No fatalities
5 Jul 2023: CESSNA 180A — Grand Prairie, TX
On 5 Jul 2023, a CESSNA 180A was involved in an aviation accident near Grand Prairie, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the unexpected sudden wind shift. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the unexpected sudden wind shift.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilotContributed to outcome