Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna 180J
13 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 180J. 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.
Cases per year
| 1977 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
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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 ('2072622'))
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 ('2072622'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun 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 CEN10LA427Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Davant, LAThe pilot’s improper application of the flight controls and throttle during landing, which resulted in a nose over and subsequent inverted immersion in the water. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and inadequate…NTSB ANC07FA102Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Whittier, AKThe failure of the pilot's seat to engage, or remain engaged, and the pilot's inadvertent stall/mush during takeoff-initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to comply with an FAA AD regarding the pilot's seat rails.NTSB LAX99FA199Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Wickenburg, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from ground obstacles. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention in this accident.NTSB CHI98FA123Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Ashland, WIthe 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 SEA95FA209Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Browning, MTClearance from the ground was not maintained while attempting a VFR flight into IMC weather conditions. A factor to the accident was fog.NTSB SEA91FA181Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Newcastle, WYPilot 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 LAX89FA287Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Tracy, CAInadequate 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 LAX87FA117Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Newhall, CABased 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 ANC86LA060Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Iliamna, AKThe 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 FTW84FA354Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Lafitte, LAWitnesses 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 MKC79FA016Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 180J · Blair, NENTSB FTW78FAQ41Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 180J · New Orleans, LANTSB SEA77FA054Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 180 · Ashland, OR