N249MDCESSNA 1802025-10-09 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 180S/N: 18051501

Summary

On October 09, 2025, a Cessna 180 (N249MD) was involved in an accident near Imnaha, OR. 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 continued application of brakes during an aborted takeoff in a tailwind on down-sloping terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR26LA018. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N249MD.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, October 9, 2025
NTSB Number
WPR26LA018
Location
Imnaha, OR
Event ID
20251014201848
Coordinates
45.667924, -116.618800
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 continued application of brakes during an aborted takeoff in a tailwind on down-sloping terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18051501
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
180C180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
180H

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MORRISON WILLIAM F
Address
43 DANCING LIGHTS LN
City
ATHOL
State / Zip Code
ID 83801-0253
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# WPR26LA018