# NTSB investigations: Cessna 180J 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 2 of 4 · 176 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB LAX03LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA140.md): Cessna 180J · Angwin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2003 · N7821K · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. - [NTSB LAX02LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA127.md): Cessna 180J · Saline Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2002 · N7821K · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing rollout after encountering a water erosion rut in the runway's uneven surface. - [NTSB CHI00LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA016.md): Cessna 180J · Pleasant Hills, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1999 · N42536 · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control during an aborted takeoff. - [NTSB SEA99LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA137.md): Cessna 180J · Council, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1999 · N7739K · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Gusting wind conditions and a dirt bank adjacent to the runway edge were factors. - [NTSB ANC99LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA071.md): Cessna 180J · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1999 · N7560K · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the water landing. - [NTSB LAX99FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA199.md): Cessna 180J · Wickenburg, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 1999 · N2660M · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from ground obstacles. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention in this accident. - [NTSB ANC99LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA042.md): Cessna 180 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1999 · N420SB · Substantial damage > The improper installation of the main landing gear attaching bolt by maintenance personnel, which resulted in total failure of the bolt and collapse of the landing gear. - [NTSB FTW99LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA070.md): Cessna 180J · Granbury, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1999 · N52170 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason. A factor was the power lines crossing the final approach path. - [NTSB SEA98LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA174.md): Cessna 180J · Oroville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1998 · N52130 · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to establish and maintain proper alignment. - [NTSB CHI98FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA123.md): Cessna 180J · Ashland, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1998 · N828CE · Destroyed > the pilot failing to maintain separation from the trees. Factors contributing to this accident were the trees and the pilot being too low in altitude. - [NTSB FTW98LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA077.md): Cessna 180J · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1997 · N121KS · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper planning/decision, by allowing the airplane to get in a situation, where he could not compensate for wind conditions. A related factor was the gusty crosswind. - [NTSB FTW98LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA020.md): Cessna 180J · Chama, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1997 · N7527K · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during its landing roll. Encounter with an embankment (dirt bank) was a related factor. - [NTSB IAD97LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA075.md): Cessna 180J · Lebanon, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1997 · N4992V · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA97LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA050.md): Cessna 180J · Lopez, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1997 · N42376 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to initiate flight into marginal VFR conditions at night which led to inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain. Factors contributing to the accident… - [NTSB FTW96LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA296.md): Cessna 180J · Mountain Home, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1996 · N46524 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the cross wind. - [NTSB SEA96LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA014.md): Cessna 180J · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1995 · N52095 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with obstacles at the end of the takeoff area. His failure to attain sufficient altitude to clear the obstacles was a factor. - [NTSB SEA95FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA209.md): Cessna 180J · Browning, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1995 · N7820K · Destroyed > Clearance from the ground was not maintained while attempting a VFR flight into IMC weather conditions. A factor to the accident was fog. - [NTSB ANC95LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA153.md): Cessna 180 · Nikiski, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1995 · N9797G · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Soft terrain and contamination in the left brake cylinder were related factors. - [NTSB NYC95LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA067.md): Cessna 180J · West Dover, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1995 · N180BF · Substantial damage > A loss of power for undetermined reasons. The frozen snow covered terrain was a factor. - [NTSB FTW95LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA123.md): Cessna 180J · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1995 · N9900N · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB CHI95LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA090.md): Cessna 180J · Cotton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1995 · N52172 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to gain sufficient clearance over the trees during the aborted landing. - [NTSB LAX94LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA328.md): Cessna 180 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1994 · N9944N · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadvertant application of wheel brakes during a critical phase of landing rollout. - [NTSB NYC94LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA138.md): Cessna 180 · Waynesburg, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1994 · N601RF · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/mush. A factor was a tailwind. - [NTSB LAX94LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA245.md): Cessna 180J · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1994 · N180DK · Substantial damage > a loss of directional control due to a locked brake from a leaking hydraulic system. - [NTSB ANC93FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA173.md): Cessna 180 · Cooper Landing, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1993 · N7541K · Substantial damage > The separation of the throttle arm from the thorttle shaft, the failure of the maintenance personnel to comply with the airworthiness directive, and the company management's failure to adequately ensure compliance with the airworthiness directives. - [NTSB ANC93LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA110.md): Cessna 180J · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1993 · N74CG · Substantial damage > The pilot in command's delay in aborting the takeoff. The trees were a factor in the accident. - [NTSB ANC93LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA042.md): Cessna 180J · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1993 · N9977N · Substantial damage > The failure of the private certificated/dual student pilot to maintain directional control. A factor in the accident was the failure of the flight instructor/pilot in command to take timely remedial action. - [NTSB FTW93LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA099.md): Cessna 180J · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1993 · N7770K · Substantial damage > Aircraft control not maintained by the pilot. A factor was vibration in the tailwheel for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ANC92LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA072.md): Cessna C-180J · Seldovia, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1992 · N7751K · Substantial damage > The improper in-flt planning/decision by the pilot to land on a short gravel airstrip in tailwind wx conditions and his failure to correct a gnd loop/swerve during landing roll. Factors relating to the accident were the gusty, tailwind weather conditions. - [NTSB SEA91FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA181.md): Cessna 180J · Newcastle, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1991 · N9962N · Destroyed > Pilot factor in that he did not maintain sufficient flying speed and allowed the aircraft to enter an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors include high density altitude. - [NTSB ANC91LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA073.md): Cessna 180 · Pilot Point, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1991 · N420SB · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion, due to the Pilot's inadequate preflight. Contributing to the accident was the soft and rough terrain. - [NTSB ANC90LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA044.md): Cessna 180J · Lake Nikabuno, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1990 · N52104 · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. - [NTSB FTW90LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA068.md): Cessna 180J · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1990 · N52035 · Substantial damage > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a downwind landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in this type airplane. - [NTSB MKC90LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA035.md): Cessna 180 · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1989 · N52158 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind. The gusty, crosswind condition is considered a contributing factor to the accident. - [NTSB LAX89FA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA287.md): Cessna 180J · Tracy, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1989 · N42695 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Inadequate visual lookout by both pilots, which resulted in their failure to see-and-avoid each other's aircraft. A factor related to the accident was: the lack of a conflict alert system for the stockton arts ii radar. - [NTSB ANC89LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA085.md): Cessna 180-J · Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1989 · N52010 · Substantial damage > Pilot used poor judgement and planning for his takeoff. - [NTSB ANC89FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89FA075.md): Cessna 180J · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 1989 · N9949N · Substantial damage > Pilot-in-command's poor judgement, and his lack of initial training (none) in seaplane operations. - [NTSB LAX89LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA179.md): Cessna 180 · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1989 · N9924N · Substantial damage > Improper flight planning/decision by the PIC when he decided to land with such a crosswind, and not maintaining compensation for the crosswind after he decided to attempt the landing. - [NTSB MKC89LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA087.md): Cessna 180 · Marshall, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1989 · N7510K · Substantial damage > The failure of an unapproved weld between the exhaust system and muffler. The failed weld resulted in the muffler separating and an in-flight fire. - [NTSB ATL89LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA097.md): Cessna 180J · W. Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1989 · N601RF · Substantial damage > Improper torquing of the attachment bolt during installation by unknown person(s), which resulted in the separation of the bolt and nut and subsequent separation of the main landing gear from the airplane. - [NTSB SEA89LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA046.md): Cessna 180J · Elk City, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1989 · N52095 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper runway alignment on touchdown. Contributing to the accident were the soft snow conditions on the ranch airstrip. - [NTSB SEA89LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA024.md): Cessna 180J · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1988 · N46602 · Substantial damage > The pilot had planned to taxi the floatplane from one ramp to another for the purpose of obtaining an annual inpn & to dock the plane at better facilities. She found the float rudder pulley to be inoperative. A decision was then made to fly the plane from its… - [NTSB ANC89LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA016.md): Cessna 180 · Meshik Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1988 · N420SB · Substantial damage > The pilot was attempting to takeoff from an unimproved landing area with two hunter-friends. He stated that the aircraft bounced three times, reached an altitude of about four feet, then hit the ten-foot high trees at the departure end of the area and nosed… - [NTSB ANC89LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA001.md): Cessna 180 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1988 · N420SB · Substantial damage > Drg arrival to land on a lake at night, the plt began a 180 deg turn from a NE heading at aprx 500' AGL to a final apch on a sw heading. As the acft was in the turn, it began losing altitude rapidly. The plt applied power to stop the descent, but the acft… - [NTSB MIA88LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA243.md): Cessna 180J · Pahokee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1988 · N9962N · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he was attempting a wheel landing. On rollout he 'hit' the brakes. The acft nosed over and came to rest inverted. - [NTSB LAX87FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA117.md): Cessna 180J · Newhall, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1987 · N52184 · Destroyed > Based on available evidence, it is believed that the accident occurred between 0700 and 0830 hrs during a period of low ceilings and restricted visibilities in the area where the accd took place. The accd site is located in a mountain pass area between two… - [NTSB ANC87LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA026.md): Cessna 180J · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1987 · N46362 · Substantial damage > After takeoff and during the initial climbout, the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft causing the aircraft to stall. The aircraft struck a row of trees at the departure end of the runway. The plts flt time was not reported or available. - [NTSB SEA86LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA173.md): Cessna 180 · Thomas Creek, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1986 · N7583K · Substantial damage > The plt reported not being lined up properly on the airstrip when power was applied for takeoff. A witness reported seeing the tail of the acft pulling to the left causing the acft to slide down the airstrip. The left landing gear dug into the terrain,… - [NTSB ANC86LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA060.md): Cessna 180 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1986 · N52189 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that at the time of the accident the wind was 30 knots gusting to 35 knots. After touchdown on the water, the pilot lost control of the aircraft causing the aircraft to nose over on its back and sink. - [NTSB ANC86LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA038.md): Cessna 180J · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1986 · N46362 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during the takeoff roll he added power too fast for the takeoff. The pilot failed to compensate with rudder. 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