NTSB investigations: Cessna 180H
331 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 180H. 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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NTSB CHI92LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Shenandoah, IAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. An associated factor is the pilot's lack of experience in this type operation (crosswind takeoffs).NTSB LAX90LA294Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · San Carlos, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in tailwheel aircraft.NTSB ANC90LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Deshka River, AKThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB LAX90LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · San Carlos, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing.NTSB NYC90LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Niagara Falls, NYThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff roll due to strong wind gusts.NTSB ANC89LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Redoubt Bay, AKImproper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable runway and terrain conditions.NTSB ANC89LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Naknek, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.NTSB ANC89LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Anchorage, AKLoss of directional control by the pilot & inadvertent ground loop/swerve of the aircraft during the landing.NTSB ANC89LA077Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Green Island, AKFailure of the pilot to select a suitable landing area. Factors related to the accident were: rough water conditions, and the pilot's lack of experience in this make and model of aircraft.NTSB ANC89LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Togiak, AKImproper planning/decision by the pilot. Contributing factors were: light conditions at dusk, an unsafe/hazardous condition (drum that someone had left near the landing area).NTSB LAX89LA045Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Eureka, CADuring the takeoff run on calm water, the floatplane pilot noticed three pylons ahead. He felt there was insufficient space to abort, so he continued the takeoff. Just before reaching the pylons, he rotated the airplane in an effort to lift-off & clear the…NTSB ANC88LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Figure 8 Lake, AKThe private pilot and his passenger were uninjured following a forced landing on a survey trail. The pilot related that the airplane ran out of fuel, and nosed-over during the landing roll on the soft soil. He said that he did not visually inspect the…NTSB FTW88LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Welsh, LAThe pilot was landing the tailwheel type airplane on runway 6 while the winds were from 270 degrees at 15 knots, gusting to 25 knots. After touchdown, it ballooned several feet, touched on the left wheel, then the left wing tip and flipped forward to the…NTSB ANC88LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Big River, AKWhile taxiing on the lake the aircraft's right float struck a log causing the aircraft's left wing to strike the water.NTSB ANC88LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot returned to Fairbanks int'l airport from an intended cross-country flight due to deteriorating weather. During the flight the airplane felt out of trim, and she elected to land on the longest runway available (10,300). During the landing roll she…NTSB SEA87LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Salmon, IDWhile on approach for landing a total loss of power occurred for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA87LA179Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Shelton, WADuring initial climbout the pilot stated that a loss of power occurred. However, no reason for loss of power could be found. An eye witness to the accident stated that he heard power throughout the takeoff to the moment of impact. The propeller showed heavy…NTSB DEN87LA208Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Broomfield, COPlt was conducting test flt following maint on tailwheel due to shimmy. On final landing acft control was lost at apx 20 KTS due to tailwheel jam. Acft departed side of rwy and left main gear collapsed causing substantial damage to airframe. Tailwheel jam was…NTSB NYC87LA088Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · New Paltz, NYThe Cessna 180/H was departing the runway at night with two passengers on board. The pilot lost control of the aircraft as the tail came up and veered left into a snow bank. After striking the left snow bank, the aircraft veered right and struck the right…NTSB ANC87FA030Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna C-180-H · Delta Junction, AKThe pilot attempted a glacier landing in daylight conditions and was unable to maintain surface reference. He flew onto the ice and lost control in varying surface winds.NTSB ANC86LA098Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Fairbanks, AKAfter touchdown on the runway, the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft which ground looped to the right. The right main gear was sheared off at the gear box during the ground loop.NTSB ANC86LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Eureka, AKThe airplane approached the short and high elevation airstrip too high and fast. It bounced on the rough surface and ran off the end before nosing over.NTSB ANC86FA092Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Anchorage, AKThe pilot and the owner of the airplane serviced the brakes prior to takeoff. When they returned from a local flight, the right brake was inoperative during the landing roll-out. The airplane groundlooped to the left, then went off the left edge of the…NTSB DEN86LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180G · Roosevelt, UTThe plt stated that after 'landing long', he decided to initiate a go-around. The plt said the aircraft he was piloting contacted a parked aircraft during the go-around which resulted in the accident.NTSB ANC86LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180-H · Cordova, AKThe pilot stated that after lift off from the water, the left wing tip caught the water causing the aircraft to cartwheel and sink. At the time of the accident the wind was reported as 060 degrees at 15 knots gusting 35 knots.NTSB SEA85LA222Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Klamath Falls, ORThe plt lost directional control of the acft following a bounced landing. The acft veered off the right side of the rwy where it contacted an area of tall grass and nosed over.NTSB ANC85FA163Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Mt. Palmer, AKAircraft collided with Cessna 180 and crashed on mountain side about one-quarter mile apart. Piper was sightseeing and Cessna was spotting sheep. Scattered clouds were reported about 300 feet above the points of ground impact.NTSB ANC85FA136Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Anchorage, AKThe pilot attempted to takeoff uphill from a short airstrip with a steep incline during a no wind condition. The airplane drifted off the centerline after liftoff and struck three parked airplanes before hitting trees and turning over. Uphill takoffs are not…NTSB LAX85LA291Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Murrieta, CAAt the conclusion of a personal cross country flight, the pilot stated he made a hard landing after which, the aircraft got away from him and ground looped.NTSB ANC85FA100Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Theordore River, AKThe plt landed the float plane on the Theordore River which had a maximum width of about 90 ft & had few straight runs of more than 400 ft. the River had many sharp turns, some in excess of 150 degs, & its depth was as low as 18 inches at low tide. The plt…NTSB ANC85LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Kenai Lake, AKThe plt stated that the float struck the water during landing resulting in the acft nosing over and sinking in 25 ft of water.NTSB ANC85FA078Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Anchorage, AKThe acft ran out of fuel after the plt extended his original flt plan route to circumnavigate areas of poor weather. The acft was over water when fuel exhaustion occurred and the acft was ditched under unfavorable conditions.NTSB FTW85LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Midland, TXThe 108 hour pvt plt had been checked out in the taildragger on the day preceding the accident. Returning from a local flt, the plt reported, he lost control during the landing when he encountered a gusting x-wind. The wheel ass'y failed in the subsequent…NTSB ANC85LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Kenai, AKThe acft collided with a snow bank during a forced lndg after the eng went to idle pwr during takeoff. The rt wing contacted the snow bank & turned the acft so that the eng cowling was also damaged. The only malfunction noted during the investigation was…NTSB ANC84LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Cordova, AKAccording to the plt, he circled the landing area & then began a low pass (upwind leg) at 30 to 40 ft AGL when the acft started to settle. He applied full power, but the acft struck the ground in a level attitude & rolled to a stop in a boulder patch. During…NTSB DEN84FA155Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Broadus, MTDuring the initial takeoff climb in a westerly direction a severe wind gust from the south occurred at an alt of aprx 150 AGL. The plt turned the acft to the south and a rapid increase in alt of aprx 60-70 ft occurred. The wind stopped suddenly and the acft…NTSB ANC84FA073Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Platinum, AKThe herring season was to open at 1600 hrs. According to witnesses, about 30 acft were circling in left turns over merging schools of herring while the plts & their respective boat crews were awaiting the opening signal. The acft were circling under a low…NTSB ANC84LA057Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Anchorage, AKThe plt encountered IMC wx conditions & elected to make a water landing. Also, he stated that he encountered a white-out condition just prior to landing. Shortly after touching down, the acft struck a sand bar & nosed over.NTSB LAX84LA079Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Las Vegas, NVWhile on a x-country flt, the acft collided with the crest of a 10,000 ft mountain. Witnesses stated that the plt had circled in the area prior to the accident. The accident reportedly occurred at dusk, but witnesses said the area to the north of the site was…NTSB ANC83FA096Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Anchorage, AKThe plt of the float plane reported that he initiated his takeoff from lake hood toward the southeast with a 'canal option.' He stated that during the takeoff, he pulled the acft into the air before reaching the canal, then started a left turn toward the…NTSB NYC83LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Greenville, METhe wx was estimated at 2,000 to 2,500 ft overcast when the flt departed Greenville at 1820. Horseshoe pond is 1,500 ft MSL & surrounded by 2,700 ft mountains. As the acft approached the pass the pond was visible. However a south wind prevailed & fog had…NTSB ANC83LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Anchorage, AKPrior to landing, the pilot was advised that the lakes were closed by the airport management and that he would be landing at his own risk. He acknowledged the radio transmission, but elected to land his ski equipped plane on the frozen lake. The lake had been…NTSB NYC82FA193Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Porter, METhe acft was taking off from a pond which is about 4,200 ft at its longest length. A power line extends across the pond about 2,000 ft from the south end. The acft was observed to takeoff to the north remaining on the water while passing under the wires. The…NTSB ANC82DAG27Accident · 4 fatalFinal reportCessna 180 · N. Cordova, AKWitnesses stated that the pilot was landing diagonally to katalla beach into a strong headwind. Upon touchdown the left wing lifted up and the aircraft began a gentle turn to the right. Witnesses heard the engine power increase and observed the aircraft…NTSB NYC81FNC01Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Millinocket, MENTSB ANC81DA113Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 180H · Missing AircraftNTSB ANC81FA101Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 180H · Missing AircraftNTSB ANC81DAD07Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Dome River, AKNTSB NYC81FNC16Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Greenville, MENTSB SEA81DYK12Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Florence, OR