No fatalities

CESSNA 180 accident at Osceola, IA, 21 Jun 2023

Osceola, IA, United States

On June 21, 2023, a CESSNA 180 operated by CHAAR LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Osceola, IA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel equipped airplane during a crosswind landing. 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 tailwheel equipped airplane during a crosswind landing.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotEffect on operationDirectional control — Not attained/maintained

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Jun 2023 CESSNA 180 accident near Osceola, IA?

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel equipped airplane during a crosswind landing.

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

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Jun 2023 involved a CESSNA 180, operated by CHAAR LLC, at Osceola, IA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel equipped airplane during a crosswind landing.