# FAA incident reports: Cessna 180D A list on [Cessna 180D](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-180d.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [Incident 20231014021319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231014021319I.md): Cessna 180D · Sherman, TX · Oct 14, 2023 · N6471X · Minor damage > Pilot-in-command (PIC) obtained weather and winds were 310/12 gust 17. The PIC departed rwy 34 and stayed in the local area for practice maneuvers. The PIC entered the pattern for a full stop landing. On approach, the PIC noticed the winds were more of a… - [Accident 20220823014999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220823014999A.md): Cessna 180D · Egegik, AK · Aug 23, 2022 · N6455X · Destroyed > On August 23, 2022, a Cessna 180 seaplane N6455X impacted the water resulting from a loss of control during takeoff from Egegik river lagoon near becharof lake (approx 20 mi ese of Egegik, Alaska). The airline transport pilot (ATP) and three passengers… - [Accident 20201103020879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201103020879A.md): Cessna 180D · Warrenton, GA · Nov 3, 2020 · N6484X · Destroyed > On November 03, 2020, at approximately 1622 local time the pilot attempted to land a Cessna model 180D aircraft at east Warrenton way, warrention Georgia on a private air strip runway length approximately 950 feet. Eyewitness stated, pilot attempted two… - [Incident 20200525001899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200525001899I.md): Cessna 180D · Pendleton, OR · May 25, 2020 · N4KK · Minor damage > On may 25th N4KK was cleared to land runway 29 at Pendleton airport. After touchdown a wind gust caused the aircraft to become airborne again. N4KK returned to the ground at a slight angle and as the pilot straightened the aircraft down the runway the left… - [Accident 20190525005169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190525005169A.md): Cessna 180D · Yankee Creek, AK · May 25, 2019 · N3EH · Substantial damage > Pilot in command stated the following during phone interview. He was very familar with the land and takeoff surface. He has landed at this location for many years. Completed preflight and takeoff checks Weather at the time was not a factor. On takeoff roll… - [Accident 20181030021249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181030021249A.md): Cessna 180D · Cottonwood, CA · Oct 30, 2018 · N6414X · Substantial damage > Aircraft crashed approx. 1/2 mile short of air field. Pilot reported that on approach to 68CA, he tried to increase power and engine did not respond, then stalled completely just short of runway. - [Accident 20160503013479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160503013479A.md): Cessna 180D · Naknek, AK · May 3, 2016 · N6479X · Substantial damage > The event occurred around 1230L on may 3, 2016. The PIC had recently purchased the aircraft and flown it back from new jersey. The previous pilot had owned the aircraft for many years and the aircraft was kept in the family after the pilot passed away.… - [Accident 20160331005219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160331005219A.md): Cessna 180D · Shiprock, NM · Mar 31, 2016 · N180XV · Substantial damage > On March 31, 2016, at 12:26 MDT, a Cessna 180-D registered to tumminaro, inc, lost control after touchdown while landing at Shiprock airport, in Shiprock, NM, while on a pleasure flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight… - [Accident 20140502007189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140502007189A.md): Cessna 180D · Murrieta, CA · May 2, 2014 · N8603X · Substantial damage > The aircraft was taking off from a private unapproved runway. When power was applied, the aircraft turned approximately 45 degrees to the left departing the runway. The left main landing gear struck a dirt berm and was torn from the aircraft. The aircraft… - [Accident 20110905021409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110905021409A.md): Cessna 182D · Roundup, MT · Sep 5, 2011 · N8772X · Substantial damage > On September 5, 2011 at aprox 0715 am, a Cessna 182D, N8772X being flown by a [privacy data omitted], was attempting to land on a dirt road aprox. 20 miles northwest of Roundup, Montana. The pilot, [privacy data omitted], stated that he flew the aircraft… - [Accident 20110724014289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110724014289A.md): Cessna 180D · Oscoda, MI · Jul 24, 2011 · N6425X · Substantial damage > [privacy data omitted] - [Accident 20110703012449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110703012449A.md): Cessna 180D · Santa Paula, CA · Jul 3, 2011 · N6451X · Destroyed · 2 fatal > The pilot was making landings at szp and departed the pattern to make a low pass over an adjacent riverbed. The aircraft severed a telephone communication wire with the right wing. After impacting the wire the aircraft rotated 180 degrees and pancaked onto… - [Accident 20100813041279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100813041279A.md): Cessna 180D · Hillsboro, OR · Aug 13, 2010 · N6475X · Substantial damage > Pilot left seattle with 25 gallons fuel, and flew to Hillsboro on right tank until empty. Switched to both position on fuel selector passing hio airport, and entered left downwind to rwy 2 at Twin Oaks. Made left base to final approach, and slipped airplane… - [Accident 20070329007049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070329007049A.md): Cessna 180D · Winslow, AZ · Mar 29, 2007 · N6450X · Substantial damage > (-23) Airman advised the weather was good at inw, no wind, no traffic, straight in landing after a 3 hour VFR flight. After touchdown (wheel landing) and beginning to slow on landing rollout, he reached down to retract the flaps and when he looked back up,… - [Incident 20060317002519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060317002519I.md): Cessna 180D · Rifle, CO · Mar 17, 2006 · N180XV · Minor damage > (-23) On 3/17/06 at 0700, the pilot [privacy data omitted] was taxiing N180XV, a CE-180 our for takeoff at Garfield county regional airport located near Rifle, CO. It had snowed at the airport the day before, and there was a line of snow along the edge of the… - [Accident 20050907022769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050907022769A.md): Cessna 180D · Aniak, AK · Sep 7, 2005 · N8624X · Substantial damage > (-23) The pilot flew over the field at 200' to do a visual inspection. He then set up for a soft field approach. Two or three feet over the threshold his left wing struck high brush. The aircraft veered to the left landing hard and shearing the right tire and… - [Incident 20050305009409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050305009409I.md): Cessna 180D · Jamestown, NY · Mar 5, 2005 · N6489X · Minor damage > (-23) On March 5, 2005, at 1400 EST, a Cessna 180, N6489X, registered to frontier skydivers, landed at Jamestown/Chautauqua airport and the left wheel then separated from the landing gear strut on landing roll. VFR conditions prevailed at the time, no VFR… - [Accident 20050110000219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050110000219A.md): Cessna 180D · Billings, MT · Jan 10, 2005 · N8609X · Substantial damage > (-23) Pilot stated that he was landing in a crosswind. Additionally, he stated that the aircraft got away from him, and the wind was too much. He drove the nose into the runway and ended up on his back. - [Incident 20040729016239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040729016239I.md): Cessna 180D · Billings, MT · Jul 29, 2004 · N8609X · Minor damage > (-23) The aircraft, a Cessna 180, was cleared to taxi to edwards jet center at Billings-Logan international airport (bil) in Billings, Montana. It taxied behind a federal express 727 under power. The aircraft was lifted off the taxiway, slammed down, and… - [Accident 20040514012959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040514012959A.md): Cessna 180D · Red Lake, AZ · May 14, 2004 · N6430X · Substantial damage > (-23) On may 14, 2004, at approximately 1130 local time, at Red Lake, Arizona (a dry lake bed), this pilot was giving dual instruction when he lost control of the airplane during roll out on landing. The CE-180-D airplane flipped over upside down and… - [Accident 20030907025699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030907025699A.md): Cessna 180D · Greenville, ME · Sep 7, 2003 · N6445X · Substantial damage > (-23) On September 7, 2003, at approximately 1028 LCL, a Cessna 180D on floats, N6445X, piloted by michael j. conaboy, certificate number 2089588, com sel/ses & ATP MEL, at an altitude of approximately 100 feet AGL during climb after takeoff from moosehead… - [Incident 20010421010409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010421010409I.md): Cessna 180D · Rockland, ME · Apr 21, 2001 · N8657X · Minor damage > (-23)On 4-21-01, at approximately 1500 LCL, Cessna 180D, N8657X operated by [privacy data omitted] was taxiing across ramp area after landing at Rockland airport (rkd), in owls head, ME and failed to see a ceesna 150,N8451M parked in an approved parking spot.… - [Accident 19991014043729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991014043729A.md): Cessna 180D · Denver, CO · Oct 14, 1999 · N6425X · No damage > (-23) A/c landed on 17R at dia and was directed to turn off the runway at M5, a high speed turn off to the right. When entering the turn the right wing and tail started to lift. Left rudder and brake had no effect and the a/c flipped over on it's back.… - [Accident 19980819021299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980819021299A.md): Cessna 180D · Cordova, AK · Aug 19, 1998 · N180WH · Substantial damage > Acft crashed on takeoff. (.4) the airline transport pilot was attempting a southerly departure from a 1,300 feet long gravel airstrip in a tailwheel equipped airplane. He stated that during the takeoff roll, midway down the airstrip, the airplane's left wheel… - [Accident 19980602024439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980602024439A.md): Cessna 180D · Natchez, MS · Jun 2, 1998 · N6471X · Substantial damage > Ground looped landing. Side load tore off tire and wheel. Damaged wings and fuselage. (.4)the pilot stated that while on the landing rollout he heard a sound like metal, experienced a loss of directional control, and the airplane rotated around its vertical… - [Accident 19970327003869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970327003869A.md): Cessna 180D · Erie, CO · Mar 27, 1997 · N6484X · Substantial damage > Aircraft lost control on takeoff and flipped over, winds were gusty. - [Incident 19960530018509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960530018509I.md): Cessna 180D · Florence, OR · May 30, 1996 · N180MT · Minor damage > Narrative: operator should revise system of securing fuel hose after refueling a/c. prop struck hose during taxi. Hose was out of line of sight over nose of a/c. pilot should have used more caution prior to moving a/c. no further action required. Case closed. - [Incident 19960307008529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960307008529I.md): Cessna 180D · Hemet, CA · Mar 7, 1996 · N6414X > Narrative: pilot departed winchester pines (8CA5) a private airport enroute to the Hemet, CA airport. The pilot stated that she "did some airwork" between 8CA5 and hmt. There was nothing unusual about the flight to hmt, and the approach to landing. Pilot… - [Accident 19950525019589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950525019589A.md): Cessna 180D · Eveleth, MN · May 25, 1995 · N8611X · Substantial damage > Landed hard on soft strip. Lost control. Veered into ditch. Trees damaged by prop. Bent spar gear and engine mount. (-23) see narrative #CHI95LA168 - [Accident 19950414030609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950414030609A.md): Cessna 180D · Nyssa, OR · Apr 14, 1995 · N180WH · Substantial damage > Lost power on descent to airport, struck a pole landing on highway. Fuel tanks were empty. Had flown five hours. - [Incident 19921027055799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921027055799I.md): Cessna 180D · Newfane, NY · Oct 27, 1992 · N6489X · Minor damage > Pilot struck a tree on approach to land with left wing. Made go around and landed safely. - [Incident 19880521029839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880521029839I.md): Cessna 180D · Payson, AZ · May 21, 1988 · N6424X · Minor damage > Flying at low level along river the aircraft struck terrain. Minor damage to aircraft. - [Incident 19870307055809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870307055809I.md): Cessna 180D · Maple Lake, MN · Mar 7, 1987 · N783E · Minor damage > Landed hard and porpoised on the runway causing propeller damage. - [Accident 19860711037549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860711037549A.md): Cessna 180D · Skwentna, AK · Jul 11, 1986 · N6455X · Substantial damage > Pilot failed to check wheels up prior to landing amphibian aircraft. Aircraft flipped over on water landing. - [Accident 19830724039959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830724039959A.md): Cessna 180D · Barrow, AK · Jul 24, 1983 · N6439X · Substantial damage > Struck a sandbar while taxiing down a river on the step. Float plane then tumbled and stopped inverted. - [Accident 19820521018659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820521018659A.md): Cessna 180D · Gillette, WY · May 21, 1982 · N6415X · Substantial damage > Pilot lost directional control during landing. - [Incident 19800901067869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800901067869I.md): Cessna 180D · Angola, NY · Sep 1, 1980 · N6489X · 1 fatal > Parachutist killed while making his first water jump. - [Incident 19800710060299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800710060299I.md): Cessna 180D · Cordova, AK · Jul 10, 1980 · N6443X · Minor damage > Pilot lost directional control after landing tail wheel airplane. - [Accident 19791221037379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791221037379A.md): Cessna 180 · Turner, ME · Dec 21, 1979 · N6417X · Destroyed > Oil on windshield on takeoff. Attemptd turn back to runway. Aircraft stalled, hit wires. Found loose oil line. - [Accident 19790804017729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790804017729A.md): Cessna 180 · Auburn, WA · Aug 4, 1979 · N6014B · Substantial damage > Pilot lost control after landing. Unknown cause, substantial damage, no injury. - [Incident 19780625035879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780625035879I.md): Cessna 180 · Elk City, ID · Jun 25, 1978 · N6424X · Minor damage > Pilot lost directional control after landing on Private strip. - [Accident 19770312006169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770312006169A.md): Cessna 180D · Thomas, OK · Mar 12, 1977 · N6452X · Substantial damage > Off rwy,cross fld tkof. Subst dmg to N7954R in hangar. Wind gusting 45K. - [Accident 19760915030559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760915030559A.md): Cessna 180E · Napoleonville, LA · Sep 15, 1976 · N9973F · Substantial damage - [Accident 19760604022689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760604022689A.md): Cessna 180D · Wrangell, AK · Jun 4, 1976 · N6014B · Substantial damage > Float dug into 1 ft swell. - [Accident 19760127001339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760127001339A.md): Cessna 180D · Mccarthy, AK · Jan 27, 1976 · N6443X · Substantial damage > Rwy cond,1 in snow ovr glaze ice. - [Accident 19750723022269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750723022269A.md): Cessna 180D · Buffalo, SD · Jul 23, 1975 · N6453X · Substantial damage > Loose cone inside muffler. - [Accident 19750601014419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750601014419A.md): Cessna 180D · Greenville, ME · Jun 1, 1975 · N8626X · Destroyed > Eng lost pwr lndd remote pond. Eng ckd ok,tkof no pax to obtain help. Eng lost pwr crashlndd trees. - [Accident 19740915029469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740915029469A.md): Cessna 180D · Circle, MT · Sep 15, 1974 · N6421X · Substantial damage > Mixt ctl inadvertently shut off. Atmtng to use carb heat. Stretching glide to clr ditch short of rwy - [Accident 19731029038619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19731029038619A.md): Cessna 180D · Chitna, AK · Oct 29, 1973 · N6443X · Substantial damage > Plt informed strip should be ckd bfor ldg. Made 5 passes & lnd. Gr broke thru crust.5-8 in snow. - [Accident 19730707028549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730707028549A.md): Cessna 180D · Port Townsnd, WA · Jul 7, 1973 · N6014B · Substantial damage > Amphib.l float front wheel assy failed.r float collapsed. ## 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 ('2072610') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-180d/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.