N597JCCESSNA 1802025-02-17 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
None

CESSNA 180S/N: 18053054

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

Date
Monday, February 17, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA100
Location
Breckenridge, TX
Event ID
20250218199714
Coordinates
32.740000, -98.891000
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

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

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18053054
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
180C180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CAIN JEFFREY B
Address
10133 COUNTY ROAD 1001
Status
Deregistered
City
GODLEY
State / Zip Code
TX 76044-3205
Country
United States

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