Cessna 180A
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Accident 20260830012979ACessna 180A · San Juan Bay, AKFrom the pilots own statement: "Arrived at the aircraft approx 1 hr prior to planned departure for normal preflight duties, weather/sigmet/airmet/notams check via foreflight, additional wind check via windy app, full aircraft preflight check, nothing noted.…Accident 20260503007869ACessna 180A · Russellville, ARPIC reported a normal wheel landing on runway 07 at Russellville Regional Airport (krue). As the aircraft slowed to approximately 35 -40 mph, the tail wheel touched down with a slight vibration. At approximately 30 mph, the tail wheel began to vibrate more…Accident 20250220001089ACessna 180A · Waterville, WALost control on landing, impacted snow berm and came to rest on the nose and right wing. Damage to right wing and fuselage.Accident 20240817018769ACessna 180A · Boise, IDPilot stated on 8/17/2024 approximately 1600 I was returning to Boise Idaho from nampa Idaho kman. I contacted big sky approach and notified them of my intention to land at kboi. Big sky Assigned a transponder code and asked me to make best speed straight…Accident 20240405003919ACessna 180A · Priest Lake, IDOn the final landing, the pilot allowed the sink rate to get too high on final, so the CFI called for full power, but when the pilot pushed the throttle forward the engine did not respond. They already had carb heat on during the descent. Landed hard.Accident 20230705010979ACessna 180A · Grand Prairie, TXWhile on a local flight performing touch and gos, on third landing to full stop, the PIC landed runway 18. On roll out the PIC retracted flaps while the tailwheel transitioned to ground. A gust of wind caused the aircraft to drift right. The PIC lost steering…Accident 20220925016159ACessna 180A · Skwentna, AKOn September 25, 2022 at approximately 2309, a single engine Cessna 180A seaplane,[privacy data omitted] was destroyed when it impacted the water at [privacy data omitted] under unknown circumstances. The certificated private pilot, the sole occupant of the…Incident 20220724013249ICessna 180A · Oshkosh, WIOn 7/24/2022 at approximately 1700 CST after landing at Oshkosh, Wisconsin during eaa airventure, a Cessna 180 [privacy data omitted] was taxiing on runway 36L to parking and experienced a gust of wind lifting the aircraft up on its right wing tip and back…Incident 20210207000659ICessna 180A · Dekalb, GAN9558B, C180A serial number 32855, landed rwy 34 on rollout aircraft veered right striking runway with the left wingtip and left elevator. PIC recovered and taxied to parking with no issues.Accident 20200824012659ACessna 180A · Lebanon, MOThe pilot was landing a tailwheel aircraft near the threshold of runway 36 at klbo airport. A smooth touchdown was made on the main wheels at approximately 55 mph. Power was reduced to idle with slight forward pressure on the yoke. A small amount of right…Accident 20191015017979ACessna 180A · Herlong, CAThe pilot was making multiple take offs and landings at Dead Cow dry lakebed on the flanigan playa, California, when the aircraft lost control and ground looped during the final landing roll. The weather was clear with light winds.Accident 20190622007829ACessna 180A · Panama City, FLPilot had loss of control on landing roll out in tailwheel aircraft resulting in ground loop. Structural damage to left wing main spar, wheel, horizontal stabilizer and elevator.Accident 20180909016239ACessna 180A · Tuskegee, ALThe skydiver departed the aircraft at approximately 10000 feet MSL. The main parachute was deployed normally at approximately 4000 feet MSL. After a series of low altitude turning maneuvers, the lines connecting the harness to the canopy became twisted. This…Incident 20171231023929ICessna 180A · Seward, AKAircraft was destroyed in unknown circumstances. ELT activated but airman notified coast guard that he was fine and required no assistance. Airman told FAA inspector he was taxiing and airplane got stuck in sand, and subsequently destroyed by surf action.…Accident 20170922020869ACessna 180A · Danbury, CTOn September 22, 2017, at approximately 10:39 am, aircraft N9624B, a Cessna 180A, serial number 32921, [privacy data omitted] [privacy data omitted], was involved in an accident at the Danbury Municipal Airport (kdxr), located in Danbury Connecticut.…Accident 20170803012749ACessna 180A · Willow, AKPilot stated he did not set his approach up soon enough for a glassy water landing, as a result the aircraft hit the water hard and flipped over causing substantial damage.Accident 20160326015339ACessna 180A · Del Rio, TXAircraft proceeded to take off from taxi lane b, knowingly there was a tail wind of approximately up to 6 knots. When the aircraft reached approximately 50 knots the passenger noted that the pilot pushed the yoke forward to bring the tail up, shortly after…Incident 20160220020209ICessna 180A · St Catherines I, GADuring an aircraft flight, south of savannah, GA the pilot suddenly felt aircraft loose power. Pilot quickly picked a point out to land and proceded to land on a grass strip on an island. Aircraft landed with no damage. No injuries were reported or damage to…Accident 20150822024029ACessna 180A · Homer, AKAircraft landed on the beach at silver salmon creek. After landing and at the end of rollout the right tire hit a sand drift and the aircraft spun around like a ground loop striking the left wing and left elevator. Three passengers on board- no injuries.Accident 20150619009019ACessna 180A · Polson, MTOn approach to Polson, MT the pilot lost engine power. He made an emergency landing in a field 1/2 mile north of the airport. In flight carburator icing is the likely cause of the engine power loss. Pilot and 2 passengers were onboard, no injuries. The…Incident 20140726016119ICessna 180A · Burlington, VTUpon landing the Cessna 180A (tail dragger) on runway 19 at the burligton international airport Vermont about 1150 on July 7th 2014, pilot indicated he sensed something wrong with the left main landing wheel. The airspeed was dissipating causing the aircraft…Accident 20140513007439ACessna 180A · Nampa, IDOn 13 may 2014, N5281D, a Cessna 180A was being piloted by [privacy data omitted]. N5281D had landed at Nampa, Idaho airport Nampa (S67) at approximately 1430 on runway 29. There was a gusting crosswind at the time and the pilot [privacy data omitted]stated…Accident 20130723015719ACessna 180A · Anchorage, AKThe airman landed his Cessna 180 on runway 7L just before taxi way ?d? At Anchorage international airport (anc). Airman stated that immediately after touch down on the main wheels, the aircraft veered hard right and ground looped. He stated that he corrected…Incident 20130216001359ICessna 180A · Waukesha, WIAfter an hour long flight in the local area, the pilot extended the landing gear in preparation for landing. The pilot stated that the right gear extended and locked but the left gear did not. The pilot then conducted a low altitude fly-by and the tower…Accident 20120620013189ACessna 180A · Cascade, IDOn landing rollout, the pilot lost direction control of the aircraft departing the runway, nosing over in the soft dirt.Accident 20120427008369ACessna 180A · Willows, CAPilot was attempting to start the aircraft with the intent to fly. The engine stuck on a compression stroke of a cylinder. The pilot exited the aircraft and pulled the propeller through. The engine started and the aircraft taxied into two of the neighboring…Accident 20110913022339ACessna 180A · AKAirplane was lifting off, wind changed direction and speed. Airplane turned to the left from intended direction of flight and was pushed down , left main landing gear struck river bank. Airplane slid sideways along river bank for about 100 feet and then…Accident 20110819019149ACessna 180A · Talarik Creek, AKPilot was taking off to the east on water, and the wind switched to a tail wind at rotation causing the aircraft to settle onto tundra and nose over. Pilot stated there was no mechanical problems and the engine was making power. Weather: pilot stated it was…Accident 20100523005059ACessna 180A · Kettle Falls, WAPilot landed to the south on private grass strip. An elevated driveway runs perpendicular to the south end of the strip. Upon reaching the end, he was unable to stop. Attempted to turn hard to the right but the aircraft slid and impacted the driveway with the…Accident 20091010019559ACessna 180A · Condon, ORPilot departed from home airport, ashland, OR (S03) at 8:30 with 1 passenger onboard. He arrived about 10:30 at his destination of an un-improved landing strip on the john day river called chucker flats. Wind was 5 to 7 knots on a clear day. Approach was from…Accident 20090716047589ACessna 180A · Anchorage, AKAccording to the pilot in command, he made a normal approach to a three point landing. He does not remember "bouncing' on the landing. During the rollout, the pilot states that a gust of wind pushed his left wing up which caused the right wing to come in…Accident 20081006846629ACessna 180A · St Louis, MO(-23) [privacy data omitted] was acting in the capacity as a flight instructor at the time of the event. The second pilot [privacy data omitted] was receiving instruction for the purpose of getting his tailwheel endorsement in accordance with 6.31(I)(1).…Incident 20080216011679ICessna 180A · Skwentna, AK(-23) On February 16, 2008, the pilot [privacy data omitted] left Skwentna for a cabin on cow lake. While enroute, his engine lost power. He checked for fuel on both tanks, turned on his boost pump and pulled his alternate air door. Seeing the ground coming…Accident 20070801020059ACessna 180A · Duluth, MN(-23) The pilot airman [privacy data omitted] was landing on runway 14. Winds were 220 degrees 14 KTS. Gusting to 21 KTS. Airman noticed 2 geese on the right side of the runway. Upon landing the aircraft started to swerve and then skid to the right while full…Incident 20070723013849ICessna 180A · Golden City, MO(-23) During a VFR flight from northwest regional airport, roanoke, TX, to omar n. bradley airport in moberly, MO, while cruising at 3,500 feet MSL, the engine lost power due to fuel depletion. The pilot executed an uneventful forced landing in a vacant field…Accident 20070713013359ACessna 180A · Redding, CA(-23) Pilot stated that he lost power and had to land in a field about 3 miles short of his destination, benton field in Redding, CA.Accident 20070701014599ACessna 180A · Fort Collins/L, CO(-23) The pilot reported a gust of wind on landing causing the aircraft to ground loop. The aircraft suffered substantial damage. Wind reports were calm 30 minutes prior to the accident and 180 degrees at 5KTS. 10 minutes prior to the accident.Accident 20061013030989ACessna 180A · Statesville, NC(-23) When pilot touched down at Statesville airport in Statesville, north carolina the aircraft pulled left, then veered sharply to the right. The left wingtip contacted the runway. The aircraft stopped on the runway centerline balancing on the left wingtip…Accident 20060724016119ACessna 180A · Homer, AK(-23) On 7/24/06, at approximately 12:30 local time, N9588B, a Cessna 180A, sustained substantial damage while landing on an unimproved dirt airstrip on the west side of cook inlet, approximately 27 nautical miles west of ninilchik, Alaska. The flight was…Incident 20060709013869ICessna 180A · Yellow Pine, ID(-23) On landing at a back country airstrip, landed hard and sprung the landing gear sufficient enough to bring the propeller into contact with the ground. Damage also to both main landing gear.Incident 20060529010239ICessna 180A · Fort Worth, TX(-23) While taxiing out for departure, pilot of N7505 was momentarily distracted, causing him to lose situational awareness, and his aircraft came into contact with the tail section of N1996T, a PA28R-200. Minor damage to both aircraft. No injuries.Accident 20060524010449ACessna 180A · Soldotna, AK(-23) At approximately 1815 adt, on may 24, 2006, the pilot attempted to land his Cessna 180 on a 2500' gravel airstrip eight miles east of Soldotna, Alaska. The weather was VFR with a 10-15 knot right crosswind. While performing a wheel landing to counter…Accident 20050915026019ACessna 180A · Lodi, WI(-23) Cessna 180, N392PT equipped with amphibious floats sustained substantial damage when it overturned after landing on lake Wisconsin, near Lodi Wisconsin on September 15, 2005. The VFR pleasure flight initially departed madison, Wisconsin, landed at…Incident 20050529015389ICessna 180A · Eveleth, MN(-23) Aircraft departed new richmond, WI with one of the gas caps not attached. The engine quit and the pilot made an emergency landing in a rock quarry filled with water.Accident 20050313003979ACessna 180A · Orange Springs, FL(-23) While landing on runway 17 during moderate crosswind conditions at 85th avenue airstrip, Orange Springs, Florida, CE-180, N5341D, collided with a wooden fence at the departure end of runway 17, causing substantial damage to the aircraft. [privacy data…Accident 20040911024939ACessna 180A · Soldotna, AK(-23) On September 11, 2004, at approximately 20:15 Alaska standard time, N5304D, a Cessna 180A aircraft on edo 2870 floats, piloted by steve bilben, a private pilot, made an emergency landing in a small swamp after experiencing a partial power loss. The…Accident 20040414010989ACessna 180A · Las Vegas, NM(-23) On April 14, 2004, at 1730 MST, a Cessna 180A, N8956Q, registered to john fegaras, sustained substantial damage to both wing tips, left aileron, and tail while attempting takeoff. The pilot was enroute from tucson AZ to Colorado springs, co and stopped…Accident 20030426013889ACessna 180A · Scottsdale, AZ(-23) The aircraft was observed by ATC making a normal approach and landing at sdl. As the aircraft slowed to exit the runway, the right main gear collapsed under the aircraft and the aircraft came to rest on the runway. Airworthiness inspectors wap and mbs…Accident 20021029033339ACessna 180A · Larsonbay, AK(-23) (Pilot was out of town on 11/12/02 till 11/26/02). Pilot fly's for f & w, no prior accidents/incidents. Has cabin on a beach 6 miles south east of larsen bay. He said the approach he had to use comes over a high cliff and has two trees, 60' tall that…Accident 20021025030579ACessna 180A · Anchorage, AK(-23) The pilot/mechanic, after a test flight, was taxiing to a new parking spot, located 1/4 mile from the runway. The parking area required a right turn-in. The pilot stated that the sun was in his eyes and he turned a little too soon. The right main gear…
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