NTSB investigations: Cessna 180
53 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 180, where the sequence of events included Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT). 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 | 6 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 |
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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\" = '470' 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" = '470' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent")))
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NTSB WPR26LA253Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Marbleton, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA26LA141Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Charleston, WVThe pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with a helicopter dolly during taxi.NTSB CEN25FA157Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna 180 · Fremont, NEOn April 18, 2025, about 2011 central daylight time, a Cessna 180, N2908C, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Fremont, Nebraska. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The flight was conducted as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB WPR25LA036Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Owinza, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the water during a low pass over a lake.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 WPR23LA367Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Minden, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering headwind.NTSB GAA19CA336Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Ontario, ORThe pilot's improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB GAA19CA219Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Morgan, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and an attempted aborted landing and impact with bushes and terrain.NTSB GAA19CA214Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Limington, METhe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during touchdown, which resulted in runway excursion onto snow.NTSB GAA19CA111Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Bend, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA18CA404Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Cut Bank, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN18LA250Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Lago Vista, TXThe separation of the left main landing gear spring during landing due to a preexisting fatigue crack.NTSB CEN18LA131Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Grove, OKA total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice accumulation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat immediately following the loss of engine power.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 CEN17LA283Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Austin, TXThe pilot's improper decision to attempt to take off after two previous failed attempts from choppy water with a high outside temperature and the airplane near its maximum gross weight, which degraded the airplane’s performance and resulted in its inability…NTSB WPR17LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Baker City, ORThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning.NTSB ANC17LA034Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Anchorage, AKA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR17FA117Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Ventura, CAThe pilot's abrupt and substantial pullup maneuver while flying the airplane above the maneuvering speed, which resulted in an in-flight breakup. The reason for the pilot's maneuver could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB WPR16LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Boulder, UTThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff from the soft runway surface, which precluded optimal acceleration during the takeoff sequence.NTSB GAA15CA183Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Cahokia, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ANC15LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Glennallen, AKAn in-flight fire and a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR15CA012Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Marion, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ANC14CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Kodiak, AKThe pilots failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing in gusty wind conditions.NTSB ERA14FA417Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · North Hampton, NHThe pilot’s failure to ensure the airplane maintained adequate airspeed during the initial climb and the subsequent exceedance of its critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s impairment…NTSB WPR14CA247Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Casper, WYThe pilot's inadequate flare and loss of directional control during landing.NTSB ANC14CA021Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · North Pole, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while taxiing on a snow covered runway, which resulted in a collision with a terrain.NTSB WPR14LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · St. Johns, AZA total loss of engine power while on final approach due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning.NTSB WPR13CA352Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180J · Hungry Horse, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB WPR13CA278Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Nervino, CAThe pilot’s decision to takeoff from an area off the runway surface which resulted in a collision with an object.NTSB WPR12LA418Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Nampa, IDAn uncommanded bank after takeoff followed by an aerodynamic stall. The reason for the uncommanded bank could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ANC12CA029Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain during low-level maneuvering.NTSB CEN12FA199Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Longmont, COThe inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes, which resulted in a mid-air collision.NTSB ANC11CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Haines, AKThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff in a float-equipped airplane for an undetermined reason, which resulted in the airplane colliding with trees and the shore.NTSB WPR11CA464Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Orcas Island, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.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 ANC11FA037Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Chugiak, AKThe pilot's loss of control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in make and model, his lack of currency in FAA required takeoffs and landings, and his…NTSB WPR11CA162Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Pine, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR11CA100Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Fullerton, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR11CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Flagstaff, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in a ground loop.NTSB CEN11LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Robstown, TXThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ANC10CA055Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Cooper Landing, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR10CA301Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Big Creek, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing at an unfamiliar airstrip.NTSB CEN10CA260Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Duluth, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR10CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Bountiful, UTThe failure of the inner tube of the right main tire during the landing roll.NTSB WPR10LA001Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Mitchell, ORThe pilot’s lack of understanding of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ANC09LA086Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Chugiak, AKThe pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB ANC09CA075Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Buckland, AKThe improper installation of the right brake cylinder, which allowed a portion of the cylinder to disengage and jam the right rudder/brake pedal, resulting in a loss of directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate…NTSB CEN09LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Whitewater, COBoth pilots' failure to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing factors in this accident were the Cessna 180 pilot's attention being diverted and the Cessna 210 pilot's vision being affected by the sun glare.NTSB SEA08CA211Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Bluff, UTThe pilot's encounter with the rough, uneven, and eroded condition of the airstrip.NTSB SEA08CA166Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Lewistown, MTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable and gusting winds, and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were variable winds that were gusting to 25 knots.