Aircraft Description
N7741A is a 1956 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Talaheim Air Service LLC in Willow, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 22, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on June 29, 2017. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N7741A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA7A5F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N7741A was last updated on January 22, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Cessna 180 Skywagon stands as general aviation's most successful tailwheel aircraft, defining the bush flying category for three decades. First flying in 1952, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane powered by a Continental O-470 engine that could carry four to six occupants or equivalent cargo. With its 36-foot wingspan and distinctive conventional landing gear, the 180 proved ideally suited for operations from unpaved airstrips. Manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company, it became the benchmark for backcountry aviation worldwide. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C180.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N7741A. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.
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NTSB Accident History (2)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2024 | ANC24LA018 | Substantial | None | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing, which resulted in a collision with trees. |
| Aug 8, 2007 | ANC07CA075 | Substantial | None | The failure of the left brake, and the pilot's continued operation with a known defect (the left brake), which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll, and an on ground encounter with terrain. A contributing factor to the accident was the pilot's inadvertent ground loop. |
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing, which resulted in a collision with trees.
The failure of the left brake, and the pilot's continued operation with a known defect (the left brake), which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll, and an on ground encounter with terrain. A contributing factor to the accident was the pilot's inadvertent ground loop.
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Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC