NTSB investigations: Cessna 180H, AK
157 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.
Cases per year
| 1965 | 2 |
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| 1967 | 2 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 4 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 4 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 4 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 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 ('2072618'))
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 ('2072618'))
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 ANC25LA076Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180H · Gulkana, AKThe failure of the left rudder assembly which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop.NTSB ANC24LA040Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180H · Soldotna, AKThe pilot’s failure to recognize and avoid an obstacle on the runway environment during takeoff roll. Contributing was flat light conditions.NTSB ANC24LA003Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180H · McCarthy, AKThe pilot’s loss of directional control after touchdown which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing.NTSB ANC23FA042Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 180 · Shaktoolik, AKThe pilot’s encounter with gusting tailwind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in impact with a tree, a loss of control, and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB ANC22LA075Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180H · McCarty, AKThe pilot’s failure to initiate a go around maneuver when the airplane past the intended touch down point.NTSB ANC21LA074Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180H · Soldotna, AKThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot receiving instruction, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing touchdown and a left main landing gear collapse.NTSB ANC20LA100Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Tok, AKThe mechanic’s failure to properly repair the tailwheel, which resulted in a malfunction of the tailwheel and a loss of directional control.NTSB ANC20LA077Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Kenai, AKThe pilot’s improper decision to place a passenger and baggage in the rear baggage compartment, which resulted in an aft center of gravity, an increase in directional instability, and affected the pilot’s ability to maintain directional control, resulting in…NTSB ANC19TA044Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3Final reportCessna 180 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain takeoff heading due to sun glare, which resulted in his inability to see an island adjacent to the water lane and subequent impact with the island.NTSB GAA19CA402Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's improper soft-field landing technique, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA378Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the left wing striking bushes. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distorted visual perception due to his flying with one seat cushion rather than the two…NTSB GAA18CA572Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Yakutat, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the airplane during a step-turn takeoff.NTSB GAA18CA310Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Kake, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while exiting the runway after landing.NTSB GAA17CA521Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Ambler, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate glidepath to an off-airport landing site.NTSB ANC16CA027Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the loose dirt and gravel deposited in the center of the runway.NTSB GAA15CA267Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180H · Delta Junction, AKThe pilot's failure to attain and maintain yaw control during the approach and attempted go around, which resulted in impact with trees and terrain.NTSB ANC14CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180H · Nenana, AKThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, while landing during dark night conditions.NTSB ANC14LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Seward, AKThe pilot’s execution of a hard uncoordinated landing, which resulted in the overstress fracture of the right main landing gear (MLG) axle attachment bolts and the subsequent separation of the of the right MLG axle.NTSB ANC14LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Wasilla, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing and an attempted go-around, which resulted in collision with terrain.NTSB ANC11CA111Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180H · Chenga Bay, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstruction while landing at an off-airport site, resulting in a loss of control.NTSB ANC11CA043Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180H · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing.NTSB ANC11CA024Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180H · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground-loop.NTSB ANC06CA010Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180H · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane encountering a snow berm, and nosing over. A factor associated with the accident was the snow berm.NTSB ANC04LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a snow drift during takeoff/initial climb. Factors contributing to the accident were the snow-covered and uneven terrain.NTSB ANC04LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Chugiak, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control, and an on ground collision with a snow bank. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind.NTSB ANC03LA067Accident · 3 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Anchor Point, AKAn in-flight collision with water for an undetermined reason.NTSB ANC03LA022Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Petersburg, AKAn in flight collision with ocean water for an undetermined reason.NTSB ANC02LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Skwentna, AKA total engine failure during cruise flight due to the disentegration of the number five cylinder piston. A contributing factor in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB ANC01LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Big Lake, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for takeoff.NTSB ANC01LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · McCarthy, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was a sudden wind shift.NTSB ANC01LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Iliamna, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A factor associated with the accident was uneven terrain.NTSB ANC01LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/taxi area. A factor associated with the accident was weak ice.NTSB ANC00LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Ophir, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable taxi area. A factor associated with the accident was the soft, snow-covered terrain.NTSB ANC98LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Tatitna, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor was the snow machine ruts creating a rough landing surface.NTSB ANC98LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway. Factors in the accident were: snow covered terrain at the approach end of the runway and flat light conditions.NTSB ANC98LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Chugiak, AKthe pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the crusty, snow covered surface of the airstrip.NTSB ANC97LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Arctic Village, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions. Factors were the gusty wind conditions, and the pilot's misjudging the wind information.NTSB ANC97LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Port Ashton, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind and soft terrain.NTSB ANC96LA134Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Port Alsworth, AKThe fuel starvation caused by the unporting of the right fuel tank, and the pilot's inadequate preflight by not dipping the fuel tank to ensure sufficient fuel quantity to prevent the unporting.NTSB ANC96LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Palmer, AKThe pilot-in-command's inadvertent stall during the go around attempt. Factors in the accident were the pilot-in- command's lack of a high performance endorsement and the pilot/passenger's decision to allow the pilot-in-command to manipulate the controls…NTSB ANC94LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Eureka Lodge, AKThe pilot-in-command's selection of unsuitable terrain for a landing.NTSB ANC93LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Ketchikan, AKThe pilot in commands improper compensation for the wind condition. A factor in the accident was the unfavorable wind.NTSB ANC93LA041Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Port Alsworth, AKThe non instrument rated pilot in command entering instrument meteorological conditions. A factor in the accident was the snow/whiteout condition.NTSB ANC92LA038Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Shishmaref, AKThe non-instrumented rated pilot-in-command attempted visual flight into known instrument meteorological conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were the fog, the icing conditions, and the pilot's over confidence in his personal ability.NTSB ANC92LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Atmautluak, AKThe pilot selected unsuitable terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the dawn light condition and the snow on the runway.NTSB ANC90LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Deshka River, AKThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control.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.