On September 24, 2010, a CESSNA 180C was involved in an aviation accident near Anchorage, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to compensate for the gusting wind during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with water. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A floatplane nosed over and sustained substantial damage after a wind gust lifted the right wing during takeoff from a seaplane base. Recorded winds were 24 knots gusting to 38 knots.
Accident Details
A floatplane was departing from a seaplane base when, during the takeoff roll, the aircraft encountered a gust of wind that lifted the right wing. The pilot lost control, and the airplane nosed over, impacting the water and sustaining substantial damage.
Wind Conditions
Approximately ten minutes before the takeoff, the recorded wind near the seaplane base was from 030 degrees at 24 knots, gusting to 38 knots. The peak wind speed recorded during that period was 43 knots.
Pilot Statement
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane related to the accident flight.
Contributing factors
Causes
PilotPerformance/control parameters — Not attained/maintained
Other contributing factors
Contributed to outcome
Related events
Same aircraft family
19 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 180
13 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 180
30 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 180A
27 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 180E
18 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 180J
16 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 180
10 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 180
31 Jul 2026 — CESSNA 180
22 Jul 2026 — CESSNA 180K
9 Jul 2026 — CESSNA 180
3 Jul 2026 — CESSNA 180
21 Jun 2026 — CESSNA 180H
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 24 Sept 2010 CESSNA 180C accident near Anchorage, AK?
A floatplane nosed over and sustained substantial damage after a wind gust lifted the right wing during takeoff from a seaplane base. Recorded winds were 24 knots gusting to 38 knots.
Were there any fatalities in the 24 Sept 2010 CESSNA 180C accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 24 Sept 2010 involved a CESSNA 180C, at Anchorage, AK.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to compensate for the gusting wind during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with water.
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