Cessna 180B
NTSB investigations · 106
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NTSB ANC24LA093Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180B · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s encounter with wake turbulence, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.NTSB ANC20CA088Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed conducive to flight during takeoff.NTSB GAA19CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Moriarty, NMThe pilot's failure to see and avoid a parked glider while taxiing from the runway.NTSB GAA18CA373Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Kent, WAThe pilot’s use of excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane coming to rest nose down.NTSB GAA17CA134Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Tyonek, AKThe pilot’s improper decision to land on a snow-covered airstrip with a tundra tire-equipped airplane, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ANC15CA068Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180B · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB GAA15CA125Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180B · Waterloo, IAThe incorrect installation of the secondary seat stop reel which resulted in the pilot's loss of control when the seat moved full aft during takeoff.NTSB CEN15CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180B · Coloma, MIThe pilot did not use the departure checklist, resulting in an inadvertent landing with the pontoon wheels extended.NTSB ERA14LA446Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180B · Piscataquis County, METhe fatigue fracture of the No. 3 exhaust valve, which initiated at the outer surface of the valve stem and resulted in the subsequent total loss of engine power over terrain unsuitable for landing.NTSB WPR13LA414Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 - B · Redmond, ORThe pilot's inability to counter an unexpected wind gust after touchdown, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB ANC11FA071Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180B · Talkeetna, AKThe inadequate visual lookout and failure to see and avoid by the pilots of both airplanes while maneuvering to land, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the lack of standardized, unequivocal procedures concerning common…NTSB CEN10LA457Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180B · Burnet, TXThe failure of the tailwheel compression spring, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing.NTSB ANC10CA018Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180B · Kodiak, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, and his excessive use of brakes during the landing roll.NTSB CHI08CA042Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Becker, MNThe pilot maintained excessive airspeed during the landing approach and failed to achieve a proper touchdown point. A factor associated with the accident was the fence that the airplane contacted.NTSB CHI07LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180B · Forest Lake, MNthe altitude/clearance with terrain not maintained by the pilot.NTSB SEA03LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 B · Klamath Falls, ORFailure to adequately compensate for wind conditions while landing.NTSB SEA97LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180B · Spanish Fork, UTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB ANC96FA109Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180B · Iliamna, AKVFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude and/or clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather condition (low ceiling and…NTSB ANC95LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Minto, AKThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's failure to use all of the available area (waterway) for the takeoff.NTSB ANC95FA044Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180B · Cantwell, AKThe pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions. Weather conditions consisting of low ceilings and turbulence were factors in the accident.NTSB FTW95FA158Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180B · Sanger, TXThe pilot's performance of a low altitude maneuver and his failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the gusty wind.NTSB NYC94LA184Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180B · East Moriches, NYThe failure of the pedestrian to stay clear of the active runway. A factor was night conditions.NTSB ANC94LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180B · Fort Yukon, AKThe pilot's improper use of the flaps and flight controls, and a delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor in the accident was glassy water conditions.NTSB SEA93FA206Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180B · Mullan, IDThe pilot's poor in flight decision, and his inadvertent continuation of a VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors include low ceilings, snow, fog, rain, and mountainous/hilly terrain.NTSB ANC93LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airpalne. A factor in the accident was the ditch along the side of the runway.NTSB ATL92LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180B · Jacksonville, NCThe pilot's failure to ensure an adequate supply of fuel for the planned flight; which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the high vegetation in the forced landing field.NTSB CHI91LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Devils Lake, NDDirectional control not maintained by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was a crosswind condition.NTSB DEN90LA160Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180B · Akron, COThe pilot's failure to correct a swerve during landing roll. A factor was wind gusts.NTSB ANC90LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180B · Butterfly Lake, AKThe pilot failed to retract the airplane's wheel prior to a water landing. Contributing factors are his failure to follow established procedures/directives, and habit interference caused by his concern over an air traffic conflict during the preceding takeoff.NTSB ANC90LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Iliamna, AKThe pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing factors were the rough terrain, and the pilot's lack of total and recent experience in that model airplane.NTSB FTW89LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180B · Nocona, TXThe pilot's disregard of the aircraft performance data/operational limitations by landing in excess of the crosswind capability of the aircraft, and the resultant loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ANC88LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180B · Fairbanks, AKThe plt rprtd that drg an aborted takeoff, the acft overran the departure end of the rwy & the left main gear failed. He said he misjudged the performance of the acft, & when he aborted, there was insufficient rwy remaining to stop. Also, he believed the hi…NTSB SEA88LA168Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180B · Dixie, IDWhile on final apch to land at the high alt arpt, the plt elected to go around & land at a slower speed. He rprtd that as he neared the rwy on the 2nd apch, the acft enctrd a sudden wind shear, which caused it to drop & bank to the left. Subsequently, the…NTSB LAX88LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180B · Quincy, CAAt the end of a pleasure flight, while in the traffic pattern, the pilot noted that the winds were light and variable. While on final approach, a correction for drift was made. During the landing roll, in gusting conditions, the pilot lost control of the…NTSB ANC88LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · 70 Nw Anchorage, AKThe pilot stated that during the landing roll on the frozen lake he lost directional control of the aircraft due to the snow on the lake. The aircraft then nosed over on its back.NTSB MKC87LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180B · Atkinson, NEWitnesses stated that the pilot was chasing a wild horse out of an alfalfa field and back into a corral when a wingtip struck a grove of trees and the aircraft cartwheeled onto the ground. The pilot stated to FAA that he did not see the treeline due to…NTSB ANC87LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180B · Palmer, AKThe pilot lost directional control while landing his tail wheel airplane in a crosswind. The pilot stated that a gust of wind lifted the right wing and he was unable to prevent the left wing from contacting the runway. The airplane eventually came to rest on…NTSB SEA86LA250Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Dry Bay, AKGusty winds were present at the airstrip when the plt elected to go-around during the apch. During the go-around, a downdraft was encountered. The plt lost control of the acft which rolled inverted and struck the ground. The plt reported the wind velocity…NTSB ANC86LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180B · Clear, AKThe plt & passenger were on a hunting trip & had selected a clearing on a brush covered hillside for a landing. The clearing had been previously used as an airstrip. While on final apch to land at dusk, the plt lost sight of the touchdown area due to darkness…NTSB LAX85LA382Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180B · Placerville, CAAcft ran off the rwy after landing. Plt reported acft veered to the left off the rwy and was able to correct back after application of power. Winds were variable at 7 KTS gusting to 12 KTS.NTSB DEN85LTE06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 180 · Mule Creek Jct, WYThe plt was spotting cattle during a cattle herding operation. He saw 2 cows with calves in a cove of a canyon that personnel on the ground were leaving behind. The plt stated that he made a sharp turn & flew over the cows to show their location to riders on…NTSB ANC85LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Willow, AKThe plt stated that the acft encountered a downdraft while he was on final apch for a touch-&-go landing. Subsequently, the acft touched down in wet snow about 30 yards short of the rwy & nosed over. The plt estimated the wind was from 010 deg at 5 KTS.NTSB FTW84LA219Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180B · Galveston, TXThe a/c was being flown at about 300 ft over the bay and the pilot and passenger were looking for fish. When the pilot made a turn to fly in a downwind direction the aircraft started to stall. The pilot stated that he advanced the throttle but the engine did…NTSB ANC83LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Talkeetna, AKThe acft collided with a sandbar and collapsed the left main landing gear during an aborted takeoff. The pilot stated that he was attempting a takeoff from a short airstrip at an elevation of 3000 ft MSL when he encountered a tailwind at rotation & the acft…NTSB DEN83LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180B · Decker, MTThe tailwheel acft groundlooped on takeoff as the tail came up and the acft swerved sharply to the left. During the turn at about 40 mph the acft nosed over. The pilot noticed a pulling to the left as the takeoff roll commenced but thought he could contain it…NTSB SEA83FYA01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 180B · Near Irwin, IDThe pilot and two passengers were on a local flight to spot moose. While flying low with the flaps extended, the aircraft collided with trees on rising terrain, then impacted on the ground and burned. Initial impact occurred with a 75 ft tall tree, about 60…NTSB CHI81FER57Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 188B · Pelican Lake, MNNTSB DEN81DTK06Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Gettysburg, SDNTSB DEN80FTM13Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Roosevelt, UTNTSB CHI78FEM36Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Nunica, MI
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