# NTSB investigations: Cessna 180, MN

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 CEN20CA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA298.md): Cessna 180 · Cambridge, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2020 · N2943C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control while landing a tailwheel airplane with a slight left quartering a tailwind. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN10CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA260.md): Cessna 180 · Duluth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2010 · N6545A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CHI07CA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA263.md): Cessna 180 · Princeton, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2007 · N2311C · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. A factor was the fuel siphoning from the right fuel tank.
- [NTSB CHI05CA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA195.md): Cessna 180 · Bowstring, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2005 · N4652B · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable water conditions for takeoff selected by the pilot and his inability to maintain aircraft control in the rough water. Contributing factors were the aborted takeoff initiated by the pilot, the rough water conditions and the high, gusty winds.
- [NTSB CHI00LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA190.md): Cessna 180 · Saint Cloud, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2000 · N4940A · Substantial damage
  > directional control not being maintained by the pilot during landing rollout.
- [NTSB CHI00LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA072.md): Cessna 180 · Tower, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2000 · N6545A · No damage
  > the passenger not maintaining clearance from the rotating propeller.
- [NTSB CHI99LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA259.md): Cessna 180 · Tower, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1999 · N4636B · Substantial damage
  > failure of the operator of the boat to maintain clearance with the floatplane.
- [NTSB CHI96LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA307.md): Cessna 180 · Duxbury, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1996 · N2814A · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB CHI95LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA169.md): Cessna 180 · Clear Lake, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1995 · N3149D · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. The proximity of trees to the runway was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI95TA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95TA174.md): Cessna 180 · Orr, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 12, 1995 · N9336C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind weather condition. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI94LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA232.md): Cessna 180 · Battle Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1994 · N333QB · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion which resulted from inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. A factor related to the accident was the inaccurately placarded fuel tanks.
- [NTSB CHI91LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA255.md): Cessna 180 · Walker, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1991 · N1637C · Substantial damage
  > Directional control after landing was not maintained by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were a gusty crosswind and a downhill embankment (ditch).
- [NTSB CHI91LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA197.md): Cessna 180 · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1991 · N6503A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper airspeed during landing and the improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of total experience in seaplanes and the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB CHI91LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA180.md): Cessna 180 · Orr, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1991 · N4636B · Substantial damage
  > Because of inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, aircraft control was lost by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was a gusty crosswind landing environment.
- [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 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 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 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 CHI81FER72](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FER72.md): Cessna 180 · Corcoran, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 27, 1981 · N3205D · Substantial damage
- [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 CHI81DER46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DER46.md): Cessna 180 · Afton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 25, 1981 · N4790B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77DER10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77DER10.md): Cessna 180 · White Bear Lk, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 24, 1976 · N9105C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77DER01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77DER01.md): Cessna 180 · Backus, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 7, 1976 · N6559A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76DER42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76DER42.md): Cessna 180 · Bemidji, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 20, 1975 · N9161C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC73DER42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73DER42.md): Cessna 180C · Eveleth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 4, 1973 · N3653C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC73FER39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73FER39.md): Cessna 180 · St Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 7, 1973 · N4790B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC72DER54](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72DER54.md): Cessna 180 · Circle Pines, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 16, 1972 · N9359C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC71FDM49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71FDM49.md): Cessna 180 · Aitkin, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 2, 1971 · N9336C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC70F0164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70F0164.md): Cessna 180 · St Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 24, 1969 · N6052V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC70F0049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70F0049.md): Cessna 180 · Westport, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 8, 1969 · N3293D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC67F0294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67F0294.md): Cessna 180 · Baudette, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 20, 1966 · N2892A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC67D0024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67D0024.md): Cessna 180 · Annandale, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 12, 1966 · N4790B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC66A0025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC66A0025.md): Cessna 180 · Bemidji, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 13, 1965 · N2281C · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC66F0159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC66F0159.md): Cessna 180 · Bigfork, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 16, 1965 · N3156C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC66F0127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC66F0127.md): Cessna 180 · Rosemount, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 7, 1965 · N9416C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X0611](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0611.md): Cessna 180 · Leech Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 8, 1964 · N4648A · 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" = 'MN' 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=MN

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