# 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. Page 8 of 23 · 1,122 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI88LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA032.md): Cessna 180 · Carlton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1987 · N2957C · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that the left main gear collapsed as he started to taxi from the ramp area on a smooth grass surface. When the gear collapsed, the left wing dropped to the ground & was substantially dmgd. The plt rprtd the left gear leg had broken off 2 inches… - [NTSB DEN88LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA032.md): Cessna 180 · Telluride, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1987 · N6547A · Substantial damage > During a downwind landing, the plt experienced difficulty in controlling his acft. Approximately 2,500 feet from the west end of the rwy the acft ground looped into some rocks and was substantially damaged. The plt stated that he was landing downwind and… - [NTSB MIA88LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA004.md): Cessna 180 · Church Hill, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1987 · N9202T · Substantial damage > While in cruise flight at 1,000 ft, the eng lost power. The plt performed a forced landing in a soft field and during the landing roll, the acft hit a dirt bank, nosed over, and came to rest inverted. Post crash examination of the fuel system revealed that… - [NTSB DEN87LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA228.md): Cessna 180 · Grassy Butte, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1987 · N2413C · Substantial damage > N2413C, a Cessna 180, was landing in teddy roosevelt national park where the plt and his passengers intended to hunt deer. A flat, Grassy area on a ridge was selected for landing. The area was checked and marked off by friends of the plt before the landing… - [NTSB LAX87LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA319.md): Cessna 180 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1987 · N3164D · Substantial damage > During landing roll, in crosswind conditions, the aircraft left the runway and went into a ditch. During a telephone interview the pilot stated that he lost control of the aircraft. The pilot was landing on runway 01 and winds were reported to be from 090… - [NTSB MKC87LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA129.md): Cessna 180 · Bull Shoals, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1987 · N9161C · Substantial damage > The pilot stated the winds were four to five mph from the sw as he departed and he could see thunderstorms four or five miles to the west. He overflew his destination when he saw large waves on the water. He landed in a smooth-water cove and was taxiing… - [NTSB LAX87LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA229.md): Cessna 180 · Kernville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1987 · N2477C · Destroyed > The plt rprtd that he made a precautionary landing on a remote airstrip after detecting smoke & an odor of burnt oil coming from the eng compartment. After landing, he determined the source of the odor was spilled oil on the exhaust & he elected to takeoff… - [NTSB ANC87LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA073.md): Cessna 180 · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1987 · N2940C · Substantial damage > The private pilot elected to land at an abandoned arpt on an unmaintained dirt taxiway adjoining the gravel rwy inorder to reduce the crosswind component. The acft hit a soft spot during the landing roll and nosed over. The U.S. Dept of commerce's Alaska… - [NTSB DEN87LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA136.md): Cessna 180 · Upton, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1987 · N2933C · Substantial damage > The plt reported completing a cross wind landing with strong gusts. While taxiing from landing, the wind lifted the acft from the right and it nosed over. The rwy used was 13, and the FBO reported winds as 210 degrees at 20 knots, gusting to 40 knots. - [NTSB LAX87LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA193.md): Cessna 180 · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1987 · N2936C · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that a gust of wind turned the aircraft left just prior to touchdown on runway 24. He was unable to maintain directional control during the landing roll and the aircraft ran off the left side of the runway. The reported surface winds were… - [NTSB LAX87LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA131.md): Cessna 180 · Oatman, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1987 · N4786B · Substantial damage > At the end of a cross-country flight, the pilot reported that while on final approach, the aircraft encountered moderate turbulence. The pilot set up for a full stall to land in a three point attitude. During the flare, a gust of wind from the right rear blew… - [NTSB ATL87DEI01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87DEI01.md): Cessna 180 · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jan 2, 1987 · N3296D · Substantial damage > The airplane reportedly completed an NDB appch to rwy 02. The plt reported that he circled the rwy twice after arriving at the arpt to check the rwy condition. He subsequently landed on rwy 20 where he 'impacted something on runway or hit air pocket, did not… - [NTSB NYC87LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA053.md): Cessna 180 · Goffstown, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1987 · N9388C · Substantial damage > The Cessna 180 made a touch and go on a 2100 ft long runway. The touchdown was described as past the first third of the runway. There were two rated pilots and a passenger in the aircraft. The co-pilot thought the aircraft would be unable to clear powerlines… - [NTSB LAX87LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA007.md): Cessna 180 · Lucerne Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1986 · N1750C · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that the wind had been light and variable with intermittent gusts and on the take-off roll as the nose of the aircraft suddenly swung 30 degrees to the left and he was unable to compensate with right rudder. The right wing tip then dug into… - [NTSB SEA86FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86FA233.md): Cessna 180 · Wallace, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1986 · N4703B · Destroyed > Plt received wx brief, advised VFR for proposed flt. Plt filed VFR flt plan and departed. Wreckage located 2 days later at crest of mountain pass. - [NTSB ANC86FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86FA126.md): Cessna 185 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1986 · N1802R · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > The plts of Cessna 185 (C-185), N1802R, & Cessna 180 (C-180), N9418C, received clearance fm ground control to taxi to rwy 32 via taxiway-n (twy-n). Both acft were tailwheel (conventional gear) equipped. As the C-185 was proceeding along twy-n, the C-180 plt… - [NTSB ANC86FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86FA118.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1986 · N2913C · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > A ground control (gnd ctl) trainee clrd Cessna 152 (C-152), N757WV, to taxi to rwy 6, then relinquished the gnd ctl psn to a full performance level (fpl) ctlr, who had just signed on duty. The fpl ctlr was aware of the lctn & taxi destn of the C-152, the fpl… - [NTSB MKC86LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA130.md): Cessna 180 · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1986 · N3166D · Substantial damage > A witness stated that the he observed the acft in a normal approach for landing but that it appeared slow. The witness observed the left wing drop just before the acft was to touchdown to the rwy. Tire scuff marks were seen by the witness on the rwy near… - [NTSB ANC86LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA084.md): Cessna 180 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1986 · N2393C · Substantial damage > The plt reported that a loud bang was heard at an alt of about 25 ft AGL shortly after takeoff. The acft settled to the rwy and pwr was regained. The acft then veered off the left side of the rwy and nosed over. Post accident inspection revealed maintenance… - [NTSB ANC86LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA075.md): Cessna 180 · Tanunak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1986 · N3887C · Substantial damage > The plt stated that after touchdown he lost directional control of the acft which resulted in a ground loop and nose over. - [NTSB DEN86LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA156.md): Cessna 180 · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1986 · N3253D · Substantial damage > The student plt flew from alliance to Cheyenne on his solo x-country and flew locally at Cheyenne to make 3 landings at a twr controlled arpt. While he was in the pattern a cumulonimbus cloud moved into the vicinity of the arpt and the winds became gusty.… - [NTSB CHI86FER06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FER06.md): Cessna 180 · Brainerd, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 30, 1986 · N6559A · Destroyed > A witness reported seeing the floatplane descending 'abnormally' in a nose low attitude just prior to water impact. The plt reported making the apch to the lake in a nose up attitude with partial power on. The plt remembers no further events leading up to the… - [NTSB ANC86LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA021.md): Cessna 180 · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1985 · N3186D · Substantial damage > The plt stated, during a touch and go landing he lost directional control of the acft and a ground loop resulted. - [NTSB FTW86FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA011.md): Cessna 180 · Cisco, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1985 · N2368C · Destroyed > Non-instrument rated pvt pilot proceeded into instrument weather conditions. Control was lost and the aircraft impacted steep nose down in city limits. No record of a wx briefing being received by the pilot was found. No evidence of pre- impact failure or… - [NTSB DEN86FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA009.md): Cessna 180 · Eagle, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1985 · N1611C · Destroyed > The plt departed Eagle arpt with 3 pax to fly them to the white owl lake area for the reported purpose of looking for a possible camping site for hunting activities. The plt encountered IMC and lost control of the acft. He was not instrument rated. All… - [NTSB ANC85LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA178.md): Cessna 180 · Tutna Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1985 · N2490C · Substantial damage > The plt elected to takeoff from a lake that was aprx 1/2 mi long & oriented on an east/west heading. During a x-wind takeoff, the plt had difficulty getting the acft to lift off, but elected to continue the takeoff. The acft finally lifted off, but failed to… - [NTSB ANC85LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA175.md): Cessna 180 · Farewell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1985 · N3657C · Substantial damage > Acft failed to gain alt & crashed on takeoff from gravel bar weight & balance. CG, & winds were questionable. - [NTSB MKC85LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA174.md): Cessna 180 · Ames, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1985 · N3161C · Substantial damage > The desired rwy (19) was closed at the destination, so the plt landed on rwy 13 with a 15 kt x-wind. The x-wind was within the capability of the acft & the plt. After touchdown, the plt used full rudder & brake to maintain directional control. However, he… - [NTSB SEA85LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA105.md): Cessna 180-L · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1985 · N4979A · Substantial damage > During landing rollout a gust of wind picked up the left wing. The acft rolled down the rny on the right main gear until it collapsed. Although the tower reported the wind as being straight down the rwy, the plt and the plt who landed immediately after the… - [NTSB DEN85LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA054.md): Cessna 180 · Marion, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1985 · N966K · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over onto its back after the plt landed in snow 6 to 8 inches in depth. - [NTSB ANC85FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85FA016.md): Cessna 180 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1984 · N9433C · Substantial damage > Acft collided with trees aprx 2,600 ft short of rwy 19 threshold during the landing apch. The acft stopped 35-40 ft AGL in trees and after a few minutes fell to the ground. A descent was made from aprx 10,000 ft with a leaned mixture, closed throttle and no… - [NTSB FTW85FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA025.md): Cessna 180 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1984 · N602RD · Destroyed > Last radio contact was a clearence to descend to 5,000 ft MSL to which the plt responded 'two romeo delta.' Cloud tops were near 5,000 ft MSL. Acft impacted in a high speed dive aprx 10 deg past verticle. Plt received com/inst certificate on 12/14/84 and this… - [NTSB LAX85LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA022.md): Cessna 180 · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1984 · N4932A · Substantial damage > Plt reproted, descent made to mda of 740 ft MSL and visual contact made with rwy 1/2 mile east of arpt. Slipped acft to within 200 ft of rwy and made a wheel landing midfield. Both wheels locked up and acft nosed over. Plt stated, 'I may have had my feet on… - [NTSB LAX85LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA020.md): Cessna 180 · El Monte, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1984 · N4902A · Substantial damage > A low time pvt plt flared the acft which touched down hard and bounced. On the second touchdown, the acft entered a ground loop to the right. Application of right brake and rudder did not correct the situation. The left wing and nose went down & the acft went… - [NTSB ANC84FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84FA175.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1984 · N9339C · Destroyed > The plt reported a ttl loss of power after being cleared to land on rwy 33 at merrill field. The acft contacted trees, a moving vehicle on 15th ave and an 8 ft high arpt fence during the forced landing. Examination of the acft eng failed to disclose any… - [NTSB ANC84LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA148.md): Cessna 180 · Iliamna Bay, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1984 · N2641Y · Destroyed > The acft struck a gravel bar while taxiing. The acft was not freed from the gravel bar until the next morning due to a receding tide on the previous night. Approx 3 hours later as the pilot taxied around awaiting daylight for takeoff, the acft rolled over in… - [NTSB ANC84FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84FA140.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1984 · N9062M · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he was taking off to the southeast & the acft was on the step when a x-wind hit, lifting the right wing. He said the left wing then hit the water, spinning the acft to the left & the nose hit the water. The acft went over on its back &… - [NTSB SEA84LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA182.md): Cessna 180 · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1984 · N3117D · Substantial damage > During a precautionary landing the aircraft encountered a 180 degree windshift during rollout. The aircraft nosed over as a result of the resulting tailwind. - [NTSB ANC84LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA117.md): Cessna 180 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1984 · N1695C · Substantial damage > The plt was making his fourth landing for a full stop in the tailwheel acft. After the tailwheel contacted the rwy, the upwind wing was raised by a crosswind. The other wing then dragged the surface & the acft partially ground looped & nosed over. - [NTSB LAX84FA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA389.md): Cessna 180 · Randsburg, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1984 · N4697B · Destroyed > Plt attempted to land on a 1200 ft long airstrip. He landed the acft with a tailwind and touched down aprx 600 ft from the apch end of the rwy. The acft skidded off the right side of the rwy and collided with a caterpillar tractor. The four occupants were… - [NTSB DEN84LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA190.md): Cessna 180 · Gallup, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1984 · N153M · Substantial damage > During the landing roll, the right gear collapsed & the acft veered off the rwy. An exam revealed that the right wheel ass'y had separated from the gear leg. There was evidence that the 2 lower bolts had been stripped prior to the wheel failure, either by… - [NTSB ANC84LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA054.md): Cessna 180 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1984 · N4929A · Substantial damage > The acft was landed in winds reported as 35 to 42 KTS. According to the plt control was lost during the landing roll andthe acft ground looped to the right. The plt stated that there were no mechanical irregularities with the acft. - [NTSB NYC84LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA136.md): Cessna 180 · Leonardtown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1984 · N3859C · Substantial damage > The acft made a forced landing about 1 mile sw of an added stopping point. The plt noted a lower than planned gs and thought he should add a stop for fuel. During the flt he had encountered icing and because of climbs and descents to avoid wx for about an… - [NTSB SEA84FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84FA060.md): Cessna 172N · Kent, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1984 · N4603F · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > At about 1345 PST, the plt of a Cessna 172N, N4603F, departed crest airpark, Kent, WA, on a local pleasure flt. Aprx 5 min later, the plt & 1 passenger of a float equipped Cessna 180, N4908A, took off from lake meridian, Kent, WA, & were also on a local… - [NTSB DEN84LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA056.md): Cessna 180 · Florissant, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1983 · N3389D · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a snowbank during landing. The rwy had only been plowed to a width of about 16 ft according to the plt. This was a privately owned strip and the plt/owner said he instructed his maintenance man/ranch mgr to plow therwy to minimum width.… - [NTSB LAX84LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA075.md): Cessna 180 · Ocotillo Wells, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1983 · N4509B · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during arrival, he checked for the wind conditions & there appeared to be a light x-wing of appx 5 to 8 KTS. However, while on the landing roll, he encounter an unexpected wind that yawed the acft to the left. Subsequently, the acft… - [NTSB ANC84LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA018.md): Cessna C-180 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1983 · N2294C · Substantial damage > According to the plt, the acft encountered an overflow while landing and nosed over. He stated his ground speed had almost decreased enough to maneuver when he encountered the overflow, which is water between the ice and snow on top. - [NTSB ANC84LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA014.md): Cessna 180 · Montague Island, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1983 · N3311D · Substantial damage > The acft ground looped during takeoff from a beach on montaque Island. The acft had been parked on the beach and the water had been over the landing gear due to the tide. The plt did not consider that the wet brakes would not be effective if needed. There was… - [NTSB SEA84LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA014.md): Cessna 180 · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1983 · N4448P · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during the preflt, he thought the fuel gauges read full. He did not visually check the fuel tanks. After takeoff, the acft was aprx 2500 ft & 4 mi from the arpt, when the plt realize the plane had very little fuel on board. He turned… - [NTSB ANC83LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA160.md): Cessna 180 · Nr Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1983 · N4773B · Substantial damage > The plt reported that the accident occurred when he was landing on a sandbar that he had previously used 3 times, earlier the same day. Reportedly, he overran the landing area by about 50 ft & encountered an area of soft clay & mud. The right wheel sank into… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=2072602&page=9 ## 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 ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2072602&page=8 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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