# 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 9 of 23 · 1,122 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB SEA83LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA184.md): Cessna 180 · Colburn, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1983 · N3239D · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a fence and a ditch during an overrun while landing. The pilot reported he took off with the pitot tube cover on and had flown 7 miles to a private airstrip. The strip was reported to be about 1300 ft long. The pilot stated he landed… - [NTSB DEN83LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA201.md): Cessna 180 · Busby, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1983 · N4596B · Substantial damage > According to the pilot he was making a downwind landing to avoid taxiing over rough ground any farther than necessary. After touchdown he travelled about 150 yards up the runway when a gust of wind picked up the tail and he lost control ending in a ground… - [NTSB FTW83LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA331.md): Cessna 180 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1983 · N2987C · Substantial damage > The acft groundlooped during landing after control was lost during a downwind landing. The acft landed on rwy 26 and thewind was reported from 090 degrees at 10 KTS. The plt reported that a gust of wind caused the acft to veer left and control was lost. - [NTSB SEA83LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA144.md): Cessna 180 · Salmon, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1983 · N7640A · Substantial damage > The pilot said he encountered a high sink rate during the approach. Directional control was lost after the pilot failed to arrest the sink rate and made a hard landing. The acft left the runway and collided with a fence before coming to rest. - [NTSB NYC83LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA167.md): Cessna 180 · Duanesburg, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1983 · N2842A · Substantial damage > The plt landed the tailwheel equipped acft in a 15 kt, left x-wind. During the landing, the acft veered to the left into a rough area, ground looped & came to rest in a ditch. The plt stated that the right brake failed. - [NTSB ANC83FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83FA094.md): Cessna C-180 · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1983 · N3334D · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during landing while on a dual instructional flt. The CFI stated the student applied too much brake on the first landing and almost nosed over. During the 2nd landing the student again applied excessive braking and the acft nosed over. The… - [NTSB SEA83LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA104.md): Cessna 180 · Klamath Falls, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1983 · N4728B · Substantial damage > According to the plt, he encountered a gust while landing on rwy 14 with a quartering tail wind, then lost directional control. Subsequently, the acft departed the left side of the rwy & the left gear collapsed. The tower control reported that the wind was… - [NTSB LAX83LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA202.md): Cessna 180 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1983 · N2473C · Substantial damage > According to an on-duty, air traffic controller, the plt was practicing takeoffs & landings. After completing several landings, the plt made an apch to rwy 16R. During the landing, the acft reportedly pitched downward, and after touchdown became airborne… - [NTSB ANC83LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA065.md): Cessna 180 · Palmer, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1983 · N2345C · Destroyed > According to the plt's accident report, he had climbed to 3200 ft, pulled the throttle full back to descend, then the eng stopped. He stated that he tried to start the eng, but was unable, so he landed straight ahead in trees. The acft was destroyed during… - [NTSB LAX83FUM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FUM04.md): Cessna 180J · Descanso, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Feb 24, 1983 · N3687C · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated plt was on a flt from farmington, NM to el cajon, CA, but made a stop at borrego springs, CA where a passenger deplaned. Before departing farmington, he obtainend a wx briefing for the trip, but only filed a flt plan for the 1st leg… - [NTSB FTW83FPM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FPM01.md): Cessna 180 · Foyil, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 3, 1982 · N1606C · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that he had 20 gal of fuel on board when he took off. He climbed to 10,000 ft for a parachute jump, then returned to the airport with an estimated 10 gal of fuel. During a downwind landing, he elected to go around. He said the engine lost… - [NTSB ANC82DAA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DAA11.md): Cessna 180 · Caribou Strip, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 22, 1982 · N9376C · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that he landed in calm wind conditions on a gravel runway that was 1800 ft long. He stated that the landing strip curved to the left, and after touchdown, he was unable to follow the strip to the left. The aircraft went off the right side… - [NTSB ATL82DA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA240.md): Cessna 180 · Grand Bay, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 15, 1982 · N42GC · Substantial damage > Reportedly, the pilot was preparing to fly the aircraft, but the battery was dead, so he hand propped the engine to start it. According to the pilot's father, the aircraft was left unattended with the engine operating at idle speed. The pilot reported that he… - [NTSB ANC82DAG39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DAG39.md): Cessna 180 · Rush Lake, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 4, 1982 · N3125C · Destroyed > The float-equipped acft failed to clear rising terrain after taking off from Rush Lake. The pilot stated that the enginewas developing full power. - [NTSB LAX82DA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA277.md): Cessna 180 · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 25, 1982 · N2223C · Substantial damage > The left main landing gear of the aircraft broke off during a touch and go landing and the aircraft was damaged further on a subsequent landing. The weather was VMC and no flight plan was filed. The landing gear bolts failed in overload and showed no evidence… - [NTSB FTW82FRG23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FRG23.md): Cessna 180 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 10, 1982 · N2861A · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during the touchdown the aircraft bounced and made a second touchdown approximately 200 feet beyond the first. Corrective action was attempted but the left wing contacted the ground and the aircraft nosed over. The wind was reported to… - [NTSB ANC82DA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DA046.md): Cessna 180 · Seldovia, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 13, 1982 · N2949C · Substantial damage > During flight, the pilot noted that oil began to collect on the windscreen. He continued the flight to the destination and landed on runway 16 with an oil covered windscreen and in what he described as "squirrelly winds." The wind was estimated to be from 150… - [NTSB CHI82DA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA155.md): Cessna 180 · Aurora, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 8, 1982 · N9388C · Substantial damage > On takeoff the aircraft veered off the side of the runway and struck a drainage ditch. The pilot reported a gust of wind caught the aircraft. - [NTSB LAX82FUQ14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FUQ14.md): Cessna 180 · Goleta, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 13, 1982 · N13NP · Substantial damage > This was the second dual instructional flight that the new owner and instructor pilot had flown in this aircraft. The owner, a private pilot needed 10 hrs of flight time to meet insurance requirements. After about 30 minutes of airwork, they returned to the… - [NTSB CHI82DA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA109.md): Cessna 180 · Nokomis, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 1, 1982 · N4936A · Substantial damage > During takeoff from a soft sod field the aircraft started gradually turning to the left. The pilot applied full right rudder then reduced power before the aircraft nosed over on its back. - [NTSB CHI82DA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA104.md): Cessna 180 · Duluth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 29, 1982 · N4649B · Substantial damage > The student pilot was making touch and go landings on RUNWAY09 while preparing for a flight check. After landing, he proceeded to open the cowl flaps and push in the carburetor heat control. He stated that at that time, he let the ailerons go to a neutral… - [NTSB ANC82DA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DA025.md): Cessna 180 · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 10, 1982 · N9464C · Substantial damage > The pilot reported there was no wind on the ground. However,immediately after takeoff he encountered a downdraft which would not allow him to clear trees at the end of the airstrip. Takeoff was on runway 5.wind reported by farewell,AK,located 19MI nw of the… - [NTSB FTW82DA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA064.md): Cessna 180 · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 22, 1982 · N3643C · Substantial damage > On climbout, as power was being reduced from takeoff power to climb power, the engine failed for undetermined reasons. The pilot stated that he maneuvered the aircraft so that the right wing absorbed the initial impact with the ground. - [NTSB CHI82DA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA069.md): Cessna 180 · New Richland, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 19, 1982 · N3328D · Substantial damage > The pilot was returning home after completion of an annual inspection of the aircraft. After returning, the aircraft was landed on a wet, icy sod runway. During the landing roll the aircraft came in contact with a snowbank and nosed over. - [NTSB LAX82DA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA065.md): Cessna 180 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 6, 1982 · N3343D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > Bellanca N71681 was awaiting clearance for takeoff when Cessna N3343D taxied into the turning propeller during a positioning maneuver. - [NTSB DEN82FTE16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FTE16.md): Cessna 180 · Saquache, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 11, 1982 · N2332C · Substantial damage > During a round-robin VFR flight the pilot landed at cochetopa strip and shut down for 1 hour. The pilot stated that at the time of takeoff the wind velocity had increased to 20-25 knots with almost a direct crosswind. During takeoff the aircraft drifted left… - [NTSB ANC82FAG14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82FAG14.md): Cessna 180 · Skwenta, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Jan 2, 1982 · N7641A · Destroyed > The aircraft departed finger lake at approximately 1000 ast for a short ice fishing trip to fish lakes. The aircraft never returned and a search was started. The wreckage was located near the kahiltna river about 5 miles from the intended destination on… - [NTSB CHI81FER72](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FER72.md): Cessna 180 · Corcoran, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 27, 1981 · N3205D · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC81DAG85](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81DAG85.md): Cessna 180 · Sleetmute, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 19, 1981 · N3193C · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX81FUM19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FUM19.md): Cessna 180 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 9, 1981 · N4528B · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC81DAG75](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81DAG75.md): Cessna 180 · Egegik, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 3, 1981 · N6582A · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC81FGM27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FGM27.md): Cessna 180 · Rockwood, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 29, 1981 · N2809A · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI81LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81LA106.md): Cessna 180 · Cotton, MN · Accident · 4 fatal · Limited investigation · Closed · Aug 1, 1981 · N4988E · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain altitude and aircraft control after an encounter with instrument meteorological conditions. - [NTSB CHI81DAMS5](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DAMS5.md): Cessna 180 · Missing Aircraft · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Aug 1, 1981 · N4988E · Destroyed - [NTSB ANC81DAG56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81DAG56.md): Cessna 180 · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 30, 1981 · N555F · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX81DUG41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DUG41.md): Cessna 180 · Lake Elsinore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 17, 1981 · N2936C · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC81FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81FA081.md): Cessna 180 · Naknek, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jul 15, 1981 · N2827A · 2 aircraft · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN81FTC19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTC19.md): Cessna 180 · Thayne, WY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 26, 1981 · N966K · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI81DER46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DER46.md): Cessna 180 · Afton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 25, 1981 · N4790B · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI81DEM20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DEM20.md): Cessna 180 · Detour Village, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 12, 1981 · N4593B · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX81DVG44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DVG44.md): Cessna 180 · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 5, 1981 · N4682B · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC81FCQ38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FCQ38.md): Cessna 180 · Mankato, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 30, 1981 · N9305C · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX81DVD25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DVD25.md): Cessna 180 · Concord, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 25, 1981 · N6522A · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC81FAA12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81FAA12.md): Cessna 180 · Boundary, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 14, 1981 · N2968A · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC81FGM16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FGM16.md): Cessna 180 · Apollo, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 12, 1981 · N3327D · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC81DA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81DA034.md): Cessna 180 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 21, 1981 · N4569B · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC81FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81FA029.md): Cessna 180 · Shishmaref, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 14, 1981 · N7685A · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN81FTE24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTE24.md): Cessna 180 · Bennett, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 8, 1981 · N2835A · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC81DA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81DA023.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 5, 1981 · N4969A · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX81FVM11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FVM11.md): Cessna 180 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 3, 1981 · N1502C · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=2072602&page=10 ## 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=9 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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