No fatalities
29 Nov 2023: CESSNA 180J — Modesto, CA
On 29 Nov 2023, a CESSNA 180J was involved in an aviation accident near Modesto, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a nose over. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a nose over.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintainedEffect on operation