Cessna 180A

Aircraft Manufacturer: Cessna

Model: 180A

Aircraft Details

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer Cessna
Manufacturer Serial Number 2072604
Model 180A
Category Land
Aircraft Type Fixed wing single engine
Cruise Speed 121 MPH / 105 knots
Weight Class 1 (Up to 12,499 lbs gross take off weight)
Engine Type Reciprocating
Number of Engines 1 engine
Number of Seats 4 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).


21 exact, 0 recovered, 0 provisional

Methodology
21
Recorded GA Accidents

Total recorded general-aviation accidents within the analyzed period.


1 fatal accidents.

4.8% of recorded accidents were fatal.

206
Currently Registered

Active aircraft fleet size contributing to the exposure data.


4,082

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
0.3%
Exposure
0.2%
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 →

2008 – 2025 Total 21
Accidents by year Accidents by year (total 21 observed): 2008 1, 2009 1, 2010 1, 2011 2, 2012 1, 2013 1, 2014 1, 2015 1, 2016 1, 2017 2, 2019 2, 2020 2, 2022 1, 2023 1, 2024 2, 2025 1. 1 2 3 4 0 1 '08 1 '09 1 '10 2 '11 1 '12 1 '13 1 '14 1 '15 1 '16 2 '17 2 '19 2 '20 1 '22 1 '23 2 '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.

4 categories Total 21
Landing 16
Takeoff 2
Approach 2
Initial climb 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 55
Personnel issues 20
Aircraft 19
Environmental issues 15
Not determined 1
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 21
None 19
Fatal 1
Minor 1

Operating-rule mix (all parts): 091 (21)· PUBU (1)

Recorded Accidents

All 24 recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents for this model, most recent first.

Date Location Tail Damage Highest injury Phase of flight Finding categories
Waterville, WA N7792A Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Boise, ID N5216D Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Nordman, ID N5281D Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues
Grand Prairie, TX N889SL Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Skwentna, AK N9728B Substantial Fatal Takeoff Aircraft, Personnel issues
Lebanon, MO N748P Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
Eloy, AZ N9729B Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Flannigan, NV N180JL Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
Panama City, FL N5239D Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
Danbury, CT N9624B Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Willow, AK N5236D Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Del Rio, TX N9659B Substantial Minor Takeoff Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Polson, MT N9699B Substantial None Approach Not determined, Environmental issues
Nampa, ID N5281D Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues
Anchorage, AK N4814 Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
Prairie du Sac, WI N3013T Minor Serious Landing Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Cascade, ID N5351D Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues
Temecula, CA N49CD Substantial None Approach Environmental issues, Personnel issues
McGrath, AK N7814A Substantial None Initial climb Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Igiugig, AK N26CZ Substantial None Initial climb Environmental issues, Aircraft, Personnel issues
Lewiston, ME N75213 unknown Serious Prior to flight Aircraft
Kettle Falls, WA N9104R Substantial None Landing Environmental issues, Personnel issues
Condon, OR N9586B Substantial None Approach Environmental issues, Personnel issues
St. Louis, MO N6180 Substantial None Landing Aircraft
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