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NTSB investigations: Cessna 180C, AK

32 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 180C. 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" = '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 ('2072608')) 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\" = '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 ('2072608'))
  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" = '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 ('2072608'))
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 CEN22LA373Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180C · Cantwell, AKThe pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll that resulted in a nose over.Aug 4, 2022 · N9211T · Substantial damage NTSB ANC20LA065Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Anchorage, AKThe failure of the left float bottom due to corrosion, which resulted in a loss of control during the water landing.Jul 5, 2020 · N9185T · Substantial damage NTSB ANC16CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Nome, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate glide path during landing, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway and impacting a barricade. Contributing to the accident was the airport manager's improper placement and marking of a metal…Jul 4, 2016 · N9203T · Substantial damage NTSB ANC10CA098Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180C · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to compensate for the gusting wind during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with water.Sep 24, 2010 · N180BS · Substantial damage NTSB ANC05LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180C · Igiugig, AKThe failure of the airplane's starter to disengage, which resulted in an overheated starter, smoke in the cockpit, and an emergency landing. A factor associated with the accident was soft terrain encountered during the emergency landing.Sep 10, 2005 · N9254T · Substantial damage NTSB ANC01LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, his inadequate preflight planning/decision making, and subsequent fuel exhaustion during cruise flight.Jun 2, 2001 · N9311T · Substantial damage NTSB ANC96LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Anchorage, AKthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.Mar 7, 1996 · N9211T · Substantial damage NTSB ANC93IA183Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 180C · Anchorage, AKA frayed fuel hose.Sep 22, 1993 · N9211T · Minor damage NTSB ANC91LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Bethel, AKThe pilot's failure to obtain proper airspeed. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions and the unfavorable wind.Sep 5, 1991 · N243P · Substantial damage NTSB ANC90LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Swift River, AKThe pilot-in-command's failure to understand the performance data of the airplane, and his failure to identify unsuitable terrain.Oct 1, 1990 · N9339T · Substantial damage NTSB ANC90LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Naknek, AKThe pilot-in-command's improper in-flight planning and ultimate fuel exhaustion.Sep 12, 1990 · N180EP · Substantial damage NTSB ANC90LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180C · Anchorage, AKThe pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane.May 4, 1990 · N9339T · Substantial damage NTSB SEA88LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180C · Juneau, AKWhile landing onto a soft, sandy beach area the aircraft nosed over inverted. The plt failed to file an accident report.Oct 8, 1987 · N9705Z · Substantial damage NTSB ANC85LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Anchorage, AKThe acft dragged the left wing tip during lndg in a x-wind. The plt stated that he knew the wind was gusty before his takeoff but he felt certain that he could handle it. He stated after the accident that during the landing he had the acft in a crabbed…Jun 16, 1985 · N9282T · Substantial damage NTSB ANC82DAG25Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 180C · Latouche Island, AKA takeoff was initiated from a dry gravel strip in calm wind conditions. The pilot reported that just prior to lift-off, the main landing gear rolled over a 2 x 12 inch board that flipped up and struck the right elevator. Reportedly, a part of the elevator…May 15, 1982 · N9366T · Substantial damage NTSB ANC80DAG33Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 180C · Kenai, AKMar 4, 1980 · N9337T · Substantial damage NTSB ANC78DA068Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180C · Pt. Possession, AKAug 7, 1978 · N96019 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC76DAG99Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Port Alsworth, AKMar 24, 1976 · N9337T · Substantial damage NTSB ANC75DAG34Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Nondalton, AKSep 5, 1974 · N9272T · Substantial damage NTSB ANC74AA047Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 180C · Anchorage, AKNov 23, 1973 · N4669S · Destroyed NTSB ANC74AAA17Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 180C · Tok Junction, AKSep 9, 1973 · N9371T · Substantial damage NTSB ANC73DAG40Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180C · Paxson, AKSep 7, 1972 · N9333T · Substantial damage NTSB ANC71FAA05Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Northway, AKAug 2, 1970 · N9261T · Substantial damage NTSB ANC70D0068Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180C · Kenai, AKSep 21, 1969 · N9337T · Substantial damage NTSB ANC69D0024Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Summit Lake, AKJul 3, 1968 · N9343T · Substantial damage NTSB ANC69D0011Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180C · Anaktuvuk Ps, AKJun 16, 1968 · N9308T · Substantial damage NTSB ANC68A0034Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Teller, AKDec 16, 1967 · N9173T · Substantial damage NTSB ANC68F0043Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180C · Port Heiden, AKJun 7, 1967 · N9199T · Substantial damage NTSB ANC67F0051Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180C · Anchorage, AKSep 7, 1966 · N9199T · Substantial damage NTSB ANC66A0029Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Dillingham, AKFeb 8, 1966 · N9282T · Substantial damage NTSB ANC66D0075Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180C · Stevens Vilg, AKDec 12, 1965 · N9173T · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X2457Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 180C · Togiak, AKJun 23, 1964 · N9282T · Substantial damage