# NTSB investigations: Cessna 180, UT

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 ANC25LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA114.md): Cessna 180 · Morgan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 27, 2025 · N9197C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA19CA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA219.md): Cessna 180 · Morgan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2019 · N1628C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and an attempted aborted landing and impact with bushes and terrain.
- [NTSB WPR16LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA083.md): Cessna 180 · Boulder, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2016 · N4696B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff from the soft runway surface, which precluded optimal acceleration during the takeoff sequence.
- [NTSB WPR12CA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA440.md): Cessna 180 · Huntington, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2012 · N3115D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a gust front during the takeoff roll, which resulted in loss of control of the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR10CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA041.md): Cessna 180 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 31, 2009 · N1712C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the inner tube of the right main tire during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA08CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA211.md): Cessna 180 · Bluff, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2008 · N4646A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with the rough, uneven, and eroded condition of the airstrip.
- [NTSB SEA08LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA110.md): Cessna 180 · Blanding, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2008 · N180XP · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the right main landing gear leg during the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX08CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA079.md): Cessna 180H · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 18, 2008 · N180LH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the unexpected dust devil.
- [NTSB SEA08LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA083.md): Cessna 180 · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2008 · N1732C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the tail wheel-equipped airplane during the flare/touchdown phase of a three-point landing.
- [NTSB DEN03LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA106.md): Cessna 180 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2003 · N9221C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB DEN99LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA153.md): Cessna 180 · Heber City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1999 · N1630C · Substantial damage
  > The stripped threads and subsequent separation of the left hydraulic brake line leading to fluid loss and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA93LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA099.md): Cessna 172K · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1993 · N1628C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control. Factors contributing to the accident were soft terrain, excessive airspeed, and crosswinds.
- [NTSB SEA91LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA094.md): Cessna 180 · Vernal, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1991 · N40LT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment due to alcohol consumption and his failue to control the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB DEN88LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA086.md): Cessna 180 · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1988 · N9393C · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that he was on a flight from Colorado springs to portland, Oregon. He said he planned to refuel in the Logan/malad city, Idaho area. After crossing a ridgeline in the mountainous terrain east of Logan, the flt encountered low ceilings and…
- [NTSB DEN78DTM23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78DTM23.md): Cessna 180 · Hite, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 24, 1978 · N9177C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN76DTM24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN76DTM24.md): Cessna 180 · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 28, 1976 · N3642C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN76FTM19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN76FTM19.md): Cessna 180 · St.George, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 5, 1976 · N9294C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN73DTM29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN73DTM29.md): Cessna 180 · Bryce Canyon, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 4, 1973 · N1680C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN73DTM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN73DTM06.md): Cessna 180 · Kanab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 9, 1972 · N9324C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN72DTM12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN72DTM12.md): Cessna 180 · Ibapah, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 18, 1972 · N2393C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN71DXT16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN71DXT16.md): Cessna 180 · Aneth, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 6, 1970 · N4650B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN68D0228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN68D0228.md): Cessna 180 · Green River, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 25, 1968 · N2988C · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN68F0106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN68F0106.md): Cessna 180 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 20, 1967 · N4693B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN67F0279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN67F0279.md): Cessna 180 · Monticello, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 16, 1967 · N4650B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X1653](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1653.md): Cessna 180 · West Jordan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 7, 1964 · N4658A · 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" = 'UT' 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=UT

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