No fatalities

CESSNA 180J accident at Modesto, CA, 29 Nov 2023

Modesto, CA, United States

On November 29, 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.

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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

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 Nov 2023 CESSNA 180J accident near Modesto, CA?

The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a nose over.

Were there any fatalities in the 29 Nov 2023 CESSNA 180J accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 Nov 2023 involved a CESSNA 180J, at Modesto, CA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a nose over.