NTSB investigations: Cessna 180A, AK
83 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 180A. 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
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| 2009 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 |
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| 2022 | 1 |
| 2026 | 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\" = 'AK' 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 ('2072604'))
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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" = 'AK' 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 ('2072604'))
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NTSB ANC26LA094Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 180A · Cordova, AKNTSB ANC22LA080Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180A · Skwentna, AKThe failure of the landing gear float due to inadequate maintenance of the floats and corrosion.NTSB GAA17CA475Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Willow, AKThe pilot’s improper landing flare while landing on water with glassy water conditions, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB ANC15CA065Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Homer, AKThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a collision with terrain.NTSB ANC13LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s loss of directional control of the airplane during a wheel landing.NTSB ANC11CA098Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180A · McGrath, AKThe pilot's loss of control when encountering a downdraft during the initial climb after takeoff, resulting in a collision with terrain.NTSB ANC11CA083Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180A · Igiugig, AKThe pilot's decision to take off in a variable wind, resulting in a shallow climb and collision with terrain.NTSB ANC09TA068Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 180A · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind, which resulted in a ground-loop.NTSB ANC06CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Anchor Point, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with high brush during the landing flare. A factor contributing to the accident was wind gusts.NTSB ANC06CA060Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Sterling, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind during the landing roll, which resulted in an on-ground encounter with the runway surface. Factors contributing to the accident were a crosswind, and an inadvertent ground loop.NTSB ANC04LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Kasiloff, AKThe pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat control which resulted in carburetor ice and the loss of engine power. A factor associated with the accident was the carburetor icing conditions.NTSB ANC03LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Larson Bay, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance while landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree.NTSB ANC03CA006Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment on the taxiway and clearance from the taxiway edge lights while taxiing from landing. A factor contributing to the accident was sun glare.NTSB ANC02LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Tenakee Springs, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, which resulted in a nose over on takeoff roll. A factor associated with the accident was soft terrain.NTSB ANC01LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Arctic Village, AKThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat during a go-around. Factors in the accident were carburetor icing conditions, and high vegetation in the landing area.NTSB ANC99LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Dillingham, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning. Factors associated with the accident were a short runway, and the pilot's failure to use available performance data.NTSB ANC99FA106Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Kenai, AKThe pilot's intentional visual flight into known adverse weather. Factors associated with this accident were the reported low ceilings, obscuration, high winds, and turbulence.NTSB ANC99LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Gustavus, AKThe pilot's inadvertent ground loop/swerve.NTSB ANC99LA077Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision during a go-around. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path to the runway.NTSB ANC96LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot of the Cessna 180, N5020E, disregard of an air traffic control clearance/instruction to hold short. A factor in the accident was the failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout for other aircraft.NTSB ANC96LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Big Lake, AKfuel starvation due to unporting of the fuel tank inlet, and the pilot's use of a steep, nose-low attitude during descent on the approach to land. The low level of fuel remaining was a related factor.NTSB ANC95LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Glennallen, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for takeoff. The water condition with large waves/swells was a related factor.NTSB ANC95LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Igiugig, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation to assure the airplane would maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the river bank during takeoff.NTSB ANC95LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Bethel, AKThe Cessna pilot's failure to maintain sufficient clearance from the transport airplane while taxiing, and the ground personnel's inadequate lookout while marshalling the transport airplane from the ramp.NTSB ANC94LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Anchorage, AKThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing rollout. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience in the airplane.NTSB ANC93LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Charlie Lake, AKThe pilot delayed his decision to abort the takeoff, and did not follow the standard procedures/directives for the aborted takeoff. Factors were the pilot's improper preflight planning/decision, and the rough/uneven terrain.NTSB ANC93LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Sweet Lucy Lake, AKThe pilot in command's improper preflight planning and decision making. A factor in the accident was the high wind conditions.NTSB ANC93LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain direction control of the airplane during landing. The tailwind was a factor.NTSB ANC91LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · King Salmon, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff run. Contributing to the accident was the rough water.NTSB ANC91LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Near Iliamna, AKThe pilot's decision to land on an unimproved area. The soft terrain was a related factor.NTSB ANC90LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180-A · Wood Creek, AKThe pilot-in-command's failure to attain proper lift off airspeed. Contributing to the accident was rough and uneven terrain.NTSB ANC89FA130Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Wasilla, AKInadequate preflight by the pilot which resulted in fuel starvation due to an inadequate supply of fuel and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering back toward the lake which resulted in an inadvertent stall. The house & trees were…NTSB ANC89LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180-A · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff run. A contributing factor to the accident is the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff site.NTSB ANC88LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Northway, AKThe commercially certificated pilot was landing at Northway, AK., when the airplane ground-looped to the left. He reportedly had also ground-looped the same airplane when he landed at whitehorse, Canada, just prior to the landing at Northway. A post-accident…NTSB ANC85LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Glennallen, AKThe pilot stated the aircraft left wing was raised by a gust of wind. The aircraft accelerated rapidly in a si deways attitude to the right. The wind gust encountered and the fact the landing roll was almost completed CA used a situation that was beyond the…NTSB ANC82DAA10Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 180A · Manley Hot Spri, AKThe pilot reported that the weather at the departure point was 1500 ft broken, visibility 20 miles wind from the southwest at 5 to 10 KTS. After taking off in a float plane, he elected to follow a slough. After turning a corner about 1 1/2 miles from the…NTSB ANC82DA061Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 180 · Soldotna, AKAfter landing at a private airstrip the pilot taxied into a parked truck. The left wing of the aircraft was substantially damaged.NTSB ANC81DAG52Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Copenhagen Ck, AKNTSB ANC79DAA39Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180A · Selawik, AKNTSB ANC77DAH50Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Thompson Pass, AKNTSB ANC77DAG63Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Cordova, AKNTSB ANC76DAH73Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 180A · King Salmon, AKNTSB ANC77DAG10Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Mcgrath, AKNTSB ANC76DAA12Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Umiat, AKNTSB ANC75DAA04Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180A · Tanana, AKNTSB ANC74FAA23Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Ft.Yukon, AKNTSB ANC73DAG86Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180A · Anchorage, AKNTSB ANC73DAG33Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Tyonek, AKNTSB ANC72DAH15Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180A · Kenai, AKNTSB ANC72DAG46Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Glennallen, AK