On March 30, 2018, a CESSNA 180 J was involved in an aviation accident near Salina, CA. 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.
A tailwheel-equipped airplane experienced a small bounce on landing, veered right, and entered a clockwise ground loop, exiting the runway onto soft terrain. The left main landing gear collapsed and the left wing struck the ground, resulting in substantial damage.
Accident Details
During the landing roll, the pilot reported that the tailwheel-equipped airplane experienced a "small bounce" before veering to the right. The pilot attempted to correct the deviation, but the "tail came around quick in a clockwise ground loop." Subsequently, the airplane departed the right side of the runway and entered soft terrain. The left main landing gear collapsed, and the left wing struck the ground.
Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The left main landing gear also collapsed during the event.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Contributing factors
Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot
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 30 Mar 2018 CESSNA 180 J accident near Salina, CA?
A tailwheel-equipped airplane experienced a small bounce on landing, veered right, and entered a clockwise ground loop, exiting the runway onto soft terrain. The left main landing gear collapsed and the left wing struck the ground, resulting in substantial damage.
Were there any fatalities in the 30 Mar 2018 CESSNA 180 J accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 30 Mar 2018 involved a CESSNA 180 J, at Salina, CA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
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