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NTSB investigations: Cessna 180, UT

25 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" = 'UT' 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\" = 'UT' 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" = 'UT' 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 ANC25LA114Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Morgan, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Sep 27, 2025 · N9197C · Substantial damage NTSB GAA19CA219Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Morgan, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and an attempted aborted landing and impact with bushes and terrain.Apr 24, 2019 · N1628C · Substantial damage NTSB WPR16LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Boulder, UTThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff from the soft runway surface, which precluded optimal acceleration during the takeoff sequence.Mar 13, 2016 · N4696B · Substantial damage NTSB WPR12CA440Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Huntington, UTThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with a gust front during the takeoff roll, which resulted in loss of control of the airplane.Sep 29, 2012 · N3115D · Substantial damage NTSB WPR10CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Bountiful, UTThe failure of the inner tube of the right main tire during the landing roll.Oct 31, 2009 · N1712C · Substantial damage NTSB SEA08CA211Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Bluff, UTThe pilot's encounter with the rough, uneven, and eroded condition of the airstrip.Sep 26, 2008 · N4646A · Substantial damage NTSB SEA08LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Blanding, UTThe fatigue failure of the right main landing gear leg during the landing roll.Apr 24, 2008 · N180XP · Substantial damage NTSB LAX08CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180H · Moab, UTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the unexpected dust devil.Mar 18, 2008 · N180LH · Substantial damage NTSB SEA08LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Moab, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the tail wheel-equipped airplane during the flare/touchdown phase of a three-point landing.Feb 26, 2008 · N1732C · Substantial damage NTSB DEN03LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Ogden, UTthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control.Jun 16, 2003 · N9221C · Substantial damage 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.Aug 22, 1999 · N1630C · Substantial damage NTSB SEA93LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Ogden, UTThe pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control. Factors contributing to the accident were soft terrain, excessive airspeed, and crosswinds.Mar 8, 1993 · N1628C · Substantial damage NTSB SEA91LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Vernal, UTThe pilot's impairment due to alcohol consumption and his failue to control the airplane during landing.Apr 26, 1991 · N40LT · Substantial damage NTSB DEN88LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Logan, UTThe plt reported that he was on a flight from Colorado springs to portland, Oregon. He said he planned to refuel in the Logan/malad city, Idaho area. After crossing a ridgeline in the mountainous terrain east of Logan, the flt encountered low ceilings and…Mar 24, 1988 · N9393C · Substantial damage NTSB DEN78DTM23Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Hite, UTSep 24, 1978 · N9177C · Substantial damage NTSB DEN76DTM24Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Moab, UTMar 28, 1976 · N3642C · Substantial damage NTSB DEN76FTM19Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · St.George, UTMar 5, 1976 · N9294C · Substantial damage NTSB DEN73DTM29Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Bryce Canyon, UTMay 4, 1973 · N1680C · Substantial damage NTSB DEN73DTM06Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Kanab, UTAug 9, 1972 · N9324C · Substantial damage NTSB DEN72DTM12Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Ibapah, UTMar 18, 1972 · N2393C · Substantial damage NTSB DEN71DXT16Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Aneth, UTSep 6, 1970 · N4650B · Substantial damage NTSB DEN68D0228Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Green River, UTMar 25, 1968 · N2988C · Destroyed NTSB DEN68F0106Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Salt Lake City, UTAug 20, 1967 · N4693B · Substantial damage NTSB DEN67F0279Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Monticello, UTApr 16, 1967 · N4650B · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X1653Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · West Jordan, UTMay 7, 1964 · N4658A · Substantial damage