# NTSB investigations: Cessna 180J

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

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

Page 1 of 4 · 176 investigations

- [NTSB ANC26LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA089.md): Cessna 180J · Bettles, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 19, 2026 · N9949N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR25LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA235.md): Cessna 180J · Kamiah, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 1, 2025 · N52175 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control following an encounter with a microburst during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC25LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA065.md): Cessna 180J · King Salmon, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 5, 2025 · N52009 · Substantial damage
  > On July 5, 2025, about 1430 Alaska daylight time, a Cessna 180J airplane, N52009, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near King Salmon, Alaska. The pilot and two passengers were seriously injured and one passenger sustained minor…
- [NTSB ANC25LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA049.md): Cessna 180J · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 8, 2025 · N605NB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in variable and gusty wind, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR25LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA132.md): Cessna 180J · Oakland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 10, 2025 · N7779K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll with a left crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN24LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA265.md): Cessna 180 · Le Roy, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 14, 2024 · N7827K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while performing a go-around, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN24LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA250.md): Cessna 180 · Fayetteville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2024 · N669CB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control due to a muscle spasm.
- [NTSB WPR24LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA170.md): Cessna 180J · McCall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 28, 2024 · N275DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusty right crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN24LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA126.md): Cessna 180 · Alexandria, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 28, 2024 · N7770K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR24LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA043.md): Cessna 180J · Modesto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 29, 2023 · N9991N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR23LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA319.md): Cessna 180J · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 15, 2023 · N9977N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ANC23LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA062.md): Cessna 180J · Chaka Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 10, 2023 · N42610 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power as a result of carburetor ice. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CEN22LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA337.md): Cessna 180J · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 22, 2022 · N669CB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC22LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA002.md): Cessna 180J · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 13, 2021 · N9966N · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > A mid-air collision for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR21LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA259.md): Cessna 180J · Lander, WY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2021 · N7802K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a fence.
- [NTSB CEN21LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA308.md): Cessna 180J · Tyler, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 1, 2021 · N42084 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed on approach resulting in an extended touchdown, bounced landing, and runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR21LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA189.md): Cessna 180J · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 7, 2021 · N31B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA327.md): Cessna 180J · Buffalo, WY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 6, 2021 · N7770K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a ground loop and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR20CA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA265.md): Cessna 180 · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2020 · N9917N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA20CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA069.md): Cessna 180 · Tyler, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 8, 2019 · N9925N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper wind correction while taking off with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA20CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA024.md): Cessna 180 · Greenville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2019 · N333DW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground-loop.
- [NTSB GAA19CA489](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA489.md): Cessna 180 · Two Harbors, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2019 · N76LG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's abrupt maneuver to try and avoid a deer during landing on a grass strip runway, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA19CA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA321.md): Cessna 180 · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2019 · N7529K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and his delayed decision to go-around, which resulted in impact with rocks on a shoreline.
- [NTSB GAA19CA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA355.md): Cessna 180 · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2019 · N180V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a wing strike.
- [NTSB GAA18CA492](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA492.md): Cessna 180 · Ambler, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2018 · N9949N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the left wing and horizontal stabilizer striking the ground.
- [NTSB GAA18CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA190.md): Cessna 180 · Salina, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2018 · N9986N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN17FA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA332.md): Cessna 180J · Gaylord, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2017 · N180LP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in weather conditions that were conducive to carburetor ice formation, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice accumulation.
- [NTSB GAA16CA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA370.md): Cessna 180 · New Durham, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2016 · N767MH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing after encountering a boat wake, which resulted in the airplane veering left, impacting the water's surface, and subsequently becoming submerged.
- [NTSB ERA16CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA128.md): Cessna 180 · South Burlington, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 13, 2016 · N9925N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff roll, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR15LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA234.md): Cessna 180J · Dixie, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2015 · N52095 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right brake hydraulic line during taxi due to fatigue, which caused a loss of hydraulic fluid and rendered the brake inoperative.
- [NTSB GAA15CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA048.md): Cessna 180J · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2015 · N180UB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ANC15IA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15IA006.md): Cessna 180J · Nome, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2014 · N393B · Minor damage
  > The disengagement and subsequent binding of the right tailwheel steering cable, which disabled the rudder system.
- [NTSB ANC15CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA001.md): Cessna 180J · Gustavus, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2014 · N180KN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC13LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13LA081.md): Cessna 180J · Palmer, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2013 · N7807K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to take off with a slight tailwind.
- [NTSB ERA13LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA257.md): Cessna 180J · Greenwood, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2013 · N9996N · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN12CA590](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA590.md): Cessna 180J · Wausau, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2012 · N52187 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during landing roll out, resulting in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was an unexpected crosswind wind gust.
- [NTSB ERA12CA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA288.md): Cessna 180J · Abingdon, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2012 · N180BA · Substantial damage
  > The passenger’s inadvertent blockage of the rudder pedals, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA12LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA016.md): Cessna 180J · Norfolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2011 · N180RN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during takeoff for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA11CA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA407.md): Cessna 180J · Schlater, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2011 · N9996N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ANC11CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA034.md): Cessna 180J · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2011 · N9951N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN10LA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA427.md): Cessna 180 · Davant, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2010 · N7812K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper application of the flight controls and throttle during landing, which resulted in a nose over and subsequent inverted immersion in the water. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and inadequate…
- [NTSB ANC10CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA059.md): Cessna 180J · Kakhonak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2010 · N7751K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off in unfavorable wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC09CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA097.md): Cessna 180J · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2009 · N42250 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare and loss of control during a glassy water landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA278.md): Cessna 180J · Bellingham, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2009 · N5101Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ANC07FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07FA102.md): Cessna 180 · Whittier, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2007 · N46209 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot's seat to engage, or remain engaged, and the pilot's inadvertent stall/mush during takeoff-initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to comply with an FAA AD regarding the pilot's seat rails.
- [NTSB SEA06CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA150.md): Cessna 180J · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2006 · N42401 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions.
- [NTSB DEN05CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA132.md): Cessna 180J · Afton, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2005 · N91245 · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for reasons undetermined.
- [NTSB SEA04CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA170.md): Cessna 180J · Pittsburg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2004 · N52096 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object (pole) during an aborted landing. The pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing and a pole were factors.
- [NTSB SEA04WA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04WA091.md): Cessna 180J · Echo Bay, BC, Canada · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 20, 2004 · N9768P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN04LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA016.md): Cessna 180J · Watkins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2003 · N9794G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in the ground loop. Factors contributing to the accident were the crosswind and the gusts.

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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 ('2072622')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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