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Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna 180H

26 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 180H. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

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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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072618')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

duckdb -csv -c "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.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072618'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072618'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

NTSB ANC23FA042Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 180 · Shaktoolik, AKThe pilot’s encounter with gusting tailwind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in impact with a tree, a loss of control, and subsequent impact with terrain.Jun 16, 2023 · N91361 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC03LA067Accident · 3 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Anchor Point, AKAn in-flight collision with water for an undetermined reason.Jun 25, 2003 · N91303 · Destroyed NTSB SEA03FA092Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance while maneuvering. Trees, a box canyon and rising terrain were factors.May 25, 2003 · N767 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC03LA022Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Petersburg, AKAn in flight collision with ocean water for an undetermined reason.Dec 13, 2002 · N9701G · Destroyed NTSB ANC85FA163Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Mt. Palmer, AKAircraft collided with Cessna 180 and crashed on mountain side about one-quarter mile apart. Piper was sightseeing and Cessna was spotting sheep. Scattered clouds were reported about 300 feet above the points of ground impact.Aug 25, 1985 · N417GP · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB ANC85FA078Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Anchorage, AKThe acft ran out of fuel after the plt extended his original flt plan route to circumnavigate areas of poor weather. The acft was over water when fuel exhaustion occurred and the acft was ditched under unfavorable conditions.May 8, 1985 · N9042M · Destroyed NTSB DEN84FA155Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Broadus, MTDuring the initial takeoff climb in a westerly direction a severe wind gust from the south occurred at an alt of aprx 150 AGL. The plt turned the acft to the south and a rapid increase in alt of aprx 60-70 ft occurred. The wind stopped suddenly and the acft…May 25, 1984 · N3481Y · Substantial damage NTSB ANC84FA073Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Platinum, AKThe herring season was to open at 1600 hrs. According to witnesses, about 30 acft were circling in left turns over merging schools of herring while the plts & their respective boat crews were awaiting the opening signal. The acft were circling under a low…May 21, 1984 · N82454 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB LAX84LA079Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Las Vegas, NVWhile on a x-country flt, the acft collided with the crest of a 10,000 ft mountain. Witnesses stated that the plt had circled in the area prior to the accident. The accident reportedly occurred at dusk, but witnesses said the area to the north of the site was…Nov 28, 1983 · N91478 · Destroyed NTSB NYC82FA193Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Porter, METhe acft was taking off from a pond which is about 4,200 ft at its longest length. A power line extends across the pond about 2,000 ft from the south end. The acft was observed to takeoff to the north remaining on the water while passing under the wires. The…Aug 11, 1982 · N2800T · Substantial damage NTSB ANC82DAG27Accident · 4 fatalFinal reportCessna 180 · N. Cordova, AKWitnesses stated that the pilot was landing diagonally to katalla beach into a strong headwind. Upon touchdown the left wing lifted up and the aircraft began a gentle turn to the right. Witnesses heard the engine power increase and observed the aircraft…May 23, 1982 · N9043M · Destroyed NTSB ANC81DA113Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 180H · Missing AircraftSep 2, 1981 · N3498Y · Destroyed NTSB ANC81FA101Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 180H · Missing AircraftAug 17, 1981 · N3424Y · Destroyed NTSB CHI80DA047Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 180 · Otisville, MIJun 20, 1980 · N91473 · Destroyed NTSB LAX80FA018Accident · 5 fatalClosedCessna 180H · Weaverville, CANov 25, 1979 · N7984V · Destroyed NTSB ANC79FA001Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 180H · Anchorage, AKOct 5, 1978 · N8203V · Substantial damage NTSB ANC78FA040Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 180 · Dillingham, AKMay 30, 1978 · N39CF · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB ANC73AA039Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 180H · Kasigluk, AKJan 31, 1973 · N9929V · Destroyed NTSB ANC72FAA25Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 180H · Delta Junctn, AKMar 19, 1972 · N2769X · Destroyed NTSB FTW72AF005Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-18 · Houma, LAJul 19, 1971 · N4994P · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB ANC70AA052Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 180 · Nulato, AKJan 1, 1970 · N3472Y · Destroyed NTSB ANC70A0041Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 180H · Pt.Alexander, AKNov 12, 1969 · N8216V · Destroyed NTSB SEA69A0020Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 180 · Big Creek, IDSep 8, 1968 · N7940V · Destroyed NTSB ANC68A0036Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 180H · Tanana, AKJan 8, 1968 · N7921V · Destroyed NTSB SEA68A0044Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 180H · Coeur D-Alene, IDJan 2, 1968 · N8234V · Destroyed NTSB SEA68A0025Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 180H · Ilwaco, WASep 8, 1967 · N2787X · Destroyed