles from Brenham, on final for landing runway 34, the engine started sputtering/shutting… - [Accident 20200930015269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200930015269A.md): Cessna 180H · Tok, AK · Sep 30, 2020 · N926LL · Substantial damage > Pilot stated she did a normal 3 point landing. As she was slowing down she had difficulties keeping the aircraft straight. There was very little left rudder available. The aircraft swerved right contacting the left wing with the left main strut collapsing.… - [Accident 20200805014269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200805014269A.md): Cessna 180H · Kenai, AK · Aug 5, 2020 · N9712G · Substantial damage > At approximately 1300 on 5 August 2020, a Cessna 180H, N9712G, was substantially damaged when the aircraft ground looped during landing at the Kenai airport. There were 5 people on board the aircraft at the time of the accident, no injuries reported. - [Accident 20200622012049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200622012049A.md): Cessna 180H · Burlington, VT · Jun 22, 2020 · N7955V · Substantial damage > Airman and CFI were finishing a 2.5HR VFR refresher flight which included multiple landings at several small fields, both grass and paved, in the btv area. While rolling out after landing on btv rwy 15 a gust of wind caught the aircraft tail, swinging it… - [Incident 20200509007049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200509007049I.md): Cessna 180H · Wasilla, AK · May 9, 2020 · N91249 · Substantial damage > 05/05/2020 - Aircraft had been pulling hard to left on ground operations intermittently. Owner flew the airplane to his mechanic at wolf lake. Owner asked his mechanic to inspect the rudder to see if he could diagnose the left pulling. The owner and mechanic… - [Accident 20200506004959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200506004959A.md): Cessna 180H · Hite, UT · May 6, 2020 · N89SJ · Substantial damage > On takeoff, the aircraft departed the runway to the right into terrain causing substantial damage. - [Incident 20191022017149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191022017149I.md): Cessna 180H · Nikiski, AK · Oct 22, 2019 · N7904V · Minor damage > PIC and passenger were going duck hunting near the macarthur river (nw of Nikiski). They flew over the landing spot several times, they touched down and dragged the landing gear for about 800 feet. PIC determined it was safe to land, which he did with no… - [Accident 20190812015599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190812015599A.md): Cessna 180H · Anchorage, AK · Aug 12, 2019 · N91402 · Substantial damage > [privacy data omitted] Contacted lake Hood tower via radio (126.8) and requested departure on the left waterway runway west at lake Hood. ATC cleared [privacy data omitted] for a normal departure with ATIS information. [privacy data omitted]Replied back to… - [Accident 20190711009869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190711009869A.md): Cessna 180H · Talkeetna, AK · Jul 11, 2019 · N91299 · Substantial damage > Pilot provided statement. Started aircraft. Performed after start checklist. Received weather information from Talkeetna flight service on 135.200 mhz. Released parking brake and began taxi from south transient parking to runway 19. Released parking brake.… - [Accident 20190629008439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190629008439A.md): Cessna 180H · Wasilla, AK · Jun 29, 2019 · N9939V · Substantial damage > The pilot required 2 seat cushions to comfortably see over the instrument panel. He gave one to his passenger for comfort. The airfield was narrow and slanted away steeply 1/3 down the runway. The temperature was hot and he elected to start departure roll… - [Accident 20180902012939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180902012939A.md): Cessna 180H · Yakutat, AK · Sep 2, 2018 · N95EA · Substantial damage > At approximately 1:30P adt, N95EA, Cessna 180 departed Yakutat harbor for cordova. During takeoff, while on step, the aircraft encountered a small wake under the left float, lifting the float out of the water and causing the right wingtip to contact the… - [Accident 20180603006979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180603006979A.md): Cessna 180H · Kanab, UT · Jun 3, 2018 · N67WW · Substantial damage > Aircraft landed on runway, veered to the left leaving the runway and impacted brush and flipped over causing substantial damage to the aircrafts vertical stabilizer, rudder, right wing strut and right wing. - [Incident 20180530009739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180530009739I.md): Cessna 180H · Kake, AK · May 30, 2018 · N2716X · Minor damage > Airman had landed on rwy 29 and was in rollout phase with all three tires on ground. Tailwheel shimmy distracted pilot and aircraft did a ground loop, impacting the left wingtip on ground. No damage to propellor or engine. - [Accident 20170921011459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170921011459A.md): Cessna 180H · Albuquerque, NM · Sep 21, 2017 · N180SA · Substantial damage > On September 21, 2017, at 1313 MST, a Cessna 180H, N180SA, registered to the pilot, departed the runway during take-off from Double Eagle II aiport, Albuquerque, new Mexico, while on a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time,… - [Accident 20170904020709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170904020709A.md): Cessna 180H · Ambler, AK · Sep 4, 2017 · N8249V · Substantial damage > Pilot stated he was looking for a beach to land on along the noatak river. Found a gravel bar that looked suitable to land. Over flew the gravel bar 2 times to ensure that it was safe enough to land. Pilot stated he landed 30 or 40 feet short of his intended… - [Incident 20170730015539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170730015539I.md): Cessna 180H · Oshkosh, WI · Jul 30, 2017 · N180EM · Minor damage > On Sunday, July 30 2017 the pilot of a Cessna 180 while taxiing to leave Oshkosh felt the aircraft was not handling correctly so he decided to taxi back to parking to investigate. During the taxi process the pilot needed to maintain pressure on the right… - [Accident 20170412016499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170412016499A.md): Cessna 180H · Manchester, CA · Apr 12, 2017 · N7945V · Substantial damage > Aircraft departed from murray field (eureka,CA enroute to petaluma,CA. (069)pilot at cruise speed heading south noticed the weather deteriorating and realized preferred destination of petaluma or santa rosa (sts) was not possible. PIC turned northbound… - [Accident 20170219006549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170219006549A.md): Cessna 180H · Barto, PA · Feb 19, 2017 · N123GT · Substantial damage > Aircraft departure from runway 34 for personbal flight with 4 persons aboard. Pilot[privacy data omitted] stated that during the takeoff from runway 34 a wind gust weathervaned the aircraft left, he corrected, then the aircraft turned right and he was unable… - [Incident 20170112004261I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170112004261I.md): Cessna 180H · Anchorage, AK · Jan 12, 2017 · N2730X · Substantial damage > Mechanic stated that he was taxiing the aircraft to the customer's hangar (1.1 miles distance) after maintenance was completed. Taxi way was covered in ice and packed snow. Mechanic stated that he was probably taxiing too fast when aircraft drifted towards… - [Accident 20160514005789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160514005789A.md): Cessna 180H · Wasilla, AK · May 14, 2016 · N2423F · Substantial damage > On may 14, 2016, at approximently 1345 Alaska daylight time (akdst), a Cessna 180H airplane, N2423F, ground looped shortly after landing on a gravel runway (runway 22S) at the Wasilla airport (paws), Wasilla, Alaska. The pilot in command and two passengers… - [Incident 20160424008759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160424008759I.md): Cessna 180H · Concord, CA · Apr 24, 2016 · N67WW · Minor damage > On may 24, 2016 at 6:39PM (PST) the pilot in command (PIC) descended and landed on runway 19R at the Concord airport, California (ccr). After touchdown half way down the runway a crosswind gust of between 10-12 KTS was encounter. The PIC tried to keep the… - [Accident 20151019017399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151019017399A.md): Cessna 180H · Sioux Falls, SD · Oct 19, 2015 · N9780G · Substantial damage > On his approach to fsd the pilot stated he was directed by fsd ATC to land runway 33. He stated there was 20 knot winds at 230 degrees and on landing a gust of wind caused him to ground loop the aircraft. The aircraft recieved damage to the right wing tip,… - [Accident 20150912017149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150912017149A.md): Cessna 180H · Delta Junction, AK · Sep 12, 2015 · N4763U · Substantial damage > On approach, the wind shifted from calm to right quartering tailwind causing a loss of lift. The sink rate increased to a point that the desired point of touchdown could not be reached. Upon determination a go-around was required, power was added. This caused… - [Accident 20150816013989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150816013989A.md): Cessna 180H · Ione, OR · Aug 16, 2015 · N28RR · Substantial damage > The pilot landed the Cessna 180 at a farm strip near Ione Oregon. The aircraft came to a final rest upside down off to the side of the intended landing strip. The flight departed eagle nest ranch airport, a private strip located at [privacy data omitted] in… - [Accident 20150606008609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150606008609A.md): Cessna 180H · Rolla, MO · Jun 6, 2015 · N180SA · Substantial damage > [privacy data omitted] Lost control of his conventional gear Cessna-180 during the landing rollout, resulting in a ground loop. The right wing struck the ground and the aircraft came to a stop on its nose. When the propeller struck the ground, the engine came… - [Accident 20140912018509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140912018509A.md): Cessna 180H · Nenana, AK · Sep 12, 2014 · N2419F · Substantial damage > Pilot was landing from the south west to the north east which was favored by ASOS info at the time. Cross wind 070@ 9 knots approx. aircraft touched down on auxiliary parking pond to the left side of water runway. Flight path indication from tree entry point… - [Accident 20140714010629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140714010629A.md): Cessna 180H · Seward, AK · Jul 14, 2014 · N9083M · Substantial damage > On July 14, 2014, aircraft N9083M took off from wolf lake airport(4AK6). The intended landing point was a beach located at Patton bay on Montague island, AK. The pilot stated that the aircraft bounced on the initial touchdown and during the landing rollout,… - [Accident 20140607009519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140607009519A.md): Cessna 180H · Wasilla, AK · Jun 7, 2014 · N91399 · Substantial damage > The airman was pilot in command (PIC) and the sole occupant of the aircraft during the accident. The airman stated that he had flown this aircraft a couple of days before the accident. During this flight he accomplished approximately 11 touch and go landings.… - [Accident 20140607008579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140607008579A.md): Cessna 180H · Hesperia, CA · Jun 7, 2014 · N73BT · Substantial damage > Operator encountered strong sudden gust of wind (crosswinds) on landing rollout causing momentary loss of directional control. In an attempt to correct for the wind condition the aircraft tipped to the left on the main wheel, tail wheel, left wing tip and… - [Incident 20140522008679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140522008679I.md): Cessna 180H · Anchorage, AK · May 22, 2014 · N3422Y · Minor damage > Departed beach. Landed at Merrill Field. No braking on left side. The aircraft veered to the left, never left the runway but did scrape the wingtip. No injuries reported. - [Accident 20130725014609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130725014609A.md): Cessna 180H · Greencastle, IN · Jul 25, 2013 · N28RR · Substantial damage > Aircraft landed on runway 18 at (4I7) Greencastle Indiana. During the landing rollout, and approximately midway down the runway, the aircraft veered sharply to the right and tipped over on its left wing. The aircraft remained on the left wing and skidded to… - [Accident 20121006023009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121006023009A.md): Cessna 180H · St. Maries, ID · Oct 6, 2012 · N2780X · Substantial damage > During cruise flight the engine lost power. Pilot reportedly moved fuel selector from both to fullest tank and attempted restart. Engine failed to restart. Pilot elected to execute an emergency lading on alder creek rd. St. Maries, ID. Left wing impacted a… - [Accident 20120311003689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120311003689A.md): Cessna 180H · Belle Chasse, LA · Mar 11, 2012 · N3424Y · Substantial damage > After landing and taviing down the runway a gust of wind blew the aircraft off the runway causing it to hit a stack of pipes. - [Accident 20120221003649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120221003649A.md): Cessna 180H · Conroe, TX · Feb 21, 2012 · N3SM · Substantial damage > Pilot in command (PIC) was giving instruction to his friend on take offs and landings in a tail wheel aircraft. When on the second landing the aircraft veered sharply off the centerline. PIC then took control of the aircraft but was unable to keep the… - [Incident 20111116026649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111116026649I.md): Cessna 180H · Van Nuys, CA · Nov 16, 2011 · N9044M · Minor damage > Pilot stated he landed rwy 16R, then taxied north on taxi way "a" to "A2". When turning off of "A2" onto pentastar's ramp he struck an unlit taxi way sign that he did not see. - [Accident 20111111025579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111111025579A.md): Cessna 180H · Snohomish, WA · Nov 11, 2011 · N180LV · Substantial damage > N180LV departed Harvey Field (S43) at 1430 PST on 11-11-11. Returned to land on runway 15R at 1505 PST. Made a tailwind approach and landing. Landed long on grass strip and crashed through fence at end of the runway. Aircraft came to stop on adjacent road. - [Accident 20111015024829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111015024829A.md): Cessna 180H · Houston, MS · Oct 15, 2011 · N4764U · Substantial damage > Upon landing tailwheel shimmy, loss of directional control, rt gear collapse - [Accident 20110927029319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110927029319A.md): Cessna 180H · Chenga, AK · Sep 27, 2011 · N9083M · Substantial damage > While landing on a strip on montague island the aircrafts right wintip touched some alder branches which pulled the aircraft in a manner that caused a ground loop. - [Accident 20110916024079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110916024079A.md): Cessna 180H · Reno, NV · Sep 16, 2011 · N180HR · Substantial damage > On September 16, 2011, at 1515 PST, a Cessna 180, N180HR, registered to [privacy data omitted], ground looped on the runway at Reno, international airport, Reno, Nevada, while on a business trip. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the… - [Accident 20110611011099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110611011099A.md): Cessna 180H · Skwentna, AK · Jun 11, 2011 · N8221V · Substantial damage > Landing on 1800 foot strip about 10 miles from Skwentna, AK in Cessna 180H aircraft equipped with 31 inch bushwells, on roll out attempted to negotiate a dog leg to the left about midway down the field. Right wing got caught in brush, causing aircraft to veer… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-180h/incidents.md?page=2 ## 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 ('2072618') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-180h/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.