NTSB investigations: Cessna 180
29 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 180, where the sequence of events included Nose over/nose down. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 4 |
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duckdb -csv -c "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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072602')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND s.aircrafts_position = x.position AND s.\"tier2Number\" = '096' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE \"isDefiningEvent\")))
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072602')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND s.aircrafts_position = x.position AND s."tier2Number" = '096' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent")))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB WPR26LA351Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 180 · Medford, ORNTSB CEN26LA321Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 180 · Pagosa Springs, CONTSB WPR26LA304Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 180 · McCall, IDNTSB WPR26LA195Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Arco, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a right crosswind.NTSB ANC25LA101Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Willow, AKThe pilot’s decision to takeoff from an unsuitable runway due to large puddles of water, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB WPR24LA209Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Chamberlain Guard Station, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in a collision with a rodent hole and subsequent nose over.NTSB WPR23LA224Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Agness, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and decision to touch down on the surface of the water, resulting in a nose over.NTSB ERA22LA429Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Ocean City, MDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind, resulting in the runway excursion and nose over.NTSB CEN21LA180Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Delavan, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll with gusting crosswinds, which resulted in his excessive brake input and a subsequent nose over.NTSB WPR20CA233Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Bear Valley, AKThe pilot's over application of brakes during taxi, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ANC20LA060Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat while flying in conditions conducive carburetor to icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR20CA124Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Marion, MTThe pilot's loss of directional control and subsequent improper brake application during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ERA18LA043Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Frederick, MDThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and the failure of the left main landing gear tire.NTSB GAA18CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Panama City, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral/bank control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA473Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Puntilla, AKThe airplane’s encounter with a downdraft while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA16CA474Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Yakutat, AKThe pilot's inadequate inspection of the off-airport landing area, which resulted in an encounter with standing water and a nose over.NTSB WPR16LA108Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · California City, CAA directional upset on landing due to a thermally induced atmospheric disturbance, which the pilot was unable to successfully counter due to improperly set rudder travel limits.NTSB GAA15CA275Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · McCall, IDThe pilot's excessive application of brake pressure during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue the landing after noting he was high on final approach.NTSB GAA15CA068Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Hartland, MEAbnormal runway contact which precipitated a loss of control and nose-over.NTSB CEN12CA160Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · South Fork, COThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing on a patchy snow-covered runway.NTSB WPR12CA086Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Cascade, IDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a wind gust during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was a windsock partially sheltered by trees that provided inaccurate wind information.NTSB ANC11CA102Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Ambler, AKThe pilot's decision to takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN11LA579Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Stillwater, OKThe pilot's on-ground loss of control during the landing roll upon encountering a sudden wind shift and gust.NTSB ANC11CA050Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Big Lake, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path during his landing approach, resulting in an undershoot and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR11CA106Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Prescott, AZThe pilot's loss of airplane control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN10CA260Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Duluth, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR09CA335Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · La Grande, ORThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.NTSB CEN09CA027Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Denton, TXThe pilot's loss of directional control and subsequent "ground-loop."NTSB NYC08CA203Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Kutztown, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.