NTSB investigations: Cessna 180K
37 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 180K, where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - on ground/water”. 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
| 1982 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2006 | 3 |
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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072624')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 260))
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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072624')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 260))
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 SEA07LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Woods Cross, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Factors include a ditch near the side of the runway.NTSB ATL06CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180K · Mooresville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ANC06CA083Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in the left wing striking the ground and a runway edge light. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadvertent application of the…NTSB ATL04LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Starkville, MSThe pilot's failure to compensate for a crosswind condition that resulted in the loss of directional control during a landing. A factor was the crosswind condition.NTSB CHI03LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · St Charles, MOThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain directional control resulting in a ground loop. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB SEA02LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Idaho Falls, IDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing roll. A crosswind was a factor.NTSB SEA02LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Helena, MTBinding brakes for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff.NTSB SEA01LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Quincy, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include an encounter with a dust devil/whirlwind.NTSB LAX01LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Glendale, AZThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop/swerve and collision with a runway marker sign.NTSB DEN01LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Clovis, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in the subsequent swerve of the airplane. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of experience in make and model and his diverted attention while attempting to adjust the trim.NTSB DEN00LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Douglas, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll. Factors were high winds and crosswinds.NTSB ANC00LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadvertent ground loop/swerve during landing.NTSB SEA00LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Silverdale, WAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for winds. Factors include gusty, shifting winds, crosswinds, and an earthen berm near the edge of the runway.NTSB SEA00LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Roundup, MTThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions and subsequent loss of control.NTSB CHI99LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Shawano, WIthe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control. Factors were the misjudged flare and improper recovery from the bounced landing by the pilot, and the ditch.NTSB ANC99LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB ANC97LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Soldotna, AKthe pilot's inadequate compensation for cross conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor relating to the accident was: the variable/gusty/crosswind condition.NTSB FTW97LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Valentine, TXThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and the excessive airspeed during the approach and landing. A factor was the dirt bank paralleling the airstrip.NTSB ANC95LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · King Salmon, AKFailure of the pilot to adequately compensate for wind conditions, which resulted in a failure to maintain directional control. The downdraft and crosswind were related factors.NTSB SEA94LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Hite, UTCompensation for wind conditions and weather evaluation were inadequate. Factors to the accident were: crosswind and gusts.NTSB NYC92LA116Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Greenville, METhe pilots decision to initiate a step turn into the wind. Factors related to the accident were the crosswind and gusts.NTSB LAX91LA403Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Mammoth Lakes, CAThe pilot-in-command failed to maintain directional control. Contributing to this accident was the pic's lack of experience in the airplane and the soft terrain.NTSB CHI91LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Scottsbluff, NEFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors related to the accident were a crosswind condition and lack of total experience in type of aircraft by the pilot.NTSB ANC91LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Amos Lakes, AKThe pilot's selection of terrain that was rough, snow-covered and icy for takeoff.NTSB ANC90LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Homer, AKThe pilot loss of directional control.NTSB DEN89LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Englewood, COFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground swerve. The crosswind was a related factor.NTSB DEN89LA139Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Bullfrog, UTThe pilot failed to compensate for wind conditions during the landing roll. The crosswind was considered as a contributing factor. An underlying factor to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in performing crosswind landings in the Cessna 180.NTSB ANC89LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Seldovia, AKThe private pilot was attempting to land his Cessna 180 airplane on the beach near Seldovia, AK. The main landing gear encountered a soft spot during the landing roll, and the airplane nosed over. Afterward, the pilot elected to fly the airplane to its home…NTSB ANC88LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Chickaloonflats, AKOn touchdown off shore on the mud flats, the pilot lost complete control of the airplane. The airplane then nosed over on its back.NTSB LAX87LA345Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · San Diego, CAA Cessna 180K dragged its' wing tip during landing roll on runway 28R. The pilot indicated that he encountered a wind gust from the left raising the right wing. The pilot stated that he 'over corrected' in that when the gust subsided the aircraft rolled left…NTSB ANC87LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Cordova, AKThe pilot stated that after touchdown and about 150 feet of the roll, the pilot lost directional control causing the aircraft to exit the gravel runway and striking two parked aircraft.NTSB DEN86LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Ronan, MTAccording to the plt, during the takeoff ground run, his seat slid to the full aft position. The plt stated he lost control & the acft ground looped.NTSB FTW86LA101Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Timbalier, LADuring the ground run portion of a water take-off from a canal, the pilot encountered a strong gust of wind to the right of the aircraft nose. The pilot lost control of the aircraft and collided with an oil rig. The pilot failed to compensate for the…NTSB LAX84LA496Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Salinas, CAThe plt stated that he landed on rwy 26 and after the acft slowed down to aprx 15 to 20 KTS, a gust of wind lifted the rt wing and the acft veered to the rt. The plt was unable to maintain directional control and the acft ground looped collapsing the left…NTSB DEN83LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Cheyenne, WYThe acft groundlooped during takeoff. The plt stated that he incorrectly assumed a 14 kt headwind when the tower gave the 'winds light at fourteen' after previously assigning rwy light. After applying power he realized that he had a x-wind and cut the power.…NTSB FTW83LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K II · Pineville, LADuring landing the acft veered right & the left main gear collapsed.NTSB FTW82DA045Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 180K · S.E. Of Houma, LAThe pilot elected to takeoff from a canal with a quartering tailwind due to approaching fog. The aircraft drifted left and its wing struck a piling.