NTSB investigations: Cessna 180, TX
52 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 | 5 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 2 |
| 1966 | 3 |
| 1967 | 1 |
| 1968 | 3 |
| 1969 | 1 |
| 1970 | 3 |
| 1971 | 2 |
| 1972 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1975 | 3 |
| 1976 | 1 |
| 1977 | 4 |
| 1980 | 3 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2022 | 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\" = 'TX' 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" = 'TX' 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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NTSB CEN22LA160Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Lampasas, TXThe pilot’s decision to perform a takeoff from a perpendicular taxiway rather than the airport runway, which led to the airplane striking trees at the end of the departure path.NTSB CEN18LA250Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Lago Vista, TXThe separation of the left main landing gear spring during landing due to a preexisting fatigue crack.NTSB CEN17LA283Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Austin, TXThe pilot's improper decision to attempt to take off after two previous failed attempts from choppy water with a high outside temperature and the airplane near its maximum gross weight, which degraded the airplane’s performance and resulted in its inability…NTSB CEN11LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Robstown, TXThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN10CA297Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Humble, TXA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.NTSB CEN09CA027Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Denton, TXThe pilot's loss of directional control and subsequent "ground-loop."NTSB DFW07CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Austin, TXThe loss of engine power as result of carburetor icing. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB DFW06CA178Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Downsville, TXThe malfunction in the braking system which caused the parking brake to engage and lock the right main wheel resulting in a loss of directional control.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 FTW98FA067Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Johnson City, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Factors were the low ceilings, dark night light conditions, and the pilot's lack of visible horizon in the unpopulated area.NTSB FTW94LA309Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Denton, TXThe fuel starvation induced power loss due to the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate amount of fuel. Factors which contributed were: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and the pilot's evasive maneuver.NTSB FTW94LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Austin, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the wire strike and lack of suitable terrain.NTSB FTW93LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Lubbock, TXThe partial power loss due to a disconnected throttle cable. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain at the pilot's disposal.NTSB FTW90LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Portland, TXThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a failure to attain a flare during the landing. The unfavorable wind conditon was a related factor.NTSB FTW86FA011Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Cisco, TXNon-instrument rated pvt pilot proceeded into instrument weather conditions. Control was lost and the aircraft impacted steep nose down in city limits. No record of a wx briefing being received by the pilot was found. No evidence of pre- impact failure or…NTSB FTW85FA025Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Amarillo, TXLast radio contact was a clearence to descend to 5,000 ft MSL to which the plt responded 'two romeo delta.' Cloud tops were near 5,000 ft MSL. Acft impacted in a high speed dive aprx 10 deg past verticle. Plt received com/inst certificate on 12/14/84 and this…NTSB FTW83LA331Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Lubbock, TXThe acft groundlooped during landing after control was lost during a downwind landing. The acft landed on rwy 26 and thewind was reported from 090 degrees at 10 KTS. The plt reported that a gust of wind caused the acft to veer left and control was lost.NTSB FTW82FRG23Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 180 · San Antonio, TXThe pilot stated that during the touchdown the aircraft bounced and made a second touchdown approximately 200 feet beyond the first. Corrective action was attempted but the left wing contacted the ground and the aircraft nosed over. The wind was reported to…NTSB FTW82DA064Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 180 · Abilene, TXOn climbout, as power was being reduced from takeoff power to climb power, the engine failed for undetermined reasons. The pilot stated that he maneuvered the aircraft so that the right wing absorbed the initial impact with the ground.NTSB FTW80FQG28Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Borger, TXNTSB FTW80DRG39Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Junction, TXNTSB FTW80DPD13Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Bowie, TXNTSB FTW78DPD06Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Coleman, TXNTSB FTW77FQG37Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Lubbock, TXNTSB FTW77DRG29Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · New Braunfels, TXNTSB FTW77FPD07Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Ballinger, TXNTSB FTW76FRG90Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Corpus Christi, TXNTSB FTW76DQG40Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Borger, TXNTSB FTW75DQD24Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Fabens, TXNTSB FTW75DPD35Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Vernon, TXNTSB FTW73FRG63Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Wimberly, TXNTSB FTW72FRA50Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Friendswood, TXNTSB FTW72FPA03Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Valley Mills, TXNTSB FTW71AF062Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 180 · Nederland, TXNTSB FTW71FPA10Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Seagoville, TXNTSB FTW70FPA16Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Cedar Hill, TXNTSB FTW70FQD08Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · El Paso, TXNTSB FTW69D0354Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Vernon, TXNTSB FTW69F0167Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · El Paso, TXNTSB FTW69D0195Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Dripping Spgs, TXNTSB FTW68F0528Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Dallas, TXNTSB FTW68F0185Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Baytown, TXNTSB FTW67D0396Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Nacogdoches, TXNTSB FTW66D0523Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Marble Falls, TXNTSB FTW66F0500Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Stowell, TXNTSB FTW66D0409Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Bandera, TXNTSB FTW66F0078Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Sabinal, TXNTSB UNK64X3933Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 180 · Pine Springs, TXNTSB UNK64X3682Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Childress, TXNTSB UNK64X2512Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Seguin, TX