On April 20, 2015, a CESSNA 180J J was involved in an aviation accident near Boise, ID. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During the landing roll, the right wing abruptly lifted, causing the left wing to contact the ground and sustain substantial damage. The pilot regained control and taxied off the runway.
Incident Overview
A pilot reported an incident during the landing roll of a flight. Shortly after touchdown, the right wing of the aircraft lifted abruptly. This caused the left wing to strike the runway surface, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing structure.
Pilot Actions
The pilot stated that the airplane began to deviate to the right by approximately 20 degrees. Corrective control inputs were applied, and the pilot successfully regained directional control. The aircraft was then taxied off the runway under its own power.
Mechanical Status
The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. The cause of the right wing lift was not determined from the available information.
Contributing factors
PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained
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 20 Apr 2015 CESSNA 180J J accident near Boise, ID?
During the landing roll, the right wing abruptly lifted, causing the left wing to contact the ground and sustain substantial damage. The pilot regained control and taxied off the runway.
Were there any fatalities in the 20 Apr 2015 CESSNA 180J J accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 20 Apr 2015 involved a CESSNA 180J J, at Boise, ID.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
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