# FAA incident reports: Cessna 180B

A list on [Cessna 180B](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-180b.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

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- [Accident 20240913016229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240913016229A.md): Cessna 180B · Anchorage, AK · Sep 13, 2024 · N5275E · Substantial damage
  > Pilot was returning to palh after a flight to a lake northwest of palh. Was returning to palh along the powerlines following the normal west rout arrival. This wake turbulance event occured approximatly 3 minutes and 5 mies from where the heavy aircraft…
- [Incident 20230808012719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230808012719I.md): Cessna 180B · Marble, CO · Aug 8, 2023 · N67DV · Minor damage
  > After landing and while taxiing to park at Marble Airstrip, an unimproved field in Marble, CO., Cessna 180B experienced a loss of directional control due to a wind gust. This resulted in the aircraft exiting the taxi area into some willows. The aircraft…
- [Accident 20200821014559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200821014559A.md): Cessna 180B · AK · Aug 21, 2020 · N9128T · Substantial damage
  > Pilot states: picking up one passenger and light gear on a tundra shelf. He measured the takeoff distance to be at least 1500 ft. before takeoff, wind was observed to be light quartering headwind. After lift off, airspeed kept diminishing, engine was observed…
- [Accident 20181215022251A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181215022251A.md): Cessna 180B · Moriarity, NM · Dec 15, 2018 · N188H · Minor damage
  > On December 15, 2018 at 10:00 MST, a Cessna 180, N188H registered to [privacy data omitted], collided with a parked glider, on landing rollout at Moriarity airport (0E0), Moriarity, new Mexico while on a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions…
- [Accident 20180620008299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180620008299A.md): Cessna 180B · Kent, WA · Jun 20, 2018 · N9130T · Substantial damage
  > CFI providing certifcated student instruction on conventional landing gear equiped aircraft. On landing rollout, student applied excessive braking, causing the aircraft to tip up on its nose. Prop strike and damage to right wing forward spar.
- [Accident 20170129005389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170129005389A.md): Cessna 180B · Chakachchakacha, AK · Jan 29, 2017 · N5222E · Substantial damage
  > List of events 29JAN2017 I departed lake hood strip with my daughter and father in law for kenai. My departure notification to family via text failed to include expected route or ETA and I chose not to file a VFR flight plan with fss. I diverted from my…
- [Accident 20150830016309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150830016309A.md): Cessna 180B · Skwentna, AK · Aug 30, 2015 · N59180 · Substantial damage
  > On August 30 at 10:30 am pilot was landing at off airport strip south of chilatna lake. Pilot bounced the aircraft and put forward pressure on elevator to plant aircraft on runway. Too much forward pressure and too much braking action and the aircraft became…
- [Accident 20150606008569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150606008569A.md): Cessna 180B · Waterloo, IA · Jun 6, 2015 · N5067E · Substantial damage
  > During the take off roll, the pilot's seat suddenly became disengaged from the seat stop. The secondary seat stop which had been installed in November of 2014 did not function. The pilot had his hand on the throttle and as the seat moved rearward he reduced…
- [Accident 20141011021539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141011021539A.md): Cessna 180B · Coloma, MI · Oct 11, 2014 · N180CT · Substantial damage
  > On October 11, 2014 at 1300 hours a Cessna CE-180 N180CT equipped with amphibian floats landed on paw paw lake, Michigan with the landing gear extended. The sole occupant of the aircraft sustained no injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The…
- [Accident 20140919017709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140919017709A.md): Cessna 180B · Near Clayton La, ME · Sep 19, 2014 · N180GK · Destroyed
  > Cessna 180, N180GK (floatplane) On 9/19/2014, at approximately 17:30, pilot [privacy data omitted] departed mud pond (Near chamberlain lake) with a friend. They flew to the Clayton lake area and after about 40 ? 45 minutes they were at 2500 ft. altitude and 4…
- [Accident 20130916018929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130916018929A.md): Cessna 180B · Redmond, OR · Sep 16, 2013 · N5112E · Substantial damage
  > Pilot in command landed N5112E, a CE-180 airplane, with a left quartering tailwind at Roberts Field, Oregon (krdm). He lost control of the aircraft during the roll out phase and ground looped. As a result, he damaged the right wing and the right stabilizer.
- [Accident 20110730016342A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110730016342A.md): Cessna 180B · Talkeetna, AK · Jul 30, 2011 · N5214E · Destroyed · 4 fatal
  > N756MP departed sister lake Alaska enroute to amber lake Alaska. N756MP departed and climbed to 1000 feet then made a right turn toward amber lake. N756MP was setting up for a left down wind for amber lake. N756MP turned slightly more to the right and when he…
- [Accident 20100802041449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100802041449A.md): Cessna 180B · Burnet, TX · Aug 2, 2010 · N5177E · Substantial damage
  > Upon landing the airplane made a small bounce and then settled in a three point attitude. During roll out the rudder pedals had severe vibration resulting in a ground loop to the right of the runway into sloping ground. The left wing, horizontal stabilizer…
- [Accident 20100222028479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100222028479A.md): Cessna 180B · Kodiak, AK · Feb 22, 2010 · N5074E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported he departed Kodiak muni airport in Kodiak, Alaska at approximately 1100 local time heading to the American river approximately 15 miles southwest of Kodiak. During the flight he experienced carb icing and was turning the carb heat on and…
- [Accident 20071111827519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071111827519A.md): Cessna 180B · Becker, MN · Nov 11, 2007 · N5248E · Substantial damage
  > (-23) Pilot reported while landing at his private airstrip near Becker MN: the wind must have changed to a tailwind, the aircraft floated on flare out and touched down well down the runway. The aircraft struck a berm and flipped onto its back damaging the…
- [Accident 20061028027889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061028027889A.md): Cessna 180B · Forest Lake, MN · Oct 28, 2006 · N9117T · Substantial damage
  > (-23) Aircraft departed from third lake, which is one of a chain of lakes, in a west/northwest direction and impacted the water on second lake approximately one mile after lift off. The floats were torn from the aircraft and two passengers seated in rear…
- [Accident 20030201000699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030201000699A.md): Cessna 180B · Klamath Falls, OR · Feb 1, 2003 · N59180 · Substantial damage
  > (.19) On February 1, 2003, about 1815 pacific standard time, a Cessna 180B, N59180, sustained substantial damage while landing at the Klamath Falls International Airport, Klamath Falls, Oregon. The airplane is owned by the pilot, and was being operated as a…
- [Incident 19971013035359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971013035359I.md): Cessna 180 · Yarmouth, ME · Oct 13, 1997 · N5107E
  > Narrative: October 13, 1997, N5107E departed merrymeeting airport for twitchell's airport, where it was expected to take on more fuel arriving at twitchell's. 5107E found the airport fog bound and was unable to land. 5107E turned toward pwm and was advised…
- [Accident 19970730020189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970730020189A.md): Cessna 180B · Spanish Fork, UT · Jul 30, 1997 · N929AE · Substantial damage
  > On July 30, 1997, at 1500 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 180B, N929AE, crashed during takeoff from Spanish Fork, Utah. The airplane was being operataed under visual flight rules as a personal flight. The airplane substantially damaged but the pilot was not…
- [Accident 19960727020269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960727020269A.md): Cessna 180B · Illiamna, AK · Jul 27, 1996 · N9141T · Destroyed · 2 fatal
  > Became overdue. Found days later. Impacted rocky area at cruise speed. Exploded and burned. Hills obscures in area.
- [Accident 19950622017899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950622017899A.md): Cessna 180B · Minto, AK · Jun 22, 1995 · N5177E · Substantial damage
  > Tried to depart on portion of a slough. Failed to clear trees on shore. Floats struck trees. Nosed into trees.
- [Incident 19950514015049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950514015049I.md): Cessna 180B · Fairbanks, AK · May 14, 1995 · N2635B
  > Narrative: aircraft engine failed during ILS approach to runway 19R at Fairbanks International Airport. The pilot was able to complete a successful power out landing to an expressway 2 miles from the airport. The aircraft was inspected by an A&P mechanic with…
- [Accident 19950415007969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950415007969A.md): Cessna 180B · Cantwell, AK · Apr 15, 1995 · N115F · Destroyed · 2 fatal
  > Flew into rising glacier terrain in snow and fog. Whiteout conditions were indicated. Was 500 feet below ridge.
- [Accident 19950409007349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950409007349A.md): Cessna 180B · Sanger, TX · Apr 9, 1995 · N5181E · Destroyed · 1 fatal
  > Observed low level rolls and steep turns. Nosed into near vertical impact with ground from inverted flight. (.19) on April 9, 1995, at 1800 central daylight time, a Cessna 180B, N5181E, was destroyed during maneuvering flight near Sanger, Texas. The airline…
- [Accident 19940928038039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940928038039A.md): Cessna 180B · East Moriches, NY · Sep 28, 1994 · N5112E
  > Saw object on runway. Lifted to avoid. Heard thump. Landing destination found damage. Advised thump was a person.
- [Accident 19940902025359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940902025359A.md): Cessna 180B · Fort Yukon, AK · Sep 2, 1994 · N5143E · Substantial damage
  > Tried depart on glassy water. Unable. Aborted. Hit shore. Nosed over. Failed to use glassy water procedures.
- [Accident 19930920036179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930920036179A.md): Cessna 180B · Mullen, ID · Sep 20, 1993 · N985DB · Destroyed · 1 fatal
  > Flew into trees on mountainside trying to negotiate a highway pass in snow fog and low ceiling.
- [Accident 19930730029549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930730029549A.md): Cessna 180 · Skwentna, AK · Jul 30, 1993 · N5076E · Substantial damage
  > Left main gear left runway turning for takeoff. Entered ditch off edge runway. Gear collapsed. Wing hit bank.
- [Accident 19920505013539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920505013539A.md): Cessna 180B · Jacksonville, NC · May 5, 1992 · N5127E · Substantial damage
  > Ran out of fuel en route. Nosed over on forced landing.
- [Accident 19910526017349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910526017349A.md): Cessna 180 · Devils Lake, ND · May 26, 1991 · N115F · Substantial damage
  > Ground looped on landing. Pilot reported his foot slipped off rudder pedal. Also a right quartering crosswind.
- [Accident 19900712025449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900712025449A.md): Cessna 180B · Akron, CO · Jul 12, 1990 · N59KM · Substantial damage
  > Noticed oil on windshield. Returned. Lost control ran off runway. Nosed over. Blamed wind gust. Source oil unknown
- [Accident 19900702026679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900702026679A.md): Cessna 180B · Butterfly Lake, AK · Jul 2, 1990 · N3125W · Substantial damage
  > Forgot to retract wheels on amphibious floats for landing in water. Aircraft flipped over.
- [Incident 19900411025929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900411025929I.md): Cessna 180B · Shirley, NY · Apr 11, 1990 · N5242E · Minor damage
  > Pilot forgot to extend gear while practicing landings. Landed wheels up on floats.
- [Accident 19900322008599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900322008599A.md): Cessna 180B · Iliamna, AK · Mar 22, 1990 · N5222E · Substantial damage
  > Lost control and crashed, landing in a remote area.
- [Incident 19890703036099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890703036099I.md): Cessna 180B · Horseshoe, ID · Jul 3, 1989 · N5065E
  > Engine failed en route. Forced landing in field without incident. Cause undetermined.
- [Accident 19890131001679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890131001679A.md): Cessna 180B · Nacona, TX · Jan 31, 1989 · N59KM · Substantial damage
  > Lost directional control landing in crosswind. Hit pipe in tall grass and severed left gear. Wind component factor.
- [Accident 19880919050119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880919050119A.md): Cessna 180B · Atkinson, NE · Sep 19, 1988 · N5133E · Substantial damage
  > Struck trees while chasing a wild horse. Aircraft cartwheeled on ground impact. Pilot blamed blinded by the sun.
- [Accident 19880911038999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880911038999A.md): Cessna 180B · Fairbanks, AK · Sep 11, 1988 · N3539E · Substantial damage
  > Misjudged performance. Aborted too late and overran runway. Gusty wind, soft uphill strip, crosswind were factors.
- [Accident 19880903036889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880903036889A.md): Cessna 180B · Dixie, ID · Sep 3, 1988 · N5085E · Substantial damage
  > Struck a tree trying to land on a short mountain strip. Landed hard began go around nose high rolled into more trees
- [Accident 19880501011189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880501011189A.md): Cessna 180B · Quincy, CA · May 1, 1988 · N5104E · Substantial damage
  > Veered off the runway and nosed over in soft dirt on the landing roll.
- [Incident 19880227016949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880227016949I.md): Cessna 180B · Gabriels, NY · Feb 27, 1988 · N9100T
  > Flying at an unsafe altitude over the new york correctional facility. Aircraft not properly registered.
- [Accident 19880213002479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880213002479A.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Feb 13, 1988 · N674M · Substantial damage
  > Right ski was severed after penetrating an area of soft snow while landing on a frozen lake. Aircraft nosed over.
- [Incident 19870507012479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870507012479I.md): Cessna 180B · Farmington, ME · May 7, 1987 · N9130T · Minor damage
  > The left gear hit soft ground during takeoff. The aircraft veered into a stand of alder trees. No injuries.
- [Accident 19870228003709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870228003709A.md): Cessna 180B · Palmer, AK · Feb 28, 1987 · N9141T · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft nosed over on landing. The pilot reported gusting winds. Local observation indicated no gusts.
- [Incident 19861119070159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861119070159I.md): Cessna 180B · Cuba, MO · Nov 19, 1986 · N5085E · Minor damage
  > Lost directional control on landing, aircraft came to rest on its nose.
- [Accident 19860923082819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860923082819A.md): Cessna 180B · Dry Bay, AK · Sep 23, 1986 · N9138T · Destroyed
  > The aircraft was flipped over by severe turbulence during go around. Aircraft struck the ground inverted.
- [Accident 19860831045389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860831045389A.md): Cessna 180B · Clear, AK · Aug 31, 1986 · N3539E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot flew into the ground after losing visual references on a dusk approach to a clearing.
- [Incident 19860829060249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860829060249I.md): Cessna 180B · Anchorage, AK · Aug 29, 1986 · N93Q · Minor damage
  > Aircraft ground looped while clearing the runway.
- [Accident 19850905043359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850905043359A.md): Cessna 180B · Placerville, CA · Sep 5, 1985 · N1895X · Substantial damage
  > Lost directional control and departed side of runway. Added power and regained control. Wing struck a tree.
- [Incident 19850904059889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850904059889I.md): Cessna 180B · Anchorage, AK · Sep 4, 1985 · N5220E · Minor damage
  > Right tire blew on landing. Aircraft ground looped. Damage to wing tip, wheel and brake.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2072606')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

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