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NTSB investigations: Cessna 180K, AK

22 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 180K. 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 ('2072624')) 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 ('2072624'))
  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 ('2072624'))
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 ANC26LA076Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 180K · Anchorage, AKJul 22, 2026 · N180LW · Substantial damage NTSB ANC18LA046Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Ambler, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area with unfavorable wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to maintain a climb.Jun 15, 2018 · N2957K · Substantial damage NTSB ANC09CA027Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180K · Bettles, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.Apr 3, 2009 · N2801K · Substantial damage NTSB ANC08LA042Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · White Mountain, AKThe pilot’s inadvertent flight into flat light/whiteout conditions over snow-covered terrain.Mar 11, 2008 · N66036 · Substantial damage 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…Jul 2, 2006 · N2868K · Substantial damage NTSB ANC00LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadvertent ground loop/swerve during landing.May 10, 2000 · N2785K · Substantial damage NTSB ANC99LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.Jun 21, 1999 · N2958K · Substantial damage 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.Apr 21, 1997 · N64337 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC96LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Cold Bay, AKthe pilot's selection of an unsuitable area/terrain for landing. The submerged sandbar was a related factor.Oct 7, 1995 · N64337 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC95LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Port Alsworth, AKFailure of the main landing gear wheel that had been modified for a tundra tire.Sep 15, 1995 · N2940K · Substantial damage 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.Jul 13, 1995 · N63336 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC91LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Amos Lakes, AKThe pilot's selection of terrain that was rough, snow-covered and icy for takeoff.Mar 10, 1991 · N66036 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC90LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Homer, AKThe pilot loss of directional control.Jul 1, 1990 · N820AK · Substantial damage 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…Oct 22, 1988 · N820AK · Substantial damage 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.Sep 5, 1988 · N2989K · Substantial damage 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.Mar 12, 1987 · N61537 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC81DAG68Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Cordova, AKAug 23, 1981 · N61537 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC81DA050Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Northway, AKMay 6, 1981 · N63554 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC81FAG03Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Big Lake, AKOct 5, 1980 · N64445 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC79DAA10Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Kotzebue, AKApr 10, 1979 · N2569K · Substantial damage NTSB ANC79DAG35Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Palmer, AKMar 10, 1979 · N63336 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC79DAG37Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Nelson Lagoon, AKMar 7, 1979 · N65992 · Substantial damage