NTSB investigations: Cessna 180, 1987
14 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 | 61 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 58 |
| 1966 | 61 |
| 1967 | 61 |
| 1968 | 32 |
| 1969 | 47 |
| 1970 | 44 |
| 1971 | 33 |
| 1972 | 38 |
| 1973 | 34 |
| 1974 | 35 |
| 1975 | 39 |
| 1976 | 29 |
| 1977 | 27 |
| 1978 | 20 |
| 1979 | 24 |
| 1980 | 29 |
| 1981 | 23 |
| 1982 | 17 |
| 1983 | 16 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 9 |
Where
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1987
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 year(c."eventDate") = 1987
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 MKC88FA023Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Springfield, NEAccording to witnesses on the ground, the aircraft was flying low, under the overcast, when the left wing struck the guy wires of a tv tower and the plane crashed out of control. It was destroyed by impact forces and a post-crash fire. Weather stations in the…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…NTSB DEN88LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Telluride, CODuring a downwind landing, the plt experienced difficulty in controlling his acft. Approximately 2,500 feet from the west end of the rwy the acft ground looped into some rocks and was substantially damaged. The plt stated that he was landing downwind and…NTSB MIA88LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Church Hill, MSWhile in cruise flight at 1,000 ft, the eng lost power. The plt performed a forced landing in a soft field and during the landing roll, the acft hit a dirt bank, nosed over, and came to rest inverted. Post crash examination of the fuel system revealed that…NTSB DEN87LA228Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Grassy Butte, NDN2413C, a Cessna 180, was landing in teddy roosevelt national park where the plt and his passengers intended to hunt deer. A flat, Grassy area on a ridge was selected for landing. The area was checked and marked off by friends of the plt before the landing…NTSB LAX87LA319Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Glendale, AZDuring landing roll, in crosswind conditions, the aircraft left the runway and went into a ditch. During a telephone interview the pilot stated that he lost control of the aircraft. The pilot was landing on runway 01 and winds were reported to be from 090…NTSB MKC87LA129Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Bull Shoals, ARThe pilot stated the winds were four to five mph from the sw as he departed and he could see thunderstorms four or five miles to the west. He overflew his destination when he saw large waves on the water. He landed in a smooth-water cove and was taxiing…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 ANC87LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Naknek, AKThe private pilot elected to land at an abandoned arpt on an unmaintained dirt taxiway adjoining the gravel rwy inorder to reduce the crosswind component. The acft hit a soft spot during the landing roll and nosed over. The U.S. Dept of commerce's Alaska…NTSB DEN87LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Upton, WYThe plt reported completing a cross wind landing with strong gusts. While taxiing from landing, the wind lifted the acft from the right and it nosed over. The rwy used was 13, and the FBO reported winds as 210 degrees at 20 knots, gusting to 40 knots.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 LAX87LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Oatman, AZAt the end of a cross-country flight, the pilot reported that while on final approach, the aircraft encountered moderate turbulence. The pilot set up for a full stall to land in a three point attitude. During the flare, a gust of wind from the right rear blew…NTSB ATL87DEI01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 180 · Wadsworth, OHThe airplane reportedly completed an NDB appch to rwy 02. The plt reported that he circled the rwy twice after arriving at the arpt to check the rwy condition. He subsequently landed on rwy 20 where he 'impacted something on runway or hit air pocket, did not…NTSB NYC87LA053Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Goffstown, NHThe Cessna 180 made a touch and go on a 2100 ft long runway. The touchdown was described as past the first third of the runway. There were two rated pilots and a passenger in the aircraft. The co-pilot thought the aircraft would be unable to clear powerlines…