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NTSB investigations: Cessna 180, MN

36 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.

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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" = 'MN' 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" 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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'MN' 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\" 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'MN' 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" 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 CEN20CA298Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Cambridge, MNThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing a tailwheel airplane with a slight left quartering a tailwind. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.Jul 21, 2020 · N2943C · Substantial damage NTSB CEN10CA260Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Duluth, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.May 16, 2010 · N6545A · Substantial damage NTSB CHI07CA263Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Princeton, MNThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. A factor was the fuel siphoning from the right fuel tank.Aug 11, 2007 · N2311C · Substantial damage 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.Jul 17, 2005 · N4652B · Substantial damage NTSB CHI00LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Saint Cloud, MNdirectional control not being maintained by the pilot during landing rollout.Jul 9, 2000 · N4940A · Substantial damage NTSB CHI00LA072Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Tower, MNthe passenger not maintaining clearance from the rotating propeller.Feb 20, 2000 · N6545A · No damage NTSB CHI99LA259Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Tower, MNfailure of the operator of the boat to maintain clearance with the floatplane.Jul 18, 1999 · N4636B · Substantial damage NTSB CHI96LA307Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Duxbury, MNthe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed.Aug 19, 1996 · N2814A · Substantial damage 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.Jun 4, 1995 · N3149D · Substantial damage NTSB CHI95TA174Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 180 · Orr, MNthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind weather condition. A factor was the crosswind.May 12, 1995 · N9336C · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Battle Lake, MNloss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion which resulted from inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. A factor related to the accident was the inaccurately placarded fuel tanks.Jul 15, 1994 · N333QB · Substantial damage NTSB CHI91LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Walker, MNDirectional control after landing was not maintained by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were a gusty crosswind and a downhill embankment (ditch).Aug 6, 1991 · N1637C · Substantial damage NTSB CHI91LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Grand Rapids, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper airspeed during landing and the improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of total experience in seaplanes and the gusty wind condition.Jun 21, 1991 · N6503A · Substantial damage NTSB CHI91LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Orr, MNBecause of inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, aircraft control was lost by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was a gusty crosswind landing environment.Jun 16, 1991 · N4636B · Substantial damage NTSB CHI88LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Carlton, MNThe plt rprtd that the left main gear collapsed as he started to taxi from the ramp area on a smooth grass surface. When the gear collapsed, the left wing dropped to the ground & was substantially dmgd. The plt rprtd the left gear leg had broken off 2 inches…Dec 5, 1987 · N2957C · Substantial damage NTSB CHI86FER06Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 180 · Brainerd, MNA witness reported seeing the floatplane descending 'abnormally' in a nose low attitude just prior to water impact. The plt reported making the apch to the lake in a nose up attitude with partial power on. The plt remembers no further events leading up to the…Apr 30, 1986 · N6559A · Destroyed NTSB CHI82DA104Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 180 · Duluth, MNThe student pilot was making touch and go landings on RUNWAY09 while preparing for a flight check. After landing, he proceeded to open the cowl flaps and push in the carburetor heat control. He stated that at that time, he let the ailerons go to a neutral…Mar 29, 1982 · N4649B · Substantial damage NTSB CHI82DA069Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 180 · New Richland, MNThe pilot was returning home after completion of an annual inspection of the aircraft. After returning, the aircraft was landed on a wet, icy sod runway. During the landing roll the aircraft came in contact with a snowbank and nosed over.Feb 19, 1982 · N3328D · Substantial damage NTSB CHI81FER72Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Corcoran, MNSep 27, 1981 · N3205D · Substantial damage NTSB CHI81LA106Accident · 4 fatalLimited investigationClosedCessna 180 · Cotton, MNThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain altitude and aircraft control after an encounter with instrument meteorological conditions.Aug 1, 1981 · N4988E · Destroyed NTSB CHI81DER46Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Afton, MNJun 25, 1981 · N4790B · Substantial damage NTSB MKC77DER10Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · White Bear Lk, MNDec 24, 1976 · N9105C · Substantial damage NTSB MKC77DER01Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Backus, MNOct 7, 1976 · N6559A · Substantial damage NTSB MKC76DER42Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Bemidji, MNNov 20, 1975 · N9161C · Substantial damage NTSB MKC73DER42Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180C · Eveleth, MNMar 4, 1973 · N3653C · Substantial damage NTSB MKC73FER39Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · St Paul, MNFeb 7, 1973 · N4790B · Substantial damage NTSB MKC72DER54Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Circle Pines, MNApr 16, 1972 · N9359C · Substantial damage NTSB MKC71FDM49Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Aitkin, MNMar 2, 1971 · N9336C · Substantial damage NTSB MKC70F0164Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · St Paul, MNAug 24, 1969 · N6052V · Substantial damage NTSB MKC70F0049Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Westport, MNJun 8, 1969 · N3293D · Substantial damage NTSB MKC67F0294Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Baudette, MNOct 20, 1966 · N2892A · Substantial damage NTSB MKC67D0024Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Annandale, MNJun 12, 1966 · N4790B · Substantial damage NTSB MKC66A0025Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 180 · Bemidji, MNOct 13, 1965 · N2281C · Destroyed NTSB MKC66F0159Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Bigfork, MNJul 16, 1965 · N3156C · Substantial damage NTSB MKC66F0127Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Rosemount, MNJul 7, 1965 · N9416C · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X0611Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Leech Lake, MNNov 8, 1964 · N4648A · Substantial damage