# NTSB investigations: Cessna 180, OR

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 WPR26LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA351.md): Cessna 180 · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 19, 2026 · N4722B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR25LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA018.md): Cessna 180 · Venator, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 6, 2024 · N7847C · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent application of brakes during landing that resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR23LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA224.md): Cessna 180 · Agness, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 10, 2023 · N1778C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and decision to touch down on the surface of the water, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA336.md): Cessna 180 · Ontario, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2019 · N3242D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA19CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA111.md): Cessna 180 · Bend, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2018 · N7757C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR17LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA147.md): Cessna 180 · Baker City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2017 · N4683B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning.
- [NTSB WPR10LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA001.md): Cessna 180 · Mitchell, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2009 · N1621C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s lack of understanding of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR09CA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA335.md): Cessna 180 · La Grande, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2009 · N3198D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA06CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA174.md): Cessna 180 · Arock, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2006 · N9026C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around, resulting in an in-flight collision with trees and substantial damage to the airplane. Factors included the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, the delayed go-around,…
- [NTSB SEA06FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA119.md): Cessna 180 · Agness, OR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2006 · N38SP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree and subsequent collision with rocky terrain. A contributing factor was the sun glare.
- [NTSB SEA06LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA076.md): Cessna 180 · Klamath Falls, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2006 · N40LT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped aircraft during the landing roll. Factors include gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB SEA05LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA144.md): Cessna 180 · Prospect, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2005 · N2944C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to perform a wheel landing with a 5 to 10 knot tail wind, and his subsequent loss of aircraft directional control during the landing roll. A tailwind and soft terrain were factors.
- [NTSB SEA02LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA041.md): Cessna 180 · Pacific City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2002 · N2434C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for local wind conditions during the landing roll. Factors include unfavorable winds, and a swampy area adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB SEA98LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA061.md): Cessna 180 · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1998 · N2933C · Substantial damage
  > The passenger-pilot's excessive rate of descent during touchdown. Factors include the pilot-in-command's inadequate recovery from a hard/bounced landing, the passenger-pilot's failure to execute a go-around after taking control of the aircraft, and gusty…
- [NTSB SEA91LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA101.md): Cessna 180 · Drewsey, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1991 · N51612 · Destroyed
  > The pilot delayed in going-around.
- [NTSB SEA90LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA184.md): Cessna 180 · Enterprise, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1990 · N3117D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing.
- [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 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 SEA79DYM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYM03.md): Cessna 180 · Sumpter, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 22, 1978 · N6571A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA78FYM47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78FYM47.md): Cessna 180H · Enterprise, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 5, 1978 · N3475Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA78FYM24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78FYM24.md): Cessna 180 · Estacada, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 8, 1978 · N4623B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA76FYC02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76FYC02.md): Cessna 180 · Molalla, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 4, 1975 · N2468C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA75FYI30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75FYI30.md): Cessna 180A · Sunriver, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 26, 1975 · N9650B · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA75DYA20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75DYA20-201272.md): Cessna 180 · Lapine, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 20, 1975 · N4969A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA75DYC25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75DYC25.md): Cessna 180 · Wamic, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 27, 1975 · N370G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA74DYC23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74DYC23.md): Cessna 180 · Cascade Lock, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 4, 1973 · N4515B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA73FYC22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA73FYC22.md): Cessna 180 · Sheridan, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 21, 1973 · N1787C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA71FWA25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA71FWA25.md): Cessna 180 · Donald, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 12, 1970 · N2392C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA68A0037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68A0037.md): Cessna 180 · Roseburg, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 30, 1967 · N2478C · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA68D0075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68D0075.md): Cessna 180 · Beaverton, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 4, 1967 · N1633C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA67D0098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67D0098.md): Cessna 180 · Pendleton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 21, 1966 · N1681C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA66A0057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA66A0057.md): Cessna 180 · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 15, 1966 · N4692A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA66F0116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA66F0116.md): Cessna 180 · Prairie City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 22, 1965 · N2956C · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA66F0075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA66F0075.md): Cessna 180 · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 14, 1965 · N9352C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X3474](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3474.md): Cessna 180 · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 19, 1964 · N9024C · 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" = 'OR' 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=OR

---
OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.