# NTSB investigations: Cessna 180, CA 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 · 108 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB WPR25LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA119.md): Cessna 180 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 26, 2025 · N180ZR · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll with crosswind conditions. - [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 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 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 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 WPR11CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA100.md): Cessna 180 · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 14, 2011 · N1630C · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [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 LAX05CA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA219.md): Cessna 180A · Big Bend, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2005 · N2929C · Substantial damage > the pilot misjudged his clearance altitude above the surface of the lake, resulting in a collision with water. - [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 LAX05FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA079.md): Cessna 180 · Adelanto, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2005 · N2882A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during an attempted go-around, resulting in a loss of control and collision with terrain. - [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 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 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 LAX96LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA040.md): Cessna 180 · Placerville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1995 · N3358D · Destroyed > the pilot's intentional buzzing, his failure to identify an obstruction (inadequate visual lookout), and his failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the obstruction (utility pole). Factors relating to the accident were: dust generated by farm… - [NTSB LAX93FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA055.md): Cessna T210M · Thornton, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1992 · N784RF · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid each other. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the sacramento controller to advise the stockton controller of the impending unsafe situation, and the failure of the stockton controller… - [NTSB LAX93LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA060.md): Cessna 180 · Clarksburg, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1992 · N9284C · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of the ailerons. - [NTSB LAX92LA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA394.md): Cessna 180 · Avalon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1992 · N3288D · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and a collapse of the left main landing gear. - [NTSB LAX92LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA053.md): Cessna 180 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1991 · N2982A · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing touchdown. - [NTSB LAX92LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA037.md): Cessna 180 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1991 · N2802A · Substantial damage > The partial failure of the brake system due to contamination. - [NTSB LAX91LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA192.md): Cessna 180 · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1991 · N9147C · Substantial damage > That the pilot improperly used the flight controls and brakes to arrest the runway excursion. Contributing to this accident was encountering unfavorable winds, crosswind conditions, and lack of experience in this type of airplane. - [NTSB LAX90LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA301.md): Cessna 180 · Calexico, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1990 · N2985A · Substantial damage > The aircraft's encounter with unfavorable wind, a dust devil, that rendered the aircraft uncontrollable. - [NTSB LAX90LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA207.md): Cessna 180 · Colusa, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1990 · N21Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during touchdown. - [NTSB LAX90LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA149.md): Cessna 180 · Soledad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1990 · N9394C · Substantial damage > Pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing factors were the gusty wind and the crosswind conditions. - [NTSB LAX89LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA302.md): Cessna 180 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1989 · N1739C · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper in-flight planning after being advised of possible wake turbulence. - [NTSB LAX88LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA211.md): Cessna 180 · Lakeport, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1988 · N9124C · Substantial damage > During a banner tow operation, the plt tried to release the banner. When the banner did not disconnect, the plt turned to see what the problem was. The airplane stalled and before the plt could regain control, it collided with the terrain. Inspection of the… - [NTSB LAX88LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA124.md): Cessna 180 · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1988 · N2952A · Substantial damage > The plt was completing a personal flt. During the landing roll the airplane began to swerve to the left. The plt reptd the rudder was ineffective due to the airplane's slow speed and she applied the brakes. Before the airplane came to a stop the left landing… - [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 LAX81FUM19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FUM19.md): Cessna 180 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 9, 1981 · N4528B · 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 LAX81DVG44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DVG44.md): Cessna 180 · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 5, 1981 · N4682B · 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 LAX81FVM11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FVM11.md): Cessna 180 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 3, 1981 · N1502C · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX81DVW06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DVW06.md): Cessna 180 · Stove Pipe Wls, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 27, 1980 · N4970A · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX81DXQ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DXQ03.md): Cessna 180 · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 26, 1980 · N9232C · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX80DVD23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DVD23.md): Cessna 180 · Novato, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 11, 1980 · N3893C · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX80DVD17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DVD17.md): Cessna 180 · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 30, 1980 · N3239D · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX79FVD38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FVD38.md): Cessna 180 · San Rafael, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 1, 1979 · N9211C · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX79DA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79DA073.md): Cessna 180 · Visalia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 1, 1979 · N3293D · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX79FUG53](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FUG53.md): Cessna 180 · Lake Elsinore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 25, 1979 · N4916A · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX79DVA57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79DVA57.md): Cessna 180 · Gustine, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 15, 1979 · N1794C · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=2072602&state=CA&page=2 ## 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" = 'CA' 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=CA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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