Aviat Aircraft Inc A-1C-180

Aircraft Manufacturer: Aviat Aircraft Inc

Model: A-1C-180

Aircraft Details

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer Aviat Aircraft Inc
Manufacturer Serial Number 2210410
Model A-1C-180
Category Land
Aircraft Type Fixed wing single engine
Weight Class 1 (Up to 12,499 lbs gross take off weight)
Engine Type Reciprocating
Number of Engines 1 engine
Number of Seats 2 seats
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Safety Analysis

Composition of NTSB accident records for this model in general-aviation operations (FAR Part 91 and 137), based on NTSB data as of May 1, 2026. It's a breakdown of recorded accidents rather than a safety rating, and types with significant non-GA operation (such as Part 135) may be under-represented.

100%
Identity Confirmed

Accidents are identity-confirmed against FAA registration records (two independent sources).


11 exact, 14 recovered, 0 provisional

Methodology
25
Recorded GA Accidents

Total recorded general-aviation accidents within the analyzed period.


3 fatal accidents.

12.0% of recorded accidents were fatal.

232
Currently Registered

Active aircraft fleet size contributing to the exposure data.


2,741

Aircraft-years of FAA registration exposure (2008–present).


Comparison

Within its peer cohort

Within this model's peer class (same aircraft type, engine class, and seat range), comparison of its share of recorded NTSB accidents to its share of FAA registration exposure (aircraft-years since 2008).

This is a share comparison, not flight-hours adjusted, so a model flown more per airframe than its peers will show an accident share above its exposure share even if its per-hour safety is average. Methodology →

Model class Share of cohort
Accidents
0.7%
Exposure
0.3%
Time series

Accidents by year

Recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents per calendar year, derived directly from the NTSB accident database. Each bar shows the accidents that occurred in that year. Methodology →

2009 – 2025 Total 25
Accidents by year Accidents by year (total 25 observed): 2009 1, 2011 3, 2012 2, 2013 2, 2014 1, 2015 2, 2016 4, 2017 1, 2018 1, 2021 1, 2022 2, 2023 3, 2024 1, 2025 1. 2 4 6 8 0 1 '09 3 '11 2 '12 2 '13 1 '14 2 '15 4 '16 1 '17 1 '18 1 '21 2 '22 3 '23 1 '24 1 '25
Composition

Phase of flight

Which phase of flight each accident occurred in, as coded by the NTSB. Most accidents happen in the phases where most flying time is concentrated, so this isn't a measure of which phase is most dangerous.

7 categories Total 25
Landing 15
Takeoff 3
Approach 3
Standing 1
Initial climb 1
Enroute 1
Maneuvering 1
Causes

Finding category

Top-level NTSB cause category, from the coded investigation findings. An accident often has more than one finding, so totals here can exceed the recorded accident count.

NTSB top-level codes Total 77
Personnel issues 28
Aircraft 27
Environmental issues 22
Outcomes

Injury severity

NTSB classification of the worst injury in each accident: None, Minor, Serious, or Fatal. Each accident counts in exactly one severity.

Highest per accident Total 25
None 15
Minor 4
Fatal 3
Serious 3

Operating-rule mix (all parts): 091 (25)

Recorded Accidents

All 25 recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents for this model, most recent first.

Date Location Tail Damage Highest injury Phase of flight Finding categories
Etna, WY N801RA Substantial Minor Takeoff Environmental issues, Personnel issues
South Park, IN N177DB Substantial None Takeoff Aircraft, Personnel issues
Harrisonburg, VA N13BF Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Elko, NV N12HD Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Lakewood, WA N416AG Destroyed Serious Approach Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Morgan, UT N60WY Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Madison, MN N125WY Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues
McCall, ID N18AH Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Dixie, ID N891DC Substantial Minor Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Dillwyn, VA N272WY Substantial Serious Enroute Personnel issues, Aircraft
Clarksville, TX N377MA Destroyed Fatal Approach Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Placerville, CA N331MA Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Harlingen, TX N13BF Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Breckenridge, TX N73GT Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
Comanche, OK N317MA Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
Grants Pass, OR N90ND Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Oakdale, LA N199MA Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
Rio Verde, AZ N40WY Substantial None Takeoff Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Upper Sandusky, OH N7ZR Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Kooskia, ID N63WY Substantial Fatal Initial climb Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Chetek, WI N11HY Substantial Minor Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
McKinney, TX N62WY unknown Serious Standing Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Greensburg, IN N18WY Substantial Minor Approach Environmental issues, Personnel issues
Laramie, WY N28WY Substantial Fatal Enroute Personnel issues, Aircraft
Princeton, MN N52PH Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues
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