N2648YCESSNA 1802026-03-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 180S/N: 31676

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, March 5, 2026
NTSB Number
ERA26LA141
Location
Charleston, WV
Event ID
20260309202618
Coordinates
38.364780, -81.589670
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with a helicopter dolly during taxi.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
31676
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1955
Model / ICAO
180C180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
180

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HUGHES E CHRIS
Address
1800 ROUNDHILL RD APT 603
City
CHARLESTON
State / Zip Code
WV 25314-1555
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# ERA26LA141