N2680YCESSNA 180E2025-06-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 180ES/N: 18051180

Summary

On June 20, 2025, a Cessna 180E (N2680Y) was involved in an accident near Rockford, WA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent landing on rough terrain.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR25LA184. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2680Y.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 20, 2025
NTSB Number
WPR25LA184
Location
Rockford, WA
Event ID
20250623200371
Coordinates
47.477880, -117.153420
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent landing on rough terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18051180
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1962
Model / ICAO
180EC180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
180E

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
REID BRIAN M
Address
11850 NW TOUCHNGO AVE
City
BOISE
State / Zip Code
ID 83716-5001
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# WPR25LA184