Cessna 180K
NTSB investigations · 126
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NTSB ANC26LA076Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 180K · Anchorage, AKNTSB CEN26LA150Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180K · Beloit, KSThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing with a quartering headwind. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s runway selection based on the variable and gusting wind conditions.NTSB CEN26LA040Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180K · Lakeview, ARThe pilot’s decision to continue an approach that resulted in a long landing and inability to stop prior to the end of the runway. Contributing to the accident were the light conditions and a road with vehicles on it immediately adjacent to the end of the…NTSB WPR25LA255Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 180K · Anza, CAOn August 14, 2025, about 0830 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 180K, N2691K, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Anza, California. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations…NTSB CEN25LA100Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Breckenridge, TXThe mechanic’s failure to properly install the throttle cable hardware resulting in a separation of the cable and loss of engine throttle control.NTSB CEN24LA195Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180K · Midland, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to take remedial action.NTSB WPR23LA353Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180K · Monument Valley, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control after encountering a wind gust on the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB WPR23LA088Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180K · Agua Caliente Springs, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during an aborted approach, which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB WPR22LA171Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180K · Portland, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing on a wet surface with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB WPR21LA292Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180K · Mt. Hood, ORThe total loss of engine power while in cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the presentation of an abandoned airport as available for use in the Federal Aviation Administration…NTSB CEN21LA265Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180K · Columbus, OHThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from sealant contamination in the wing.NTSB CEN21LA182Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Denver, COThe pilot’s loss of situational awareness, and his unintended landing on a soft unimproved dirt road, which resulted in a loss of directional control into soft ground and the airplane to subsequently nose over.NTSB ANC18LA046Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Ambler, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area with unfavorable wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to maintain a climb.NTSB ERA18LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Canton, MSThe pilot's decision to land the airplane with a tailwind, which led to a runway excursion. Contributing to the pilot's decision to land with a tailwind was a partial loss of engine power due to his failure to effectively use carburetor heat in conditions…NTSB GAA17CA339Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Belmar, NJThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB GAA16CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Sussex, NJThe student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, which resulted in abnormal runway contact, a ground loop, and a nose over.NTSB GAA15CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180K · Pearland, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA15LA014Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Boca Raton, FLMaintenance personnel’s failure to apply proper torque to the cylinder flange nuts and through bolts, which resulted in shifting of the Nos. 1 and 2 main bearings, loss of lubrication, failure of the crankshaft, and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR12CA352Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Upland, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.NTSB CEN10CA358Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180K · Cahokia, ILThe fatigue failure of the axle's attaching bolts during landing.NTSB WPR10CA246Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180K · Renton, WAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, resulting in the loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ANC09CA027Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180K · Bettles, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.NTSB CEN09LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Justin, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.NTSB SEA08FA175Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Garden City, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which led to an aerodynamic stall/spin.NTSB LAX08LA089Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Redding, CAA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel tank selector.NTSB ANC08LA042Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · White Mountain, AKThe pilot’s inadvertent flight into flat light/whiteout conditions over snow-covered terrain.NTSB SEA07LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Woods Cross, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Factors include a ditch near the side of the runway.NTSB CHI07CA001Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180K · Barton City, MIThe pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point and his inadvertent selection of a downwind runway, which resulted in the overrun. A contributing factor was the tailwind encountered during landing. Additional factors were the wet, turf runway, and the…NTSB ATL06CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180K · Mooresville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB DFW06FA173Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Owasso, OKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain, a residential street, for both takeoff and landing, which resulted in a collision with a static wire and terrain during takeoff-initial climb.NTSB ANC06CA083Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in the left wing striking the ground and a runway edge light. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadvertent application of the…NTSB FTW04WA170Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 180K · San Felipe, MexicoNTSB LAX04FA095Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Tehachapi, CAThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout during climb, and the pilot of the other airplane's inadequate visual lookout during cruise.NTSB ATL04LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Starkville, MSThe pilot's failure to compensate for a crosswind condition that resulted in the loss of directional control during a landing. A factor was the crosswind condition.NTSB CHI03LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · St Charles, MOThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain directional control resulting in a ground loop. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB SEA02WA173Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 180K · Pitt Meadows, CanadaNTSB SEA02LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Idaho Falls, IDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing roll. A crosswind was a factor.NTSB SEA02LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Helena, MTBinding brakes for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff.NTSB SEA01LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Quincy, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include an encounter with a dust devil/whirlwind.NTSB LAX01LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Glendale, AZThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop/swerve and collision with a runway marker sign.NTSB DEN01LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Clovis, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in the subsequent swerve of the airplane. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of experience in make and model and his diverted attention while attempting to adjust the trim.NTSB DEN00LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Douglas, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll. Factors were high winds and crosswinds.NTSB ANC00LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadvertent ground loop/swerve during landing.NTSB SEA00LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Silverdale, WAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for winds. Factors include gusty, shifting winds, crosswinds, and an earthen berm near the edge of the runway.NTSB SEA00LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Roundup, MTThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions and subsequent loss of control.NTSB CHI99LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Shawano, WIthe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control. Factors were the misjudged flare and improper recovery from the bounced landing by the pilot, and the ditch.NTSB ANC99LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB LAX99LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Santa Monica, CAThe pilot's misjudged landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent porpoising of the airplane; and his failure to maintain directional control that resulted in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane.NTSB SEA99LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Bremerton, WAFailure of the landing gear attach bolt due to fatigue failure resulting in the left main landing gear collapsing.NTSB LAX97LA242Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Lake Mead, NVFailure of the number 4 piston for undetermined reasons.
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