# NTSB investigations: Cessna 180, TX

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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN22LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA160.md): Cessna 180 · Lampasas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 30, 2022 · N4738B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to perform a takeoff from a perpendicular taxiway rather than the airport runway, which led to the airplane striking trees at the end of the departure path.
- [NTSB CEN18LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA250.md): Cessna 180 · Lago Vista, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2018 · N2469C · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the left main landing gear spring during landing due to a preexisting fatigue crack.
- [NTSB CEN17LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA283.md): Cessna 180 · Austin, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2017 · N3119D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt to take off after two previous failed attempts from choppy water with a high outside temperature and the airplane near its maximum gross weight, which degraded the airplane’s performance and resulted in its inability…
- [NTSB CEN11LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA063.md): Cessna 180 · Robstown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2010 · N3383D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN10CA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA297.md): Cessna 180 · Humble, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2010 · N154JD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB CEN09CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA027.md): Cessna 180 · Denton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2008 · N1729F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control and subsequent "ground-loop."
- [NTSB DFW07CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA112.md): Cessna 180 · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2007 · N2209C · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as result of carburetor icing. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB DFW06CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA178.md): Cessna 180 · Downsville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2006 · N9260C · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction in the braking system which caused the parking brake to engage and lock the right main wheel resulting in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB FTW98LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA230.md): Cessna 180 · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1998 · N4775B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for the crosswind conditions resulting in a ground loop. A factor was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB FTW98FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA067.md): Cessna 180 · Johnson City, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1997 · N20MF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Factors were the low ceilings, dark night light conditions, and the pilot's lack of visible horizon in the unpopulated area.
- [NTSB FTW94LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA309.md): Cessna 180 · Denton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1994 · N9425C · Substantial damage
  > The fuel starvation induced power loss due to the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate amount of fuel. Factors which contributed were: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and the pilot's evasive maneuver.
- [NTSB FTW94LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA112.md): Cessna 180 · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1994 · N4646B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the wire strike and lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW93LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA025.md): Cessna 180 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1992 · N75077 · Substantial damage
  > The partial power loss due to a disconnected throttle cable. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain at the pilot's disposal.
- [NTSB FTW90LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA066.md): Cessna 180 · Portland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1990 · N3110C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a failure to attain a flare during the landing. The unfavorable wind conditon was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW86FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA011.md): Cessna 180 · Cisco, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1985 · N2368C · Destroyed
  > Non-instrument rated pvt pilot proceeded into instrument weather conditions. Control was lost and the aircraft impacted steep nose down in city limits. No record of a wx briefing being received by the pilot was found. No evidence of pre- impact failure or…
- [NTSB FTW85FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA025.md): Cessna 180 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1984 · N602RD · Destroyed
  > Last radio contact was a clearence to descend to 5,000 ft MSL to which the plt responded 'two romeo delta.' Cloud tops were near 5,000 ft MSL. Acft impacted in a high speed dive aprx 10 deg past verticle. Plt received com/inst certificate on 12/14/84 and this…
- [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 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 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 FTW80FQG28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FQG28.md): Cessna 180 · Borger, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 6, 1980 · N9254C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80DRG39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DRG39.md): Cessna 180 · Junction, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 26, 1980 · N4936A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80DPD13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DPD13.md): Cessna 180 · Bowie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 21, 1980 · N1691C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78DPD06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DPD06.md): Cessna 180 · Coleman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 27, 1977 · N3108C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77FQG37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FQG37.md): Cessna 180 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 5, 1977 · N9425C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77DRG29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77DRG29.md): Cessna 180 · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 27, 1977 · N9434C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77FPD07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FPD07.md): Cessna 180 · Ballinger, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 3, 1977 · N4961A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76FRG90](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FRG90.md): Cessna 180 · Corpus Christi, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 16, 1976 · N3683C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76DQG40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DQG40.md): Cessna 180 · Borger, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 26, 1975 · N9210C · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW75DQD24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75DQD24.md): Cessna 180 · Fabens, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 29, 1975 · N9004C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75DPD35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75DPD35.md): Cessna 180 · Vernon, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 17, 1975 · N2335C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW73FRG63](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73FRG63.md): Cessna 180 · Wimberly, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 30, 1973 · N9253C · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW72FRA50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72FRA50.md): Cessna 180 · Friendswood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 2, 1972 · N3198D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72FPA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72FPA03.md): Cessna 180 · Valley Mills, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 1, 1971 · N2996A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71AF062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71AF062.md): Cessna 180 · Nederland, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 13, 1971 · N9160C · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW71FPA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FPA10.md): Cessna 180 · Seagoville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 10, 1970 · N4707B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70FPA16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70FPA16.md): Cessna 180 · Cedar Hill, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 18, 1970 · N9002C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70FQD08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70FQD08.md): Cessna 180 · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 29, 1970 · N9004C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW69D0354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69D0354.md): Cessna 180 · Vernon, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 5, 1969 · N2335C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW69F0167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69F0167.md): Cessna 180 · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 4, 1968 · N4994A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW69D0195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69D0195.md): Cessna 180 · Dripping Spgs, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 2, 1968 · N4596B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68F0528](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68F0528.md): Cessna 180 · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 5, 1968 · N7661A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68F0185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68F0185.md): Cessna 180 · Baytown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 17, 1967 · N3153C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW67D0396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67D0396.md): Cessna 180 · Nacogdoches, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 25, 1966 · N9047C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66D0523](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66D0523.md): Cessna 180 · Marble Falls, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 20, 1966 · N2459C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66F0500](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66F0500.md): Cessna 180 · Stowell, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 16, 1966 · N9347C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66D0409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66D0409.md): Cessna 180 · Bandera, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 21, 1965 · N2999A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66F0078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66F0078.md): Cessna 180 · Sabinal, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 22, 1965 · N2271C · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X3933](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3933.md): Cessna 180 · Pine Springs, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Sep 12, 1964 · N3134C · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X3682](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3682.md): Cessna 180 · Childress, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 30, 1964 · N4530B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X2512](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2512.md): Cessna 180 · Seguin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 27, 1964 · N3887C · Substantial damage

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## 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" = 'TX' 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=TX

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