NTSB investigations: Cessna 180
105 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 180, where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - on ground/water”. 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
| 1982 | 6 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 4 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 4 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2007 | 2 |
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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072602')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 260))
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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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072602')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 260))
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NTSB ANC07CA075Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Skwentna, AKThe failure of the left brake, and the pilot's continued operation with a known defect (the left brake), which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll, and an on ground encounter with terrain. A contributing factor to the accident was the…NTSB CHI07CA216Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Madison, SDThe tailwheel vibrations during the landing roll that resulted in the tailwheel spring disconnect. Directional control was not possible and the grassy terrain were factors.NTSB SEA06CA156Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Elk City, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop during the landing roll.NTSB SEA06CA120Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Great Falls, MTThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. A crosswind was a factor.NTSB LAX06LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Marina, CAthe installation of the unapproved forward seat stop by unknown maintenance personnel, which did not allow for full depth engagement of the seat lock pin, resulting in the seat slipping aft during the takeoff roll and subsequent loss of directional control. A…NTSB ANC06CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing during the landing flare/touchdown, which resulted in a loss of control, the right wing striking the runway, and subsequent nose down when the airplane departed the runway.NTSB SEA06LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Lopez, WAThe airline transport pilot, who was receiving recurrent training, failed to maintain aircraft control, which was followed by an inadvertent ground loop. A contributing factor was the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor.NTSB SEA05CA152Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · McCall, IDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB CHI05CA195Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Bowstring, MNThe unsuitable water conditions for takeoff selected by the pilot and his inability to maintain aircraft control in the rough water. Contributing factors were the aborted takeoff initiated by the pilot, the rough water conditions and the high, gusty winds.NTSB SEA05LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Prospect, ORThe pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to perform a wheel landing with a 5 to 10 knot tail wind, and his subsequent loss of aircraft directional control during the landing roll. A tailwind and soft terrain were factors.NTSB ANC05LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusting wind conditions during landing, which resulted in a ground-loop, and structural damage to the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were a ground-loop, and wind gusts.NTSB ANC05CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to compensate for a crosswind during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and the airplane nosing over. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind, and an inadvertent ground loop.NTSB LAX05CA145Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Corona, CAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind/wind gust condition and his failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.NTSB ANC05CA057Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. A factor contributing to the accident was a tailwind.NTSB ANC04LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop/swerve, and the left wingtip and propeller striking the runway. A factor associated with the accident was the installation of oversized tires on the…NTSB SEA03LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Caldwell, IDThe instructor's inadequate supervision, and the student's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB LAX03CA249Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · St. Johns, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition that resulted in a loss of directional control and ground loop. The crosswind was a contributing factor.NTSB DEN03LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Ogden, UTthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control.NTSB SEA03LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Pasco, WAThe pilot's inadequate remedial action when his aircraft began to veer during the landing roll, and his ultimate failure to maintain directional control which resulted in a ground loop. Factors include the pilot's momentary diversion of his attention during…NTSB ATL02LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing rollout resulting in an inadvertent ground loop. A factor related to the accident was the certified flight instructors inadequate supervision of the training flight.NTSB LAX02LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Columbia, CAThe pilot encountered a crosswind gust during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop and nose over.NTSB CHI02LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Hyannis, NEThe pilot did not maintain directional control and executed improper use of the brakes. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain.NTSB LAX02LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Jean, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB SEA01LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Grangeville, IDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was variable winds.NTSB ANC01LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Soldotna, AKThe private pilot/student's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions and subsequent loss of directional control of the airplane during a touch and go, and the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the flight. Factors in the accident were a…NTSB SEA00LA153Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Challis, IDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors include variable winds during landing.NTSB CHI00LA233Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Jeffersonville, INThe pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind.NTSB CHI00LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Saint Cloud, MNdirectional control not being maintained by the pilot during landing rollout.NTSB LAX00LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · N. Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, and his improper positioning of the flight controls.NTSB DEN99LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Heber City, UTThe 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 LAX99LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · North Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the existing crosswind condition and maintain directional control of the aircraft.NTSB FTW99LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Springdale, ARThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a ground loop. A factor was the pilot's improper landing flare.NTSB ANC98LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Port Heiden, AKThe pilot's inadvertent activation of the brakes during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop/swerve.NTSB SEA98LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Anaconda, MTA ground-loop resulting from the pilot's inadequate remedial action while attempting to correct for an inadvertent loss of directional control during the landing roll. Factors include the loss of directional control and attempting to land with a tailwind.NTSB FTW98LA277Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll. A factor was crosswind.NTSB FTW98LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Abilene, TXThe pilot's improper compensation for the crosswind conditions resulting in a ground loop. A factor was the crosswind condition.NTSB FTW97LA279Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Carlisle, ARthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll (at night).NTSB LAX97LA203Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Hollister, CAThe pilot's improper use of the elevator and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's application of full power following the loss of directional control, which increased…NTSB CHI97LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · New Richmond, WIthe dual student's failure to recover from the bounced landing and the instructor pilot's failure to correct the situation in time.NTSB LAX96LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Thermal, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions.NTSB SEA96LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Kalispell, MTfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control, due to inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors relating to the accident were: the crosswind and soft/wet terrain near the edge of the runway.NTSB LAX96LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Lake Havasu Cty, AZthe pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. The wind was a factor.NTSB ANC96LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's improper use of the brakes during landing. The snow berm along the edge of the runway was a factor.NTSB CHI96LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180R · Seattle, WAthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the gusty wind conditions.NTSB CHI95LA169Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Clear Lake, MNfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. The proximity of trees to the runway was a related factor.NTSB SEA95LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Phillipsburg, MTThe failure of the dual student to maintain directional control during the bounced landing, and the failure of the certified flight instructor to take adequate remedial action and recover from the loss of directional control. A factor contributing to the…NTSB CHI95TA174Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 180 · Orr, MNthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind weather condition. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB FTW95LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Little Rock, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to the excessive taxi speed.NTSB SEA95LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Camas, WAInadequate remedial action by the flight instructor after the student lost directional control.NTSB ANC94LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.