# NTSB investigations: Cessna 180: Loss of control - on ground/water NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. Page 1 of 3 · 105 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ANC07CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA075.md): Cessna 180 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2007 · N7741A · Substantial damage > The failure of the left brake, and the pilot's continued operation with a known defect (the left brake), which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll, and an on ground encounter with terrain. A contributing factor to the accident was the… - [NTSB CHI07CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA216.md): Cessna 180 · Madison, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2007 · N3306D · Substantial damage > The tailwheel vibrations during the landing roll that resulted in the tailwheel spring disconnect. Directional control was not possible and the grassy terrain were factors. - [NTSB SEA06CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA156.md): Cessna 180 · Elk City, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2006 · N3239D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop during the landing roll. - [NTSB SEA06CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA120.md): Cessna 180 · Great Falls, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2006 · N2251C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. A crosswind was a factor. - [NTSB LAX06LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA192.md): Cessna 180A · Marina, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2006 · N180LG · Substantial damage > the installation of the unapproved forward seat stop by unknown maintenance personnel, which did not allow for full depth engagement of the seat lock pin, resulting in the seat slipping aft during the takeoff roll and subsequent loss of directional control. A… - [NTSB ANC06CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA062.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2006 · N9389C · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing during the landing flare/touchdown, which resulted in a loss of control, the right wing striking the runway, and subsequent nose down when the airplane departed the runway. - [NTSB SEA06LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA021.md): Cessna 180 · Lopez, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2005 · N108EE · Substantial damage > The airline transport pilot, who was receiving recurrent training, failed to maintain aircraft control, which was followed by an inadvertent ground loop. A contributing factor was the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor. - [NTSB SEA05CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA152.md): Cessna 180 · McCall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2005 · N90RW · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB CHI05CA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA195.md): Cessna 180 · Bowstring, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2005 · N4652B · Substantial damage > The unsuitable water conditions for takeoff selected by the pilot and his inability to maintain aircraft control in the rough water. Contributing factors were the aborted takeoff initiated by the pilot, the rough water conditions and the high, gusty winds. - [NTSB SEA05LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA144.md): Cessna 180 · Prospect, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2005 · N2944C · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to perform a wheel landing with a 5 to 10 knot tail wind, and his subsequent loss of aircraft directional control during the landing roll. A tailwind and soft terrain were factors. - [NTSB ANC05LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA086.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2005 · N4533B · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusting wind conditions during landing, which resulted in a ground-loop, and structural damage to the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were a ground-loop, and wind gusts. - [NTSB ANC05CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA062.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 25, 2005 · N4563B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to compensate for a crosswind during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and the airplane nosing over. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind, and an inadvertent ground loop. - [NTSB LAX05CA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA145.md): Cessna 180 · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2005 · N270KC · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind/wind gust condition and his failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. - [NTSB ANC05CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA057.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2005 · N9028C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. A factor contributing to the accident was a tailwind. - [NTSB ANC04LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA066.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2004 · N4685A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop/swerve, and the left wingtip and propeller striking the runway. A factor associated with the accident was the installation of oversized tires on the… - [NTSB SEA03LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA181.md): Cessna 180 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2003 · N1027X · Substantial damage > The instructor's inadequate supervision, and the student's failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB LAX03CA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA249.md): Cessna 180 · St. Johns, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2003 · N2935A · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition that resulted in a loss of directional control and ground loop. The crosswind was a contributing factor. - [NTSB DEN03LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA106.md): Cessna 180 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2003 · N9221C · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB SEA03LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA071.md): Cessna 180 · Pasco, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2003 · N180MK · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate remedial action when his aircraft began to veer during the landing roll, and his ultimate failure to maintain directional control which resulted in a ground loop. Factors include the pilot's momentary diversion of his attention during… - [NTSB ATL02LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA126.md): Cessna 180 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2002 · N9150C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing rollout resulting in an inadvertent ground loop. A factor related to the accident was the certified flight instructors inadequate supervision of the training flight. - [NTSB LAX02LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA193.md): Cessna 180 · Columbia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2002 · N2228C · Substantial damage > The pilot encountered a crosswind gust during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop and nose over. - [NTSB CHI02LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA130.md): Cessna 180 · Hyannis, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2002 · N9135C · Substantial damage > The pilot did not maintain directional control and executed improper use of the brakes. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain. - [NTSB LAX02LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA086.md): Cessna 180 · Jean, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2002 · N9386C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB SEA01LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA174.md): Cessna 180 · Grangeville, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2001 · N224H · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was variable winds. - [NTSB ANC01LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA042.md): Cessna 180 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2001 · N1702C · Substantial damage > The private pilot/student's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions and subsequent loss of directional control of the airplane during a touch and go, and the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the flight. Factors in the accident were a… - [NTSB SEA00LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA153.md): Cessna 180 · Challis, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2000 · N222AK · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors include variable winds during landing. - [NTSB CHI00LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA233.md): Cessna 180 · Jeffersonville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2000 · N1774C · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind. - [NTSB CHI00LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA190.md): Cessna 180 · Saint Cloud, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2000 · N4940A · Substantial damage > directional control not being maintained by the pilot during landing rollout. - [NTSB LAX00LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA177.md): Cessna 180 · N. Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2000 · N9344C · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, and his improper positioning of the flight controls. - [NTSB DEN99LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA153.md): Cessna 180 · Heber City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1999 · N1630C · Substantial damage > The stripped threads and subsequent separation of the left hydraulic brake line leading to fluid loss and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control. - [NTSB LAX99LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA244.md): Cessna 180 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1999 · N180HW · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the existing crosswind condition and maintain directional control of the aircraft. - [NTSB FTW99LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA043.md): Cessna 180 · Springdale, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1998 · N1774C · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a ground loop. A factor was the pilot's improper landing flare. - [NTSB ANC98LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA156.md): Cessna 180 · Port Heiden, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1998 · N2204C · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent activation of the brakes during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop/swerve. - [NTSB SEA98LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA167.md): Cessna 180 · Anaconda, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1998 · N9115C · Substantial damage > A ground-loop resulting from the pilot's inadequate remedial action while attempting to correct for an inadvertent loss of directional control during the landing roll. Factors include the loss of directional control and attempting to land with a tailwind. - [NTSB FTW98LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA277.md): Cessna 180 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1998 · N3196D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll. A factor was crosswind. - [NTSB FTW98LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA230.md): Cessna 180 · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1998 · N4775B · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper compensation for the crosswind conditions resulting in a ground loop. A factor was the crosswind condition. - [NTSB FTW97LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA279.md): Cessna 180 · Carlisle, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1997 · N9320C · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll (at night). - [NTSB LAX97LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA203.md): Cessna 180 · Hollister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1997 · N3343D · Destroyed > The pilot's improper use of the elevator and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's application of full power following the loss of directional control, which increased… - [NTSB CHI97LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA015.md): Cessna 180 · New Richmond, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1996 · N1535C · Substantial damage > the dual student's failure to recover from the bounced landing and the instructor pilot's failure to correct the situation in time. - [NTSB LAX96LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA271.md): Cessna 180 · Thermal, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1996 · N4740B · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions. - [NTSB SEA96LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA118.md): Cessna 180 · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1996 · N2411C · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, due to inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors relating to the accident were: the crosswind and soft/wet terrain near the edge of the runway. - [NTSB LAX96LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA188.md): Cessna 180 · Lake Havasu Cty, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1996 · N4691B · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. The wind was a factor. - [NTSB ANC96LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA034.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1996 · N2905A · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of the brakes during landing. The snow berm along the edge of the runway was a factor. - [NTSB CHI96LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA009.md): Cessna 180R · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1995 · N3698C · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB CHI95LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA169.md): Cessna 180 · Clear Lake, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1995 · N3149D · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. The proximity of trees to the runway was a related factor. - [NTSB SEA95LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA113.md): Cessna 180 · Phillipsburg, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1995 · N9115C · Substantial damage > The failure of the dual student to maintain directional control during the bounced landing, and the failure of the certified flight instructor to take adequate remedial action and recover from the loss of directional control. A factor contributing to the… - [NTSB CHI95TA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95TA174.md): Cessna 180 · Orr, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 12, 1995 · N9336C · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind weather condition. A factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB FTW95LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA189.md): Cessna 180 · Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1995 · N180JV · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to the excessive taxi speed. - [NTSB SEA95LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA049.md): Cessna 180 · Camas, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1995 · N626RP · Substantial damage > Inadequate remedial action by the flight instructor after the student lost directional control. - [NTSB ANC94LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA086.md): Cessna 180 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1994 · N9278C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. 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