# NTSB investigations: Cessna 180K

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

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

Page 1 of 3 · 126 investigations

- [NTSB ANC26LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA076.md): Cessna 180K · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jul 22, 2026 · N180LW · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN26LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA150.md): Cessna 180K · Beloit, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 27, 2026 · N2785K · Substantial damage
  > The 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 CEN26LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA040.md): Cessna 180K · Lakeview, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 8, 2025 · N2697K · Substantial damage
  > The 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 WPR25LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA255.md): Cessna 180K · Anza, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 14, 2025 · N2691K · Substantial damage
  > On 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 CEN25LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA100.md): Cessna 180 · Breckenridge, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 17, 2025 · N597JC · Destroyed
  > The mechanic’s failure to properly install the throttle cable hardware resulting in a separation of the cable and loss of engine throttle control.
- [NTSB CEN24LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA195.md): Cessna 180K · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 20, 2024 · N600CG · Substantial damage
  > The 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 WPR23LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA353.md): Cessna 180K · Monument Valley, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 21, 2023 · N63130 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control after encountering a wind gust on the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR23LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA088.md): Cessna 180K · Agua Caliente Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 12, 2023 · N2875K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during an aborted approach, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR22LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA171.md): Cessna 180K · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 29, 2022 · N20640 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing on a wet surface with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR21LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA292.md): Cessna 180K · Mt. Hood, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 24, 2021 · N8884 · Substantial damage
  > The 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 CEN21LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA265.md): Cessna 180K · Columbus, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 14, 2021 · N13159 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from sealant contamination in the wing.
- [NTSB CEN21LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA182.md): Cessna 180 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 2, 2021 · N4802 · Substantial damage
  > The 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 ANC18LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA046.md): Cessna 180K · Ambler, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2018 · N2957K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area with unfavorable wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to maintain a climb.
- [NTSB ERA18LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA115.md): Cessna 180K · Canton, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2018 · N77NP · Substantial damage
  > The 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 GAA17CA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA339.md): Cessna 180 · Belmar, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2017 · N71MH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA16CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA108.md): Cessna 180 · Sussex, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 15, 2016 · N64251 · Substantial damage
  > The 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 GAA15CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA059.md): Cessna 180K · Pearland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2015 · N66048 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA15LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA014.md): Cessna 180K · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2014 · N2590K · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance 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 WPR12CA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA352.md): Cessna 180 · Upland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2012 · N2927K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN10CA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA358.md): Cessna 180K · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2010 · N2785K · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the axle's attaching bolts during landing.
- [NTSB WPR10CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA246.md): Cessna 180K · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2010 · N66033 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, resulting in the loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC09CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA027.md): Cessna 180K · Bettles, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2009 · N2801K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.
- [NTSB CEN09LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA036.md): Cessna 180 · Justin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2008 · N1846Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB SEA08FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA175.md): Cessna 180K · Garden City, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2008 · N63217 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which led to an aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB LAX08LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA089.md): Cessna 180K · Redding, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2008 · N95ME · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel tank selector.
- [NTSB ANC08LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA042.md): Cessna 180 · White Mountain, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2008 · N66036 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent flight into flat light/whiteout conditions over snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB SEA07LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA023.md): Cessna 180K · Woods Cross, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2006 · N180BM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Factors include a ditch near the side of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI07CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA001.md): Cessna 180K · Barton City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2006 · N64257 · Substantial damage
  > The 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 ATL06CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA132.md): Cessna 180K · Mooresville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2006 · N64382 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB DFW06FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA173.md): Cessna 180K · Owasso, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2006 · N1SE · Substantial damage
  > The 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 ANC06CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA083.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2006 · N2868K · 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 and a runway edge light. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadvertent application of the…
- [NTSB FTW04WA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04WA170.md): Cessna 180K · San Felipe, Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 14, 2004 · N61576 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX04FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA095.md): Cessna 180K · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2004 · N61691 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout during climb, and the pilot of the other airplane's inadequate visual lookout during cruise.
- [NTSB ATL04LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA004.md): Cessna 180K · Starkville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2003 · N77NP · Substantial damage
  > The 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 CHI03LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA081.md): Cessna 180K · St Charles, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2003 · N2732K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain directional control resulting in a ground loop. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA02WA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02WA173.md): Cessna 180K · Pitt Meadows, Canada · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 29, 2002 · N2658K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA02LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA105.md): Cessna 180K · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2002 · N2801K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing roll. A crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA02LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA104.md): Cessna 180K · Helena, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2002 · N66471 · Substantial damage
  > Binding brakes for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA01LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA136.md): Cessna 180K · Quincy, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2001 · N64426 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include an encounter with a dust devil/whirlwind.
- [NTSB LAX01LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA155.md): Cessna 180K · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2001 · N66033 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop/swerve and collision with a runway marker sign.
- [NTSB DEN01LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA049.md): Cessna 180K · Clovis, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2001 · N180PG · Substantial damage
  > The 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 DEN00LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA156.md): Cessna 180K · Douglas, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2000 · N61782 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll. Factors were high winds and crosswinds.
- [NTSB ANC00LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA057.md): Cessna 180K · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2000 · N2785K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent ground loop/swerve during landing.
- [NTSB SEA00LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA060.md): Cessna 180K · Silverdale, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2000 · N2635K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for winds. Factors include gusty, shifting winds, crosswinds, and an earthen berm near the edge of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA00LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA055.md): Cessna 180K · Roundup, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2000 · N75CD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB CHI99LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA271.md): Cessna 180K · Shawano, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1999 · N4809E · Substantial damage
  > the 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 ANC99LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA079.md): Cessna 180K · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1999 · N2958K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX99LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA224.md): Cessna 180K · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1999 · N181RC · Substantial damage
  > The 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 SEA99LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA073.md): Cessna 180K · Bremerton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1999 · N2567K · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the landing gear attach bolt due to fatigue failure resulting in the left main landing gear collapsing.
- [NTSB LAX97LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA242.md): Cessna 180K · Lake Mead, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1997 · N2914K · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the number 4 piston for undetermined reasons.

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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 ('2072624')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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