Summary
On February 17, 2025, a Cessna 180 (N597JC) was involved in an incident near Breckenridge, TX. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft was destroyed.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The mechanic’s failure to properly install the throttle cable hardware resulting in a separation of the cable and loss of engine throttle control.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA100. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N597JC.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The mechanic’s failure to properly install the throttle cable hardware resulting in a separation of the cable and loss of engine throttle control.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN25LA100