No fatalities

CESSNA 180 H accident at Imnaha, OR, 9 Oct 2025

Imnaha, OR, United States

On October 9, 2025, a CESSNA 180 H was involved in an aviation accident near Imnaha, OR. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s continued application of brakes during an aborted takeoff in a tailwind on down-sloping terrain, 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.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The pilot’s continued application of brakes during an aborted takeoff in a tailwind on down-sloping terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotIncorrect use/operationContributed to outcome

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Oct 2025 CESSNA 180 H accident near Imnaha, OR?

The pilot’s continued application of brakes during an aborted takeoff in a tailwind on down-sloping terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Oct 2025 CESSNA 180 H accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Oct 2025 involved a CESSNA 180 H, at Imnaha, OR.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s continued application of brakes during an aborted takeoff in a tailwind on down-sloping terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.