# NTSB investigations: Cessna 180, AZ

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.

## Latest cases

- [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 WPR11CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA162.md): Cessna 180 · Pine, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 10, 2011 · N9330C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR11CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA106.md): Cessna 180 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 25, 2011 · N2229C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR11CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA097.md): Cessna 180 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 31, 2010 · N67F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB LAX06FA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA206.md): Cessna 180 · Payson, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2006 · N1535C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain during a low level flyby maneuver. A factor was glare from the sun and shadows created by the mountainous terrain.
- [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 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 LAX95LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA224.md): Cessna 180 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1995 · N2362C · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's failure to determine the amount of fuel onboard at departure. The reduced ambient lighting was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB LAX95LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA135.md): Cessna 180 · Winslow, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1995 · N1520C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor judgement by intentionally deciding to buzz.
- [NTSB LAX92LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA269.md): Cessna 180 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1992 · N2362C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main gear inner tube due to dry rot, and, the inadequate maintenance and preflight inspections conducted on the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX90LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA344.md): Cessna 180 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1990 · N9463C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate distance from a MD-80'S jet exhaust.
- [NTSB LAX88LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA115.md): Cessna 180A · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1988 · N26AW · Substantial damage
  > During the dual primary cross country flight, the student was making the approach and landing at Prescott. The CFI said that the approach and touchdown were normal, however, the aircraft began drifting to the right in a gradual turn as the aircraft slowed.…
- [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 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 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 LAX79FUJ49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FUJ49.md): Cessna 180 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 1, 1979 · N3861C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX78DUJ43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78DUJ43.md): Cessna 180C · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 25, 1978 · N9221C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX77DUJ39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77DUJ39.md): Cessna 180 · St.Johns, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 27, 1977 · N9303T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX76DUJ74](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76DUJ74.md): Cessna 180 · Wickenburg, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 5, 1976 · N999DK · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX76DUJ24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76DUJ24.md): Cessna 180 · Page, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 24, 1975 · N1750C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX76DUJ19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76DUJ19.md): Cessna 180 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 14, 1975 · N2952C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX71AL056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71AL056-201399.md): Cessna 180 · Grnd Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 21, 1971 · N9488C · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX70FUJ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70FUJ07.md): Cessna 180 · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Feb 1, 1970 · N4633B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67D0303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67D0303.md): Cessna 180 · Winslow, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 14, 1967 · N9254C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67D0116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67D0116.md): Cessna 180 · Parker, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 14, 1966 · N2821A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67F0102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67F0102.md): Cessna 180 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 3, 1966 · N4913A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN66D0135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN66D0135.md): Cessna 180 · Pearce, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 28, 1965 · N3633C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN66D0005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN66D0005.md): Cessna 180 · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 30, 1965 · N1789C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN65D0051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN65D0051.md): Cessna 180 · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 31, 1965 · N7742A · Substantial damage

## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AZ' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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&state=AZ

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