# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB DEN86LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA090.md): Cessna 180J · Casper, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1986 · N9923N · Substantial damage
  > According to the flt instructor, during the touch and go landing, directional control was lost when brakes were applied and the acft ground looped. During the investigation, it was ascertained that an 'o' ring on the right wheel had dislodged, resulting in…
- [NTSB CHI86LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA059.md): Cessna 180J · Hibbing, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1985 · N180HS · Substantial damage
  > The plt landing in a direct 90 deg x-wind, lost directional control, struck a snowbank and nosed over inverted.
- [NTSB ANC85LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA180.md): Cessna 180-J · Egegik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1985 · N420SB · Substantial damage
  > Acft nosed over while taxiing for takeoff from a dry lake bed. He was taxiing with a 35 to 40 kt tailwind.
- [NTSB MKC85LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA160.md): Cessna 180J · Fort Dodge, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1985 · N180DH · Substantial damage
  > N180DH was landing on a 6,547 x 150 ft, dry, asphalt, runway with a lt quartering headwind at 15, with gust to 20 KTS. The plt said he made a full flap, full stall, 3PT, landing. The acft was aligned with the rwy centerline but after a short roll the acft…
- [NTSB NYC85LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA129.md): Cessna 180J · Hooksett, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1985 · N52197 · Substantial damage
  > The plt was ferrying the acft to a fld where floats were to be installed. While on the apch, the acft encountered a crosswind and drifted 20 ft off the intended centerline. The acft touched down and rolled about 110 ft before colliding with a small bush and…
- [NTSB FTW84FA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA354.md): Cessna 180J · Lafitte, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1984 · N9786G · Destroyed
  > Witnesses observed the acft approach an oil production platform located in a marshy area near the destination airstrip. They reported that the acft made an abrupt, steep left turn at 200 to 300 ft AGL, followed by what they described as an accelerated stall.…
- [NTSB LAX84LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA165.md): Cessna 180J · Hayward, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1984 · N52034 · Substantial damage
  > During arrival, the plt had descended to stay below the tca & was approaching his destination when the eng lost power. He turned back toward the Hayward arpt, but was unable to reach it or restart the eng. During a forced landing at night, the acft was…
- [NTSB FTW84LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA063.md): Cessna 180 · Slidell, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1983 · N7812K · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with submerged objects during takeoff. The takeoff was aborted and the acft ran up on the bayou bank where it collided with trees.
- [NTSB SEA84LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA004.md): Cessna 180 · Silverdale, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1983 · N180TC · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated he was demonstrating how not to ground loop an airplane. When speed was built up on the taxiway, he applied brakes & the left brake failed. The left main gear & left wing folded.
- [NTSB ANC83FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83FA110.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1983 · N7731K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that he lost directional control possibly due to a windshear. Just at touchdown he said he felt the winds were squirrely. Late in a telephone interview he stated that he was 'too complacent at the wrong time-should have positive control all…
- [NTSB SEA82DA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA168.md): Cessna C-180J · 18nm Ese Ketchi, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 19, 1982 · N46563 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that he circled the lake prior to landing. There was no wind and the lake surface was glassy. During the final approach, the pilot encountered sun glare off the lake. The aircraft landed hard and the wing tips contacted the water.
- [NTSB NYC82DA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA218.md): Cessna 180J · Frankfort, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 6, 1982 · N46173 · Substantial damage
  > Reportedly, the aircraft encountered a crosswind during the landing which raised the left wing and caused the right wing to contact the runway. The aircraft then veered left and departed the runway. The right tire blew out and the aircraft came to rest on the…
- [NTSB LAX82DA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA280.md): Cessna 180J · Ramona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 28, 1982 · N42916 · Substantial damage
  > The plt was practicing landings on a 15 ft wide remote dirt strip. The right brake failed & the acft veered off the rwy.
- [NTSB NYC82DA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA151.md): Cessna 180J · Ebensburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 12, 1982 · N52192 · Substantial damage
  > The accident flight was the last leg of a series of flights that day, which included other refueling of the aircraft, during this refueling the fuel pump for the ground storage tank slowed and stopped before total refueling was accomplished. The pilot stated…
- [NTSB DEN82DA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA085.md): Cessna 180 · Cut Bank, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 14, 1982 · N9957N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that during landing, the aircraft veered off the right side of the runway even though he used left rudder. After departing the runway, the aircraft encountered a shallow ditch and went over on its back. The pilot reported that the winds…
- [NTSB DEN82DA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA045.md): Cessna 180J · Casper, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 18, 1982 · N317PL · Substantial damage
  > After arriving, the pilot landed on runway 07 in variable wind conditions with gusts to 20 knots. After touchdown, he encountered a crosswind gust, became airborne, and ballooned about 3 ft. he added a slight amount of power to control the aircraft and make a…
- [NTSB DEN81DTE03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81DTE03-123129.md): Cessna 180 · Canon City, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 11, 1981 · N14JM · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW81DRD37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DRD37.md): Cessna 180J · Dulac, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 18, 1981 · N42025 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA81DYA19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81DYA19.md): Cessna 180J · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 20, 1981 · N9921N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW81DRD33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DRD33.md): Cessna 180J · Morgan City, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 9, 1981 · N52148 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA81DYP25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81DYP25.md): Cessna 180 · Walla Walla, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 3, 1981 · N7828K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX81DXQ14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DXQ14.md): Cessna 180J · Elko, NV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 8, 1981 · N7510K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC81DCD04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81DCD04.md): Cessna 180J · Thompson, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 23, 1980 · N7510K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC81DAD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81DAD02.md): Cessna 180 · St. John'S Hbr, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 20, 1980 · N42464 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC81DAG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81DAG01.md): Cessna 180J · Girdwood, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 1, 1980 · N52189 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80DRJ45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DRJ45.md): Cessna 180 · Pitkin, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 25, 1980 · N7577K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN80DTI15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80DTI15.md): Cessna 180 · Raynesford, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 8, 1980 · N52155 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC80DA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC80DA091.md): Cessna 180J · Queens Cannery, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1980 · N7621K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80DQD13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DQD13.md): Cessna 180 · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 5, 1980 · N9900N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80DRD27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DRD27.md): Cessna 180 · Patterson, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 30, 1980 · N52138 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC79DAA29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79DAA29-201198.md): Cessna 180J · Quail Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 19, 1979 · N52175 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC79DA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79DA061.md): Cessna 180J · Koliganek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 15, 1979 · N180MM · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN79DTE40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN79DTE40.md): Cessna 180J · Aspen, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 26, 1979 · N52189 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79DER39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79DER39.md): Cessna 180J · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 21, 1979 · N112GC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79FRD24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FRD24.md): Cessna 180J · Harvey, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 25, 1979 · N42322 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79DA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DA057.md): Cessna 180J · Morgan City, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 28, 1979 · N9939N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FA016.md): Cessna 180J · Blair, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jan 22, 1979 · N7836K · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW79DRD13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DRD13.md): Cessna 182F · Venice, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 20, 1979 · N42610 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA79DYP06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYP06.md): Cessna 180 · Connell, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 3, 1978 · N7616K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC79DA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79DA011.md): Cessna 180 · Pederson Point, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 30, 1978 · N7654K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC78DAH21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC78DAH21.md): Cessna 180 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 7, 1978 · N9929N · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW78DRD52](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DRD52.md): Cessna 180F · Buras, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 22, 1978 · N52108 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FA096.md): Cessna 180 · Roanoke, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 21, 1978 · N7827K · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78FER67](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FER67.md): Cessna 180J · Goodland, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 8, 1978 · N9993N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78DRJ21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DRJ21.md): Cessna 180J · Shreveport, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 13, 1978 · N7801K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA78DYP30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78DYP30.md): Cessna 180 · Kahlotus, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 30, 1978 · N7616K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC78DAG57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC78DAG57.md): Cessna 180J · New Stuyahok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 10, 1978 · N7621K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78DER43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78DER43.md): Cessna 185 · Eveleth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 3, 1978 · N1076F · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78FNC23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FNC23.md): Cessna 180J · Augusta, ME · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 18, 1978 · N573JF · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78FAQ41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FAQ41.md): Cessna 180J · New Orleans, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 13, 1978 · N42210 · Destroyed

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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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072622'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2072622&page=3

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