No fatalities

CESSNA 180 accident at Cincinnati, OH, 21 Mar 2023

Cincinnati, OH, United States

On March 21, 2023, a CESSNA 180 was involved in an aviation accident near Cincinnati, OH. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during taxi, which resulted in a collision with a parked airplane. Contributing was the marshaller’s improper marshalling techniques. 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 an adequate visual lookout during taxi, which resulted in a collision with a parked airplane. Contributing was the marshaller’s improper marshalling techniques.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotGround crew

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Mar 2023 CESSNA 180 accident near Cincinnati, OH?

The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during taxi, which resulted in a collision with a parked airplane. Contributing was the marshaller’s improper marshalling techniques.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Mar 2023 CESSNA 180 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Mar 2023 involved a CESSNA 180, at Cincinnati, OH.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during taxi, which resulted in a collision with a parked airplane. Contributing was the marshaller’s improper marshalling techniques.