Cessna 180
NTSB investigations · 1,122
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NTSB ANC91LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Telida, AKThe pilot getting disoriented during flight due to his inattentiveness, the airplane's low fuel level, the fss specialist's giving the pilot an incorrect heading to fly, poor radio communications between the fss and the pilot, the strong crosswind, and the…NTSB CHI91LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Walker, MNDirectional control after landing was not maintained by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were a gusty crosswind and a downhill embankment (ditch).NTSB SEA91LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Cody, WYPilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment. Factors were diverted attention, and gusty crosswinds.NTSB CHI91LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Grayling, MIThe pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.NTSB CHI91LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Grand Rapids, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper airspeed during landing and the improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of total experience in seaplanes and the gusty wind condition.NTSB CHI91LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Orr, MNBecause of inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, aircraft control was lost by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was a gusty crosswind landing environment.NTSB CHI91LA189Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Wausa, NEThe pilot's delayed decision to turn around after encountering IFR flight conditions. Factors were restricted forward visibility and power lines.NTSB SEA91LA101Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Drewsey, ORThe pilot delayed in going-around.NTSB LAX91LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Truckee, CAThat the pilot improperly used the flight controls and brakes to arrest the runway excursion. Contributing to this accident was encountering unfavorable winds, crosswind conditions, and lack of experience in this type of airplane.NTSB SEA91LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Vernal, UTThe pilot's impairment due to alcohol consumption and his failue to control the airplane during landing.NTSB CHI91LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Northwood, NDPoor in-flight planning and decision, unsuitable terrain selected by the PIC.NTSB ANC91LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB ANC91LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the excessive taxi speed and inadequate maintenance on the brakes by the pilot.NTSB SEA90LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Enterprise, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing.NTSB ANC90LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180-A · Lime Village, AKThe pilot-in-command's failure to understand the performance data during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain not being identified by the pilot-in-command.NTSB LAX90LA301Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Calexico, CAThe aircraft's encounter with unfavorable wind, a dust devil, that rendered the aircraft uncontrollable.NTSB FTW90LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Saint Joseph, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his use of excessive braking.NTSB CHI90FA235Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Howell, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance above terrain while maneuvering during takeoff. A factor in the accident was the pilot's attempt to display the aircraft's performance.NTSB LAX90LA344Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Tucson, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate distance from a MD-80'S jet exhaust.NTSB NYC90LA174Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Hilltown, PAThe pilot receiving training misjudged the airplane's distance from the runway and altitude above the trees. In addition, the CFI failed to provide adequate supervision.NTSB MKC90LA137Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Goddard, KSFuel starvation due to a loose fuel strainer screen. A factor related to this accident was lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB LAX90LA207Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Colusa, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during touchdown.NTSB LAX90LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Soledad, CAPilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing factors were the gusty wind and the crosswind conditions.NTSB ANC90LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Fairbanks, AKImproper installation of the gear axle (use of improper bolts & the wrong number of shims), which resulted in a subsequent failure and loss of control during the landing roll.NTSB FTW90LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Portland, TXThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a failure to attain a flare during the landing. The unfavorable wind conditon was a related factor.NTSB ANC90LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Alexander Lake, AKSelection of unsuitable terrain by the pilot. The snow covered terrain was a related factor.NTSB ANC90LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Port Heiden, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and failure to identify suitable terrain for takeoff.NTSB ANC89LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Yakataga, AKThe pilot failed to maintain directional control and inadvertently allowed the aircraft to ground loop. The tailwind was a contributing factor.NTSB LAX89LA302Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Santa Ana, CAThe pilot's improper in-flight planning after being advised of possible wake turbulence.NTSB ANC89LA114Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Port Alsworth, AKA blocked fuel line between the fuel selector and the engine which caused fuel starvation.NTSB ANC89LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB SEA89LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Tacoma, WAThe pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from the bounced landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's low total flight time and his inexperience in the Cessna 180 airplane.NTSB DEN89LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Boulder, COThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, failing to maintain directional control, and inadvertent ground swerve. Gusty crosswinds contributed to the accident.NTSB SEA89LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Wrangell, AKThe plt's failure to properly compensate for the wind during takeoff on unsuitable terrain. Contributing to the accident were the terrain conditions and gusting winds.NTSB ATL89LA075Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Russells Point, OHThe pilot's inaccurate evaluation of weather condition, and his failure to use available weather briefing resources. As a result, the pilot encountered structural icing which covered the windscreen, blocking forward visibility.NTSB ANC89LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot reported that he lost directional control of the airplane during a post-flight taxi to tie down. He said that a small flashlight had fallen behind the left rudder pedal and limited the amount of brake and rudder available for directional control.NTSB BFO88LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Harding, WVThe pilot departed morgantown, WV, en route to a private airstrip, durrett air ranch, near Harding, WV to attend a Cessna 180 fly-in. He stated he circled the airstrip to determine the wind and rwy conditions. He also called UNICOM for active rwy info but did…NTSB DEN88LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Cascade, MTThe plt was landing at an unattended airstrip with a 1000' dirt rwy. There was a northerly wind, but due to the sloping rwy terrain, he elected to use rwy 19 & land uphill with a tailwind. The plt rprted that as he was about to flare, the acft pitched down &…NTSB DEN88LA160Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Boulder, COAccording to the plt, he was returning to Boulder after making a flt to aspen. He said he started the morning flt with 2/3 fuel load (about 40 gallons) but didn't know how much flt time he accumulated during the day. During his VFR approach to the Boulder…NTSB MIA88LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Bimini, BahamasLow engine oil pressure and subsequent engine seizure for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX88LA211Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Lakeport, CADuring a banner tow operation, the plt tried to release the banner. When the banner did not disconnect, the plt turned to see what the problem was. The airplane stalled and before the plt could regain control, it collided with the terrain. Inspection of the…NTSB BFO88LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Annapolis, MDDuring the landing rollout the aircraft drifted to the left. The left main wheel departed the pavement and encountered soft terrain. The aircraft groundlooped and nosed over. The pilot did not file an accident report.NTSB MKC88FA082Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Rolla, MOAs the pilot approached the Rolla, Missouri airport he stated that he switched the fuel tank selector from the right tank to both tanks in preparation for landing. The pilot stated that he did not know which direction he moved the fuel selector valve. Engine…NTSB SEA88LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Elko, NVDuring landing roll the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft with a groundloop resulting. The pilot had a total time of 17 hours in this type of aircraft and 152 hours total flight time.NTSB DEN88LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Logan, UTThe plt reported that he was on a flight from Colorado springs to portland, Oregon. He said he planned to refuel in the Logan/malad city, Idaho area. After crossing a ridgeline in the mountainous terrain east of Logan, the flt encountered low ceilings and…NTSB LAX88LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Corona, CAThe plt was completing a personal flt. During the landing roll the airplane began to swerve to the left. The plt reptd the rudder was ineffective due to the airplane's slow speed and she applied the brakes. Before the airplane came to a stop the left landing…NTSB LAX88LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Prescott, AZDuring the dual primary cross country flight, the student was making the approach and landing at Prescott. The CFI said that the approach and touchdown were normal, however, the aircraft began drifting to the right in a gradual turn as the aircraft slowed.…NTSB DEN88LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Roundup, MTThe private plt rancher was completing a work flt. During the flt, the plt made 5 off arpt landings in snow 5 to 6 inches deep. The landing on which the accident occurred was made at a local arpt on a snow covered rwy. During the landing, the acft sank into…NTSB SEA88LA080Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Hailey, IDThis Cessna 180 was on a VFR flight from gooding, Idaho to Hailey, Idaho when it disappeared. The wreckage was later found in a steep canyon about 15 miles from the destination. No mechanical failures were found. Good VFR weather conditions existed at the…NTSB MKC88FA023Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Springfield, NEAccording to witnesses on the ground, the aircraft was flying low, under the overcast, when the left wing struck the guy wires of a tv tower and the plane crashed out of control. It was destroyed by impact forces and a post-crash fire. Weather stations in the…
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