N2785KCESSNA 180K2026-03-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 180KS/N: 18053067

Accident Details

Date
Friday, March 27, 2026
NTSB Number
CEN26LA150
Location
Beloit, KS
Event ID
20260330202720
Coordinates
39.470342, -98.126719
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing with a quartering headwind. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s runway selection based on the variable and gusting wind conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18053067
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
180KC180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
180K

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
PONTIAC FLYING LLC
Address
15801 E 2000 NORTH RD
City
PONTIAC
State / Zip Code
IL 61764-2956
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# CEN26LA150