No fatalities

CESSNA 180H accident at Omaha, NE, 13 Sept 2025

Omaha, NE, United States

On September 13, 2025, a CESSNA 180H operated by Aero Bug LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Omaha, NE. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in the tailwheel equipped airplane. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in the tailwheel equipped airplane.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedInstructor/check pilot

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Sept 2025 CESSNA 180H accident near Omaha, NE?

The flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in the tailwheel equipped airplane.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 Sept 2025 CESSNA 180H accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Sept 2025 involved a CESSNA 180H, operated by Aero Bug LLC, at Omaha, NE.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in the tailwheel equipped airplane.