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NTSB investigations: Cessna 180, WA

30 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" = 'WA' 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\" = 'WA' 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" = 'WA' 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 WPR26LA296Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 180 · La Center, WAOn August 10, 2026, about 12:55 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 180, N180DT, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near La Center, Washington. The flight instructor and pilot receiving instruction were seriously injured. The flight was…Aug 10, 2026 · N180DT · Substantial damage NTSB WPR23LA042Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Kahlotus, WAThe pilot’s failure to check the fuel selector position before takeoff and his improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Also causal was the pilot’s loss of airplane control which resulted in an aerodynamic…Nov 15, 2022 · N24227 · Substantial damage NTSB GAA18CA164Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Mount Vernon, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.Mar 9, 2018 · N9463C · Substantial damage NTSB WPR12CA245Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Wenatchee, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in a crosswind condition.Jun 2, 2012 · N3184D · Substantial damage NTSB WPR11CA464Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Orcas Island, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.Sep 24, 2011 · N9361C · Substantial damage NTSB SEA07LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Bellingham, WAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and the trees.Feb 24, 2007 · N9115C · Substantial damage 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.Nov 22, 2005 · N108EE · Substantial damage 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…Apr 27, 2003 · N180MK · Substantial damage NTSB SEA00LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Port Townsend, WAThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for changing wind conditions during the landing roll in a tailwheel-equipped aircraft. Factors include a variable, shifting wind that changed from a quartering headwind to a quartering tailwind just prior to the…Mar 11, 2000 · N4994A · Substantial damage 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.Oct 15, 1995 · N3698C · Substantial damage NTSB SEA95LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Camas, WAInadequate remedial action by the flight instructor after the student lost directional control.Feb 11, 1995 · N626RP · Substantial damage NTSB SEA92LA053Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Quilcene, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include a poor in flight decision and unfavorable/gusty winds.Feb 23, 1992 · N1680C · Substantial damage NTSB SEA89LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Tacoma, WAThe pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from the bounced landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's low total flight time and his inexperience in the Cessna 180 airplane.Mar 30, 1989 · N2936C · Substantial damage NTSB SEA84FA060Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Kent, WAAt about 1345 PST, the plt of a Cessna 172N, N4603F, departed crest airpark, Kent, WA, on a local pleasure flt. Aprx 5 min later, the plt & 1 passenger of a float equipped Cessna 180, N4908A, took off from lake meridian, Kent, WA, & were also on a local…Feb 24, 1984 · N4603F · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB SEA78DYP10Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Pasco, WAJan 28, 1978 · N2418C · Substantial damage NTSB SEA77FYE36Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Auburn, WASep 24, 1977 · N4581B · Substantial damage NTSB SEA76DYE32Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Forks, WAApr 3, 1976 · N9352C · Substantial damage NTSB SEA76FYG37Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Anatone, WAMar 29, 1976 · N7699A · Destroyed NTSB SEA72DYG41Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Waterville, WAMay 19, 1972 · N2882A · Substantial damage NTSB SEA70D0112Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Seattle, WANov 15, 1969 · N7699A · Substantial damage NTSB SEA70F0110Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Mountlake Tr, WAOct 27, 1969 · N1772C · Destroyed NTSB SEA69D0004Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Pasco, WAJun 6, 1968 · N6540A · Substantial damage NTSB SEA68D0223Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Prosser, WADec 8, 1967 · N172AA · Substantial damage NTSB SEA68F0227Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Orchards, WASep 17, 1967 · N1793C · Destroyed NTSB SEA68F0044Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Orchards, WAJun 15, 1967 · N2468C · Substantial damage NTSB SEA67D0049Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Ocean Shores, WAJun 15, 1966 · N4679A · Substantial damage NTSB SEA66A0056Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 180 · Neah Bay, WAMay 6, 1966 · N4546B · Destroyed NTSB SEA66F0237Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Naches, WAApr 12, 1966 · N172AA · Substantial damage NTSB SEA66F0132Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Orchards, WASep 5, 1965 · N2468C · Substantial damage NTSB SEA65F0007Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Seattle, WAFeb 10, 1965 · N2392C · Substantial damage