NTSB investigations: Cessna 180, CA
108 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 180. 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
| 1964 | 6 |
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| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 10 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 1 |
| 1969 | 4 |
| 1970 | 2 |
| 1971 | 3 |
| 1972 | 4 |
| 1973 | 2 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 4 |
| 1976 | 2 |
| 1977 | 2 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1979 | 4 |
| 1980 | 4 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1983 | 3 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2025 | 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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'CA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072602'))
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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072602'))
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 WPR25LA119Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · San Carlos, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll with crosswind conditions.NTSB WPR17FA117Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Ventura, CAThe pilot's abrupt and substantial pullup maneuver while flying the airplane above the maneuvering speed, which resulted in an in-flight breakup. The reason for the pilot's maneuver could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB WPR16LA108Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · California City, CAA directional upset on landing due to a thermally induced atmospheric disturbance, which the pilot was unable to successfully counter due to improperly set rudder travel limits.NTSB WPR15LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Jackson, CAThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB WPR13CA278Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Nervino, CAThe pilot’s decision to takeoff from an area off the runway surface which resulted in a collision with an object.NTSB WPR11CA100Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Fullerton, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.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 LAX05CA219Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180A · Big Bend, CAthe pilot misjudged his clearance altitude above the surface of the lake, resulting in a collision with water.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 LAX05FA079Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Adelanto, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during an attempted go-around, resulting in a loss of control and collision with terrain.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 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 LAX96LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Thermal, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions.NTSB LAX96LA040Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Placerville, CAthe pilot's intentional buzzing, his failure to identify an obstruction (inadequate visual lookout), and his failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the obstruction (utility pole). Factors relating to the accident were: dust generated by farm…NTSB LAX93FA055Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Thornton, CAThe failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid each other. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the sacramento controller to advise the stockton controller of the impending unsafe situation, and the failure of the stockton controller…NTSB LAX93LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Clarksburg, CAThe pilot's improper use of the ailerons.NTSB LAX92LA394Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Avalon, CAThe pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and a collapse of the left main landing gear.NTSB LAX92LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Long Beach, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing touchdown.NTSB LAX92LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Sacramento, CAThe partial failure of the brake system due to contamination.NTSB LAX91LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Truckee, CAThat the pilot improperly used the flight controls and brakes to arrest the runway excursion. Contributing to this accident was encountering unfavorable winds, crosswind conditions, and lack of experience in this type of airplane.NTSB LAX90LA301Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Calexico, CAThe aircraft's encounter with unfavorable wind, a dust devil, that rendered the aircraft uncontrollable.NTSB LAX90LA207Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Colusa, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during touchdown.NTSB LAX90LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Soledad, CAPilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing factors were the gusty wind and the crosswind conditions.NTSB LAX89LA302Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Santa Ana, CAThe pilot's improper in-flight planning after being advised of possible wake turbulence.NTSB LAX88LA211Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Lakeport, CADuring a banner tow operation, the plt tried to release the banner. When the banner did not disconnect, the plt turned to see what the problem was. The airplane stalled and before the plt could regain control, it collided with the terrain. Inspection of the…NTSB LAX88LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Corona, CAThe plt was completing a personal flt. During the landing roll the airplane began to swerve to the left. The plt reptd the rudder was ineffective due to the airplane's slow speed and she applied the brakes. Before the airplane came to a stop the left landing…NTSB LAX87LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Kernville, CAThe plt rprtd that he made a precautionary landing on a remote airstrip after detecting smoke & an odor of burnt oil coming from the eng compartment. After landing, he determined the source of the odor was spilled oil on the exhaust & he elected to takeoff…NTSB LAX87LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Fullerton, CAThe pilot reported that a gust of wind turned the aircraft left just prior to touchdown on runway 24. He was unable to maintain directional control during the landing roll and the aircraft ran off the left side of the runway. The reported surface winds were…NTSB LAX87LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Lucerne Valley, CAThe pilot stated that the wind had been light and variable with intermittent gusts and on the take-off roll as the nose of the aircraft suddenly swung 30 degrees to the left and he was unable to compensate with right rudder. The right wing tip then dug into…NTSB LAX85LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Santa Monica, CAPlt reproted, descent made to mda of 740 ft MSL and visual contact made with rwy 1/2 mile east of arpt. Slipped acft to within 200 ft of rwy and made a wheel landing midfield. Both wheels locked up and acft nosed over. Plt stated, 'I may have had my feet on…NTSB LAX85LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · El Monte, CAA low time pvt plt flared the acft which touched down hard and bounced. On the second touchdown, the acft entered a ground loop to the right. Application of right brake and rudder did not correct the situation. The left wing and nose went down & the acft went…NTSB LAX84FA389Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Randsburg, CAPlt attempted to land on a 1200 ft long airstrip. He landed the acft with a tailwind and touched down aprx 600 ft from the apch end of the rwy. The acft skidded off the right side of the rwy and collided with a caterpillar tractor. The four occupants were…NTSB LAX84LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Ocotillo Wells, CAThe plt reported that during arrival, he checked for the wind conditions & there appeared to be a light x-wing of appx 5 to 8 KTS. However, while on the landing roll, he encounter an unexpected wind that yawed the acft to the left. Subsequently, the acft…NTSB LAX83LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Long Beach, CAAccording to an on-duty, air traffic controller, the plt was practicing takeoffs & landings. After completing several landings, the plt made an apch to rwy 16R. During the landing, the acft reportedly pitched downward, and after touchdown became airborne…NTSB LAX83FUM04Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 180J · Descanso, CAThe non-instrument rated plt was on a flt from farmington, NM to el cajon, CA, but made a stop at borrego springs, CA where a passenger deplaned. Before departing farmington, he obtainend a wx briefing for the trip, but only filed a flt plan for the 1st leg…NTSB LAX82FUQ14Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 180 · Goleta, CAThis was the second dual instructional flight that the new owner and instructor pilot had flown in this aircraft. The owner, a private pilot needed 10 hrs of flight time to meet insurance requirements. After about 30 minutes of airwork, they returned to the…NTSB LAX82DA065Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 180 · San Jose, CABellanca N71681 was awaiting clearance for takeoff when Cessna N3343D taxied into the turning propeller during a positioning maneuver.NTSB LAX81FUM19Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 180 · El Cajon, CANTSB LAX81DUG41Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Lake Elsinore, CANTSB LAX81DVG44Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Redding, CANTSB LAX81DVD25Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Concord, CANTSB LAX81FVM11Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Palo Alto, CANTSB LAX81DVW06Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Stove Pipe Wls, CANTSB LAX81DXQ03Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Truckee, CANTSB LAX80DVD23Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Novato, CANTSB LAX80DVD17Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Livermore, CANTSB LAX79FVD38Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · San Rafael, CANTSB LAX79DA073Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Visalia, CANTSB LAX79FUG53Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Lake Elsinore, CANTSB LAX79DVA57Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Gustine, CA