# NTSB investigations: Cessna 180

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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB CEN18LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA250.md): Cessna 180 · Lago Vista, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2018 · N2469C · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the left main landing gear spring during landing due to a preexisting fatigue crack.
- [NTSB ANC18LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA048.md): Cessna 180 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2018 · N3125D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the brake line tube due to an improper flare.
- [NTSB CEN18LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA131.md): Cessna 180 · Grove, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2018 · N2485C · Substantial damage
  > A 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 GAA18CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA164.md): Cessna 180 · Mount Vernon, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 9, 2018 · N9463C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA136.md): Cessna 180 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 17, 2018 · N2934A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which led to both skis breaking through the ice while positioning the airplane after landing.
- [NTSB ERA18LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA043.md): Cessna 180 · Frederick, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2017 · N399F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and the failure of the left main landing gear tire.
- [NTSB GAA18CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA039.md): Cessna 180 · Panama City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 10, 2017 · N6547A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain lateral/bank control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA17LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA290.md): Cessna 180 · Newport, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2017 · N1585C · Substantial damage
  > A leak in the right brake slave cylinder, which led to no fluid in the reservoir and subsequent asymmetric braking.
- [NTSB GAA17CA473](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA473.md): Cessna 180 · Puntilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2017 · N9455C · Destroyed
  > The 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 CEN17LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA283.md): Cessna 180 · Austin, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2017 · N3119D · Substantial damage
  > The 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 WPR17LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA147.md): Cessna 180 · Baker City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2017 · N4683B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning.
- [NTSB ANC17LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA034.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 9, 2017 · N2429C · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR17FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA117.md): Cessna 180 · Ventura, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2017 · N3683C · Destroyed
  > The 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 GAA16CA474](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA474.md): Cessna 180 · Yakutat, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2016 · N54AF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inspection of the off-airport landing area, which resulted in an encounter with standing water and a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR16LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA108.md): Cessna 180 · California City, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2016 · N9370C · Substantial damage
  > A 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 WPR16LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA083.md): Cessna 180 · Boulder, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2016 · N4696B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff from the soft runway surface, which precluded optimal acceleration during the takeoff sequence.
- [NTSB ANC16CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16CA014.md): Cessna 180 · Sleetmute, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 14, 2016 · N2253C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to make contact with an unsuitable landing surface, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB GAA15CA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA275.md): Cessna 180 · McCall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2015 · N4673A · Substantial damage
  > The 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 ANC15FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15FA066.md): Cessna 180 · Kasilof, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2015 · N3043E · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on postaccident examination and testing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA183.md): Cessna 180 · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2015 · N3888C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA15CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA068.md): Cessna 180 · Hartland, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2015 · N2724X · Substantial damage
  > Abnormal runway contact which precipitated a loss of control and nose-over.
- [NTSB ANC15FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15FA021.md): Cessna 180 · Whittier, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2015 · N9247C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue flight into known icing conditions, contrary to the airplane’s limitations, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to icing.
- [NTSB ANC15LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15LA011.md): Cessna 180 · Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2015 · N9280C · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight fire and a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR15LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA083.md): Cessna 180 · Jackson, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2015 · N2229C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR15CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA012.md): Cessna 180 · Marion, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2014 · N156JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ANC14CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA089.md): Cessna 180 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2014 · N2483C · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA14FA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA417.md): Cessna 180 · North Hampton, NH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2014 · N6510A · Substantial damage
  > The 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 WPR14CA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA247.md): Cessna 180 · Casper, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2014 · N9012C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare and loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN14CA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA302.md): Cessna 180 · Springview, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2014 · N1545C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in a crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC14CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA021.md): Cessna 180 · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 27, 2014 · N3125D · Substantial damage
  > The 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 WPR14LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA042.md): Cessna 180 · St. Johns, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2013 · N3148C · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power while on final approach due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning.
- [NTSB WPR14CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA028.md): Cessna 180 · Butte, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2013 · N156JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN13LA541](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA541.md): Cessna 180 · Gallup, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2013 · N561AT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane directional control during the landing roll due to his diverted attention.
- [NTSB WPR13CA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA352.md): Cessna 180J · Hungry Horse, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2013 · N9286C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR13CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA278.md): Cessna 180 · Nervino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2013 · N1677C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to takeoff from an area off the runway surface which resulted in a collision with an object.
- [NTSB ERA13CA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA265.md): Cessna 180 · Concord, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2013 · N2724X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed remedial action following a loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA13CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA216.md): Cessna 180 · Bethel, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2013 · N180VW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN13CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA223.md): Cessna 180 · Roswell, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 29, 2013 · N7714A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll after encountering a gust of wind, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA13CA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA141.md): Cessna 180 · Halifax, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 20, 2013 · N9411C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR12CA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA440.md): Cessna 180 · Huntington, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2012 · N3115D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a gust front during the takeoff roll, which resulted in loss of control of the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR12LA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA418.md): Cessna 180 · Nampa, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2012 · N90RW · Substantial damage
  > An 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 CEN12CA585](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA585.md): Cessna 180 · Brookville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2012 · N2909A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the attempted takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR12CA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA245.md): Cessna 180 · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2012 · N3184D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in a crosswind condition.
- [NTSB ANC12CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA029.md): Cessna 180 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2012 · N266V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain during low-level maneuvering.
- [NTSB CEN12FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA199.md): Cessna 172S · Longmont, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2012 · N10468 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes, which resulted in a mid-air collision.
- [NTSB CEN12CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA160.md): Cessna 180 · South Fork, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 18, 2012 · N56180 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control while landing on a patchy snow-covered runway.
- [NTSB WPR12CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA086.md): Cessna 180 · Cascade, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 30, 2012 · N3242D · Substantial damage
  > The 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 CEN12LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA060.md): Cessna 180 · Eau Claire, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2011 · N3606C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s disorientation during a night flight, which resulted in an off-airport landing, and his inadequate directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the loss of the airplane’s electrical system power.
- [NTSB ANC11CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA112.md): Cessna 180 · Haines, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2011 · N3126D · Substantial damage
  > The 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 WPR11CA464](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA464.md): Cessna 180 · Orcas Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2011 · N9361C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.

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

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