NTSB investigations: Cessna 180J, AK
45 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 180J. 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
| 1973 | 2 |
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| 1975 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1978 | 3 |
| 1979 | 2 |
| 1980 | 3 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AK' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
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NTSB ANC26LA089Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 180J · Bettles, AKNTSB ANC25LA065Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 180J · King Salmon, AKOn July 5, 2025, about 1430 Alaska daylight time, a Cessna 180J airplane, N52009, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near King Salmon, Alaska. The pilot and two passengers were seriously injured and one passenger sustained minor…NTSB ANC23LA062Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180J · Chaka Creek, AKA partial loss of engine power as a result of carburetor ice. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.NTSB ANC22LA002Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180J · Chickaloon, AKA mid-air collision for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB GAA18CA492Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Ambler, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the left wing and horizontal stabilizer striking the ground.NTSB ANC15IA006Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Nome, AKThe disengagement and subsequent binding of the right tailwheel steering cable, which disabled the rudder system.NTSB ANC15CA001Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180J · Gustavus, AKThe pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ANC13LA081Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to take off with a slight tailwind.NTSB ANC11CA034Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180J · Kenai, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop.NTSB ANC10CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180J · Kakhonak, AKThe pilot's decision to take off in unfavorable wind conditions.NTSB ANC09CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180J · Juneau, AKThe pilot's misjudged flare and loss of control during a glassy water landing.NTSB ANC07FA102Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Whittier, AKThe failure of the pilot's seat to engage, or remain engaged, and the pilot's inadvertent stall/mush during takeoff-initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to comply with an FAA AD regarding the pilot's seat rails.NTSB ANC99LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Palmer, AKThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the water landing.NTSB ANC99LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Iliamna, AKThe improper installation of the main landing gear attaching bolt by maintenance personnel, which resulted in total failure of the bolt and collapse of the landing gear.NTSB ANC95LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Nikiski, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Soft terrain and contamination in the left brake cylinder were related factors.NTSB ANC93FA173Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Cooper Landing, AKThe separation of the throttle arm from the thorttle shaft, the failure of the maintenance personnel to comply with the airworthiness directive, and the company management's failure to adequately ensure compliance with the airworthiness directives.NTSB ANC93LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Delta Junction, AKThe pilot in command's delay in aborting the takeoff. The trees were a factor in the accident.NTSB ANC93LA042Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Anchorage, AKThe failure of the private certificated/dual student pilot to maintain directional control. A factor in the accident was the failure of the flight instructor/pilot in command to take timely remedial action.NTSB ANC92LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-180J · Seldovia, AKThe improper in-flt planning/decision by the pilot to land on a short gravel airstrip in tailwind wx conditions and his failure to correct a gnd loop/swerve during landing roll. Factors relating to the accident were the gusty, tailwind weather conditions.NTSB ANC91LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Pilot Point, AKFuel exhaustion, due to the Pilot's inadequate preflight. Contributing to the accident was the soft and rough terrain.NTSB ANC90LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Lake Nikabuno, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.NTSB ANC89LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180-J · Glennallen, AKPilot used poor judgement and planning for his takeoff.NTSB ANC89FA075Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Anchorage, AKPilot-in-command's poor judgement, and his lack of initial training (none) in seaplane operations.NTSB SEA89LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Ketchikan, AKThe pilot had planned to taxi the floatplane from one ramp to another for the purpose of obtaining an annual inpn & to dock the plane at better facilities. She found the float rudder pulley to be inoperative. A decision was then made to fly the plane from its…NTSB ANC89LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Meshik Lake, AKThe pilot was attempting to takeoff from an unimproved landing area with two hunter-friends. He stated that the aircraft bounced three times, reached an altitude of about four feet, then hit the ten-foot high trees at the departure end of the area and nosed…NTSB ANC89LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Wasilla, AKDrg arrival to land on a lake at night, the plt began a 180 deg turn from a NE heading at aprx 500' AGL to a final apch on a sw heading. As the acft was in the turn, it began losing altitude rapidly. The plt applied power to stop the descent, but the acft…NTSB ANC87LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Anchorage, AKAfter takeoff and during the initial climbout, the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft causing the aircraft to stall. The aircraft struck a row of trees at the departure end of the runway. The plts flt time was not reported or available.NTSB ANC86LA060Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Iliamna, AKThe pilot stated that at the time of the accident the wind was 30 knots gusting to 35 knots. After touchdown on the water, the pilot lost control of the aircraft causing the aircraft to nose over on its back and sink.NTSB ANC86LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Anchorage, AKThe pilot stated that during the takeoff roll he added power too fast for the takeoff. The pilot failed to compensate with rudder.NTSB ANC85LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180-J · Egegik, AKAcft nosed over while taxiing for takeoff from a dry lake bed. He was taxiing with a 35 to 40 kt tailwind.NTSB ANC83FA110Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot stated that he lost directional control possibly due to a windshear. Just at touchdown he said he felt the winds were squirrely. Late in a telephone interview he stated that he was 'too complacent at the wrong time-should have positive control all…NTSB SEA82DA168Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna C-180J · 18nm Ese Ketchi, AKThe pilot stated that he circled the lake prior to landing. There was no wind and the lake surface was glassy. During the final approach, the pilot encountered sun glare off the lake. The aircraft landed hard and the wing tips contacted the water.NTSB ANC81DAD02Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · St. John'S Hbr, AKNTSB ANC81DAG01Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 180J · Girdwood, AKNTSB ANC80DA091Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180J · Queens Cannery, AKNTSB ANC79DAA29Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180J · Quail Creek, AKNTSB ANC79DA061Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180J · Koliganek, AKNTSB ANC79DA011Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Pederson Point, AKNTSB ANC78DAH21Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Talkeetna, AKNTSB ANC78DAG57Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180J · New Stuyahok, AKNTSB ANC77DAG95Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Palmer, AKNTSB ANC76DAG98Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Cantwell, AKNTSB ANC76AA050Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Dillingham, AKNTSB ANC74DAG51Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 180H · King Salmon, AKNTSB ANC74FAA03Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · North Pole, AK