Cessna 180J
Aircraft Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 180J
About the Cessna 180J
More than 200 Cessna 180J airframes remain on the U.S. civil registry. Within Cessna's lineup, the Cessna 180J ranks 84th by active fleet size. Cessna 180J registrations account for under 1% of Cessna's active registered fleet. About two-thirds of all Cessna 180J registry records remain active.
Of 44 recorded Cessna 180J accidents, 1 was fatal. Within a peer cohort of the same aircraft type, engine class, and seat range, the Cessna 180J has a higher accident rate than about 90% of comparable types.
Aircraft Details
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Serial Number | 2072622 |
| Model | 180J |
| Category | Land |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Cruise Speed | 120 MPH / 104 knots |
| Weight | Class 1 (Up to 12,499 lbs gross take off weight) |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats |
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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.
Accidents are identity-confirmed against FAA registration records (two independent sources).
41 exact, 1 recovered, 2 provisional
MethodologyTotal recorded general-aviation accidents within the analyzed period.
1 fatal accidents.
2.3% of recorded accidents were fatal.
Active aircraft fleet size contributing to the exposure data.
4,934
Aircraft-years of FAA registration exposure (2008–present).
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 →
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 →
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.
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.
Injury severity
NTSB classification of the worst injury in each accident: None, Minor, Serious, or Fatal. Each accident counts in exactly one severity.
Operating-rule mix (all parts): 091 (44)· 135 (2)
Recorded Accidents
All 44 recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents for this model, most recent first.
| Date | Location | Tail | Damage | Highest injury | Phase of flight | Finding categories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaylord, MI | N180LP | Substantial | Serious | Maneuvering | Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues | |
| Nashua, NH | N9961N | Substantial | None | Landing | Aircraft, Personnel issues | |
| New Durham, NH | N767MH | Substantial | None | Landing | Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues | |
| South Burlington, VT | N9925N | Substantial | Serious | Takeoff | Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues | |
| Boise, ID | N180UB | Substantial | None | Landing | Personnel issues, Aircraft | |
| Nome, AK | N393B | Minor | None | Takeoff | Aircraft | |
| Gustavus, AK | N180KN | Substantial | None | Landing | Aircraft, Personnel issues | |
| Palmer, AK | N7807K | Substantial | Minor | Takeoff | Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues | |
| Hungry Horse, MT | N9286C | Substantial | None | Landing | Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues | |
| Greenwood, MS | N9996N | Substantial | None | Maneuvering | Aircraft, Environmental issues | |
| Wausau, WI | N52187 | Substantial | None | Landing | Personnel issues, Environmental issues | |
| Abingdon, VA | N180BA | Substantial | None | Landing | Aircraft, Personnel issues | |
| Norfolk, VA | N180RN | Substantial | None | Takeoff | Aircraft, Personnel issues | |
| Schlater, MS | N9996N | Substantial | None | Takeoff | Personnel issues, Aircraft | |
| Kenai, AK | N9951N | Substantial | None | Landing | Aircraft, Personnel issues | |
| Davant, LA | N7812K | Substantial | Fatal | Landing | Aircraft, Personnel issues | |
| Kakhonak, AK | N7751K | Substantial | None | Takeoff | Personnel issues, Environmental issues | |
| Juneau, AK | N42250 | Substantial | None | Landing | Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues | |
| Bellingham, WA | N5101Y | Substantial | None | Landing | Personnel issues, Aircraft |
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