No fatalities

CESSNA 180 accident at Agness, OR, 10 Jun 2023

Agness, OR, United States

On June 10, 2023, a CESSNA 180 was involved in an aviation accident near Agness, OR. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and decision to touch down on the surface of the water, resulting in a 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 sufficient airspeed and decision to touch down on the surface of the water, resulting in a nose over.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotPitch control — Not attained/maintainedAirspeed — Not attained/maintained

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Jun 2023 CESSNA 180 accident near Agness, OR?

The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and decision to touch down on the surface of the water, resulting in a nose over.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Jun 2023 CESSNA 180 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Jun 2023 involved a CESSNA 180, at Agness, OR.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and decision to touch down on the surface of the water, resulting in a nose over.