No fatalities

CESSNA 180 accident at Ocean City, MD, 21 Sept 2022

Ocean City, MD, United States

On September 21, 2022, a CESSNA 180 was involved in an aviation accident near Ocean City, MD. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind, resulting in the runway excursion and nose over. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind, resulting in the runway excursion and nose over.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilotResponse/compensationAwareness of condition

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Sept 2022 CESSNA 180 accident near Ocean City, MD?

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind, resulting in the runway excursion and nose over.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Sept 2022 CESSNA 180 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Sept 2022 involved a CESSNA 180, at Ocean City, MD.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind, resulting in the runway excursion and nose over.