# NTSB investigations: Cessna 180F

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

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

Page 1 of 2 · 68 investigations

- [NTSB CEN25LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA173.md): Cessna 180F · Duncan, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · May 1, 2025 · N2135Z · Substantial damage
  > On April 30, 2025, about 1950 central daylight time, a Cessna 180F airplane, N2135Z, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at the Halliburton Field Airport (DUC), Duncan, Oklahoma. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The…
- [NTSB GAA19CA517](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA517.md): Cessna 180 · Arlington, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2019 · N180TB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly secure the seat before takeoff, which resulted in it sliding back during takeoff and rendering him unable to reach the rudder pedals and throttle lever, a subsequent runway excursion, ground loop, and impact with a berm.
- [NTSB GAA17CA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA231.md): Cessna 180 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2017 · N2144Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC16LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16LA005.md): Cessna 180 · Haines, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2015 · N4611U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence and the pilot’s decision to continue the flight after realizing the remaining fuel quantity was near 0.
- [NTSB WPR12CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA170.md): Cessna 180F · McCall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2012 · N2157Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC09CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA057.md): Cessna 180F · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2009 · N2162Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, resulting in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR09FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA154.md): Cessna 180F · Townsend, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2009 · N2698Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB NYC06CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA084.md): Cessna 180F · Greenville, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 25, 2006 · N2165Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a ground loop. A factor was the rough/uneven runway condition.
- [NTSB ANC03LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA122.md): Cessna 180 · Cape Yakataga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2003 · N2162Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for departure, which resulted in a collision with a log during the takeoff roll. Factors contribuiting to the accident were the presence of hidden obstructions, and sunglare.
- [NTSB ANC03LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA103.md): Cessna 180 · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2003 · N2117Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing in unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ANC02LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA072.md): Cessna 180 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2002 · N2162Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll which resulted in the left wing striking the ground. A factor contributing to the accident was the grass-covered runway surface.
- [NTSB SEA00FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00FA132.md): Cessna 180F · Gold Bar, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2000 · N37GC · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's attempted VFR flight in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were mountainous terrain and cloud, low ceiling and obscuration conditions.
- [NTSB LAX99LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA114.md): Cessna 180F · Inyokern, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1999 · N345RC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable and gusting winds during a wheel landing, which led to a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB FTW98LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA391.md): Cessna 180F · Douglas, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1998 · N4612U · Substantial damage
  > A collision with a deer during take-off.
- [NTSB ANC97LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA076.md): Cessna 180F · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1997 · N2175Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor relating to the accident was: the unfavorable wind condition with gusts and downdrafts.
- [NTSB ANC97TA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97TA016.md): Cessna 180 · St Mary'S, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 31, 1996 · N7066 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, and subsequent loss of engine power. Factors associated with the accident were the presence of ice crystals in the atmosphere, and unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX95LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA201.md): Cessna 180F · Cartago, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1995 · N2198Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inflight decision to attempt a low pass over a mountain airstrip at a high density alitude atmospheric condition, and, his failure to retract the flaps during the climb-out from the pass. The rising mountainous terrain surrounding the landing…
- [NTSB ANC91LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA047.md): Cessna 180F · Yukon River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1991 · N2117Z · Substantial damage
  > A carburetor fuel leak due to inadequate annual inspection. Contributing to the accident was the snow covered terrain.
- [NTSB CHI90LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA183.md): Cessna 180 · Orr, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1990 · N2134Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Factor was rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ANC89FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89FA155.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1989 · N2137Z · Substantial damage
  > Oil leak in the oil cooler. Contributing factors were: oil film on the windshield, which obscured the pilot's vision (visual perception) and hampered his ability to attain proper runway alignment, an object (rock), and high vegetation beside the airstrip.
- [NTSB DEN88LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA118.md): Cessna 180 · Gettysburg, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1988 · N2123Z · Substantial damage
  > The commercial plt and two passengers were flying to a fishing camp. During landing roll the plt applied brakes to turn off the runway. The nose got too FAR around and directional control was lost. The airplane ground looped to the left. The right wing, right…
- [NTSB ANC87LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA130.md): Cessna 180F · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1987 · N25722 · Substantial damage
  > The wind was blowing from the south at approximately 15 knots gusting 30 knots. As he was turning off the runway, the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft causing the aircraft to ground loop on the taxiway.
- [NTSB ANC85LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA170.md): Cessna 180F · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1985 · N25722 · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that immediately after taking off, he seemed to lose aileron control. He decided to abort the takeoff & land on the remaining rwy. After touching down near the departure end, he elected to turn the acft to the left toward an access road…
- [NTSB ANC83FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83FA154.md): Cessna 180 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1983 · N2145Z · Destroyed
  > At aprx 1900 adt, the plt & 2 passengers departed north pole, AK on a flt to portage creek strip. During the flt, he contacted flt service to obtain wx information. He asked for & was provided the wx at several locations. Also, he stated that he was really…
- [NTSB ANC82DAG59](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DAG59.md): Cessna 180 · Missing Acft, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Sep 7, 1982 · N2194Z · Destroyed
  > Aircraft disappeared on this flight of 9/7/82. No flight plan was filed but it is believed pilot was on round robin from lake hood to two lakes and return.
- [NTSB LAX82FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA028.md): Cessna 180F · Fallon, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 14, 1981 · N2118Z · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW80DRD62](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DRD62.md): Cessna 180F · Westwego, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 7, 1980 · N2135Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC80FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC80FA017.md): Cessna 180 · Goose Bay, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 30, 1979 · N2694Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC79DA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79DA046.md): Cessna 180F · Sheep Bay, AK · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 19, 1979 · N2690Y · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
- [NTSB MKC79DTK07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79DTK07.md): Cessna 180 · Bullhead, SD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 19, 1979 · N2698Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC78DAG65](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC78DAG65.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 11, 1978 · N2162Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC77DAA46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77DAA46-201257.md): Cessna 180F · Kaktovik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 29, 1977 · N48051 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC77FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77FA053.md): Cessna 180F · Bethel, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 2, 1977 · N2182Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC77DAG44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77DAG44.md): Cessna 180 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 20, 1977 · N2162Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77DFA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77DFA05.md): Cessna 180 · Lake George, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 27, 1976 · N2100Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76AF111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76AF111.md): Cessna 180 · Houma, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 29, 1976 · N2125Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC76DAH58](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76DAH58.md): Cessna 180 · Valdez, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 29, 1976 · N2194Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76DHJ20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76DHJ20.md): Cessna 180F · Verplanck, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 23, 1976 · N2196Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC76DAG43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76DAG43.md): Cessna 180 · Nondalton, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 23, 1975 · N2144Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC76DAA19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76DAA19.md): Cessna 180F · Arctic Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 21, 1975 · N48051 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75FPM17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75FPM17.md): Cessna 180 · Ketchum, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 4, 1975 · N2188Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74FPM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FPM02.md): Cessna 180 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 26, 1973 · N11118 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX74DUG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74DUG03.md): Cessna 180 · Big Bear Cy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 11, 1973 · N2157Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC73AA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC73AA041.md): Cessna 180H · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 3, 1973 · N2194Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC72DAG42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC72DAG42.md): Cessna 180F · Tyonek, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 21, 1971 · N2192Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC71AA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC71AA042.md): Cessna 180F · Palmer, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 24, 1971 · N2693Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW71DRD11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71DRD11.md): Cessna 180F · Port Sulphur, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 1, 1970 · N751MC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71FPD04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FPD04.md): Cessna 180 · Morgan, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 16, 1970 · N9190C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71DDJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71DDJ02.md): Cessna 180F · Friendship, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 3, 1970 · N2157Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC70DAA15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC70DAA15.md): Cessna 180F · Barrow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 23, 1970 · N2146Z · Substantial damage

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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 c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072614')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-180f/ntsb

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